What has happened to Peter Smith's Sports cars?
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Hi Guys,
I know there is no longer an "official" TVR dealer network, but Peter Smiths of Hatton were the nearest to me and could be relied on to help out with spares in an emergency. I noticed last week that their website had changed and no longer had any TVR model information, but today I drove past and the entire showroom was empty. Anyone know what is happening? Is the spares/maintenance part still open, or has another TVR specialist completely closed? Any information would be gratefully received.
I know there is no longer an "official" TVR dealer network, but Peter Smiths of Hatton were the nearest to me and could be relied on to help out with spares in an emergency. I noticed last week that their website had changed and no longer had any TVR model information, but today I drove past and the entire showroom was empty. Anyone know what is happening? Is the spares/maintenance part still open, or has another TVR specialist completely closed? Any information would be gratefully received.
If its the same as the Lotus dealer with a similar name, they went into voluntary liquidation very recently.
I'm happy to be proved wrong, this was something I read about on a Lotus club website and it may not be the same people.
Update - yup, just checked the thread again. It is them. Its also mentioned under the Other marque thread on PH.
I'm happy to be proved wrong, this was something I read about on a Lotus club website and it may not be the same people.
Update - yup, just checked the thread again. It is them. Its also mentioned under the Other marque thread on PH.
Edited by alex_gray255 on Tuesday 20th December 15:44
Zippee said:
Thats a shame, I went with my mate when he bought his Elise from them. Peter was a very helpful (if confident) chap and the whole outfit seemed very professional.
I found the exact opposite, to the extent that I was put off buying a TVR. I found the comment "Well you won't be able to drive it" somewhat unhelpful!blueg33 said:
Zippee said:
Thats a shame, I went with my mate when he bought his Elise from them. Peter was a very helpful (if confident) chap and the whole outfit seemed very professional.
I found the exact opposite, to the extent that I was put off buying a TVR. I found the comment "Well you won't be able to drive it" somewhat unhelpful!HEADS UP
The contents of the dealership is being auctioned off
There are quite a few TVR spares up for sale to the highest bidder
www.bidspotter .co.uk
The contents of the dealership is being auctioned off
There are quite a few TVR spares up for sale to the highest bidder
www.bidspotter .co.uk
MrChips said:
On a completely unrelated note. It seems that we have similar tase in cars and usernames 
Hi, yes the only difference between us is a . but that is obviously enough for PH. Colleagues catch on pretty quick to my username and, as a teacher the TVR gets me plenty of street cred with the kids! I did wonder how long it would take before people realised there were two of us. Both of us have good taste!!! Hope that your winter upgrade is going well.
Edited by Mr.Chips on Thursday 22 December 22:07
roseytvr said:
blueg33 said:
Zippee said:
Thats a shame, I went with my mate when he bought his Elise from them. Peter was a very helpful (if confident) chap and the whole outfit seemed very professional.
I found the exact opposite, to the extent that I was put off buying a TVR. I found the comment "Well you won't be able to drive it" somewhat unhelpful!I'm sorry for the jobs lost but both PS and his service manager were very snooty to the point of unplesent. Would never have gone back there after being left high and dry after a service.
It's when times are tough you learn the customer is king and I greeted the news of their closure with a smile... Revenge is sweet.
It's when times are tough you learn the customer is king and I greeted the news of their closure with a smile... Revenge is sweet.
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