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HCR supports dealership growth

Automotive specialists at Harrison Clark Rickerbys, which has an office in Cheltenham, have supported expansion of three businesses so far this year.

In January, Tim Ward helped Gloucestershire-based motor group Baylis acquire Southern Vauxhall in Merthyr Tydfil. The deal takes Baylis to over 350 staff across nine dealerships in the three counties, as well as two standalone accident repair centres and a used car centre in Worcester.

Dave Jones, director of Baylis, said: "Having HCR on our side undoubtedly contributed to a successful deal, because they bring automotive experience and real commercial understanding to the process."

In February, Startin acquired Cresser Vauxhall in Redditch, where the group already represents Peugeot, Kia and Suzuki from its Far Moor Lane dealership. HCR's Tom Bartley-Smith advised Startin.

Tim Freeman, MD of Startin, said: "This was a strategic acquisition for Startin, adding another Stellantis brand to our portfolio and giving us further representation in Redditch.

"HCR were involved right from the beginning. Their motor trade expertise proved invaluable both in structuring the deal and driving it through to completion."

In March, HCR acted for Andrew Hockedy and Nigel White in the sale of Trust Group UK to Johnsons Cars. Trust Group UK operates Volkswagen and Skoda dealerships in Redditch, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton, alongside three trade parts specialist franchises covering the whole of the West Midlands.

Nigel White of Johnsons Cars said: "We have relied on the experts at HCR for many years now. Their understanding of our business and the sector in which it operates helped get the sale over the line."

Tom Bartley-Smith from HCR said: "There really is no substitute for experience in the automotive sector, and this year so far has demonstrated how much pent-up demand there is for that experience to support business progression."

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