Auto Business Consultants

Imports still doing well, especially Toyota and Honda

Generally good value in dealerships , however land has high value

Domestic dealerships are facing challenges

The nation as a whole is “ overdealered “ for the current demand for domestic cars
Shifting strategies, particularly to consolidate dealerships
Talk of some domestic automakers filing for bankruptcy
Struggling cash flow in automakers making it increasing uncommon for them to "bail out" or buy back struggling dealership
Popularity of imports as well as bankruptcy rumors has made it increasingly difficult for domestic dealerships to hire and keep good associates
Rumors that faced with challenges some automakers will let dealerships fall by "attrition"

Used car market is good but very susceptible to market changes and seasonality

Subject to quick change in values