Oak Road Motor Factors

15/08/2026

15/08/2026

Car dealer jailed for fraudulent trading 👇

A director of a high-value sports car dealership in Knaresborough has been jailed for fraudulent trading.

Mr Andrew Mearns, 57, of Colwyn Place, Llandudno in Wales pleaded guilty to 14 counts of fraud at Sheffield Crown Court. Today (Friday 14 August 2026) he was handed a two-and-a-half-year custodial sentence.

Between December 2006 and July 2019 Means was a director at Gmund Cars Limited a well-known business in Knaresborough which specialised in the modifying and trading of expensive vehicles – Porsches in particular.
Mearns agreed to sell cars for clients on a commission basis. Clients became concerned when they discovered that their respective vehicles had been sold but they had not received any money. This was because Mearns had fraudulently sold his client’s vehicles but had retained the monies for himself.

The offences connected to Mearns centred around 14 separate reports submitted between October 2017 and July 2019. Following the initial report an extensive investigation was launched by North Yorkshire Police. It has taken several years to reach today’s outcome.

Police Staff Investigator Corrina Graham-Merrett from North Yorkshire Police said: “Mearns lied to his customers time and time again. Thankfully, his offending was brought to a stop, and we have worked tirelessly to secure evidence against him over many years.

“The financial and emotional impact on his victims has been nothing short of devastating, and will no doubt continue for them whilst civil cases are pursued to have vehicles repatriated. It is right that he now faces the consequences for his actions.

“This case delivers a firm warning: fraud will be met with zero tolerance in our communities. We will pursue those who exploit honest trust by ensuring that we hold them to account.”

If you believe that you have been a victim of fraud, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or via our website.

You can also report to Action Fraud via https://orlo.uk/agqE3 or call 0300 123 2040.

Call 999 immediately in an emergency or if you suspect a fraud is currently in progress.

12/08/2026

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart, our gorgeous Daisy Dog crossed rainbow bridge last night. She will always be our mascot and we will all miss her more than we can say. Thankyou to all who met her, gave her treats and belly rubs, you were a big part of giving Daisy the bestest life ever.

04/04/2026

Reminder that we are CLOSED today, back in on Tuesday 7th April 🐰
Feel free to show off how many eggs the Easter Bunny delivered to your house!!

02/04/2026

Happy Easter to our lovely customers and suppliers! Please note: We are closed for the WHOLE of Easter, back on Tuesday 7th.
Have a lovely long weekend; hope the Easter Bunny is generous...!🐰🐰

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Daisy Dog is sending you all lots of love ❤️

31/01/2026

A little sunshine to celebrate the end of January. Daisy is chuffed!

05/01/2026

Happy New Year! After two weeks of eating and drinking we're back to normal today...
Well, as normal as we can be with a snow blanket (at least it's not as bad as the image, but it might be in some places!)

Whilst pretty, it is hazardous for our driving team who will be taking their time to ensure safe delivery of your items, so do bear with us. Their safety is a high priority for us - they will get to you, it just might take a little longer.

24/12/2025

CHRISTMAS EVE: JUST A LITTLE REMINDER.... we are open half a day today! Both branches will close at 12.30 and reopen on Monday 29th December.

We would also like to take this opportunity to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to you - our wonderful customers and suppliers - and your families. We wish you a wonderful festive time full of love and laughter, making memories to last a lifetime.

And to those who may be missing someone at their table this year, our thoughts are with you. It's a hard time of year when someone is no longer here; may your memories see you through and bring a smile of Christmases past ♥

22/12/2025

FESTIVE OPENING TIMES!!!
Benefits of Christmas being on a Thursday.....LONG WEEKEND! Feel free to save this graphic so you know when we're open as hours are slightly different over Christmas and New Year.