Tim Haines Press Release regarding GM Restructuring Plan.

May 22, 2009.



We are very disappointed by GM's letter of intent not to renew our franchise agreement in October of 2010. For the past 27 years, Tim Haines has continually exceeded GM standards in all areas of evaluation from building standards, profitability, new and used vehicle sales and customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, we cannot control the untimely and costly decisions that GM has made over the past several years.



We are very proud of what we and especially our 32 employees and their families have accomplished over this period of time. From being a gold level sponsor of the Perth County United Way, a corporate sponsor of numerous local sports teams as well as donating approximately $60,000 to our Listowel Memorial Hospital fund just to name a few.


We are extremely thankful to the thousands of customers who trust us with their vehicle service and sales and want to make it clear that Tim Haines is open for business. We are currently entertaining offers from numerous new vehicle franchises. The brand we sell may eventually change, but the same great people and service won't. We look forward to serving new and past customers for many years to come.



Thank you


Tim and Shirley Haines
Brad and Joanne Haines