Is Scott Chevrolet in El Monte closed down?

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I received a note that Scott Chevrolet in El Monte closed down on 12/31/08.

I checked their website and it appears that the store is still operational, but that's not always a good indication since it's non uncommon for a closed dealership to have a website that lingers on.

For those that are not familiar with the area, Scott Chevrolet was once owned by AutoNation when they retained the Gunderson Chevrolet branding. The store was a powerhouse operation - one of the largest Chevrolet dealers in the state.

An investigation by the California DMV and a local news station attracted a great deal of attention and lead to four felony convictions. Gunderson Chevrolet made "payment packing" a household term after numerous news stories about the dealership and the DMV's investigation.

Here's a link that provides some history about Gunderson Chevrolet: http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2...08/038465.html

If the store has closed it would be added to a growing list of once powerful dealerships that have been forced to close due to the tough economic climate.