Chrysler Dealership Closings: Why Certain Dealers Were Chosen Over Others

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Over the past two weeks, both GM and Chrysler informed a number of their dealers that they would no longer be needed. Since part of my job deals with evaluating possible new dealers, as well as auditing existing dealers, I’m in the unique position to understand this process. Many of the dealers have asked why they were singled out for termination (or in the case of GM, why their dealership agreements will not be renewed in 2010). While the parameters seem complicated, it is actually quite simple, and there are five key points to look for.

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