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by a searcher from Cornell University
in Birmingham, AL, USA

2yrs ago

Auto Dealerships / Used Car lots

Would love to talk to anyone who has had experience buying / investing in auto dealerships, preferably European luxury brands?

Collision centers and auto mechanic shops would be interesting too.

Thank you

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from University of Florida in Tampa, FL, USA

I haven’t bought or sold dealerships. However, I have sold into dealerships for over 20 years and can speak to the complexity of operations. Feel free to reach out if that is helpful.

reply by a professional 2yrs ago
in Crystal Bay, NV, USA

We have idependent dealers using our software to manage notes and resell their seasoned notes to banks and CU's. Not sure e can help but happy to talk. redacted