Ryders Autoservice, which had dealerships in Liverpool and Bootle, has ceased trading after going into administration.

The company had been a retail dealer for Ford in Liverpool until its franchise was terminated early last month.

Ford said it is well represented in the Liverpool area and has no plans to appoint a replacement for Ryders.

Ryders also represented Mitsubishi in Bootle. Mitsubishi said it is in advanced discussions with a potential replacement to start a new business from an adjacent site.

Dermot Power and Matthew Dunham of BDO Stoy Hayward in Manchester are its appointed joint administrators.