A luxury car hire company which took thousands of pounds from customers and repeatedly failed to deliver vehicles or refund their money has been shut down. Classic Parade Ltd claimed to operate from an office in Knightsbridge, offering the hire of Ferraris, Lamborghinis and other supercars through its website.
However, Insolvency Service investigations found a consistent pattern of bookings being cancelled shortly before the hire date, with customers promised refunds which never arrived. At least 48 complaints were made to Action Fraud, with alleged losses totalling £220,675.
Complainants included a customer who had booked a Mercedes G63 AMG for his wedding day, and another who had arranged a luxury hire as a special…