CarDealershipsDirectory.com has posted a list of Los Angeles car dealerships on their web site. Each listing has the name, address, and telephone number of businesses around the area.
In addition to car dealerships, they have also posted listings of body shops and other related businesses. According to the web site, there are approximately 400 car dealerships in the Los Angeles area.
According to the web site, 2008 car sales are expected to be in a slump because of rising gasoline prices -- they anticipate deals to be had for those willing to shop around. Looking through a directory of car dealers is the perfect start. One caveat to all of that is the fact that hybrid sales will be strong.