Meeker

Dealership back in the GM fold

Northwest Auto learns it is one of 600 reinstated by General Motors

Meeker’s Northwest Auto — Rio Blanco County’s only new-car dealership — appealed the loss of its franchise by General Motors and will have its agreement reinstated.MEEKER I When Doug Over-ton of Northwest Auto Sales and Service decided to pursue arbitration — after General Motors announced it wasn’t renewing the franchise — he knew there was no guarantee.
Turns out, it was the right call.
“It was a big decision to put the money into it. It was like reading tea leaves. Do you just give up and go…