Auto Dealer Monthly

OCT 2012

Auto Dealer Monthly Magazine is the daily operations publication serving the retail automotive industry. This automotive publication serves dealer principals, officers and general managers with the latest best practices.

Issue link: http://autodealermonthly.epubxp.com/i/84037

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 32 of 58

WHY WE LΨVE THE AUTO INDUSTRY AUTO DEALER MONTHLY POLLED MORE THAN 300 EMPLOYEES IN THE DEALERSHIP FROM THE FRONT OFFICE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND A FEW EMPLOYEES OF AUTO INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS, ASKING THEM ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: WHY DO YOU LOVE WORKING IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY? AND THE ANSWER IS … Steven Drake, Lithia Motors It provides challenges every day. I grew up in it as the industry grew; I have gone through the good and the lean years, but have never lost my love for being in it. It is a continuous adrenaline rush every time I walk in a store. Jeff Carr, Manheim Car King Inc. The challenges faced in the automobile industry keep my creativity flowing and my desire for a professional challenge met. Steve Hollosi, Ford/Lincoln of Ocala In short, I love the auto industry for presenting me with a challenge and opportunity every day as I show up to my dealership, allowing me and my staff to look at the market that day, identify the opportunities and succeed each and every day in that market as we find it using our knowledge, experience and our products. Matt Recanati, Acura of Milford Not one day goes by that you do not learn something new. You can always advance in this industry all over the country. It also gives you the opportunity to move to different aspects in a dealershipfor instance, a parts counter person can become a service advisor and vice versa. The opportunities are endless. 30

Articles in this issue

Archives of this issue

view archives of Auto Dealer Monthly - OCT 2012