Chrysler has released a 40-page document with names and addresses of the 789 dealers who will lose their franchise agreements by June 9. If you want to know who those dealers are, download the pdf file below.
"Subject to Court approval, 2,392 Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge dealers will continue with the new company in a global alliance with Fiat once the sale is complete," Chrysler announced in a press release.
Automotive News is reporting that each dealer on the list will get a UPS letter today and will have 23 days for a "court review" of its case.
Chrysler says it will honor warranty and incentive payments for as long as the rejected dealers remain in business. These 789 dealers represent 14 percent of the Chrysler's sales volume, the company said.
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jstandefer says:
09:55 AM, 05/14/09
Ouch! The dealership I used to work at is on that list... they will be losing their Dodge franchise. They do sell two other brands, but... one of those is Pontiac. Double ouch! Their remaining brand is Mazda.
Next door to them is a dealership that sells Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, and Saab. Perhaps after they are stripped of several brands as well, the two dealership can just combine...
firstwagon says:
10:00 AM, 05/14/09
I wonder how many people found out their job (or dealership) is going away when they scanned the list.... or were they told in advance.
flicmod says:
10:03 AM, 05/14/09
A move in the right direction.
estreka says:
11:48 AM, 05/14/09
Only 2 Lithia dealerships? And both in Colorado Springs? Both owned by the same person!? I'm shocked there aren't more Lithias on that list. They are the worst dealership chain.
1/4 of your dealerships ain't bad. 1/2 sounds better, though.
estreka says:
11:50 AM, 05/14/09
And did I read that right? Chrysler will not honor any warranty once the respective dealership has been shut down? Does this mean the gigantic dealership chains must cover all repairs? Somebody has some explaining to do.
brn says:
01:16 PM, 05/14/09
Estreka, I think it's poorly worded. The dealership typically submits a warranty claim on the owners behalf. Chrysler is simply saying that they'll honor those claims from affected dealers, for as long as they're in business. Claims will continue to be honored from unaffected dealers. Aside from having to go to an 'open' dealer for warranty work, the vehicle owner is unaffected.