Bill Heard / Landmark = Out of Biz
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Bill Heard / Landmark = Out of Biz Can't say that I'll miss this group of dealerships, based on my own negative experiences with them.
Story: http://www.click2houston.com/news/17550789/detail.html
Story: http://www.click2houston.com/news/17550789/detail.html
Bill Heard Enterprises closes its doors
Bill Heard Enterprises, the country's top Chevrolet dealer group, is closing the doors at all of its 13 dealerships at the end of business today, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The company notified the stores' general managers at 2 p.m. today, the source said, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to speak.
High fuel prices, canceled floorplanning from GMAC Financial Services, a reliance on trucks and SUVs, a soft national economy and struggles in local markets had troubled the company, which on Sept. 12 closed its store in Scottsdale, Ariz.
In the end, the company could not raise operating capital and could not finance its floorplan, the source said. Company officials have discussed closing the company since Friday, the source said.
Bill Heard Enterprises, the country's top Chevrolet dealer group, is closing the doors at all of its 13 dealerships at the end of business today, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
The company notified the stores' general managers at 2 p.m. today, the source said, who spoke anonymously because he was not authorized to speak.
High fuel prices, canceled floorplanning from GMAC Financial Services, a reliance on trucks and SUVs, a soft national economy and struggles in local markets had troubled the company, which on Sept. 12 closed its store in Scottsdale, Ariz.
In the end, the company could not raise operating capital and could not finance its floorplan, the source said. Company officials have discussed closing the company since Friday, the source said.
i bought my 02 onyx black SS at landshark of the lot
didnt have a bad exp. with them. everything went smooth at the sale of the car. i had a big wad of cash and good credit. no prob. there
didnt have a bad exp. with them. everything went smooth at the sale of the car. i had a big wad of cash and good credit. no prob. there
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Have you read some of the BBB complaints? Vehicles people thought they purchased were actually submitted as leases? I'd be livid. Having to call 911 to get the keys to your car back? I'd be in jail for assault.
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Good, they were dicks when I was looking for my daily driver. I'm happy those dick heads are out of jobs. Maybe some one decent will buy that dealer. Dont rip Bill Turd and Land shark
WOW I was offered a job with Bill Heard Chevrolet about a year ago and was offered good money. My only reason for NOT excepting was due to my very loyal customers. I would hear all the time about how they got screwed by Bill Heard. At the time I was working at Champion Chevrolet on hwy 6.
Of course, they forgot to mention their lawsuit for "warranty/recall" issues. Calling people, have them bring their vehicles in for service for a "recall or warranty" issue. Then, tell them there is something else wrong with the car and charge a hell of a lot of money and pressure them into buying another car.
I'm sure that had a lot to do with the closing of the stores.
I'm sure that had a lot to do with the closing of the stores.
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Assclowns. I hate those
pinstripes and the mark-up associated with them. 
i feel awful for all the folks who have lost jobs because of it. I do have a landmark story of my own though....
When I was 18 years old, and driving around in my v6 1985 camaro, I was looking for something nicer. Dad and I saw this BEAUTIFUL new 1997 Z28 30th anniversary with the orange stripes and the houndstooth interior. T-tops and everything! With $4,500 in hand as a down payment, I was ready to hop in and drive off! As we were negotiating, the sales dude asked us to give him cash in hand to show the "main man" that we were serious. Very odd if you ask me. As it turns out, they declined me. I was in shock! Total and utter shock. I saved up more money and bought a 1989 IROC outright with $6,000 cash that had a lot of work done to it. I LOVED that car. It was actually a blessing in disguise because I probably would have been still paying that dang 30th off up until a few years ago. Either way though, it left me with a sour taste of them.
When I was 18 years old, and driving around in my v6 1985 camaro, I was looking for something nicer. Dad and I saw this BEAUTIFUL new 1997 Z28 30th anniversary with the orange stripes and the houndstooth interior. T-tops and everything! With $4,500 in hand as a down payment, I was ready to hop in and drive off! As we were negotiating, the sales dude asked us to give him cash in hand to show the "main man" that we were serious. Very odd if you ask me. As it turns out, they declined me. I was in shock! Total and utter shock. I saved up more money and bought a 1989 IROC outright with $6,000 cash that had a lot of work done to it. I LOVED that car. It was actually a blessing in disguise because I probably would have been still paying that dang 30th off up until a few years ago. Either way though, it left me with a sour taste of them.