Dealers closing

[Boxerman]

Does anybody know how many dealers or groups have closed down in 2024 ? I am relatively new to caravans but it looks like quite a few are struggling to stay afloat or is this a cycle the industry goes through? Teesside Caravan shut down rapidly a few moths ago and I noticed a mention on here that Ebor in York had shut shop although on the parent companies web site Leisure world , they have put out a statement that they are closing York and Tyneside to bring it to one Yorkshire super site, it’s may have an impact on used values but who knows

 

[Woodentop]

With Ebor and Tyneside having gone it means that Catterick Caravans is now the only large dealer left - with Ropers a few hundred yards down the road being probably the biggest Bailey dealer now left as well.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

I think it's part of the post COVID decline. Pricing has not really adjusted to this. Add in general economic uncertainty and some will go to the wall. We traded in our motorhome 20 months ago for a new caravan. The dealer still hasn't sold the motorhome. A large dealer in Norfolk closed recently as when the 2 owners retired no one wanted to buy the business.

 

[Dustydog]

Some major Dealers have gone, many of whom had previously won Dealer of the Year Awards.
Sadly it is a sign of the times and there will be more. The continuing supply to Dealers of sub standard poorly constructed units has added to the death knell.

When the likes of Broad Lanes, Robinsons, Golden Castle White Arches and Lady Bailey to name a few fail some loaded questions have to be asked🤬

 

[Boxerman]

Some major Dealers have gone, many of whom had previously won Dealer of the Year Awards.
Sadly it is a sign of the times and there will be more. The continuing supply to Dealers of sub standard poorly constructed units has added to the death knell.

When the likes of Broad Lanes, Robinsons, Golden Castle White Arches and Lady Bailey to name a few fail some loaded questions have to be asked🤬

I cannot disagree with you comment on sub standard build quality whilst I appreciate a new unit is covered by warranty even that isn’t acceptable when like mine it had 5 easy to spot faults , they should never get past quality control, or dealer PDI , so I can understand disillusionment , perhaps in the end only exceptional dealers will be left?

 

[Andy Norfolk]

I cannot disagree with you comment on sub standard build quality whilst I appreciate a new unit is covered by warranty even that isn’t acceptable when like mine it had 5 easy to spot faults , they should never get past quality control, or dealer PDI , so I can understand disillusionment , perhaps in the end only exceptional dealers will be left?

Exceptional dealers also need exceptional manufacturers