John Naretto Buick is closing after 30 years of business in White Oak.
The dealership sent a letter this week to customers, saying it has agreed with General Motors Corp. to close effective Sept. 30.
The automaker wants Buick dealers to sell Pontiac and GMC vehicles also, and franchise restrictions and the overabundance of GM dealerships would prevent the Naretto dealership from stocking the other brands on its lot, General Manager Michael D. Naretto wrote.
"Our current business situation is strong," he wrote, "but we had to base our decision on our future viability with our product line."
Buick had a half dozen models a few years ago, but now there are just three -- the Enclave crossover sport utility vehicle, plus the Lucerne and LaCrosse, Naretto said Wednesday, adding a Buick-only dealership would be more viable with one or two more products.
Naretto's father, John, founded the business and has remained involved, he said. The owners are trying to find positions for the 23 employees with other local dealerships.
The business on Jacks Run Road is working to sell its remaining used vehicles, plus new ones, although GM takes back remaining new stock after the closing.
Several other dealerships selling U.S. automakers' brands have closed in recent years, including Biondi Parkway Ford in Wilkinsburg and Don Allen Auto City, which sold GM and Mazda vehicles, early this year.
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