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Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association 2020 Membership Directory and Services Guide By Joseph S. Aboyoun The auto retail business, as with all industries, never stays the same. The market... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report November 20, 2019 By Joseph S. Aboyoun In spite of what is reported by some, buy-sell activity is down. This trend, coupled with a decline in the SAAR and, most... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report August 21, 2019 By Joseph S. Aboyoun You enter into a long-awaited buy-sell transaction. As the seller, you are comforted that your exit plan is finally underway. As the... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report May 15, 2019 By Joseph S. Aboyoun The many years of growth and significant profits appear to be behind us. The SAAR has retreated, profits are down, inventories are piling... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report August 15, 2018 By Joseph S. Aboyoun The traditional buy-sell is not the only available exit structure for your dealership investment(s). In certain instances, it may not... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report May 23, 2018 By Joseph S. Aboyoun The role of dealership real estate in a buy-sell cannot be minimized. While the franchise is certainly the central component, in many... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report March 14, 2018 By Joseph S. Aboyoun A Subaru dealership purchased five years ago for three times earnings was obviously a phenomenal investment for the Buyer and a poor... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report November 1, 2017 By Joseph S. Aboyoun One of the threshold questions when pondering the sale of your store is whether to include a broker or advisor in the process. Of... Read More >

Automotive Buy Sell Report September 6, 2017 By Joseph S. Aboyoun Unfortunate circumstances may arise that force an untimely buy-sell transaction. Here are some typical examples: A pending or... Read More >