Ringgold Chrysler Jeep Dodge, recently purchased by the Mountain View auto group, is seen on Friday.RINGGOLD, GA. – Ringgold Chrysler Dodge Jeep, one of the city’s oldest car dealerships, has been sold to the Mountain View auto chain, which owns and operates four auto dealerships in Chattanooga.
The Ringgold addition will be the fifth store to operate under the Mountain View name, following Mountain View Ford and Lincoln, Mountain View Nissan, Mountain View Chevy and Mountain View at 153, a used car lot — all which are located in Chattanooga.
Don Thomas, who will oversee operations at Chattanooga’s Mountain View Nissan and now Ringgold’s Mountain View Chrysler Dodge Jeep, had only praise Friday for Mike Robbins, who is turning in the keys to the Ringgold dealership after 13 years at its helm.
The Robbins family bought the dealership back in 1976, and the family operated it right up until Feb. 1, when Mountain View officially took over management.
“I’m glad they considered us as a contender to buy the store,” said Thomas. “They have a great following. They’ve provided a great service to that area.”