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Total Car Mags gone tits up?
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:31 am
by Merlin
Scotsman.com wrote:A TRIO of car magazines aimed at enthusiasts of the Honda, Nissan and Subaru brands has been put up for sale after the firm behind the titles collapsed.
Metis Partners, the Glasgow-based intellectual property practice, said it was hopeful a buyer could be found for Total Honda, Total Nissan and Total Impreza, which is aimed at owners of the popular rally-bred Subaru model.
The firm is working alongside Maureen Leslie of MLM Solutions, who has been appointed as provisional liquidator of Livingston-registered Total Car Magazines.
As well as the three bi-monthly publications, the assets linked to the company that are up for grabs include website domain names and the rights to a number of trademarks.
A spokesman for Metis Partners said: “We are expecting interest in this, as they are strong brands in a niche sector, which should prove
attractive to publishers.”
Allan McLeod, senior manager at MLM Solutions, which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Livingston, said: “Despite having created a strong brand, an excellent
advertiser base and a dedicated readership within its niche market, and a successful expansion into online platforms including Apple and Amazon Kindle, internal company
issues have meant [Total Car Magazines is] unable to operate successfully.
“MLM Solutions is working with Metis to identify a buyer for the titles, in order that the brand can continue and that the subscribers will continue to receive editions.”
http://www.scotsman.com/business/magazi ... -1-2564811
Bugger! I only just resubscribed as well

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:33 am
by lewd lude lover
just shows people are skint mate. less mods getting done, less cars being sold for less and less fuel being burmed for fun.
hardtimes for enthusiasts.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:39 am
by toadster
LO
Wondered why i couldn't find this months issue
Real shame
Let's hope someone helps them out and it can continue.
Toadster
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:41 am
by indigolemon
Ah poo! That explains why I haven't received one - did think we were about due for a new issue as well

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:47 am
by Merlin
Is one due out now? The last one was in August.
I think the company was run on a shoe string. Trying to get in contact with anyone at Total Car Mags was practically impossible.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:53 am
by Merlin
Yup its deffo gone. Lesley Steel has deleted her Total Car Mags Facebook account.
Edit
http://www.totalcarmagazines.co.uk/ wrote:This is the website for Total Car Magazines Limited.
The company has entered into voluntary liquidation and has appointed liquidators to deal with the Company’s affairs.
Any queries should be sent in writing to MLM Solutions, 3 Michaelson Square, Livingston, EH54 7DP.
The Liquidators will be writing to all creditors in due course.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:54 am
by toadster
LO
Website had release date as 4th October for latest issue
Cheers
Toadster
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:09 pm
by craig_jdm
Yeh I actually went on to subscribe and read that
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:25 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Glad I didn't renew. Too much civic whoring.
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:29 pm
by mercutio
yeah they were asking me for details for the comp then it all went quiet
