Survey

How many different manufacturers do you represent in your dealership?

1-3 4-6 7-9 More than 10

In the next 12 months, do you expect this number of manufacturers represented to . .

Stay the same Increase Decrease

Which of these factors most influences your choice of which manufacturers to represent?

Availability of stock Margin Reliability of product Back-up support Exclusivity 'Family' of products Loyalty to dealer network

Do your suppliers attempt to influence your choices of brands to represent?

They do and I take their advice They try, but I do my own thing They do not attempt to influence

Describe the circumstances that have or would prompt you to either drop a held franchise or decide to take on a new brand?