Carrie Forbes

Blog by Carrie Forbes

The Phillips Report - July 2022

08.24.22 01:15 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
The Phillips Report - July 2022
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to present the mid-year edition of The Phillips Report, July 2022. This report is the only publication that specifically speaks to auto dealership transaction values, trends, and trajectories in the New England and Greater New York market areas.

Mattie Volkswagen Audi in Fall River, MA Sold to Dan Doucette and David Rosenberg

07.19.22 03:05 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Mattie Volkswagen Audi in Fall River, MA Sold to Dan Doucette and David Rosenberg
Nancy Phillips Associates announces the sale of Mattie Imports Volkswagen Audi.

Nancy Phillips Associates Advises on the Sale of Dan O'Brien Nissan

06.20.22 09:48 AM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Advises on the Sale of Dan O'Brien Nissan
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Dan O'Brien Nissan in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The sale of the dealership allows for expansion in other automotive sectors for The Dan O’Brien Auto Group which includes both new and pre-owned dealerships in Massachusetts and New Ham...

Orange Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Orange, MA Sold to Sonia's Auto Group

04.28.22 11:11 AM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Orange Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Orange, MA Sold to Sonia's Auto Group
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Orange Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Orange, Massachusetts to Sonia's Auto Group

Kelvin Paulino the owner of Sonia's Auto Group and his father Francisco Paulino have run a very successful used car business in Worcester, Massachusetts for over ...

Knight Buick GMC Sold to Canadian Dealers

02.17.22 03:28 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Knight Buick GMC Sold to Canadian Dealers
The Buyers operate several dealerships in Eastern Canada and this is their first acquisition Stateside.

The Phillips Report - 2021 Dealership Values in Greater New England

01.17.22 03:29 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
The Phillips Report - 2021 Dealership Values in Greater New England

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to present The Phillips Report 2021. This report is the only publication that specifically speaks to auto dealership transaction values, trends, and trajectories in the New England and Greater New York market areas. 


For the second year in a row, our industry...

Bill Rapp Auto Group Acquires Mort Backus & Sons, Ogdensburg, NY

01.06.22 11:39 AM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Bill Rapp Auto Group Acquires Mort Backus & Sons, Ogdensburg, NY
Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Mort Backus & Sons Chevrolet Buick to Bill Rapp Auto Group.

8 Key Points You Need to Know from the 2021 NADC Conference

11.10.21 01:46 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
8 Key Points You Need to Know from the 2021 NADC Conference

We recently returned from the National Association of Dealer Counsel Convention (NADC) in Chicago. The keynote presentation by highly-acclaimed franchise law firm of Bass Sox Mercer, titled ‘Will Dealers Remain Relevant’ was a sobering message.

 

While it is difficult to focus...

Huttig Group Acquires Durocher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

10.28.21 01:46 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Huttig Group Acquires Durocher Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

The new name of the dealership is Huttig Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.  Julie Huttig is Dealer Principal of the new store as well as Huttig Nissan, also in Plattsburgh.  The Huttig family’s holdings include four franchised dealerships along with a group of NAPA Auto Parts stores in New Yor...

Benefits of Selling Your Dealership Now Rather Than Later

10.28.21 01:46 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Benefits of Selling Your Dealership Now Rather Than Later

None of us know for sure the trajectory of our industry and our country in this most unpredictable of times. Between political upheaval, catastrophic events, vehicle inventory shortages and economic instability, the current profitability of the auto industry may not be susta...

Effective Planning Now Will Minimize Your Future Tax Increases

10.05.21 05:13 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Effective Planning Now Will Minimize Your Future Tax Increases

If Your Assets Exceed Federal Estate Tax Exemption

If the value of your dealership and other assets exceeds the federal estate tax exemption, you should immediately create a plan that will minimize your estate tax exposure and maximize what your heirs will retain after taxes. 

  

If You ...

4 Reasons to Schedule Your Dealership Evaluation Today

10.05.21 04:42 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
4 Reasons to Schedule Your Dealership Evaluation Today

As markets continue to change and adjust with the latest economic factors, many dealers revisit their exit strategies. With increased taxes on the horizon, industry consolidation, questionable futures, and at the same time higher dealership values, it's easy to see why  owners are ret...

Testimonial - Johanna Cicotte, Nissan of Lebanon

09.13.21 03:37 PM - By Carrie Forbes - Comment(s)
Testimonial - Johanna Cicotte, Nissan of Lebanon
Johanna Cicotte chose Nancy Phillips Associates as her trusted advisor and dedicated confidante.