EXHIBIT 23.1


                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated February 15, 2001
included in Group 1 Automotive, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.



/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Houston, Texas
October 25, 2001