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Published Date: 10 March 2009
MORE than 20 jobs are at risk as Scarborough faces losing another national name with the proposed departure of Mercedes-Benz.
After five years, the prestigious Dunslow Road dealership is expected to close next month, with the possibility of 21 job losses.

Mercedes-Benz North Yorkshire has confirmed that consultations with employees have begun, though stressed "no final decision will be taken until all possible options have been exhausted".

A statement said: "Any decision to close Mercedes-Benz of Scarborough will not be taken lightly and should this situation arise, then the company will do all in its power to relocate as many key people as possible into our York business.

"Should this happen, then it goes without saying that Mercedes-Benz North Yorkshire will remain as committed as ever to looking after our much-valued customers in Scarborough, and it is considering a variety of innovative and convenient schemes to ensure that the level of service provision does not diminish."

The Mercedes-Benz North Yorkshire brand is made up of dealerships in Scarborough, York and Harrogate.

The Scarborough site, which also stocks Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler vehicles, is the town's only major luxury car retailer stocking a range of models varying from around £14,000 for an A Class, up to £64,000 for a SL Class.

Nick Coyle, Mercedes-Benz North Yorkshire's brand director, said: "Given the current economic downturn, many automotive retailers are considering restructuring options, and we are no different in that respect."

The 1.64-acre dealership, which cost £2 million to construct, was opened in March 2004 as the company's 129th nationwide and was one of the first in the North to feature the Mercedes-Benz's new architectural concept for its show rooms.

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English like wot she is meant to be spoke,

10/03/2009 09:09:40
The fact that they are "considering a variety of innovative and convenient schemes to ensure that the level of service provision does not diminish" would rather suggest the decision has been made!
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Tradman57,

Scarborough 10/03/2009 09:19:43
What is the difference in commission between selling a Kia Pride and a Mercedes C320? Exactly, they have been paid handsome amounts, suck the lemon!! Ever heard of being "skanked" "a leg up" all in the car trade will know and understand. Remember, as D.C. Cook said, "Sell the sizzle - not the sausage" and look what happened there!!
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Against Bereaurcracy.,

10/03/2009 09:56:29
Come on folks lets all help to save some of these jobs at the Mercedes-Benz prestigious Dunslow Rd dealership, if you all willing to contribute I can buy a much needed £64,000 SL Class Merc and help to secure these local jobs.

Cash or Cheques will be most appreciated and any excess will go towards one for the wife.
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Amaroo,

Scarborough 10/03/2009 13:14:24
I wonder where the 'Enterprise Gang' have disappeard to ?. They stood there for their photo's with the award and shouting to the world that jobs would simply roll into Scarborough.

We have 43 shops empty in town, we have had major redundances around the immediate area of many people and now we have it seems Mercedes on their way.

In fairness I believe it was a bold move of Mercedes to open in Scarborough in the first instance. I think it is simply more down to people in this area are not Mercedes people than it is the recession.

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Shrek,

10/03/2009 17:22:22
I never use it myself I am much too poor as most of us are in this borough to afford to drive let alone own a merc. However I do feel sorry for the staff who may be loosing there jobs

As usually we can thank are greedy banks and incompetent government for lack of regulation
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Thewick,

Scarborough 10/03/2009 19:09:04
I'm afraid that too many car dealers are not moving with the times.

People are now twigging onto the fact that they can save thousands on the price of a new car by using one of the internet brokers to shop around for them.

I certainly did that last year and had a quote of 25% off the list price. I invited the local agent simply to match the price, but they weren't interested.

There's a time to be snooty about these things, and a time to be realistic and take the profit that's available.
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Amaroo,

Scarborough 11/03/2009 13:24:54
Reading the SEN's editorial tonight. Yes it was/is a 'marque' in Scarborough. But, rightly or wrongly we do not equate wealth wise to either York or Harrogate. Businesses stay where they have a good turnover and move/close when they do not have that anymore.

A company like Mercedes is not going to stay and lose money and at the same time provide 'freebies' for the Urban Renaissance or anyone else.

Whether or not it gave a 'considerable lift and prestige to that area' is open to debate considering there is a very large steel yard behind it.

The sad fact is the loss of jobs and the charitable events it was associated with.

It is no good Nick Taylor moaning and groaning that all the 'freebies' that Mercedes provided will come to a stop. No matter how big or small a business maybe it has to take into account all its outgoings and it would appear there were a lot of them.

If it is the same Peter Wilkinson who is part of the 'Enterprise Gang' who has commented in the main article on page 9 in tonights SEN. I would ask as to where are all these jobs that this 'gang' forecast were going to rush to Scarborough ?.
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