Arnold Clark Automobiles has added another Vauxhall dealership to its portfolio.
It has completed a takeover of £18m turnover Moorland Group in Blackpool.
The business, which also represents Chevrolet, becomes Arnold Clark's 19th Vauxhall dealership.
In 2011 Moorland made a £278,000 loss after sales shrunk by £3m, according to Companies House.
The existing Moorland team will transfer as part of the acquisition.
Tony Boyd, managing director of Moorland Motors, said: "We would like to thank all the Moorland staff for all their hard work and loyalty over the years.
"A combined 350 years of service will transfer to Arnold Clark. Bill Swire opened the business over 20 years ago, and we are delighted we have managed to retain this expertise to provide the best customer experience for our Blackpool and Fylde customer, this will be an exciting new chapter for the team."
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sgcb - 06/12/2012 14:56
there will be more vauxhall dealers to follow this demise