Sportsitalia…the end

jebroni · Jan 31, 2024

Ditto from me on all the above.
just out of interest have you or any of the team thought about going mobile? there will be plenty on here who would be happy to take up that service.

cheburator · Jan 31, 2024

Sorry to hear the news, Matt and Ash. While I wasn't able to use your services, Ash was kind enough to consult me over the phone while I was inspecting my car on a lift during the purchase process. His enthusiasm was infectious and his expertise was great, and I have to say, she has been a good one. So thank you for the virtual help and I really hope it will work out for all of you at the end. I wish I could help, but the premises that I know to accept motor trade are in London, near Dagenham, which I am guessing is too far for you and the rest of the boys...

Guy · Jan 31, 2024

Not good to read this news Matt, and I am sure very tough for you, Ash and the rest of the team to endure. The value of your asset must surely be in the brand and your happy customer base so hopefully you can pick up again soon. Good luck and look forward to hearing about SI Mk2.
Thanks for your service the past few years, Guy

MarkMas · Jan 31, 2024

Blimmin ell, that's bad news! Sorry for you and the team, Matt. Surely you can restart somewhere else?

Burf22 · Jan 31, 2024

Very sorry to hear this news and echo words of support to Matt & the SportsItalia team. Never had the pleasure of visiting your workshop, but hope I will when you come back stronger. Best wishes.

DLax69 · Jan 31, 2024

Tough news, to be sure...especially for the employees. Suppose it's more than just basic greed if you offered (and were rejected on) a significant increase...

tokyomb · Jan 31, 2024

Very sorry to read this - hopefully you will be able to bounce back and find premises that work for you.

ScottH · Jan 31, 2024

Really sorry to read this guys, these comments just reinforce how well you’d done building the business. Hopefully you can bounce back soon (and not just for our cars’ sake!!)

Cyclone1 · Jan 31, 2024

Very sad to read and best wishes to you and your employees. It’s a crazy tough world at the moment, but fingers crossed you’ll be back on track in the not too distant future.

skiman · Jan 31, 2024

I'm shocked and saddened to learn of this. For me SI has embodied the best features of an independent specialist - run by enthusiasts for their fellow enthusiasts.

Sincere thanks to Matt, Ash and everyone at SI for their excellent work in the past and very best of luck in your quest to re-launch SI soon.

Motorsport3 · Jan 31, 2024

I can only add to the rest of the messages to express my surprise, disappointment and my wishes to find an appropriate location ASAP and continue what you have already started. This should not be the end of it yours and your team's great efforts.

Malcolm H · Jan 31, 2024

Very sorry to hear this!

Best wishes for the future.

Church of Noise · Jan 31, 2024

jebroni said:
Ditto from me on all the above.
just out of interest have you or any of the team thought about going mobile? there will be plenty on here who would be happy to take up that service.

Very sad to hear this, though we never physically met.

@Ewan and @jebroni 's suggestions seem really good, and in case that wouldn't be something you'd consider, is there anything the community on here can do to help?

Harry · Jan 31, 2024

So sorry to hear this. I hope you manage to find a new premises and get up and running again.

Ma3erat1-QPV · Jan 31, 2024

To echo others Matt, so sorry to read this.. such a frustrating time for you and your colleagues, what's the world coming to!..

All the best for the future and I hope you find new premises soon..

Nibby · Jan 31, 2024

Sorry to read this. You serve the Maserati community so well at your premises and offer good advice on here to help people save money.
I hope you're up and running again very soon.

RodTungsten · Jan 31, 2024

Echo all the above. We wish you well for the future and do hope that you are up and running again soon; we need your skills and experience!

jonny · Jan 31, 2024

Your operation is so highly regarded Matt by those that use it. This alone will ensure success when you find premises where the landlord is not a ****

ChrisQP09 · Jan 31, 2024

Never used you guys as based in NI but planned on a trip soon for a clutch change.

Brutal news to hear and I hope you get sorted soon! The landlord rights in England are appalling compared to NI.

Crappy news but chin up

redsonnylee · Jan 31, 2024

That’s terrible news, it takes a lot of time and effort to gain such a reputation.
Really hope you manage to find new premises soon.

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