Anthony Chevrolet-Cadillac Renovation

Anthony Chevrolet-Cadillac in Fairmont, West Virginia recently completed a renovation of their facility to showcase the current General Motors showroom image.  The project was designed by Omni Associates Architects of Fairmont.  Renovations include changes to the facade, waiting areas, offices,  floor tile, and some exterior signage.

New front entrance

Architect rendering in the showroom

Upgrades on Bridgeport Hill Road

If you have recently been following Harry Green Chevrolet/Nissan or Chenoweth Ford on Bridgeport Hill Road in Clarksburg, West Virginia, then you have been noticing big changes in recent months.  These two dealerships are in the midst of dramatic changes in their facilities that maintains their commitment to their current locations.  The additions, renovations, and construction that is occurring is affirmation that they are there to stay.  After the Great Recession, when there were very few cars on the lots and other dealers being eliminated by the automakers, these two dealerships are making major changes.

Let's start with Chenoweth Ford.  They have renovated the showroom during the winter and renovation is now happening to the exterior of the building The exterior will exhibit Ford's current image for dealerships.  Also, in the past two years, Chenoweth has added a Quick Lane facility in a building they had once used for truck sales and then used auto sales.  All auto sales are now take place in the main salesroom.

Harry Green Chevrolet/Nissan is taking a much more dramatic change with building entirely new facilities, starting with a new Nissan showroom slated to open this year and then a new Chevrolet showroom that will open next year.
Earlier this year, the Pre-Owned vehicle sales office, which was once the truck sales office, was razed in favor of a new dedicated Nissan showroom and service center that will open later this year.  This construction is putting space at a premium at the Harry Green site with vehicles being placed in other parts of the property and making access more difficult than before.
A new Chevrolet showroom will start construction late in 2012 when the Nissan showroom opens and the the current main building which is over 40 years old will be demolished once the new Chevrolet showroom is open.  This will divide the property into two distinct franchises each with their own sales offices and service centers.
Hopefully, we will continue to see growth in the local auto industry with further renovations and additions in the future.