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Car dealer Lucas of Mansfield goes into administration



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Published Date:
10 October 2008
WELL-KNOWN car dealer Lucas of Mansfield has gone into administration - the latest victim of the so-called credit crunch.
Bosses say a recent drop in cars sales has left them with no alternative but to call in administrators.

It operated Subaru, Proton, Daihatsu, and Isuzu dealerships from premises on Nottingham Road, employing 27 people.

The business was founded in 1918 by Reginald Lucas, a talented TT rider.

Nick Edwards, one of the administrators from Nottingham Business Advisers Cooper Parry, said "It is very sad when an old established business fails.

"We are however keeping the showrooms open in the short term to sell its remaining stock of cars."


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10/10/2008 16:56:38
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Mr Mansfield,

10/10/2008 17:59:42
You're talking about people's livelihoods Johnny, what an idiotic comment.
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Johnny_Kwango,

10/10/2008 19:48:18
One was talking of the car not the workforce. One does feel sorry for a workforce being made redundant of course but one does not give a fly about the Subaru being silenced.
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clevertrevor,

mansfield 12/10/2008 11:15:12
just like to point out to johnny_kwango i brought my last 2 cars from lucas and i have never owned a subaru he should put his brain into gear before operating his mouth
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In-Stead,

Mansfield 16/10/2008 08:58:56
Lucas of Mansfield gave great service to their customers over many years. They will be missed! Best wishes to all.
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the judge-wont budge,

Whaley 22/10/2008 12:28:04
They might have still been in business if they sold a better product of vehicle,instead of Proton,and subaru!!
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rhandyrhino,

ripley 22/10/2008 20:58:59
what a muppet! i dont mean to be funny but this johnny_kwango obviously doesnt know what hes talking about. I bought my proton compact from lucas's its a 98 which i bought second hand and never had any problems with, oh, i had to change the standard battery last year. Proton were designed to be a relatively cheap n cheerful car n id say the compact (and definately the satria) outdo any like for like corsa/punto etc, for the price,fantastic quality. plus lucas's service was very good, in fact, im dissapointed iv read this because i was just thinking about goin there to look for a newer model, proton satria neo. shame really.
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