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Jeff Dyke: Silver lining for dealerships after hurricane destruction

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By CBT News Editorial Team September 18, 2017
A storm that wipes out more than 500,000 vehicles brings what some call “short term pain, but long term gain,” in the sense that there’s lost supply, but inflated demand. Jeff Dyke, Executive Vice President of Sonic Automotive, says that ultimately, getting back to operating at full strength is the goal for every dealership.

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