Chrysler Says It Will Eliminate 789 Dealers

[451-74Charger]

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chrysler LLC wants to eliminate 789 of its U.S. 3,200 dealerships, saying in a bankruptcy court filing Thursday that the network is antiquated and has too many stores competing with each other.


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http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Chrysler-Says-It-Will-Eliminate-789-Dealers/x0m51M8cx0iu0qlrBxYnnw.cspx

[71ChallengeHer]

Good, the dealership I go to isn't on the list. 

[41husk]

The ones that are still are not ready to deal on the Challenger, I was just told the best I could do is 1k below sticker at one that will be gone in 3 weeks.  I guess all that inventory will be dispersed to the remaining dealers

[dads_69]

Bum deal, I see my friends dealership is closing in Washington state. My boss has two new challengers now also, wonder what they'll be worth next year?

[472 R/T SE]

Well my Mom's dealership survived the chopping block.  I didn't figure Chrysler would shut down a dealership that was selling 500 new & used a month when times were good.  I imagine if the place she was working for wouldn't have gotten bought out (small ma' & pop) she'd be lookin' for a job.

The place we bought our last rig from is shutting down.  At least the closest one to us is staying open.

[Martian R/T]

The dealership that I worked at in Utah is on the list, my little Brother still works there, luckily the dealer that I work at now is safe,(for now) I'm not sure what the future holds, but its not looking to good to be working for a Chrysler dealer, too bad I have spent 20 years peddling parts for a Chrysler dealer, it seems now that I need to find a real job.

[Silver R/T]

Dishman Dodge here in Spokane, WA wasn't on the list so I guess they're safe for now

[grdprx]

So, these closures are in addition to all the prior closures/consolidations?  Bummer.

[Silver R/T]

So, these closures are in addition to all the prior closures/consolidations?  Bummer.

yes, and they're probably not final closures either. Who knows maybe years from now only dealer left will be toyota and some other Japanese brands.

[TheGhost]

I can't open the list of the dealerships.  Can anyone else tell me which dealers in Nebraska are closing?

[Silver R/T]

I can't open the list of the dealerships.  Can anyone else tell me which dealers in Nebraska are closing?

do you have adobe reader? If so, save link to your computer and then open link with Reader.

[TheGhost]

I don't have adobe anything.

[resq302]

well, looks like I will have to find another dealership further away since they are closing the one closest to me in Butler, NJ.

[Silver R/T]

I don't have adobe anything.

Adobe reader (free copy)
http://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Reader/3000-10743_4-10000062.html?tag=mncol
Also list goes by dealer name not location, just FYI.

[moparstuart]

here are the local Kansas city ones closing ( list assemble my moparhound )


       Bud Brown Chrysler, Weinberg Dodge, Raytown Dodge, Jack Miller Chrysler, Keystone Chrysler, Jim Clark Motors, Miller-O'quinn, Tony Marten's in Platte City

[TheGhost]

Well, both of the local dealerships aren't on that list, thankfully.

[mikepmcs]

DARCARS OF FAIRFAX, INC. DBA DARCARS CHRYSLER OF FAIRFAX 66420 C
10620 LEE HIGHWAY
FAIRFAX, VA 22030-4398
JOHN R DARVISH

I used to work here in the mid 80's before the Navy. 
It was called Fairfax Chrysler Plymouth World back then. 

[TruckDriver]

The dodge dealer here in town by me is one that got the axe. But they also sell Fords, yes Fords, so I'm sure they will still be here selling cars. They sell a lot of Roush & Shelby Mustangs out of here.

[bull]

We're losing two in the area, Timberline Dodge in Portland and Gresham Chrysler Jeep in Gresham. That sucks because Timberline has been there for years and there are a couple of very keen parts guys there who've been a big help to me. They're the ones who got me the NOS Charger sail panel emblems. The people at the Dodge dealer closest to me don't know jack.

[GN]

The Chrysler plant here in Fenton Mo. closed one plant awhile ago and shut the other one down (for good?) a few weeks ago. Thats where most of the Chargers were built. Its sad to see the factory empty, people out of work.

[jaak]

Too bad Thornton Dodge in North Alabama isnt on the list, they suck.

Jason

[Ghoste]

Thats where most of the Chargers were built.

Just wondering, but most of the Chargers from which years?

[TheGhost]

Good, Roys Grand isn't on the chopping block.  Good dealership.  They hold a Mopar show at the end of May every year.  Good show.

[Ghoste]

I'm hearing other reports this morning though that the list wasn't a complete one and that other dealers who weren't on there are being notified of elimination.  Anyone else hear this or is it fear mongering and rumor?

[694spdRT]

Surpisingly, in my area, there are several "big" boys closing and the small ones are not. I didn't think some of the small ones sold enough to justify staying open. The place my dad and I bought our diesel's from got the ax and my sister bought her new van from another one that is closing.

I think they were aiming to have some dealers merge as I know a large one that got cut is joining up with another.

[Brock Samson]

there are four here on that list and add to that the 16th st. location where my mom bought her new '63 Lancer for a total of five.. only one left.

[bull]

I'm hearing other reports this morning though that the list wasn't a complete one and that other dealers who weren't on there are being notified of elimination.  Anyone else hear this or is it fear mongering and rumor?

I heard that one of the dealerships in Washington, apparently one of the region's top sellers, is going to be closed and that they are going to appeal that decision. Makes no sense that they would close a busy dealership and I'm surprised to learn that the decision can be appealed.

[Ghoste]

Hmmm, perhaps there are some personal politics going on in the various sales regions?

[1973_WP29P]

One of the four that got the axe in Maine is a customer of mine. They sell Volkswagons and Jeeps. Maybe the Chrysler dealer in town will pick up the Jeep franchise.

[Rosevillemoparts]

we did not get axed but 40 others in Michigan did, 14 with in my try county area, Sad to see them close. Politics could have played but it was more on performance in new car sales and customer relation issues. small or big it did not metter.

[mikepmcs]

One of the four that got the axe in Maine is a customer of mine. They sell Volkswagons and Jeeps. Maybe the Chrysler dealer in town will pick up the Jeep franchise.

I assume you are talking about Morong and thinking Bodwell will take up the slack??  I was wondering if Quirk or Darlings were going to get it to tell you the truth.  I new Central Maine Motors would be safe.

You watch though, as soon as NAS Brunswick closes, I see some stuff tanking down thataway pretty quick.

[69*F5*SE]

we did not get axed but 40 others in Michigan did, 14 with in my try county area, Sad to see them close. Politics could have played but it was more on performance in new car sales and customer relation issues. small or big it did not metter.

Yes, I was glad to see that you guys didn't get cut.  You're right around the corner from me and I used to work there as a kid being a porter when it was Jim Riehl's.  Monicotti got cut. Bummer for them. They've sponsered the Mopar Nats. in the past. 

[Todd Wilson]

we did not get axed but 40 others in Michigan did, 14 with in my try county area, Sad to see them close. Politics could have played but it was more on performance in new car sales and customer relation issues. small or big it did not metter.

I heard today that Bill Clinton has a relative that is a major player in the new car selling world. Owns a lot of shares of dealerships. The competition was eliminated in Lawrence Kansas by closing down the big dealer there so the Olathe dealer can get more business. Guess who owns part of that dealership.


Todd

[1973_WP29P]

I assume you are talking about Morong and thinking Bodwell will take up the slack??  I was wondering if Quirk or Darlings were going to get it to tell you the truth.  I new Central Maine Motors would be safe.

You watch though, as soon as NAS Brunswick closes, I see some stuff tanking down thataway pretty quick.

Yeah, Morongs does better with the Volkswagon sales then they do with Jeep. I think it is kinda funny thou. My brother was the parts manager for Morongs Brunswick. Last year they laid him off after 15 years of service. They did what alot of companies have been doing. Cut the higher paid people and keep the lower paid ones.

I'm hoping Bodwells picks it up. Bodwells is a pretty good customer of mine.

I'm curious to see what happens in Brunswick after BNAS closes. I'm afraid my sales will slow down even more when it happens.

[hemi-hampton]

we did not get axed but 40 others in Michigan did, 14 with in my try county area, Sad to see them close. Politics could have played but it was more on performance in new car sales and customer relation issues. small or big it did not metter.

YES, I'm glad your still their also, I buy alot of my parts from you & like all the after market parts available LEON.

[68charger383]

I was across the street from Valley Dodge in Van Nuys today.

I usually look when I'm walking in to the building across the street to check out the new challengers and vipers they have in stock

However, all the new cars were gone. Only the service area was open.

I didn't realize this dealer was being closed. This is where Jay Leno got his challenger from.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=127486

Man talk about things happening fast!

[maxwellwedge]

Well - Look at the good side of this. Chrysler will get away with building less Superbirds to be legal for Nascar. 

Joking aside, this totally stinks. If a store is selling units and making money why close them?

[Ghoste]

That's a damned good question, I have always thought that dealers were independent businessmen like other franchise owners.  Sure there's a dealer floor plan subsidized by Chrysler Financial and some dealers borrowed outright from Chrysler to get started but howmuch financial liability are they getting off the hook for here?

[W4ATL]

Went over to Atlanta Dodge to get some service done to my '96 Ram and they were shutting it down as of today. It wasn't on the list but one of the now ex-employees told me it was owned by a group from FL and they shut it down. 

[moparstuart]

Went over to Atlanta Dodge to get some service done to my '96 Ram and they were shutting it down as of today. It wasn't on the list but one of the now ex-employees told me it was owned by a group from FL and they shut it down. 

Maybe chrysler should have asked for volenteers first before making the list