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My Dealer In Rockford Closed: What Do I Do?

Posted June 4, 2010 12:00 PM

New car dealership closings are all over the news. Nearly 800 Chrysler dealerships canceled. About 1,100 GM dealers’ contracts will not be renewed after October 2010. And record numbers are just shutting down because they aren’t selling enough cars and trucks to stay in business.

It’s estimated that some 40,000 dealership service bays could be taken out of service in the next year or so.

Of course, this is a tragedy for those who work at our local Rockford dealerships and the owners that risk losing much of their life’s work. Our Rockford communities will lose some of our best corporate citizens. Think of all the youth sports team, service clubs and Rockford community events that have been sponsored by our local new car dealers.

One question we hear a lot at AutoNetTV is, 'Who will service my car?' Rockford folks are concerned that they will not get the care and attention they need. They're wondering where they will find trained technicians in the Rockford area. Will they be able to get quality replacement parts for their vehicles?

Fortunately, the Rockford automotive aftermarket is ready to fill the need. As one of over 200,000 independent service and repair facilities in North America, TJ's Auto Center is here to help. TJ's Auto Center has been the backbone of the automotive service and repair industry for Rockford and will continue to provide this vital role.

TJ's Auto Center has the latest diagnostic and repair equipment, access to parts and repair databases, and a commitment to the highest standards of technician training. The reality is that our independent service center in Rockford is ready to service all your vehicle’s needs – and we always have been. We don’t have to 'step up' to the task – we're ready now.

Many consumers in Rockford have known this about the local Rockford independent service and repair industry and have used it for all their non-warranty work. And they have enjoyed greater convenience and have saved quite a bit of money along the way: The average independent service and repair center in Rockford costs 34% less than the dealership.

And of course, TJ's Auto Center has access to the very same replacement parts as the dealership as well as a selection of superior parts for greater reliability and enhanced performance. And we can source parts that may help with a tight budget as well.

So in the midst of uncertainty surrounding dealership closings, know you can turn to your local Rockford independent service center to take care of your family’s safety and to keep your vehicles performing well. You’ll save some money too. And that’s good news in these times.