Clarkson talk much sense when he's got his sensible head on. Say's it as he sees it, no punches drawn, which is much the same way as we do unfortunately.
I've never felt so depressed as when I've been in some of the main stealers around here....much the same as nationwide I guess.
Long established garages closing, staff being laid off every week at various locations, and what's left are running scared for their futures.
Our local 'Mini' (BMW) garage looks as though it's got a closing down sale on.
2nd hand stock has been reduced from 75 down to 25 units to keep their overheads down, as has the staffing, from 12 to 4.
The new Fiat 500 has not helped their cause mind, as that is doing exceedingly well in an ever tightening and extremely competitive market.