The number of new light vehicle dealerships has been decreasing since the late 1980s. The rate of decline has increased dramatically from 2005 to 2009, nearly matching the decline of the early 1990's. In 2009 there are about 5,000 fewer light vehicle dealerships than in 1988.

Number of Light Vehicle Dealerships, 1988-2009
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New Light Vehicle Dealerships, 1988-2009
YearDealerships
198825,025
198925,000
199024,825
199124,200
199223,500
199322,950
199422,850
199522,800
199622,750
199722,700
199822,600
199922,400
200022,250
200122,150
200221,800
200321,725
200421,650
200521,640
200621,495
200721,200
200820,770
200920,010

Source: NADA data 2009.

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