SPEEDY SPARES TO CLOSE

Portslade-based Rootes specialists Speedy Spares is to cease trading on 28th March after 58 years in business. Speedy Spares is the main parts specialists for all Rootes Group vehicles. The business is owned by the same family as formerly ran R J Grimes of Coulsdon, who had specialised in obsolete Rootes parts as far back as the 1950s. Grimes closed in the early 2000s, with the Rootes stock, goodwill and most importantly the specialist knowledge all moved to the south coast.

The business always provided excellent service and its loss will certainly be felt by many. In a statement, Speedy Spares said: 'This voluntary decision to close has been taken after months of serious deliberation whilst thoroughly exploring all of the options. Recent years have seen many challenges and Brexit, the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis have all taken their toll. With increased manufacturing costs, escalating operating costs and a dwindling demand for classic car spares, it has become impossible to continue trading.

We would like to express our gratitude to our customers for many years of loyal support. We are devastated that we will no longer be able to provide our services.'

Speedy Spares will be open as normal for any parts orders until close of business on 28th March, but ask that any items with a surcharge which need to be returned for a refund are received by 18th March. Queries about the closure, or enquiries about purchasing remaining stock, should be emailed to sarah@ speedyspares.co.uk