Exhibit 23.1.7 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the inclusion in this Registration Statement on Form S-1 of our report dated September 1, 1996, on our audits of the financial statements of Evans Automotive Group. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. Atlanta, Georgia October 3, 1996