At least three Montana car dealerships have been notified they will be losing their General Motors line of vehicles late next year.
GM announced last week it would not renew franchise agreements with 1,100 dealerships.
Headwaters GMC in Three Forks and Livingston, both owned by Dave Jackson, will be losing GM cars, as will Scarff Auto Center in Kalispell.
“We will find different avenues to continue operating,” said Jackson. He said his company will still sell used cars and keep its service center open. He said all 20 of his employees will keep their jobs.
“I feel bad for the community. I feel bad for my employees, and we just plan on going forward and continuing our businesses,” Jackson said.
Greg Scarff, owner of Scarff Auto Center, said dealerships can appeal the decision, but he’s not sure what he’s going to do yet.
All three dealerships sell Pontiac and Buick vehicles, but GM is phasing out its Pontiac line, as well.
General Motors did not release a list of dealerships losing their franchise agreements.