Friday, May 22, 2009

I predict a glut of used GM vehicles in the next few months

General Motors is expected to close 245 dealerships across Canada, plus 1100 in the US. Chrysler is closing 789 dealerships in the US, none in Canada (for now).

I realize that the domestic car companies aren't selling as many cars as usual, but I'm curious... where are all the GM and Chrysler owners supposed to go to get their cars serviced now? I'm betting that the remaining dealerships aren't equipped for the onslaught of extra clients they'll be facing.

The import car makers could easily use this as ammunition in their newest ads. "Hey! Come on down to Maclin's Toyota! We're not closing any dealerships....."

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