By the way, his sales were at 120% last month. Does that sound like a dealer who is dragging his feet? I have friends that work at all 4 of the dealerships I mentioned, and I don't want to see one of them out of work. If this decision was made justly, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Lastly, what reasoning would chrysler have to rid the dealership "hub" (boardman) of it's only dealer. When an individual who is not brand loyal goes shopping for a new car, they usually take a ride down "new car alley". Boardman is where the majority of dealerships is located. With no chrysler dealer there, there is no promotion of their product. Too many things just don't add up on this one.
I would say he is looking for a fair chance at his side of the story. I am heavily involved in the automotive hobby in the area. The problem with his closure, is that he didn't fall into chrysler's criteria. He is in the top 25% sales in the US. He is #1 in new dodge challenger sales in the WORLD. He doesn't just sell these local, but from coast to coast. About the only criteria he meets, is that another local dealership (which I won't name) would like to see them gone, and they have strong ties with the powers that be. Doesn't it seem strange that 2 small dealerships in the same proximity to said dealership survived the cut. Check out the stats at salem or columbiana CDJ and judge for yourself after reviewing Frederick's stats. In my opinion, he is being railroaded out of his dealership. Once again, do a little research before passing judgement. What he is asking for is an investigation into has a #1 volume dealer can be outed in an economic time like this.
Chrysler dealer asks Boardman trustees to save his dealership
By the way, his sales were at 120% last month. Does that sound like a dealer who is dragging his feet? I have friends that work at all 4 of the dealerships I mentioned, and I don't want to see one of them out of work. If this decision was made justly, I wouldn't have a problem with it. Lastly, what reasoning would chrysler have to rid the dealership "hub" (boardman) of it's only dealer. When an individual who is not brand loyal goes shopping for a new car, they usually take a ride down "new car alley". Boardman is where the majority of dealerships is located. With no chrysler dealer there, there is no promotion of their product. Too many things just don't add up on this one.
May 19, 2009 at 10:42 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Chrysler dealer asks Boardman trustees to save his dealership
I would say he is looking for a fair chance at his side of the story. I am heavily involved in the automotive hobby in the area. The problem with his closure, is that he didn't fall into chrysler's criteria. He is in the top 25% sales in the US. He is #1 in new dodge challenger sales in the WORLD. He doesn't just sell these local, but from coast to coast. About the only criteria he meets, is that another local dealership (which I won't name) would like to see them gone, and they have strong ties with the powers that be. Doesn't it seem strange that 2 small dealerships in the same proximity to said dealership survived the cut. Check out the stats at salem or columbiana CDJ and judge for yourself after reviewing Frederick's stats. In my opinion, he is being railroaded out of his dealership. Once again, do a little research before passing judgement. What he is asking for is an investigation into has a #1 volume dealer can be outed in an economic time like this.
May 19, 2009 at 10:06 a.m. permalink suggest removal