Seems like our governments and industry continue making foolish moves every day now...as if they're reaching up out of the toilet bowl and pulling the friggin' handle..
-- Edited by Ghost Post on Wednesday 20th of May 2009 04:02:22 PM
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With a heavy heart I announce the end of our GM franchise after 49 years...
We are all sorry to hear that news! You have have enough of a time these last months I hope your boss will switch horses and sell something else.... Carl
Well Carl I really don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. I spoke with my dad and they still don't know if they are in or out the bosses went for a meeting about a hour a go but all the sales men had customers so they wouldn't of said any thing till they are gone
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I'm truly sorry to hear about this Carl. Did they give you a date? I know you're one to keep a stiff upper lip. whats on the agenda? i agree with eeluddy reference oppurtunity knocking
Sorry to hear the news Carl In the lowermain land of BC I am starting to hear rumors that Flag chev olds and also gold key are going on the block aswell I got some info from a friend at a local ford dealer
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Also sorry to hear that. I do by no means understand the car business but with my little eyes it seemed mostly a GM problem and not their dealerships. I can't see the problem of flying their flag even if sales are way down. Talking to a good friend of mine here who is a service advisor he says the shop is as busy as ever obviously because people are hanging on longer to their existing vehicles. There obviously is a whole lot more to it but I would guess that alot of the smaller established dealers still could make a go of it with their shop and not be a burden to GM. Anyhow I really hope everything works out for you and I'm sure it will after I read how you face challenges. Good luck.
Sorry to hear that. 49 years! So it seems the axe has also started to swing north of the border. I hear a whole bunch in the general Red Deer area are going to get the axe. This is pretty brutal stuff! I'm a trailer dealer, and I am keeping close watch on that industry as well. One never knows. I have three major brands, kinda Ford, Gm and Chrysler, so I hope one or two survive. Best of luck.
The rumor mill says that both the Woodstock Ont GM dealer and Ingersoll (my old dealer) have been spared. I suspect one of the London dealers will be hit (There's 5).
The rumor mill says that both the Woodstock Ont GM dealer and Ingersoll (my old dealer) have been spared. I suspect one of the London dealers will be hit (There's 5).
A friend of mine-is a parts guy at the local Pontiac dealer. When the Atlas Steels closed 5 years ago he told me that we all made too much money anyway ($20.19/hr) (he's at $35,000/yr so I guess $15 an hour). Last I spoke with him, we talked about dealer closings-he said theres too many dealers in this area anyway, 2 in Welland, 1 in fonthill, 1 in Port Colborne-wonder which of those will close.
and sell something else.... Carl