Westfield Administration, help for members.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Have been speaking to Christoph A W Bettag, who many will know already for their super carbon fibre products. Christoph was the German distributor for Westfield previously, although really, they were much, much more than simply a distributor; not only stocking more than the factory used to, but designing and making their own parts too. (Some of which were so good, the factory rather cheekily copied!!)

 

They even make complete, brand new bodywork, in carbon fibre; it's subtly different, (well, improved), from the WSC Ltd design, so no IP issues what so ever.

 

The contact details Christoph supplied are as below:

 

e-mail : kontakt@belecon.de

by WhatsApp at +49 171 55 40 600

our current shop for carbon parts is here : https://shop.tofugarage.com/#!/~/search/keyword=carbon

 

Christoph commenting on some of his future plans:

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In future we will design an integrated Westfield parts shop and we might integrate a JUMBLE section for new old stock - a section where companies and individuals could offer valuable unused parts they find in their shelves, to good to discount off on a forum or eBay, without the hustle of customer contact and discussions, getting a fair price for their valuable parts that they set themselves.

 

 

If your pockets are deep enough, they can supply a full carbon body...

 

Full FW Evo2

 

Or V8 Evo2

 

 

[s_kibble]

Many reports that the assets have been bought out of administration by Westfield Chesil Ltd...

 

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14247102/officers

 

Administration notice off website... but as Paul K noted, no parts shop yet.

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Yes, we have a thread here from the start of the month:

 

 

I've made contact, but other than a promise to keep us in the loop and tentative plans to speak directly, there's nothing actual concrete to report, hence I hadn't commented.

[Meel]

Same people running it again? I wonder if Simon is going to give me the full set of bodywork he owes me from my starter kit.

[jeff oakley]

I would suspect that Simon and Mark have skills that the new owner needs to get things running again. I would feel the same as you in the same circumstances and they will have to face the issue head on otherwise they will start with a lot of bad will from those who lost out considerably.

[Meel]

8 hours ago, jeff oakley said:

I would suspect that Simon and Mark have skills that the new owner needs to get things running again. I would feel the same as you in the same circumstances and they will have to face the issue head on otherwise they will start with a lot of bad will from those who lost out considerably.

I'm just glad i'm only out a few thousand, not the tens of thousands others are!

[arian77]

useful information

 

Edited October 3, 2022 by arian77

[Mark Gibson]

No working contact number for them yet though ?! 

[Kit Car Electronics]

1 hour ago, Mark Gibson said:

No working contact number for them yet though ?! 

Seems odd that their website still has old 'news' and 'about' info, too. That's the first area I look at when checking out a new company, wonder when they'll start trading? 

[Mark Gibson]

Here's their reply to an email from us enquiring about our missing ECU/loom:-

 

From: Westfield Chesil <westfieldchesil@gmail.com>
Date: 15 September 2022 at 23:12:38 BST
To: Harvey Gibson <harveygibson123@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Due parts / ECU
 

Dear Mr Gibson

 

Westfield Sportscars Ltd customers

 

The owners of the new company Westfield Chesil Ltd, understand that a number of customers of Westfield Sportscars Ltd (WSC) (now in administration) lost their deposits, interim or payments for partswhen that company became insolvent.

 

We want to express our sympathy for the personal financial loss felt by the individuals affected.

 

However, having had a number of customers writing to demand compensation or fulfilment of their WSC order from the new company, we felt it necessary to clarify the situation.    The owners of Westfield Chesil Ltd have no connection to, or relationship with, WSC or its previous owner.  Our purchase involved buying only the physical and intellectual assets. We did not, and could not, take on the trade of the old business, including contracts, as operations had ceased some months ago.  Westfield Chesil Ltd cannot be held responsible for any liabilities of WSC.

 

Our new company bought these assets with the aim of revitalising two much loved UK marques that had fallen on hard times. The aim of Westfield Chesil Ltd is to build a strong and sustainable business.  To achieve that, a lot of hard work, time and money will be required and we are fortunate to have the support of a number of key employees, suppliers and dealers. We will be announcing details of Westfield Chesil’s launch plans over the coming weeks.

 

Although we do not details of every specific unfulfilled order, we would be grateful if you can give us time to look into this.

 

Best regards

 

Nigel Trilk

Chairman

Westfield Chesil Ltd

[Mark Stanton]

The new Westfield-Chesil company have taken on Mark Walker and Simon Westwood (both ex directors of WSC Ltd) as employees, they certainly have overall knowledge and experience of both marques, to assist the new company, however, perhaps not specific order details for each and every item - as frustrating as it is, it will take the new owners time to organise and set-up.

 

As noted, the new company do not have responsibility for the liabilities of the previous WSC Ltd and relationships with supply chain and customer base will need to be rebuilt by the new team.  All this will certainly take time.

[Mark Gibson]

Hi there all. Has anybody had any communication with the new Westfield company recently? Just wondering if they are up and running and open for business again 🤔?

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

I’ve heard nothing to that effect.

[Euan Hoosearmy]

Supposedly Westfield have a stand at the NEC Classic Car Show this weekend. I'll be there on Saturday so will check it out and report back unless anyone beats me to it...

[Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman]

Nigel has been in touch with me this morning, we’ll have a statement pending, before they officially speak to the press. Keep an eye out on the updates thread