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Title: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: wigit on September 02, 2013, 04:44:19 pm
Just been told from a friend who worked there that Compomotive Wheels have  apparently gone into receivership, itappears the Directors will be setting up Compomotive International with wheels now made in China rather than the UK. Sad news with 40 years of UK production  :fighting:
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Poverty on September 02, 2013, 05:09:46 pm
I sure as hell won't be buying any new compensation motive alloys
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: sub39h on September 02, 2013, 05:36:02 pm
I sure as hell won't be buying any new compensation motive alloys

care to elaborate sir?
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: wigit on September 02, 2013, 06:26:08 pm
because they will no doubt be cheap sh*te important....
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Hurdy on September 02, 2013, 07:32:10 pm
The grammar in this thread is atrocious. :signLOL:
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: dodds-gttdi on September 02, 2013, 07:36:02 pm
Lovely
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: dodds-gttdi on September 02, 2013, 07:38:45 pm
Shame about the Compomotive company. They've been the staple wheel for so so many rally teams. Always fancied a set of Compo MO's. :-(
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: wigit on September 02, 2013, 08:35:55 pm
They say are are in the process of restructuring......

We'll wait and see as afterall quality of product is what set them apart
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: JamieP86 on September 02, 2013, 09:13:53 pm
Big shame about this, have always loved the style and motorsport heritage of Compomotives.
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Dave J on September 02, 2013, 09:17:39 pm
Big shame about this, have always loved the style and motorsport heritage of Compomotives.

Agree with this^^. Shame to hear this news...
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Mikeygtir on September 03, 2013, 07:22:56 am
thats shame, but its the world today unfortunatly..

I had a set of 18" Compo MO's years ago on mu Kandy Red Nissan Pulsar GTiR
Think it was when 18's were still realitvily new as i paid an absolute fortune for the tyres but by f*ck did the car look sexy as hell with them!!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2FCopy1ofDSC00046.jpg&hash=65f414659a04625c0e0a2fecd812b3ed3b5d3bcd)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2FDSC00049.jpg&hash=daa013cb5c2053bdf69619cd06d5a101c1cb643e)

One of the defining moments for me was when the alloy wheel nuts stripped, meaning the front n/s wheel became detached.. the car dropped onto the Wilwood BBK and "D shaped" the rotor.. we found the wheel in amongst the trees, bobbing away in the stream! we could stand straight for laughing our tits off!!

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv422%2Fmikey_puma%2FDSC00476.jpg&hash=7a7f72251fef84cbadabb1b1011693e166d639cb)
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Compo Customer on September 03, 2013, 08:35:35 pm
Hi,

I've just read your post about compomotive and I'm seriously p'd! Your post is the only thing I can find about this on the web. They have one of my wheels back for refurb and I want it back! Can you tell me any more or do you have any contacts I can get in touch with to find out more? I was dealing with Erik there up until last week and wondered why I hadn't been able to get in touch since last week.

I'd really appreciate any help you can give me as at the moment I have only 3 wheels on my motor  :sad1:

Thanks...
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: wigit on September 03, 2013, 09:23:09 pm
Hi,

I've just read your post about compomotive and I'm seriously p'd! Your post is the only thing I can find about this on the web. They have one of my wheels back for refurb and I want it back! Can you tell me any more or do you have any contacts I can get in touch with to find out more? I was dealing with Erik there up until last week and wondered why I hadn't been able to get in touch since last week.

I'd really appreciate any help you can give me as at the moment I have only 3 wheels on my motor  :sad1:

Thanks...

he is one of my best friends and no longer there, this is what they posted on his facebook thread which is a masterclass of how not to do HR in public

Quote
Compomotive Wheels XXXX - As you were in sales and you did not do much of that.. don't you think you need to take some of the blame.

they go on to say they are restructuring.. yeah yeah yeah
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Compo Customer on September 03, 2013, 09:38:04 pm
Thanks for you reply.

I fell very sorry for your mate. Did he work with Erik?

It looks like I'm going to have to try and get this back through the receiver, which will be a nightmare. It would be a huge help if your mate could help with any names etc. I understand the wheel was due to go for stripping at an outside company, so my wheel could be there if they aren't paying the bills. All I need to find out is the name of the strippers...

If you mate can help me at all, then I would be happy to compensate him for his time.

I think a drive over there tomorrow might be in order.

Cheers...
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: wigit on September 03, 2013, 09:57:10 pm
my mate is Erik who is currently on is holiday somewhere, the quote is what they posted on Erik'd Facebook
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Compo Customer on September 03, 2013, 10:09:09 pm
Thanks for your reply once more.

OK, I understand. Erik will no doubt remember me. When he gets back could you do me a big favour and mention 'Neil with the ML wheel in for refurb'? He will undoubtably have information that will help me. Like I say, I'd be very happy to compensate him for his time - and buy you a few beers if I can get this wheel back.

Three wheels on your wagon isn't much fun.......

Cheers.
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Mikeygtir on September 04, 2013, 06:45:54 am
bit harsh if thats what they posted on FB..

All well and good if thats what they feel and i understand that everyone will be feeling a bit raw about it but no need to air the dirty laundry in such a public manner!
Title: Re: Compomotive Wheels in Receivership
Post by: Compo Customer on September 04, 2013, 08:46:43 pm
Totally agree, if a company is in a difficult situation and close to the brink, then airing the dirty laundry in public just ends up pushing it over the edge. Then everyone loses out...

I've now resolved my situation with Compomotive. Many thanks to you guys posting their situation on the forum. It was the only news I could find about them (I'm not on facebook).

You were correct. Compomotive as we know them are not currently trading, which is very sad considering all the history they have.

Who know's if something will rise from the ashes.....