A caravan dealership in Cheshire, England, is closing after 50 years in business, following its collapse into administration. The shutdown of Leisure Sales, a long-established business near Holmes Chapel, could put as many as 30 jobs at risk.
A Half-Century Business Comes to an End
The dealership, based in Brereton Green, announced its closure after facing what it described as “difficult times.” According to the Northwich Guardian, Leisure Sales had operated for half a century before announcing the development at the end of the week.
Over those decades, the business expanded beyond selling caravans. Its premises grew into a destination for holidaymakers, bringing together a caravan showroom, workshop, retail shop, and cafe at one location.
Customers could browse caravans, arrange maintenance, purchase accessories, and visit the cafe during the same trip. The combination of sales and after-sales services made the site more than a conventional dealership.
The announcement marks the end of that long-standing operation, although the precise circumstances behind the company’s financial difficulties have not been detailed publicly in the information available.
Up to 30 Employees Could Be Affected
The closure also raises questions about the future of the dealership’s workforce.
The exact number of employees facing job losses has not been confirmed. Company accounts from a little over a year before the announcement suggest that between 20 and 30 people could be affected.
That figure reflects an earlier staffing estimate rather than a confirmed redundancy total. No updated employee count or formal breakdown of job losses was provided in the reported announcement.
Leisure Sales acknowledged its customers in a social media message that reflected the relationships built during its decades of trading.
A Leisure Sales spokesperson’s social media post said:
“To every customer who purchased a caravan from us, recommended us to friends and family, or supported us along the way – thank you – you have been so much more than customers, and we are truly grateful to have been part of your journeys.”
The message recognized both customers who bought caravans directly from the dealership and those who supported the business through personal recommendations.
What Happens to Customers’ Caravan Warranties?
For customers who recently purchased a caravan from Leisure Sales, the closure raises a practical concern: whether their warranty coverage remains valid.
The dealership’s announcement provided reassurance on that point. Buyers of new caravans will continue to benefit from warranties issued by the manufacturers, despite the dealership entering administration.
Customers who own Bailey caravans can locate an approved workshop through the manufacturer’s official retailer directory at Bailey of Bristol.
Owners of Swift caravans can find an authorized service provider through the Swift Group dealer directory.
These directories offer customers a way to identify approved workshops without relying on the dealership that originally sold them their vehicles.
Warranty arrangements for secondhand purchases are also addressed. Customers who bought used caravans from Leisure Sales will retain their warranty benefits through MB&G Insurance, according to the information provided following the closure.
The distinction matters because new and used caravans may have different warranty providers and servicing arrangements.
For customers navigating the dealership’s closure, the confirmed position is that manufacturer warranties for new caravans and MB&G Insurance warranties for used caravans remain in place.
