Becks Motorhomes (1 Viewer)

Apr 17, 2016
5,781
34,606
South Coast
Funster No
42,523
MH
White One..
Exp
3 years….
Could possibly be extra business caused by Premier at Chichester giving up their Hymer dealership🤔

They probably never sold any as they were not interested when ever I went over.
Only use to live about 15 mins from their showroom and use to pop in for a look.
maybe been there about 6-7 times over the last few years and only once did I get a hello from a chap sitting at the desk, always a few blokes at desks though.
 
Feb 22, 2008
12,258
44,933
Norfolk
Funster No
1,575
MH
Nearly Tugging
Exp
Since 2004
I think the op was a bit presumptuous and without verification potentially harmful on a forum such as this stating that Becks have ceased trading.
Having looked again at their website it clearly states that “e mails will be answered on their return to work” , screenshot below which leads one to believe they will be trading following lockdown.

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Lenny HB

LIFE MEMBER
Oct 18, 2007
52,684
147,586
On the coast in West Sussex
Funster No
658
MH
Hymer B678 DL
Exp
Since 2008 & many years tugging
They probably never sold any as they were not interested when ever I went over.
Only use to live about 15 mins from their showroom and use to pop in for a look.
maybe been there about 6-7 times over the last few years and only once did I get a hello from a chap sitting at the desk, always a few blokes at desks though.
Service side used to be good until they all left to start Reliance.

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Jul 29, 2013
9,048
18,083
Salisbury
Funster No
27,215
MH
Hymer B678DL A class
Exp
since 2011
Are you sure ?

Hymer still list Premier as one of their UK dealers on their website
and Premier still list Hymers on their website
Yes they told me when I tried to book a damp check this year after trying to book me in for November they then tell me they could not do it as they were no longer a Hymer dealership.so buggered me up to get one done anywhere else this year.🙄
 
OP
OP
Newfie
Jul 5, 2016
487
856
Essex
Funster No
43,930
MH
Burstner IXEO I728G
Exp
Ex tugger
Anybody know what happens to outstanding warranty repairs, I guess I need to contact Burstner & ask
 

Sapper520

Free Member
Jan 22, 2020
2,879
4,504
North Somerset
Funster No
68,245
MH
No longer own one
Exp
September 2020
Strange times.

We collected our new Sunlight in September, with the manager there saying they can’t keep up with demand (both new and used MH’s and Caravans). Its been a bumper sales year, with the obvious knock on effect of extra servicing, accessory sales etc.

These businesses that are going under must have been in trouble for sometime, otherwise the ‘bumper’ sales of this year would have carried them through.

Or is this an over simplistic view?

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Feb 22, 2008
12,258
44,933
Norfolk
Funster No
1,575
MH
Nearly Tugging
Exp
Since 2004
Quite a large site in middle of village , valuable building land and bear in mind following the boom in mhome sales this year it can only go down when normality returns.
A good time to get out ?
 
OP
OP
Newfie
Jul 5, 2016
487
856
Essex
Funster No
43,930
MH
Burstner IXEO I728G
Exp
Ex tugger
Sent a message to Burstner in Germany asking who will cover the warranty claim now.
My local Burstner dealer previously didn’t want to know when I asked if they could do a yearly damp check as I didn’t purchase the MH from them.
I’ll update when/if I hear back from Germany

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Langtoftlad

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Apr 12, 2011
8,832
148,802
Langtoft, South Lincs
Funster No
16,024
MH
WildAx Aurora FB [PVC]
Exp
Since 2015
Perhaps just a co-incidence, but the last "Mr Beck" resigned his directorship last year, thus ending the family connection.
The business is/was now wholly owned by the Maitland family.

I wonder if this has anything to do with the closure - the noticed didn't say administration.
Perhaps there were always other plans afoot.
 
Feb 22, 2008
12,258
44,933
Norfolk
Funster No
1,575
MH
Nearly Tugging
Exp
Since 2004
Perhaps just a co-incidence, but the last "Mr Beck" resigned his directorship last year, thus ending the family connection.
The business is/was now wholly owned by the Maitland family.

I wonder if this has anything to do with the closure - the noticed didn't say administration.
Perhaps there were always other plans afoot.

Mr Beck lived in house next door on the left as you enter the site and possibly still owned by him/his family , could be his withdrawal that has forced the closure.
 

funflair

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Dec 11, 2013
19,197
29,882
Guisborough
Funster No
29,351
MH
MORELO palace
Exp
since 2012
Perhaps just a co-incidence, but the last "Mr Beck" resigned his directorship last year, thus ending the family connection.
The business is/was now wholly owned by the Maitland family.

I wonder if this has anything to do with the closure - the noticed didn't say administration.
Perhaps there were always other plans afoot.
Didn't his Daughter and Son in law take over?

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Feb 18, 2017
4,035
7,754
Greenwich, London, UK
Funster No
47,382
MH
Hymer MLT 570
Exp
1986
Perhaps just a co-incidence, but the last "Mr Beck" resigned his directorship last year, thus ending the family connection.
The business is/was now wholly owned by the Maitland family.

I wonder if this has anything to do with the closure - the noticed didn't say administration.
Perhaps there were always other plans afoot.

One wonders if the Maitlands "only" owned the business and the Becks owned the land ......
 

bobandjanie

LIFE MEMBER
Apr 28, 2008
8,143
15,700
Javea, Spain
Funster No
2,360
MH
Pilote V600g
Exp
2007
Very sad situation but I'm sure they have good reason for their decision, I think everyone that worked there were family related. 🤔

When I posted on a thread a while back, about European motorhomes not being sold in the UK next year, 😉 that was a joke and I didn't really hear it. 😁 Bob
 
Aug 23, 2011
204
495
Huntingdon, Cambs
Funster No
17,870
MH
Lyseo 727g
Exp
since 2011
We had some small parts on order under warranty that were due to be fitted on 24 Nov, but the appointment was cancelled due to lockdown. I have emailed them to ask if the parts are still there for collection, but I don't really expect a reply.:(

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Jul 1, 2010
3,191
32,320
SW Northumberland
Funster No
12,394
MH
Hymer B 588 DL
Exp
Since September 2010
So how many Hymer dealers have we left in the U.K. Tyne Valley no longer sell them but will cover existing customers for warranty and services, Kimberley no longer sell them we are fast approaching a monopoly to the detriment of Hymer
 
Dec 1, 2015
406
976
South Wales
Funster No
40,499
MH
Low profile Coachbuilt
Exp
Twenty years
Just googled becks and there is a company announcement saying they ceased trading from the 1st of December. All staff have been made redundant. Anyone needing help, contact their motorhome suppliers such as Adria, Hymer etc.
 

Westbarn1

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Sep 25, 2019
526
808
Norwich
Funster No
64,720
MH
Hymer BMC-T 600
Exp
Newbie
That is a shame, as Becks were very local to me, only cycled by the yard a few days ago, looks like I may well arrange my yearly Hymer checks around a trip to Belgium/Germany.
 
Jan 26, 2017
3,452
11,650
Mid Suffolk.
Funster No
47,068
MH
Autosleeper Inca
Exp
Eight Years and 28,000 Miles.
Are the Maitland family a motorhome dealer?
 
May 23, 2012
373
342
Anglesey
Funster No
21,173
MH
Rapido 666f
Exp
2012
Their recent accounts look quite healthy to me as Becks Garage ltd looks like Mr Beck died recently. So I dont know if they have gone bust or just ceased trading

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May 7, 2016
7,186
11,605
West Sussex
Funster No
42,951
MH
Carthago Compactline
Exp
Since 2003
Sadly I fear the big players who look for quick profits may be squeezing out the ones who know what customer service means.
 

RowleyBirkinQC

LIFE MEMBER
Sep 20, 2014
2,336
222,850
Dazed & Confused
Funster No
33,417
MH
A Class
Exp
Since 2007
Good to hear having purchased a new Hymer from Becks in September 2019. :oops:
To be candid, I think I’d rather go to Southdowns from where we are situated, fingers crossed they will be prepared to take on warranty work if necessary.
 
Sep 29, 2009
956
640
East Anglia
Funster No
8,667
MH
Roller Team
Exp
Since 2009
Becks ceased trading as of yesterday, notice on their website. Very sad for their staff who have all been made redundant.

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