Sportsitalia…the end

[ScaldedCat]

Nooooo....
That is an absolute shocker after all your hard work to build the business up. I can't fathom why your landlord would oust good tenants like this. It's a dreadful thing to have to let good staff go through no fault of your (or their) own.
Sending all the best to everyone and please get back as soon as possible - all these Italian divas need you!

 

[RussBird82]

Sorry to hear this, I was very much looking forward to making a trip down in the autumn. With any luck you'll be back up and running by then.

 

[lifes2short]

what a bummer, good luck with finding a unit, if and when you do my advice would be try and sign a lease thats inside the "landlord & tenant act 1954" it gives tenants the right to renew a lease

 

[Gazcw]

Aaaargh. Total shocker. You guys have been a truly great team and I hope you can get up and running again soon.

It won't be the same going anywhere else. Good luck Matt, Ash and the guys.

 

[c4sman]

That’s brutal. Wishing you and the team all the best. Sadly seems to be a frightening theme. Echo all the above sentiment and glad I was privileged to have used your services and hope you manage a comeback so I can do again.

 

[HenrysDad]

Sorry to hear of your difficulties. I echo thoughts about it being a temporary blip. Use the experience to build back better and stronger. Good luck.

 

[Koz]

Sad news indeed. I am sure you will come back better and stronger.

 

[SteveM]

Like everyone else I am in complete shock to learn about your situation - I am aware of all the effort you and Ash have taken to build a great business and the reputation that went along with that. Hopefully not to long until the Sport Italia Reboot.

 

[Roz]

That is just shocking for you and the staff at Sportsitalia. Sorry for you all. Hope you can bounce back from this and I’m sure I’m with everyone here that we wish you all the best in whatever is next

 

[Steve4200]

Crazy, hope all of the SI team move on and up from this.

Keep in touch.

Regards
Steve

 

[allandwf]

You will always have your skills, which many don't, onwards and upwards.

 

[AlpineAlex]

Oh jeez, I had no idea premises were so difficult to find for garages.

Hope you find somewhere new soon!

 

[AbidK]

Shocked like everyone else to be reading this, I hope you are back up and running soon the Maserati community needs more specialist like you both. I’m not based anywhere near you but do have yard space in Rugby if it’s of any help to you.

 

[mgtsroar]

So sorry to hear the news Matt, used sportsitalia last year and will be using you guys again when you are up and running somewhere new for sure mate!! Best of luck guys!

 

[6502Nerd]

I have some very sad news regarding SportsItalia and appreciate that many of you already knew and out of respect have not posted it on here and I thank you all for that.

The landlord, out of the blue, actioned our 2 month license which ultimately has forced us to close, permanently. There was never any issue with money and we fought the landlord, offering 50% more pa and a whole year of rent up front.

Alas he did not accept and we probably fell victim to the hatred for the motor trade. We had not upset him and regularly consulted with him as to any issues we might be causing. A slight moan about the amount of cars on site but were assured it was not an issue.

The knife wound for me is still open and bleeding but they say time is a great healer.

We will be back but probably not this year.

Customers have been in tears upon collection, seeing all the equipment being torn down.

We thank you for all your support over an amazing 5 years and the feedback has been that we did it right.

Oh my goodness that's very sad to hear.
Last year I had the pleasure to bring my car to you from Leicestershire to get underbody sealed and Android Auto fitted. Thank you for a great job.

You guys are such trustworthy and knowledgeable members of the Maserati independent network that you'll be sorely missed whilst you're regrouping.

Hope for all of us that you're able to secure a new site soon.

 

[GTVGEOFF]

Really sorry to hear this, was planning a service in the spring. I am sure someone with your talents will rise above.
As the saying goes when one door shuts another one opens.

 

[Troll]

Sorry to hear this sad shocking news for you Matt and team, I do hope you find new premises soon and you can carry on bigger than before. Best wishes for the future.

 

[MarkMas]

I think this news has reduced the value of most QPVs in the country by about 30%

 

[Harvey_Tim]

I think this news has reduced the value of most QPVs in the country by about 30%

Be hard to give them away soon!

 

[DLax69]

Be hard to give them away soon!

I'll take one.