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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Huge blow to drivers as busy Scots garage set to close
Read on to discover what other garages are affected ENGINES OFF Huge blow to drivers as busy Scots garage set to close Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR garage with 200 branches is set to shut yet another site after a wave of closures - and it's in Scotland Staff will be offered new roles at nearby locations "where possible" but redundancies have not been ruled out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Halfords National Tyres and Autocare garage in Greenock Credit: Google Maps Halfords National Tyres and Autocar garage in Greenock, Scotland will close to merge with its sister site, Halfords Autocentre, just down the road. Company bosses confirmed the news via a statement online, where they also revealed plans to "upgrade" the fresh site. This will include improving and modernising facilities in a bid to "better" customer experience. But while staff will be moved to different locations "where possible", it remains unclear whether any roles will be made redundant. A closure date is also yet to be confirmed. A spokesperson for Halfords said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Dalrymple Street will close following a review of our estate in the area. 'At the same time our Halfords Autocentre, which just a one-minute drive away on same road, is undergoing an upgrade as part of a new concept that focuses on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and investment in training. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby locations where possible. 'We'd like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our upgraded Halfords Autocentre when it reopens.' The closure comes just days after the company closed its Winchester site on St Cross Road. Driver Takes Gas Station to Court Over $2,900 Car Damage After Alleged Contaminated Fuel The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. Earlier this year, the firm also announced the closure of its site in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, after what the company called a "review of our estate". The garage had been a trusted spot for locals needing everything from tyre changes to car servicing. Its central location made it convenient for residents and those passing through Broughty Ferry. 2 A busy Scots garage is set to close in a huge blow to customers Credit: Getty The building is already up for sale or lease, with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors marketing it at offers over £250,000 or a lease of £25,000 per year. They believe the site has potential for various commercial uses or redevelopment, though any major changes would need planning permission.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures
A POPULAR garage with 200 branches is set to shut yet another site after a wave of closures. Staff will be offered new roles at Advertisement 1 Much-loved car garage owned by Halfords announces it will close down Credit: Google Maps Halfords National Tyres and Autocar garage in Greenock, Scotland will close to merge with its sister site, Halfords Autocentre, just down the road. Company bosses confirmed the news via a statement online, where they also revealed plans to "upgrade" the fresh site. This will include improving and But while staff will be moved to different locations "where possible", it remains unclear whether any roles will be made redundant. Advertisement Read more on Motors A closure date is also yet to be confirmed. A spokesperson for Halfords said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Dalrymple Street will close following a review of our estate in the area. 'At the same time our Halfords Autocentre, which just a one-minute drive away on same road, is undergoing an upgrade as part of a new concept that focuses on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and investment in training. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby locations where possible. Advertisement Most read in Motors 'We'd like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our upgraded Halfords Autocentre when it reopens.' The closure comes just days after the Halfords customer gets £100 parking ticket for burned out wreck of his Volvo after it erupts into flames in car park The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. Earlier this year, the firm also announced Advertisement The garage had been a trusted spot for locals needing everything from tyre changes to car servicing. Its central location made it convenient for residents and those passing through Broughty Ferry. The building is already up for sale or lease, with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors marketing it at offers over £250,000 or a lease of £25,000 per year. They believe the site has potential for various commercial uses or redevelopment, though any major changes would need planning permission. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures
Check to see if your local garage is affected ENGINES OFF Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR garage with 200 branches is set to shut yet another site after a wave of closures. Staff will be offered new roles at nearby locations "where possible" but redundancies have not been ruled out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Much-loved car garage owned by Halfords announces it will close down Credit: Google Maps Halfords National Tyres and Autocar garage in Greenock, Scotland will close to merge with its sister site, Halfords Autocentre, just down the road. Company bosses confirmed the news via a statement online, where they also revealed plans to "upgrade" the fresh site. This will include improving and modernising facilities in a bid to "better" customer experience. But while staff will be moved to different locations "where possible", it remains unclear whether any roles will be made redundant. A closure date is also yet to be confirmed. A spokesperson for Halfords said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Dalrymple Street will close following a review of our estate in the area. 'At the same time our Halfords Autocentre, which just a one-minute drive away on same road, is undergoing an upgrade as part of a new concept that focuses on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and investment in training. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby locations where possible. 'We'd like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our upgraded Halfords Autocentre when it reopens.' The closure comes just days after the company closed its Winchester site on St Cross Road. Halfords customer gets £100 parking ticket for burned out wreck of his Volvo after it erupts into flames in car park The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. Earlier this year, the firm also announced the closure of its site in Broughty Ferry, Dundee after what the company called a "review of our estate". The garage had been a trusted spot for locals needing everything from tyre changes to car servicing. Its central location made it convenient for residents and those passing through Broughty Ferry. The building is already up for sale or lease, with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors marketing it at offers over £250,000 or a lease of £25,000 per year. They believe the site has potential for various commercial uses or redevelopment, though any major changes would need planning permission.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Busy garage with 200 branches to shut yet another site for good after string of closures
A POPULAR garage with 200 branches is set to shut yet another site after a wave of closures. Staff will be offered new roles at nearby locations "where possible" but redundancies have not been ruled out. 1 Halfords National Tyres and Autocar garage in Greenock, Scotland will close to merge with its sister site, Halfords Autocentre, just down the road. Company bosses confirmed the news via a statement online, where they also revealed plans to "upgrade" the fresh site. This will include improving and modernising facilities in a bid to "better" customer experience. But while staff will be moved to different locations "where possible", it remains unclear whether any roles will be made redundant. A closure date is also yet to be confirmed. A spokesperson for Halfords said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Dalrymple Street will close following a review of our estate in the area. 'At the same time our Halfords Autocentre, which just a one-minute drive away on same road, is undergoing an upgrade as part of a new concept that focuses on providing a better customer experience through improved availability, modernised facilities, and investment in training. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby locations where possible. 'We'd like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our upgraded Halfords Autocentre when it reopens.' The closure comes just days after the company closed its Winchester site on St Cross Road. Halfords customer gets £100 parking ticket for burned out wreck of his Volvo after it erupts into flames in car park The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. Earlier this year, the firm also announced the closure of its site in Broughty Ferry, Dundee after what the company called a "review of our estate". The garage had been a trusted spot for locals needing everything from tyre changes to car servicing. Its central location made it convenient for residents and those passing through Broughty Ferry. The building is already up for sale or lease, with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors marketing it at offers over £250,000 or a lease of £25,000 per year. They believe the site has potential for various commercial uses or redevelopment, though any major changes would need planning permission.
The Irish Sun
05-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Another blow as drivers' go-to garage with over 200 branches suddenly shuts site for good after string of closures
A LONG-RUNNING garage in the heart of a busy city centre has shut its doors for good — marking another blow for drivers across the country. The National Tyres and Autocare site on St Cross Road in 3 The garage had served locals for years 3 It follows a wave of closures for the firm, which runs more than 200 sites across the UK 3 Halfords did not reveal what will happen to the now-empty site — but it's thought developers could pounce It follows a wave of closures for the firm, which runs more than 200 sites across the UK. The garage had served locals for years, but staff have now been moved to the Halfords Autocentre at Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane — about a seven-minute drive away. A Halfords spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on St Cross Road has closed following a review of our estate in the area. 'We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby Halfords locations where possible. Read more on Motors 'We'd like to thank our customers for their support and hope to welcome them at our Halfords Autocentre garage which is about a seven-minute drive away in Martins Trading Park on Easton Lane. 'Customers can also access Halfords Mobile Expert – our mobile service that delivers tyre fittings, battery replacements, and other essential services directly to their doorstep.' Halfords did not reveal what will happen to the now-empty site — but it's thought developers could pounce. A nearby Peugeot dealership was transformed into swanky new homes around a decade ago, and the land could now attract similar interest. Most read in Motors The closure comes just months after National Tyres shut branches in Huddersfield, Earlier this year, drivers in Eastbourne were left stunned when their local Kwik Fit branch shut suddenly, with staff reportedly given just days' notice. Elsewhere, a historic MOT centre in Sheffield, open since the 1970s, closed for good in April after soaring rent and repair bills made it 'impossible to keep going'. And in January, motorists in Swansea were hit with a double whammy after both a Halfords garage and an independent tyre shop shut within weeks of each other. And over in Sheffield, a family-run garage that had served the community since the 1970s finally gave up in April after rent hikes and equipment costs became unmanageable. Owner Paul, 61, said: 'We did everything we could. But the bills just kept going up — and people don't come in like they used to.' Industry analysts warn the trend may continue, especially as EVs (electric vehicles) need less servicing, cutting demand for traditional repairs. Why are so many car dealerships closing down? By Summer Raemason According to Business Rescue Expert there are multiple reasons why car dealerships are folding across the UK. The first major factor is rising online car sales which are beating in-person sales at dealerships. With an extensive range of comparison and second-hand sites to chose from, may car buyers don't even step foot into a dealership anymore. Secondly, the actual cost to physically run the sites has soared. Rent, wages and energy bills have all been increasing for roughly the past five years, putting many out of pocket. Car manufacturing across the globe was also hit by a semiconductor chip shortage in 2022 which made it difficult to produce new motors. The high demand with limited supply created a backlog, which although has eased, is still having an impact on the industry. A third reason for recent closures is the shift to electric cars. They are becoming more popular, given the Government initiative to be Net Zero in 2050. The industry is also affected when companies merge or are bought by rivals. This may lead to some independent names falling victim to the ongoing spate of closures. /
