In June 2009, during tough economic times, the General Motors Corporation terminated our GM franchise after nearly 55 years, citing below average sales in a very competitive market.
The Barry Auto Group has served the community and has been a family owned and operated company, since it was established in 1955. Not only have we been selling GM vehicles since that time, but we've been servicing them too.
As we've continued to provide service through our state of the art AC Delco service center, we have been repeatedly asked by you, our loyal customers, why we no longer sell General Motors vehicles. Since we closed the doors to our GM franchise, it's become clear to us that not only do our customers still prefer Barry's for their vehicle service needs, but they would prefer to purchase their next GM vehicle here as well.
The people of the surrounding community have expressed their opinions and the overwhelming sentiment is that they wish they had their local GM dealer back. The Barry Auto Group is now asking the community and the public in which we have served for the last 55 years for help. We are going to arbitration to get our GM franchise back and we need your positive input.
Yes, we want our local GM franchise back at Barry's Middletown!
Updates
July 19, 2010
I checked the total this morning and saw 250 signatures which is a number I truly never imagined reaching. This reaction from the community is entirely due to your kindness and your loyalty to our family business.
Reached 250 supporters
July 18, 2010
July 17, 2010
Seeing the count climb toward 250 signatures leaves me honestly stunned. This momentum belongs entirely to the community and I hope you might consider sending this link to a few neighbors today to help us cross that next threshold.
July 8, 2010
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have shared your memories of the dealership since we started this project. It is your loyalty that gives me the confidence to keep pushing forward through these difficult conversations behind the scenes. This is entirely your movement and I am just doing my best to keep up with the momentum you created.
Reached 100 supporters
July 8, 2010
6 Comments
Bring them back! They are honest and do great work on our cars. We want to buy local
Weve gone to barrys for years. makes no sense that i have to drive to another town to buy a new chevy when these guys have been here forever.
Middletown needs its GM dealer back. Tired of driving out of town just to find a new car
Ridiculous that GM shut them down. Barrys has always been the best dealership around here.
Great service department. Just wish I could buy my truck there too
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In June 2009, during tough economic times, the General Motors Corporation terminated our GM franchise after nearly 55 years, citing below average sales in a very competitive market.
The Barry Auto Group has served the community and has been a family owned and operated company, since it was established in 1955. Not only have we been selling GM vehicles since that time, but we've been servicing them too.
As we've continued to provide service through our state of the art AC Delco service center, we have been repeatedly asked by you, our loyal customers, why we no longer sell General Motors vehicles. Since we closed the doors to our GM franchise, it's become clear to us that not only do our customers still prefer Barry's for their vehicle service needs, but they would prefer to purchase their next GM vehicle here as well.
The people of the surrounding community have expressed their opinions and the overwhelming sentiment is that they wish they had their local GM dealer back. The Barry Auto Group is now asking the community and the public in which we have served for the last 55 years for help. We are going to arbitration to get our GM franchise back and we need your positive input.
Yes, we want our local GM franchise back at Barry's Middletown!
Updates
July 19, 2010
I checked the total this morning and saw 250 signatures which is a number I truly never imagined reaching. This reaction from the community is entirely due to your kindness and your loyalty to our family business.
Reached 250 supporters
July 18, 2010
July 17, 2010
Seeing the count climb toward 250 signatures leaves me honestly stunned. This momentum belongs entirely to the community and I hope you might consider sending this link to a few neighbors today to help us cross that next threshold.
July 8, 2010
I am truly overwhelmed by how many of you have shared your memories of the dealership since we started this project. It is your loyalty that gives me the confidence to keep pushing forward through these difficult conversations behind the scenes. This is entirely your movement and I am just doing my best to keep up with the momentum you created.
Reached 100 supporters
July 8, 2010
6 Comments
55 years of service should mean something to GM. Bring Barrys back!!
Bring them back! They are honest and do great work on our cars. We want to buy local
Weve gone to barrys for years. makes no sense that i have to drive to another town to buy a new chevy when these guys have been here forever.
Middletown needs its GM dealer back. Tired of driving out of town just to find a new car
Ridiculous that GM shut them down. Barrys has always been the best dealership around here.
Great service department. Just wish I could buy my truck there too
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55 years of service should mean something to GM. Bring Barrys back!!