With the bankruptcy cleaning-up process as a result of the Chrysler implosion, dealerships across the country have been coming to terms with the new economic reality of the situation.
Over 700 dealerships across the country were terminated last week; most of them were solely dealing in Chrysler vehicles or one of their subsidiary brands such as Jeep or Volvo.
Those dealerships which survived are notable because they tend not to be solely Chrysler in their brand offering; they offer numerous companies car offerings and the reason is simple.
Multiple dealerships means the dealer has a broad range of car buying and selling skills; a high standard of servicing and after-sales support because they have the input and backing of numerous car makers plus the financial strength which comes from being able to dominate their local market with superior choice and customer service.
This is important to you as a car buyer as you need to make sure the dealer you bought from last week is still in business this week!
How do you feel about having to take your vehicle for servicing to another authorised dealer in the next county 50 miles away or you risk defaulting the warranty conditions?
How do you feel if you have an issue with the car you bought only for those friendly folks not to be available to you anymore and you have to telephone a call center in Michigan which keeps you on hold until hell freezes over or summer arrives in Michigan?
Now is the time to look for a dealer with a wide range of car makers backing them – they are the ones most likely to survive the economic strom which is affecting the whole country but at the same time, they are also the ones most likely to give you the very best deal on your new or pre-owned vehicle precisely because they are financially stronger than their competition.
