Eastgate Seat ‘in negotiation’

Seat UK was this week “in negotation” with its Bristol dealership Eastgate Seat, whose future has been at the centre of speculation among rival dealers in the city.

A Seat spokeswoman says: “We are not in a position to discuss any details about the negotiations, but we hope the matter will be resolved soon.”

Richard Vandenbrook, managing director of Eastgate Seat, says: “We are not in administration or receivership, and that is as much as I am prepared to say.”

Asked whether he was surprised to hear about speculation regarding his business, Vandenbrook says: “Nothing surprises me.”