Logic would have it that dealerships have to have cars in order to sell them. In the time that auto companies have been shutting down dealerships, Rep Burton has been fighting to keep the doors of local Indy dealerships open. He states that there is no logical reason why major producers are pulling cars especially when they admit that there is "no downside to keeping these dealerships open." Channel 13 explains more on the issue.
Indiana 5th district Representative Dan Burton said, "Isn't this too late to do anything about this? I don't think it's too late. They can always rescind the decision that's been made, Chrysler I'm talking about."
Congressman Burton spoke with several Indianapolis dealers Saturday. He has co-sponsored two bills to restore franchise rights to dealerships affected by the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies.
In addition to a representative from Palmer, Congressman Burton also met with three GM dealers but none of them wanted to comment, because their futures are still very much up in the air.
"According to the dealers, there's no downside to keeping these dealerships open. There is no cost to the companies for keeping these dealerships open. So why are they closing them? The more dealerships there are, the more cars you're going to sell," Burton said.
Congressman Burton spoke with several Indianapolis dealers Saturday. He has co-sponsored two bills to restore franchise rights to dealerships affected by the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies.
In addition to a representative from Palmer, Congressman Burton also met with three GM dealers but none of them wanted to comment, because their futures are still very much up in the air.
"According to the dealers, there's no downside to keeping these dealerships open. There is no cost to the companies for keeping these dealerships open. So why are they closing them? The more dealerships there are, the more cars you're going to sell," Burton said.
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