Crestwood Motors was founded by Barry Reading and he employed Martin Clarke at premises based at The Queensway, Halesowen. Later they were joined by Richard Reading closely followed by Neil Reading. Crestwood experienced ongoing growth over the years. They started as a simple car showroom, selling quality second hand cars and vans and also performing a small amount of mechanical works. After lengthy discussions they decided that they wanted to focus more on the mechanical side of the business, performing MOT’s, services, etc, therefore requiring them to search for bigger premises. March 2000 saw Crestwood motors move and close their premises at the old Murco petrol station (now the ASDA Superstore) and locating to their current premises at Vine Lane, Halesowen in Birmingham. Here they continued to sell second hand cars and vans but also began performing MOT’s, services and general mechanical works. By this time the company had seen the departure of Richard who decided to pursue other ventures, the semi-retirement of Barry and Neil being promoted to partner.
