New Car Dealers Support Modern Facilities but Question Case for Factory Programs
4 Feb 2012 at 12:50pmLAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While new-car dealers see value in having clean and modern facilities, many have questions and, in a significant number of cases, are not convinced that the factory upgrades they are being asked to do will result in an increased...
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