The first scratch and the new car smell

Seth Thompson

Published: Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about the troubled American car companies. Some blame bumbling bureaucrats and ridiculous regulations. Others point their paws at Detroit dunces who couldn’t change with the times. There’s another possibility for sagging car sales—the fear of The First Scratch.    Available only in the print version of the Custer County Chronicle. To subscribe, call 605-673-2217.