About Us
About Carwhinley Cars
At Carwhinley Cars, we’ve built a strong reputation for providing quality, reliable vehicles-and it’s something we take real pride in. A huge number of our customers come back to us time and time again, and that loyalty speaks volumes.
Our approach is simple: every car is thoroughly checked, serviced, MOT’d, and comes with a 6-month warranty as standard-peace of mind that not every dealer offers. We don’t cut corners, and we never, under any circumstances, sell damaged vehicles or cars that have been in accidents.
Thanks to over 50 years of combined experience in the motor trade, Graham and Tina Lightfoot have built trusted relationships with a wide network of contacts across the industry. This means we can source quality cars from a variety of places, including reputable local franchise dealers-from BMW to Ford, Skoda to Volvo, and more. We also buy directly from private customers, offering competitive prices with immediate same-day payment.
The business began at our Harker site in Carlisle back in 2008, and due to continued success and customer demand, we expanded to a second location at Whiteclose Gate in Houghton Village.
Our team is now made up of familiar, friendly faces: Scott, Jon, and Gary handling everything mechanically at Harker, and Fiona leading the way at our Houghton sales site-always ready to help you find the right car and guide you through finance options. Behind the scenes, Tina and Graham remain actively involved in sourcing stock and managing operations with care and integrity.
Carwhinley Cars is a name you can trust-and we’re confident that once you’ve bought your first car from us, you’ll become a customer for years to come.
At Carwhinley Cars , our experienced team is the backbone of everything we do. You’ll still find Scott, Gary, and Jon hard at work at our Harker site, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes and handling all the mechanical expertise.
Over at our Houghton sales site, Fiona is here to help you every step of the way. Whether it’s finding the perfect first car, upgrading your current drive, or sorting out finance, she’s friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help you make the right choice.