Exhibit 24
CONFIRMING STATEMENT


This statement confirms that the undersigned, Michael David
Jones, has authorized and designated Beth Sibley to execute
and file on theundersigned?s behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5
(including any amendments thereto) that the undersigned
may be required to file with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned?s ownership
of or transactions in securities of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
The authority of Beth Sibley under this Statement shall
continue until the undersigned is no longer required to
file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to her ownership of
or transactions in securities of Group 1 Automotive, Inc.,
unless earlier  revoked in writing.  The undersigned
acknowledges that Beth Sibley is not assuming any of
the undersigned?s  responsibilities to comply with
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Date:	January 2, 2018.

/s/___________________________________
   Michael David Jones