We've been holidaying on the Isle of Skye every year for the past 19 years. When we first started going there were 3 car dealerships - one in Broadford which was originally Mazda and changed to VW, and a Ford/Renault dealership in Portree.
The Broadford dealership sold out to the Co-op - the showroom was converted to a supermarket and the filling station kept in operation. The VW franchise replaced the Renault one in Portree.
About four years ago, Lidl almost bought the site of the remaining Ford/VW franchise, but pulled out after a few months. Both franchises have now closed - with what appears to be just the filling station part staying open.
Presumably there are too few customers for new cars for franchises to remain viable outside the larger conurbations like Inverness, Stirling and Perth.
Have you tried contacting Hyundai to see whether they have any service-only agencies?
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