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Posted by Joe Cimoch on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 05:25:18 :
In Reply to: How do the auto companies save money.... posted by Ron in Indiana on Monday, June 01, 2009 at 23:20:32 :
Good article at Cardomain on why a dealership was chosen to be closed.
So, Mr. Small Chrysler Dealer, you got your cancellation notice. Why did they choose you? Well, you only have to answer 7 questions.
- Did you try and combine your store with a Dodge or Jeep dealer (or sell out to them)?
- Did you update your showroom and service facility to the franchise specific plan?
- Did you consistently exceed your quota, and strive to increase your market share, even at the expense of gross margins?
- Did you support the manufacturer, and exceed your stocking requirements by taking on extra inventory?
- Are you financially viable, and consistently profitable (while trying not to hide any excess profits)?
- If you have a competing brand, is it at least in a separate location / showroom / facility?
- And are you selling more used product than new?
If the answers above were N, N, N, N, N, N, and Y, then Mr. Small Chrysler dealer, now you know why you are no longer a Chrysler dealer.