Sizing up costs
| Here are some estimates of the disparity between what small dealers pay vendors, compared with prices for larger groups. Estimates are based on interviews with dealers and other industry sources. | ||
| Small dealership, group | Bigger Dealership group | |
| Health insurance* | $375-$900/mo. | $494/mo. |
| Uniforms* | $200/mo. | $65/mo. |
| Dealer management systems** | $3,500-$6,000/mo. | $1,200-$5,100/mo. |
| Commercial garage insurance** | $1,800/mo. | $1,400/mo.*** |
| *Per employee **Per store | ||
| ***Could vary depending on location and history of damages | ||
Dealers Jim Tino Jr. and Martin Gubbels could not be more different or have more in common.
