Automotive group executive expects August, September to be toughest months for inventory

Gettel, with $1 billion in gross revenue in 2019, has 17 dealerships.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 6:00 p.m. August 19, 2020
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Courtesy. Gettel Toyota of Bradenton moved into a new building in November 2019.
Courtesy. Gettel Toyota of Bradenton moved into a new building in November 2019.
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Gettel Automotive Group Chief Operating Officer Bob Bisplinghoff, like many of his peers, says inventory is low at the Bradenton-based company, one of the largest auto dealerships in the region. Gettel, with $1 billion in gross revenue in 2019, has 17 dealerships spread through Gainesville, Ocala, Bradenton, Sarasota and Punta Gorda. It sells brands from Acura and BMW to Kia and Porsche, in addition to Buick, Chevrolet and GMC.  

Courtesy. Gettel Automotive Group has 17 dealerships in Gainesville, Ocala, Bradenton, Sarasota and Punta Gorda.
Courtesy. Gettel Automotive Group has 17 dealerships in Gainesville, Ocala, Bradenton, Sarasota and Punta Gorda.

 

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