Government needs to stop these dealers from bringing in cars with names like "Ford" and "Chevy" etc. which people think are American but then find out they were made at the plants in Brazil and Mexico and all over the place and you CANT get parts for them.

Increasing the duty rates on importing vehicles was never a good idea. Reliable transportation will always be needed in a household/company and in some more than one is needed, so to keep the import rated low would have been the best choice. By doing so quantity imported would increase thus resulting in import duty profit increasing over-time. With more vehicles being imported, the import of more fuel, vehicle service parts/accessories and body parts would increase thus further adding to import duty profits. Related to that, The Road Traffic Dept. would see an even greater profit within this same industry. Much can be done to increase the Government's Income Profit. However sad to say those who can make the choices aren't asking or feel to proud to get resolutions from people who can help. Instead they rather get ideas from amongst themselves. Hint hint - ideas come as good or bad, resolutions erases a problem.

Down to crime related problems (auto theft) can easily be decreased along with retrieving outstanding traffic tickets fees, so whenever the related Ministry wishes to get a solution, just send a link (P. O. Box for a fully step-by-step message).

what the government needs to do,is stop all of these crooked africans setting up used car dealerships,used tire dealerships all over the place,this should be reserved for bahamians only.

With the use tire issue, I suggest that the government not allow such shops to operate. The Bahamas does not make tires, therefore such items should be discounted greatly with import duty or better yet, be duty free. Reason being is that the life-span of a new tire, much less a used tire cannot be determine. To add insult to injury, the use tire shops has no staff educated in mounting a used tire. All the guys there know to do is replace a totally worn tire with a partially worn tire, then inflate it to whatever pressure they desire. That is totally wrong and unsafe. Ever notice two out of every ten cars that drive in front of you seems to be wobbling. That is because a used tire remaining life span could never be estimated. Adding to that mounting and over OR under inflating the tire adds to it being unsafe. These tires are known to run hot from normal driving and twisting (making your vehicle wobble), peeling (flapping against your vehicle causing damage) and in some cases blowing out (bursting unexpectedly) while driving. Now imagine one day during a family outing you experience such action, resulting in your vehicle loosing control and crashing. Yet, you consider number houses to harm a family more?

i agree with "bismark" Bahamians first but you have our brothers for a few dollars would front businesses for foreigners.

The auto dealers are having to go through many complicated situations due to this issue. The government should not impose more taxes on the dealers and <a href="http://fastmotionautotransportllc.com/n…">auto shippers</a> or else, they would be under huge financial pressure.

Other dealers must be feeling worried too, they are now going through a bad phase and they should be given all the assistance they need to overcome this situation. The <a href="http://grede.com/">auto body parts suppliers</a> should also be given the support they need to grow.

Seeing so many dealerships struggle is really sad, but perhaps the cars they chose to sell are also to blame for the market fall. Going for <a href="http://gullwingmotors.com/">classic Aston Martin</a> would make them stand out on the market, thus bringing in more potential customers. Iconic cars will always sell better!

It really feels bad to learn that a good business was so badly affected by this decision. However, such dealers should open another business and offer <a href="http://leasetolandstar.com/independence…">owner operator trucking jobs</a>, this way they would be able to grow fast.

Such changes are bound to affect those who belong to this industry. However, the auto dealers should not lose hope and they should also try to branch out in other directions. They should opt for <a href="http://www.meinekefranchise.com/">auto repair franchise</a> which offers good business opportunities.