In an unprecedented move, AutoNation CEO Mike Jackson recently announced that AutoNation will no longer sell any vehicle with an open recall – new or used. According to Automotive News, this effectively grounds up to 10 percent of AutoNation’s inventory.
AutoNation’s initiative could actually increase its brand image and make the chain more appealing to car shoppers. Knowing that any vehicle they choose to buy will not have any pre-existing issues that need to be repaired will certainly be viewed as a bonus. However, the man-power, time and loss of potential revenue required to implement it nationally could well be cumbersome to many dealers - especially smaller ones who have limited inventory. But, Jackson claims in the article that they are nearing completion of an automated system that will allow dealerships to identify and block the sale of any vehicle with an open recall. He has vowed to make this system available free of charge to any dealership that wants it.
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