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NewspaperGM Canada Settles Lawsuit
Auto Remarketing Cary, NC - August 27, 2010


NewspaperSlessor Excited About New Opportunites
Grimsby Lincoln News - August 26, 2010


NewspaperSuing GM Dealers Face Different Fates
St. Catharines Standard - August 25, 2010


NewspaperRobinson Pontiac Buick to Remain in Business
Guelph Mercury - August 25, 2010


NewspaperSlessor: 'We did not give up the fight'
Canadian AutoWorld Oakville - August 24, 2010


NewspaperGM To Retain 13 Dealers It Wanted to Close
Toronto Star - August 24, 2010


NewspaperGeneral Motors Canada Settles Suit with 21 Dealers
DealersEdge Barnegat Light, NJ - August 24, 2010


NewspaperSlessor Settles, But No Longer GM Dealer
Hamilton Spectator - August 24, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada Settles Suit with Dealers
Canadian Auto Dealer Aurora - August 24, 2010


NewspaperLawsuit Keeps Local GM Dealer Open
570 News Kitchener - August 24, 2010


NewspaperSeveral GM Dealers Remain Open After Legal Settlement
Winnipeg Free Press - August 24, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada Settles Lawsuit with 21 Dealers
The Vancouver Sun - August 23, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada, 21 Dealers Settle Suit
The Globe & Mail Toronto - August 23, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada Dealerships Settle Out of Court
CBC News Toronto - August 23, 2010


NewspaperMoving Forward
Slessor Pontiac Buick Inc. Grimsby - August 23, 2010

NewspaperShifting Gears
Financial Post Toronto - August 13, 2010


video....Removing the GM Name from a Local Dealer
....CTV News Ottawa - August 2, 2010


Video....Documentary Teaser "Real Men Do Cry"
....Turbo Marketing Quebec - August 2, 2010


NewspaperWatchdog Criticizes Handling of Car Dealers
Metro Edmonton, AB - July 18, 2010


NewspaperQuebec Car Dealer Sues GM over Wind-down Pact
The Globe & Mail Toronto - July 7. 2010

NewspaperGM Dealer Close-Down Deadline Extended
Globe and Mail Toronto - June 30, 2010


Video....Webcast Message from CADA
....CADA Markham - June 28, 2010


Newspaper GM Canada's New Leader Wants to be No. 1, But ...
National Post Toronto - June 16, 2010

NewspaperGM Wants Leadership Crown
CTV News Toronto - June 16, 2010


NewspaperBraking the Family Business
BIZ Magazine Burlington - June, 2010


NewspaperGM to Keep 900 More Dealerships Than Planned
CTV News Toronto - June 8, 2010

NewspaperGM Losing a Lot of "Orphans" But Sticks to Compact Plan
Toronto Star - May 31, 2010


NewspaperGM'S Review of Dealer Cuts Was a 'Sham'
Toronto Star - May 27, 2010


NewspaperGM Cda Says It Used Objective Criteria
Brandon Sun Manitoba - May 26, 2010

NewspaperOntario Court Keeps Lawsuit in Court
McMillan LLP Toronto - May 21, 2010


NewspaperChevy Dealer Wins in First Disclosed GM Arbitration Case
Automotive News Detroit, MI - May 17, 2010


Video....Encouraging Developments on GM Dealer's Legal Front
....Canadian Auto Dealer Aurora - May 11, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada Sued By White-Collar Retirees
metronews.ca Toronto - May 7, 2010


NewspaperBattling Back Against GM's Axe
Ottawa Citizen - May 6, 2010


NewspaperJudge Rules in Favour of GM Dealers
Canadian Auto Dealer Aurora - May 2, 2010


NewspaperRobert Slessor Pontiac Buick Fight With GM Continues
European Motor News - April 30, 2010


NewspaperOntario Judge Rules in Favor of Rejected Dealers
Auto Remarketing Cary, NC - April 30, 2010


NewspaperDealers Win Right to Keep GM Case in Court
Standard Freeholder Cornwall - April 30, 2010


NewspaperCar Dealer Hails Court Decision
Standard Freeholder Cornwall - April 29, 2010


NewspaperGM Ads and the Underlying Truth
Globe and Mail Toronto - April 23, 2010


NewspaperRejected GM Dealers in Canada Score a Legal Victory
Automotive News Detroit, MI - April 23, 2010

NewspaperGM Dealers Will Get Their Day in Court
Grimsby Lincoln News - April 22, 2010

NewspaperGM Dealers to Have Their Day in Court
St. Catharines Standard - April 21, 2010


NewspaperTerminated GM Dealers Win a Small Battle in Court
Guelph Mercury - April 21, 2010


NewspaperCourt Gives Green Light to Suit by GM Dealers
Globe and Mail Toronto - April 21, 2010


NewspaperGM Motion to Move Lawsuit to NADAP Dismissed
Canadian Autoworld Markham - April 21, 2010


Radio....Local Dealers in Fight with GM
....CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - April 21, 2010


NewspaperCourt Rules in Favour of Former GM Dealers
Toronto Star - April 20, 2010


NewspaperGM Dealers Reflect on Year of Change
St. Catharines Standard - April 17, 2010

Video...Update on GM Canada Legal Situation
...Canadian Auto Dealer Aurora - April 8, 2010

NewspaperCar Dealers Keeping the Heat on GM Canada
Globe and Mail Toronto - April 7, 2010

NewspaperNo Dealer Reinstatements
Windsor Star - March 13, 2010


NewspaperGM Canada Refuses to Reinstate Dealers
Globe and Mail Toronto - March 12, 2010


Video...Slessor Not Going Down Without a Fight

...CHCH Hamilton - March 9, 2010

NewspaperGM Canada Dealers Won't Get Option To Stay Open
CBC News Toronto - March 9, 2010


Video...GM Reinstates US Dealers, CADA Calls Canada to Follow
...Canadian Auto Dealer Aurora - March 8, 2010

NewspaperGM Canada Dealers Not Given Option to Stay Open
CTV News Toronto - March 8, 2010

NewspaperNo Clear Road Ahead
Hamilton Spectator - March 6, 2010

NewspaperNo Sign GM will Reverse Dealership Closings in Canada
Toronto Star - March 6, 2010

Video...CTV Interviews Richard Gauthier of CADA
...CTV News Scarborough - March 5, 2010

Video...GM's Dealership About Face
...Business News Network - March 5, 2010

NewspaperLetter to Marc Comeau, VP of GM Canada
CADA Markham - March 5, 2010


NewspaperCADA Calls for GM Dealer Reinstatement
Canadian Business Online Toronto - March 5, 2010

NewspaperGM Canada Urged to Reinstate Some Dealerships
CTV News Toronto - March 5, 2010

...GM Dealers v. GMCL - CADA Funding Appeal 
...CADA Markham - March 2, 2010 ***LAWYER VIDEO***

newspaperGM Admits Dealer Network Bloated Even Before Crisis
Globe and Mail Toronto - February 26, 2010

NewspaperClosings Not Justified, GM Dealers Say in Filing
Hamilton Spectator - February 18, 2010

Newspaper
Premier: Dealer Cuts Not Our Idea
Toronto Star - February 11, 2010

Newspaper
GM Canada Wants Dealer Suit Thrown Out
Globe and Mail Toronto - February 10, 2010

Newspaper
Documents Reveal Emotional Hit of GM Dealership Closures
Guelph Mercury - February 10, 2010

Newspaper
The Human Toll of a Terrible Year
Automotive News Detroit, MI - January 25, 2010

Newspaper
Former Dealerships Seek $750 Million from GM
Toronto Star - January 21, 2010

Radio....News Talk with John Tory Interview
....CFRB AM 1010 Toronto - January 5, 2010

Newspaper
Orphaned GM Dealers Seek Review
Toronto Star - January 5, 2010

Newspaper
Lawsuit a Fight for All Dealers
Canadian Autoworld Markham - December 29, 2009

Newspaper
Canada Dealer Group Helps with GM Suit
Automotive News Detroit, MI - December 21, 2009

Newspaper
Rejected Dealers Sue GM in Canada
Automotive News Detroit, MI - December 14, 2009
           

Television...Slessor Takes GM to Court
...CHCH News Hamilton - December 7, 2009

Newspaper
GM Considers Reinstating U.S. Dealerships
Guelph Mercury - December 4, 2009

Newspaper
Slessor Takes GM to Court Over Contract Breach
Grimsby Lincoln News - December 2, 2009

Newspaper
Dealers Sue GM to Stay Open
CBC News Toronto - November 27, 2009

Radio....
Grimsby Dealer Suing GM - Stephanie Sabourin
....CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - November 27, 2009

Newspaper
GM Dealerships Sue Company for Breach of Contract
The Canadian Press Toronto - November 27, 2009

Radio
....Jamie West Interviews Bob Slessor
....AM 900 CHML Hamilton - November 27, 2009

Newspaper
GM Canada Dealers Sue to Keep Doors Open
Toronto Star - November 27, 2009

Newspaper
GM Canada Dealers Sue to Stay Open
Globe and Mail Toronto - November 27, 2009

NewspaperSlessor Continues Fight Against Closure
Grimsby Lincoln News - August 14, 2009

Radio....News Talk 1290 Today with Andy Oudman
....CJBK AM 1290 London - July 23, 2009

Radio....The Six O'Clock News Hour - Stephanie Sabourin
....CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - July 22, 2009

Radio....Grimsby Dealership Fight - Laurie Walsh Interview
....CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - July 14, 2009

NewspaperGrimsby Dealership Fight
CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - July 14, 2009

NewspaperDeleting Dealers
Canadian AutoWorld Markham - July 3, 2009

Television...Live @ 5:30 Discusses the Dealer Dilemma
...CHCH Hamilton - June 19, 2009

Radio....Tim Denis in the Morning Interviews Bob Slessor
....CKTB AM 610 St. Catharines - June 19, 2009

Radio....The John Moore Show Interviews Bob Slessor
....CFRB AM 1010 Toronto - June 19, 2009

Radio....Beyond Frustration
....CHML AM 900 Hamilton - June 18, 2009

Newspaper
Dealers, Consumers Push Back Against GM
Toronto Star - June 18, 2009

Newspaper
Dealer 'appalled' at his Treatment by GM
Toronto Star - June 18, 2009

Television
...LeDrew Live: Stephen LeDrew Interviews Bob Slessor
...CP24 Toronto - June 3, 2009

Newspaper
Six Niagara GM Dealers to be Shut Down
Grimsby Lincoln News - May 29, 2009

Newspaper
Community Support a Foundation of Slessor Pontiac
Grimsby Lincoln News - May 27, 2009

Newspaper
End of An Auto Era...
Grimsby Lincoln News - May 27, 2009

Newspaper
It Was a Good Night for 5 Lucky Slessor Customers
Hamilton Spectator - May 14, 2009

Newspaper
Still Going Strong After 50 Years
Hamilton Spectator - February 5, 2009


Robert Slessor Pontiac Buick GMC is the paramount class act full service dealership located between two major metropolitan centres; Hamilton and St. Catharines.  Slessor offers everything to meet automobile needs including sales of new and Optimum used vehicles, Financial Services, genuine GM Parts, a Goodwrench Service Centre, Body Shop and state-of-the-art paint facility, and on-site Enterprise-Rent-A-Car offerings.

Sl
essor has been serving Grimsby and surrounding communities since 1955.  It is a family owned and operated GM dealership, founded in 1955 by Mr. Robert L. Slessor.  Starting with a basic building and staffed by only three people, the business has since grown to a state-of-the-art 32,000 square foot full service dealership employing over thirty people.  Mr. Slessor passed the business on to his son in 1990 to Mr. Robert E.C. Slessor.

Sle
ssor is your auto loan resource.  Slessor is eager to provide financing for your new car, or Slessor can assist in used car financing.  Check out the Slessor online car loan calculator for an instant car loan rate. Then, proceed to the Slessor online finance application.  All types of credit, from good to bad, can qualify for an auto loan.  No credit, no problem!  Slessor will work with you to secure a no credit car loan if your situation demands it.  Robert Slessor Pontiac Buick GMC has strong relationships and is committed to finding you the perfect car loan company to suit your car finance needs.  Low interest car loans are available for customers with existing loans.  Slessor can help you refinance your car loan or adjust the term of the contract.  You're just a step away from approved car financing!  Keep your vehicle looking new with Platinum Shield Protection products, including the Corrosion Control Module or Rust Inhibitor Spray Protection, Fabric & Leather Protection, Paint Protection, Undercoat Protection, and a cleaning Maintenance Kit.

Slessor New Vehicles are easily accessible from the Slessor web site.  Models include the Buick Lucerne, Buick LaCrosse, Buick Enclave, Buick Regal, GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Sierra, GMC Savana, GMC Terrain, and the GMC Yukon.  Many of these vehicles made the 2010 Consumers Best Buy Awards.  GM provides downloadable owner manuals for a more comprehensive look at the vehicle.

Optimum Used vehicles have manufacturers warranty with a 30 day or 2,500km no-hassle exchange privilege.  Optimum means it has gone through a 150 plus point inspection and includes 24 hour roadside assistance.  Slessor is a member of the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario.  Slessor stocks a range of vehicle types meeting customer needs.  If Slessor doesn't have the vehicle you're looking for, or recently sold the one you're after, don't hesitate to call 1-888-671-4972.  Slessor's trained and courteous Sales Professionals will track down what you're looking for in a timely manner.

The Service Centre has four car service drive-thru reception desks, two car fast lube lanes, twenty two mechanical service bays, an automated car wash facility, quick service tire centre, two quick alignment centres, a drive clean test and repair facility, and after hours key-drop access.  Slessor also has a 24 hour tow service.  H
ighly qualified technicians are here to provide exceptional service in a timely manner.  Every service includes a free car wash and gift.  Save with the Slessor Loyalty Card and get seven Lube, Oil, and Filters for only $27.00 each.  From oil changes to transmission replacements, Slessor is dedicated to maintaining top tier customer service, for both new and pre-owned car buyers of ALL makes and models.

The Parts Pro Shop at Robert Slessor Pontiac Buick GMC maintains a comprehensive inventory of high quality genuine OEM parts.  Slessor has highly knowledgeable staff to answer your parts inquiries.  Should Slessor not carry a part for which you're searching, Slessor can always order it for you and receive it within a timely manner.  If you know the name or inventory number of your part, please use the Slessor online form to place an order.  Otherwise, feel free to call 1-888-671-4972 and a Parts Department expert will determine exactly what you need.  Please have the last eight digits of your vehicle's identification number or serial number handy.  Looking to accessorize your vehicle?  You can view exactly how it will look using the Accessible Accessories on-line tool.  The Slessor Parts Professional will order the accessory you're in need of if not already in stock.  Slessor carries all the major tire brands including Michelin, Uniroyal, BFGoodrich, and GoodYear.  Help keep your vehicle clean with vehicle care cleaning products.

Not a lot of dealerships continue to offer a Paint and Body Shop Centre, but it's been part of the Slessor business almost since the beginning.  You can trust the Slessor Body Shop to care for your vehicle, putting your mind at ease after something as upsetting as an accident. 
Slessor operates closely with insurance companies to ensure that your vehicle returns to a like-new state quickly.  The paint shop works tirelessly to match all colours and trims, yielding a factory-quality finish.  The frame straightening rack will get your vehicle back into shape accurately and quickly.  The Devillbiss Downdraft spray booth and air makeup unit ensures clean, high quality paint finishes.  Allow Slessor trained professionals to complete your automobile restoration to manufacturer-specified standards.  Slessor can also provide paintless dent removal, auto body rust repair, wheel restoration and detailing services upon request.  Come in for your free estimate.

Serving the Grimsby, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, Niagara, Brantford, Haldimand, Burlington and GTA communities for years to come.  You pay lesser at Slessor!


Robert E.C. Slessor
President


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