BRAVE firefighters are preparing to use their water skills for a vital new cause in Crewe – a charity car wash.

Local residents will be able to give their cars a new sheen, as well as receive vital road safety advice, at Crewe Fire Station on Crewe Road on Sunday, March 8 from 10am to 3pm.

All of the funds raised go to the Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of life-enhancing services for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Chair of the Fire Fighters Charity and deputy chief fire officer, Mark Cashin, said: “The charity car wash is a great way to not only increase awareness of road safety but also to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity, which has provided assistance to serving and retired firefighters for more than 60 years.

“Unfortunately our firefighters see first-hand the tragic consequences of road traffic collision.

“I really hope that drivers will go along and support this event as they will not only be helping the Fire Fighters Charity but they will also take away vital road safety advice which could save their lives.”

Road safety manager, Peter Shields, added: "We would really appreciate motorists bringing their cars along to have them washed in return for a donation.”