Buyer sought as Campbell Dallas takes over stricken garage business

Accountancy firm Campbell Dallas is seeking a buyer for an independent garage business based in Castle Douglas after the business was placed into liquidation.

The James Haugh business, which has a turnover of £1 million, ran into difficulties after being unable to compete with the rise of internet sales.

Campbell Dallas restructuring partner Blair Milne said that as the business had “a very wide and loyal customer base”, the liquidation “offers a good opportunity for a motor trade business or entrepreneur wanting to enter this market”.

While the Castle Douglas branch has ceased trading, the Dumfries arm of James Haugh has been unaffected by the liquidation.