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But on the bright side, perhaps all new cars will have to be collected at Morgans expense from their brand new customer experience centre in Rome !!! 
Here for a good time not a long time!!
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That is sad, just the same for Holden's as well a short while ago. Didn't realise Holdens were no longer a dealership, it isn't all that long ago they were appointed instead of Stratstone in the Midlands. They sent out a similar email last year but stating all servicing maintenance and rally preparation etc still ongoing. They have some remaining stock at keen prices too and I believe they will carry on selling secondhand Morgan.
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I see that MMC are suggesting (on Social Media) that you should contact “your local dealer” to arrange a Plus 4 Works edition test drive.
No link to a dealer list, that I could see.
Bud
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I expect they are really struggling to sell the +4 Works edition, far too expensive... £65k!!! £15k more than I expect a similar spec 110 car would be ..
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That is such a shame. I bought a lovely ex factory demo/hire +4 4 seater from Peter, who gave me a very fair price when I traded in my Three Wheeler.
I suspect that dealers in the immediate vicinity will not be too upset, Newtown was known for being very competitive...................
Keep up the good work Peter and team.
Paul
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Sad to see that MMC appear to be enforcing destructive operating standards onto their dealer network.
Sad to see that Newtown are leaving the franchise.
I wonder who will be the next dealer to leave?
I have witnessed similar activities in another franchise network.
In that case, it was a result of head office management arrogance and a lack of retail experience by the management in question.
Morgan have significantly increased fees to access the "portal" with aggressive terms and conditions to keep a franchise. A number of Dealers have left and I think you will find there will be more....
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I brought my Aero 8 from Peter and it was a most pleasureable experience. A sad day indeed.
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Perhaps someone like Currie Motors will be appointed?
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Mmm. This is very sad, and a bit worrying.
I know that without the sale of new cars the factory would go out of business, but it's only part of the whole Mog "food chain". It's not as though a dealer who only sells a few units a year is costing the factory money. The smaller dealers are often great brand ambassadors.
Enthusiasm, marque knowledge, good service and back-up are all so important with this sort of car. Often someone who buys a new car will have previously bought at least one second hand one.
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This is most odd. Disturbing.
Everyone loves a Morgan. Even me, unless it's broken again.
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