Car dealership gallant in Schleusingen: Rescue by AHAG sealed!

Car dealership gallant in Schleusingen: Rescue by AHAG sealed!

A ray of hope for the car dealership gallant in Schleusingen: After the bankruptcy of the Autohaus relay group, which registered bankruptcy in October 2022, there is now a succession solution. The takeover by the AHAG MBH Autohaus, announced by insolvency administrator Susanne Hesse from Pluta Rechtsanwalts GmbH, brings a breath of fresh air and security for the employees. On July 1, 2025, the business was officially sold to AHAG, with all four employees and a trainee being taken over.

The takeover takes place as part of a transfering renovation, which means that the operation should not only be continued, but should also be strengthened. The workshop operation, which was continued during the bankruptcy, passes seamlessly to the new operator. Customers can rely on a continuation of the usual service.

preservation of the location and the partnerships

A crucial point is the planned resumption of the contracting partnership with Mitsubishi in the vehicle sales area, which opens up new perspectives for the location on Königstrasse. The AHAG Autohaus, which has been active in Schleusingen since 1990 and sells brands such as Mazda, Suzuki and Volvo, shows commitment to the region. The locations in Königstrasse and Ilmenauer Straße are preserved and offer both new and used cars, which means a valuable variety for customers.

The bankruptcy of the Autohaus relay group, which also included the location in Schleusingen, not only brought challenges, but also solutions were found for the other locations. For example, investors could be found for the locations in Coburg, Suhl and Sonneberg, while unfortunately there are no solutions in sight for Kronach and Hildburghausen, which makes the situation worrying there. This shows how important it is that strong partners like the Ahag MBH dealership are committed and support the local economy.

context of corporate insolvencies

The situation of the car dealership gallant is part of a larger trend, because bankruptcies are no longer uncommon in Germany. According to Statista, there were around 110,200 bankruptcies in 2023, which shows an increasing trend in the corporate landscape. The service sector and companies in the automotive sector are particularly affected. A survey carried out in 2024 found that the number of corporate bankruptcies increase, which is a difficult situation for many companies. The pressure on companies is noticeable in particular in North Rhine-Westphalia, where the highest number of bankruptcies was recorded.

A look at developments in industry illustrates the challenges that car dealership operators face up: the trends put the market under pressure, while at the same time new partnerships, such as those with Mitsubishi, are important for the stability of the company. We can be excited to see how the new partnership and the takeover will have a long -term effect.

Overall, the takeover of the car dealership by the AHAG AHAG mbH shows how crucial it is to find innovative solutions in times of crisis and ensure the preservation of jobs and services.