An independent car dealer has fallen into liquidation in another blow for the UK car industry, with jobs likely at risk. According to The Gazette, car dealer The Essex Car Group appointed liquidators on March 4, 2026.
The dealership, located on Dunmow Rd, Leaden Roding, Dunmow, was incorporated back in June 2017. However, the company is now listed as permanently closed online with their website even taken down as of Wednesday morning.
On Companies House, the business’s current status is said to be in “liquidation”, with the commencement of winding-up orders starting at the end of February. At this stage, it is unknown exactly how many jobs could be at risk from the closing of the site.
According to Car Dealer Magazine, the business has been operating with relatively modest reserves. The last accounts, which took into account takings up to June 30 2024, found the company had net assets of £269,008 and with stock levels of more than £1.5m.
However, the dealer also had creditor liabilities exceeding £1.5m which were due within one year. On their social media page, The Essex Car Group claimed to offer “prestige car Sales in Leaden Roding”.
The brand stated that they offered “all makes and models, an unrivalled broker service, bespoke car designs, and competitive lease deals”.
At the back end of 2025, the company was advertising a range of top-end cars such as Range Rover Autobiography models, a Mercedes-Benz A250E and even a Bentley GTC Speed.
Express.co.uk has contacted The Essex Car Group for comment.
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