Mitsubishi’s Exit Nearly Killed My Dealership (Here's How I Survived)

What happens when your main franchise suddenly pulls out and leaves your entire dealership model hanging by a thread? In this episode of DealerPod, Tony Sciascia of Celtic Group shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how Mitsubishi’s shock exit from the UK nearly destroyed his business — and how he fought back, restructured everything, and came out stronger on the other side. Tony opens up about: Losing his biggest revenue stream overnight Why independence gave him freedom and flexibility Surviving with zero stock flow Rebuilding a brand from scratch The role Subaru and KGM now play in his business Why trusting your gut could save your dealership How a killer team and customer service made all the difference Using Motorway, Carwow, and social media to stay afloat Balancing manufacturer pressure with dealer control What the future holds for independent dealers 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 01:21 Meet the Guest: Tony Shacha 02:00 Tony's Journey in the Motor Trade 05:02 Challenges and Changes a Main Dealer Business 07:43 Restructuring and New Beginnings 10:58 Adapting to Market Changes 17:59 Customer Service and Business Philosophy 35:22 Team Structure and Operations 39:13 Tonys Role in the Business 40:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life 42:43 Support Systems and Networking 50:27 Marketing Strategies and Social Media 57:29 Challenges in the Motor Industry 59:51 Gender Diversity in the Workplace 01:08:26 Future Plans and Advice for Aspiring Dealers 👉 Don’t miss Tony’s brutally honest insights into surviving the unthinkable. Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly episodes with motor trade experts just like Tony. ************************************** Join the Dealerway facebook group now at   / 1072051277029374   Start trading with like minded car dealers Now by registering to become a member of the Dealerway Platform https://dealerway.co.uk Download the Dealerway App Now Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/dealerw... Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... #UsedCars #DealerPodcast #MotorTrade #CarDealership #Mitsubishi #DealerWay #Subaru #KGM #BusinessSurvival #Car DealerPodcast