Metropolis Motorcycles has closed its Barnet Ducati dealership and will concentrate its efforts on its huge multi-franchise operation in Vauxhall.
The closure, which took place on 28 April, was described as a “business restructuring”.
A statement on its website read: “It is with sadness that due to disappointing trading and rising costs in an increasingly competitive market, we have had to close the Barnet Branch of Metropolis Motorcycles Ltd.
Be assured that the Barnet team members have either been offered the chance to relocate to our Vauxhall branch and where that hasn’t been possible we have ensured that they have been provided with the right support to enable them to have found suitable re-employment.
The Vauxhall Branch of Metropolis Motorcycles will be able to provide continuity of service for you and maintain and support the service requirements of your machine.
We are sorry to have to had to take such action that affects our staff, customers and community alike.”
Vauxhall, located beneath railway arches, is now the company’s sole dealership and, at 10,000sq.ft, is one of the biggest single-site operations in the country, selling Ducati, Honda, Triumph, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Piaggio Group, including small Aprilia.
Full story in the June issue of BDN.