Fact #649: November 15, 2010
Number of New Light Vehicle Dealerships Continues to Shrink
The number of new light vehicle dealerships has been decreasing since the late 1980s. The rate of decline has increased dramatically from 2005 to 2009, nearly matching the decline of the early 1990's. In 2009 there are about 5,000 fewer light vehicle dealerships than in 1988.
Number of Light Vehicle Dealerships, 1988-2009
Supporting Information
| Year | Dealerships |
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| 1988 | 25,025 |
| 1989 | 25,000 |
| 1990 | 24,825 |
| 1991 | 24,200 |
| 1992 | 23,500 |
| 1993 | 22,950 |
| 1994 | 22,850 |
| 1995 | 22,800 |
| 1996 | 22,750 |
| 1997 | 22,700 |
| 1998 | 22,600 |
| 1999 | 22,400 |
| 2000 | 22,250 |
| 2001 | 22,150 |
| 2002 | 21,800 |
| 2003 | 21,725 |
| 2004 | 21,650 |
| 2005 | 21,640 |
| 2006 | 21,495 |
| 2007 | 21,200 |
| 2008 | 20,770 |
| 2009 | 20,010 |
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Source: NADA data 2009. |
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