New shine for Hildburghausen: car dealership with fresh investor!

New shine for Hildburghausen: car dealership with fresh investor!

Hildburghausen, Deutschland - The Autohaus locations in Hildburghausen and the surrounding regions have recently had a few turbulent weeks. But now movement is getting into the matter. As the new investor, the Hildburghausen lacquer and body has taken over the location of the former relay season. This step was already carried out on July 1, 2025, such as Insuedthueringen.de reported.

The takeover is a bright spot in an otherwise difficult time for the Staffel Group Autohaus, which has been facing challenges since the provisional insolvency administration in October 2024. At that time, the Meiningen district court found that the group had fallen into a serious crisis due to falling sales and liquidity problems. As a result, the salaries of the 165 employees remained secured by bankruptcy money by the end of the year, while the operation will continue to be maintained at all seven locations, as [Fr.://www.fr.de/wirtschaft/gruppe-sanierung-options-mi employee-zukunz-autohaus-staffel-9393377.html) emphasized.

a new beginning in Hildburghausen

Gunda Liesegang, the company spokeswoman for the paint and body center, already announced that the location will be extensively modernized and equipped with a fresh concept. Mike Müller, the owner of the paint and body center, emphasizes that he is aware of the responsibility to maintain jobs and know-how in the region. Five former employees of the Schleusinger relay location have already found a new job in Müller's dealership, while two other employees were offered jobs.

Another sign of the realignment at the location is the planned construction of a modern paint shop in the Wiedersbacher Strasse. The comprehensive renovation and conversion of the former relay building are also on the agenda. The new painting cabin will further increase the attractiveness of the offer.

The future of the car dealership

The paint and body center attaches great importance to operating both private customers and business customers and being open to car dealerships and free workshops. In view of the latest developments, many hope for a positive turnaround for the entire Staffel Group. The preliminary insolvency administrators are already in discussions with suppliers and car manufacturers to evaluate various renovation options.

For the 165 employees and the region, it is of great importance that solutions are found to maintain the car dealerships and thus numerous jobs. Managing Director Manfred Staffel commented on the lack of perspective, but issued the goal of saving the group of companies and continuing the tradition founded in 1990.

In the middle of all of these challenges, the takeover of the paint and body center brings a breath of fresh air and hope. It remains to be seen how the developments continue to develop, but a committed team is working on the future of the location.