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Heritage Automotive Closes Blade Motorcycle Dealership in Swindon

Heritage Automotive Closes Blade Motorcycle Dealership in Swindon The motorcycle dealership operated by Heritage Automotive Group in Swindon has officially closed.

Heritage Automotive Group, recognized as the 50th largest in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with an annual revenue of £320.2 million, represents brands such as Audi, Honda, Volkswagen, Skoda, and Volkswagen Vans.

A report from The Sun indicates that the motorcycle business in Swindon became “unfeasible to continue” due to persistent financial difficulties.

Founded in 1995, the dealership featured eight motorcycle brands, including Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha.

A representative stated: “We want to inform you that Blade Motorcycles Swindon has now closed.

“This was not an easy decision; despite our unwavering passion for motorcycles and commitment to serving our customers, the ongoing financial difficulties of sustaining the Swindon location have rendered it unfeasible to continue.

“We realize this news may come as a surprise, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.”

Additionally, Heritage has closed the Blade Oxford Harley-Davidson branch located in Abingdon, as mentioned in a report by Visordown. The group still represents Ducati, Harley Davidson, Honda, Live Wire, and Triumph, maintaining dealerships in Oxford, Cheltenham, Abingdon, and Stratford.

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Blade Motorcycles: Sudden Closure of Swindon’s Location

Blade Motorcycles has officially shut down their ‘motorcycle village’ located on Elgin Drive, attributing the sudden closure to “persistent financial difficulties.”

The announcement was made via social media on the Blade Yamaha Swindon page.

The message stated: “We regret to inform you that Blade Motorcycles Swindon is now closed. This decision was not taken lightly; although our passion for motorcycles and commitment to serving you remains strong, the ongoing financial issues with the Swindon site have rendered it impractical to continue operations.

“We recognize that this news may come as a surprise, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.

“To continue providing you with outstanding service for your motorcycle, we will be streamlining our operations across nearby locations:

“Ducati: Abingdon

“Harley-Davidson

“Honda: Abingdon and Stratford-upon-Avon

“Triumph: Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon

“Please visit our website to find the nearest Blade Motorcycles location to you.

“Thank you for being a part of the Blade Motorcycles community. We are excited to continue supporting you at our other locations!”

The company, owned by the Heritage Automotive Group, was founded in 1995 and represents eight motorcycle brands including Ducati, Harley Davidson, Honda, KTM, LiveWire, Suzuki, Triumph, and Yamaha.

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