Longtime Grand Rapids Ford dealer puts faith in manufacturer, buys Grand Haven dealership

Despite recent closings of auto dealerships across the nation, a longtime Grand Rapids Ford dealer purchased a recognized Grand Haven dealership and plans to expand.  

According to excerpts from the story:

Joe Betten said this was the smoothest sale he’s ever gone through.

His purchase of the Redeker Ford dealership Friday went so smooth that three of the first customers were the former owners. Arnie Redeker and his sons, Bill and Jack, each bought one or two new Fords on their way out. They purchased the cars “because we don’t have demos anymore and we don’t like to walk,” Bill Redeker said. “We’re regular customers now, but I think it shows our faith in the new owner and in Ford.”

Crews already remodeled part of the 1401 S. Beacon Blvd. dealership over the weekend and put up the new Preferred Ford sign today. “It’s a totally different building already, and they’ll be back already next weekend,” Betten told the Tribune this morning.

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