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Alcan · 21 May 2009, 08:03 PM

"CTV.ca News Staff

General Motors is shutting down nearly two-fifths of its dealerships across Canada, mostly in key urban areas, at the cost of thousands of jobs.

A GM spokesperson said letters were sent Wednesday to 245 of 709 dealerships in Canada informing them that their sales-and-service relationships will be ending."

Times are going to get tougher for a lot of GM Canada employees.

Jimbits76 · 21 May 2009, 08:31 PM

Our new scrappage scheme (£2000 off the price of any new car when you trade in a 10 year old model) has provided a huge boost and injection of interest in the car market.

Cynics might say it's a govt. incentive to get more people in more debt and thus boost the borrowing and economy once more...hmmmmmmmmmmm

jdc · 21 May 2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Our new scrappage scheme (£2000 off the price of any new car when you trade in a 10 year old model) has provided a huge boost and injection of interest in the car market.

Cynics might say it's a govt. incentive to get more people in more debt and thus boost the borrowing and economy once more...hmmmmmmmmmmm

ole"banger"1976 now your big end has gone when's Claire gonna trade you in for a new model?

Jimbits76 · 21 May 2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jdc

ole"banger"1976 now your big end has gone when's Claire gonna trade you in for a new model?

She says ASAP...bah!

J

Lion · 21 May 2009, 11:02 PM

In this economy it's not a good time to be a car manufacturer or dealership. Many are closing here in the states as well. Not only GM dealerships but Chrysler dealerships as well and Pontiac is being shut down completely. Many will be out of work and this includes the parts manufacturers as well!!!

Gentleman8 · 22 May 2009, 12:34 PM

Al, I can tell you about the town where I grew up. When I was a kid there were TWO Ford dealers, one GM dealer, and one Chrysler dealer.

The Ford and GM dealerships are gone. Chrysler is still there together with.. a Toyota dealer, a Honda dealer, a Nissan dealer, and a Kia dealer.

East Bay Rider · 22 May 2009, 01:00 PM

Lower the prices and put the inventory on the streets. They will require parts and service = $$$.

Yeah, what do I know.

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	In this economy it's not a good time to be a car manufacturer or dealership. Many are closing here in the states as well. Not only GM dealerships but Chrysler dealerships as well and Pontiac is being shut down completely. Many will be out of work and this includes the parts manufacturers as well!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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Gentleman8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Steven Location: Canada Posts: 663	Al, I can tell you about the town where I grew up. When I was a kid there were TWO Ford dealers, one GM dealer, and one Chrysler dealer. The Ford and GM dealerships are gone. Chrysler is still there together with.. a Toyota dealer, a Honda dealer, a Nissan dealer, and a Kia dealer. __________________ Despite the high cost of living it's still quite popular

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East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Lower the prices and put the inventory on the streets. They will require parts and service = $$$. Yeah, what do I know. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

21 May 2009, 08:31 PM	#2
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Our new scrappage scheme (£2000 off the price of any new car when you trade in a 10 year old model) has provided a huge boost and injection of interest in the car market. Cynics might say it's a govt. incentive to get more people in more debt and thus boost the borrowing and economy once more...hmmmmmmmmmmm

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