Mackie Motors may take legal action against Renault UK, Nissan Motor (GB) and RCI Financial Services.
It has appointed Motor Industry Legal Services to represent them. MILS has issued letters before action to the three parties, with the stated intention of initiating High Court proceedings if the matter is not resolved.
MILS confirmed to Motor Trader that it was about to issue proceedings but could not comment further.
Mackie had been a franchise partner of Renault, Dacia, and Nissan for 45 years until its contract was terminated by RCI on unsubstantiated claims of money laundering.
MMBL alleges that RCI, Nissan and Renault all cut off access to critical operational systems used to order parts, process sales, and provide aftersales support.
It alleges that this “sudden disruption” effectively “shut down its operations” and “forced the sale” of the business properties and assets at a significant loss.
MMBL also accuses RCI Financial Services of playing a central role, alleging it pressured Renault and Nissan to terminate franchise agreements based on unsubstantiated internal suspicions.
MMBL is seeking damages for lost profits, business value, and unreimbursed investment in seized vehicle stock.
Kevin Mackie, Director of MMBL, said: “For over four decades, we worked in good faith and built a business based on trust, integrity, and loyal service.
“What we received in return was a total breakdown in basic fairness, cut off from vital systems and excluded from key partnerships, without so much as a conversation. We were left unable to operate, with no justification ever given.”
Motor Trader contacted Renault, which said: “We cannot comment on ongoing legal matters, beyond noting that previous claims made by Mackie Motors were struck out in their entirety by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.”
