Chrysler Dealerships in NNY Set to Close

Chrysler’s other shoe just dropped.

A couple weeks ago, the car maker announced it would file Chapter 11 bankruptcy and reorganize (with the help of Italian auto company Fiat).

Bankruptcy lets the company negotiate – in a way it couldn’t before – with unions, suppliers and dealers. Specifically, Chrysler can terminate contracts.

This morning, the car maker released its list of dealers it will no longer supply – likely forcing the closure of these businesses.

Some northern New York and Vermont dealers are on this list:

Great Northern Motors Jeep on Route 11 in Malone

Dominic Condino Motors selling Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep on State Street in Carthage

John C. Miller Jeep on Perry Street in Johnstown (just south of the Adirondack Park and the town of Gloversville)

Lewis Goodman Chrysler on W Genessee Street in Syracuse

Bob Kavic Chrysler and Dodge on Route 28 in Herkimer

Rutland Dodge on Route 7 in North Clarendon, Vermont

and Walker Motors Jeep on River Street in Montpelier, Vermont

Do you work at any of these dealerships? Do you know someone who does? Have you bought a vehicle from them? Were you planning on it?

Keep in mind, those listed can appeal to Chrysler and possibly remain dealers.

What do you think losing these dealerships – the jobs, the tax revenue, the ad revenue, the corporate philanthropy – will mean for your community?

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