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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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