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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated July 10, 2000
on the Group 1 Automotive, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan's (the Plan) December 31,
1999 financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the
Plan for the period ended December 31, 1999 into Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-80399) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ CROWE, CHIZEK AND COMPANY LLP
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Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP
South Bend, Indiana
July 13, 2000
