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Originally Posted by x313
Got to say, I feel the same at the moment.
I understand that SMD has done a great job and managed to shift lots of cars in the UK. From this a manufacturer may deem the market important enough to open a subsid office themselves to take a bigger slice.. thats just business and often happens.
But doing it the week before christmas and completely by surprise in such a short period is just not acceptable and shows a ruthless edge to them that I do not like.
They have lost a lot of respect and credibility doing this.. time maybe to look elsewhere for a new car...
One thing is for sure, if SMD can keep going without TeamC products I will always support them as they are superb.. fingers crossed.
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Playing devils advocate for a minute.
Presumably there was a contract in place for SMD to distribute Team C stuff for a certain period and this will end on 31st Dec? - Team C may have just chosen not to renew that contract, as is their right. Or if the contract has been terminated early there will have been certain conditions to be fulfilled that both parties will have agreed to at the outset - SMD may be disappointed but it shouldn't have been completely surprised by this development.
Also would their be a similar response if the shoe was on the other foot?
Like I say I'm playing devils advocate here because there is always two sides to a story but I sincerely hope the 3 chaps mentioned at risk of losing their jobs are ok.