Guys ... Thank you all for the great response and support. Obviously Col and I are gutted about what has happened, but we are now working hard to get things back in to shape.

To confirm what has happened, a neighbouring factory set on fire yesterday afternoon, which quickly spread to both ourselves and the adjacent company Direct Plastics. The fire quickly took hold and the factory is now completely gone. We managed to rescue a small amount of our gear, thanks to the quick thinking and speed of DarrenW, Mark and Paul, who mucked in to help us get through it, as well as our neighbours and some total strangers, who we unfortunately didn't get chance to thank properly.

Thank you for all your offers of help in cleaning up etc, but unfortunately most of the work will probably require a JCB.

Our usual number 0114 2619633 is still available, and anyone who needs to speak to us - please do.

Thank you again for your support and best wishes.

Mark & Col

i am so sorry to here what as happened,we came down last saturday for the first time,and thought you were brilliant to deal with.i hope you can get back on your feet as quickly as posslble.
darren

Good luck guys!

Hope you get back to normal soon.

Cheers

Mark

Hi Mark and Col,

Sorry to hear the news ;-(

If you get things sorted out as fast as you've fixed all my build problems, parts etc then you'll be back on your feet real soon!

Look on the bright side - here's your chance to get a really big unit ;-)


Cheers
Dave

For once in my life i am speechless. Words cannot express how i feel at the moment after witnessing such a devastating event. As i said yesterday your words of thanks are greatly recieved and if you require any help moving forward you only have to ask.

When i first walked into your emporium i was a prospective customer whom you didnt know from Adam. In a very short space of time you have both become great friends. You both have the strength of character that few in the business can match and iam 100% confident that you will come back even stronger than before. My thoughts and best wishes are with you and iam looking forward to visitting your new or temporary premises in the very near future.

I still have those images of you holding your thumb over the end of the hosepipe trying to put out the flames in the roof! At that point something was telling me that running in and out of the building was a bad idea!!! Iam also impressed by how fast a van can reverse - that was like a scene out of a Holloywood stunt movie.

All the best,
Darren.

GOOD LUCK FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND A RAPID RE-OPENING,
Chris Marc and Rich

Mark & Colin,

It is not often you find customer service such as yours in any line of business. When we first met you didn't know me at all and it made no difference to you whether I had a MAC1 car or not, the advice and help was freely given.

Like has already been mentioned just say the word and people will be only too happy to help whatever the task.

Good luck with getting back on your feet, I'm sure it won't be long!

Rich & Paula

Guys - I just hope that you are all OK. It's really bad news for you, but I am sure that you'll get up and running again and be as successful as ever... as long as the insurance people don't drag their heels.

Good luck

Cheers,

Simon

colin and mark-------really sorry to read this news today. I really hope that you get through this and get mac1 back to business

best wishes phil mcguire

Jeeeeze!! I'm gutted for you guy's. Hope you can get back on your feet real soon.

Very best of luck.

Sorry to hear the bad news chaps

Hi Mark and Col

Really gutted to hear the news.

Fingers and Toes are crossed for you guys, hope you get MAC#1 motorsport up and running and returned to its former glory.

Good Luck :-)

Ash

Very sorry to hear of this. At least with the customer loyalty you have, it should not be too long before the Phoenix arrives.

Let's look forward to the new and improved Mac1 Motorsports

Mark/Colin
I can't imagine what it must be like watching your factory/business go up in smoke. You must be absolutly gutted and probably in a state of shock.

Your approach to customers is the best I have come across. I had not even placed an order with you, but you've spent time helping me out with many questions.
I was planning to come to your Factory open day on 17th Sept and place an order.
I still want a MAC#1 (or 2) so I'll wait till you get sorted out, come and visit and place my order.

Hope this helps in some small way.

Keith.

I know its only going through what others have said, But I dont think you can praise you guys enough.
I havent been building a mac#1, but have ordered a few bits, and the customer service is impeccable - I'm sure you'll be back on your feet in no time at all.

All the best guys

Tom

Hi to you both...

Despite only having met you once (and Chippy) and only having bought a few things from you, I can collectively state that we are very sorry to hear of this bad news. Thankfully you are ok, material possessions can be replaced.

Good luck refitting your new/replacement workshop you were both very welcoming to us all.

ATB Steve (Phil & Keith)

Sorry to hear of your problems.
I too had a similar experience.
Two things to bear in mind in the coming days/months:-
1) You will get through it!
2) Don't let your insurance company try to take you to the cleaners!
All the best for a speedy recovery.
Cheers Pewe.

Was shocked to hear the news and glad to hear your OK.
We wish you the best and hope you get a workshop soon.
Gonna double check my insurance.....

All the best MANGO

So very sorry to hear the bad news lads,don't no what to say,that has not been already said,just onwards and upwards guys,look at making your new place even better.

all the best Paul

Very sorry to hear this news. Good luck guys as said before your advice and customer service is probably one of / the best out of all the kit car companies we have dealt with and we are not even building a MAC#1! Good luck with the rebuild.

ATB


Ed

I've never dealt with your company, but from the responses on here, you deserve all the luck in the world. Hope you are back in business soon guys.

GOOD LUCK
hope you get going again very soon

sorry to haer the news guys hope you get it all sorted

mnr sportscars

Sorry to here about the fire.
Even though I wasn't building a mac 1 when a rang you a cuple of years ago, you took the time to help me track down a guy selling a dash I was looking for. With that kind of attitude to people I'm sure you'll be up and running again in no time.

Good luck for the future

Andy

Colin and mark great guys and a pleasure to do business with, very sorry to here what has happened.

but they will be like the mark morrisson song (return of the mac)

i hope in no time atall they deserve better.

From the 2 brothers goodluck

Hmm.. that will be my crap insurance company starting the fire just to make sure I can't have one of your great motors. Thats on top of them refusing to pay me out because they know what I want the compensation for!!!

Best of luck guys, hope to see you back on your feet shortly and just as good, if not better.

Steve

i spoke to mark early this morning and i quote " dude its all gone its all f--- ed" what can you say to that. i class mark and col as good mates and i wish them all all the best in resurecting mac#1 to its former glory. your both stars and diserve better than this. gutted absolutely gutted

Bought a few parts in the past, last part I ordered I got the next morning! Always top class service. Dont give up!!!

Andy

very sorry to hear about the news!

Theres one thing the fire couldnt damage, and thats your reputation!

with support like that you will be back on track in no time.

all the best,

I heard about the fire around 1 am thursday morning so rang the mobile to see if all was ok
didnt really know what to expect when i arrived there this morning and was a bit concerned as my chassie and a few motor kits were in the building
but believe me nothing could have prepared me for the sight i saw
it was a total disaster zone

how you managed to get so much out in so little time is beyond belief

i know you will get back up and running soon and you know i will have the first available chassie from you
and in yours words

eee lad we got your zx10 engine out ok

so lets get cracking and put it back where it belongs

mac#1 motorsports NEW BIGGER BETTER WORKSHOP

cheers you guys and as i said any help needed just pick up the phone

malc

Really sorry to hear the news chaps, hope you get sorted out soon and nobody was physically injured.

I am sure you allready have loads of offers, but owt I can do to help just ask

Very sorry to hear the news, as long as everything was insured, you might be in quite an enviable situation, being able to start up again with all the ideas all ready in place, and you also know what you want to do and how to do it !!
Best of luck with the new set up, things can only get even better from now on !!

Jason

Can only really echo what has been said before. Have had the pleasure of dealing with you on a few occassions now and always had excellent service and a good natter. I'm sure you will emerge bigger and better out of adversity and look forward to visiting the new Mac1 when you are sorted. In the meantime, if I can help in any way just add me to the list of volunteers.

thats a right bugger, you must call us all in if you need help rebuilding and starting up somewhere new, i'm sure we could all manage 48 hours off work to come over and help you out as and when its needed.

Mac#1 here hoping you bounse back stronger and better than ever.

all the best and and if you need a hand with anything just holler.

Here hoping to see you guys back at the car shows soon.

Regards

Agriv8

Guys, that's really sad news.... so very glad that you are both unharmed. Here is hoping that the 'red tape' doesn't take too long, and you are up and running again very soon.
All the very best,
Fozzie

As i said in the other thread.

I'm gutted for them,they have been a great shop for a lot of builders and i hope they get back in bussiness ASAP.

The main thing is nobody injured thank god.

but get back in there and all the best.

quote:

---

Originally posted by yorkshire-engines


how you managed to get so much out in so little time is beyond belief

malc

---

Top attitude all round. Hope you managed to get the demonstrator to safety so at least they can get to Harrogate.

Were the jigs and moulds on site? if they are safe getting some level of business back on the rails should possible fairly quickly.

Good luck.

Boyz,

I am so so gutted on hearing your such awful news. Obviously the main thing is you boyz are both well but like everyone else cant believe what has happened.

MAC#1 has not just a business to us but one of the few in this field where very few kit car enthusiast or business have either not heard of you or dealt with you. Your both always happy to offer great advise and been a good supplier of parts 'n' toys.

I really hope it's not long before you guy's open your doors again and I'm looking forward to putting business your way again very soon.

All the Very Best Guy's & Good Luck

P.S. I Hope to be sampling some of that very dodgy coffee of yours soon