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For Radley, there will be life after Saturn
Karen Radley launching new business at Saturn of FredericksburgDate published: 11/20/2009 BY BILL FREEHLING The new-car business at Saturn of Fredericksburg is winding down, but owner Karen Radley has plans for the facility going forward. The dealership on U.S. 1 near the Spotsylvania County line has about 10 new Saturn vehicles left to sell, Radley said. The facility will continue to do warranty work on Saturns, but there are no new ones to order. Penske Automotive Group had a deal to buy General Motors Co.'s Saturn brand, but that fell apart in September. GM decided to shut down the Saturn business. The Saturn of Fredericksburg lot is being transitioned into a used-car retail and wholesale operation that will sell vehicles traded in at other Radley Automotive Group dealerships. Radley Automotive owns Acura dealerships in Falls Church and Woodbridge, a Volkswagen dealership in Woodbridge and a Chevrolet dealership on U.S. 1 near the Spotsylvania-Fredericksburg line. Karen Radley said some of the trade-ins will be sold at those franchise dealerships. The rest will come to the Saturn lot, which will be called Karen Radley Certified Autos. It will sell vehicles wholesale to dealers and auctions, and retail to customers. It might not be long before Radley resumes selling new vehicles on the Saturn lot, however. Karen Radley said she's negotiating with two auto manufacturers to start a franchise operation in the Fredericksburg area, and she may have an announcement in the coming months. Radley didn't identify the brands she's considering, but she said one of them is not currently in the Fredericksburg market and the other one won't be here after Dec. 31. She said her staff at Saturn of Fredericksburg will remain in place throughout the transition period. Bill Freehling: 540/374-5405
Date published: 11/20/2009
yuk yuk yuk yuk
(posted by
1958
, Nov. 21, 2009 9:27 am)
Ashland is better get away from the Radly trap.Iwould not trust them with my shovel
Lexus would probably be a good idea.
(posted by
brandonj
, Nov. 20, 2009 11:45 pm)
I don't know if there are enough Saab, Audi and Infiniti fans in the area to support a dealership. But I know that there are PLENTY of lexuses (or is it Lexi?) around. Whatever they do, they should NOT put an Acura dealership there. That's what it was when it was built in the late 80s (it was Radley Acura) and it failed miserably. It might do a little better now, but I'd still bet on Lexus being the best choice.
Saab, Audi,Lexus ,Infiniti,missing in this area
(posted by
WoodinVirginia
, Nov. 20, 2009 10:55 pm)
Pick one there is bound to be some interest in drivers who are tired of going to NOVA, Richmond or Charlottesville for services.
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