Chrysler Forcing Some Dealers Out Of Business, Racist?

Chrysler Forcing Some Dealers Out Of Business, Racist? Only African American Chrysler Jeep Dealer being targeted by Chrysler? Chrysler is trying to force his successful dealership out of business that he has owned for 11 years. The owner of Webster Chrysler Jeep also owns a Ford dealership in Webster and is not having any problems with Ford.

It saddens me it's come to this, said Randy Henderson. Henderson has owned Webster Chrysler Jeep for 11 years, and has worked with Chrysler for 20 years. Henderson also owns a Ford dealership in Webster. Last year, Henderson said Chrysler asked him to consider selling the dealership, even though it was on solid financial ground. In the following months, Henderson said he was subjected to strong-arming tactics designed to get him to "force him to" shut his doors.

Henderson said he met Chryslers escalating demands, which included securing more capital. But in August, Henderson said Chrysler froze his line of credit. It was a devastating blow, as car dealers often rely on lines of credit for inventory, advertising and payroll. It's very difficult, particularly for our staff. We've had to downsize and our staff is half of what it was earlier this year, said Henderson, adding that he cut his staff from 45 to 25. Henderson has an additional claim, which accuses Chrysler of targeting him because he is an African American. I'm the only African American Chrysler dealer when I look around the northeast business center, Henderson said. I'm not hearing that everyone is being treated the same way.

Chrysler did not immediately return a request for comment. Henderson said hes going to try to hang on as long as he can. I absolutely believe the Big Three are the backbones of this country, he said. We intend to continue plugging and intend to keep our operation going, but it does make it very challenging.

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