In our market area, Ford is trying to buy all the major dealers. I believe they are concerned about about public held companies buying dealers up like crazy. They have already successfully bought out markets in many locations. Gm is also buying franchises. Saturn recently bought out a large group to take control in our area.It is interesting to think what our business will be like in 5-10 years.It is also interesting to see/here what Eastern based public companies want to do with new acquired dealers in high priced areas with shortages of trained people such as techs.
I am interested in hearing what others feel
Mike White
[This message has been edited by Michael White (edited 07-30-99).]