NORCROSS, GA. August 4, 2020— Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, has been selected as the first dealer in the region to certify their pre-owned vehicles with the exclusive MotorTrend® Certified designation. MotorTrend Certified vehicles meet the highest standards in the pre-owned market, with every vehicle vigorously inspected, upgraded, and backed by a MotorTrend Certified seal of approval. Plus, every MotorTrend Certified vehicle is equipped with comprehensive vehicle protection from EasyCare®.
MotorTrend Certified dealers are carefully selected and appointed based on their commitment to quality and delivering positive customer experiences. They must have a history of excellent customer reviews and outstanding service.
“These are exciting times at Cloquet Ford Chrysler,” said Michael Lovson, Chief Executive Officer. “Our customers will be taken care of on every MotorTrend covered car, with coverage the moment they drive off the lot.”
“Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center’s strong commitment to their customers is one of the many reasons they were selected to join this elite group of MotorTrend Certified dealers,” says Steve Richards, Vice President of the MotorTrend Certified program at EasyCare. “We are very excited to have them on board.”
Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center began offering MotorTrend Certified vehicles in August 2020 at their dealership at 701 Washington Avenue, Cloquet, MN 55720.
For more information on Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center, visit www.okcloquet.com. For more information on the MotorTrend Certified program, visit www.motortrendcertified.com.
About EasyCare
EasyCare’s mission is to help dealers succeed at every customer touchpoint by creating passionate employees and customers. Whether it’s protecting the dealerships’ customers on their behalf or helping deliver the ultimate driving experience, EasyCare is fully engaged. Since 1984, the company has provided leading-edge benefits that have helped nationwide dealers deliver an outstanding ownership experience to over 11 million customers as part of APCO Holdings, LLC. EasyCare provides the only F&I benefits that are named a “MotorTrend Recommended Best Buy” for franchised dealers and is committed to providing its dealer partners with service products, training, and technology to make them more successful. EasyCare is part of APCO Holdings, also home of the GWC Warranty brand. The company markets its products through a network of independent agents and an internal salesforce that specialize in consulting with and servicing the automotive dealership markets. For more information about the APCO Holdings family of brands, please visit apcoholdings.com.
About APCO Holdings, LLC. (APCO)
APCO, established in 1984, is a leading marketer and administrator of extended vehicle service contracts, warranties and other related products sold primarily by automobile dealers located throughout the United States. APCO has expanded its offerings over the last decade to include market-leading video e-mail and service customer CRM technology, as well as leading-edge training for dealership sales and finance teams. The company markets its products using the EasyCare, GWC Warranty, and MemberCare brands, as well as other private label automobile manufacturer brands, through a network of independent agents and an internal salesforce that specialize in consulting with and servicing the automotive dealership markets. EasyCare, GWC Warranty, and MemberCare are the only “MotorTrend Recommended Best Buy” brands in the automotive aftermarket. For more information about the APCO Holdings family of brands, please visit apcoholdings.com.
Media Contacts:
Sarah Baker
Communication Manager
Tel: 404-769-7708
Email: sbaker@apcoholdings.com
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