Mercedes-Benz of Augusta Certified as a J.D. Power 2021 Dealer of Excellence

AUGUSTA, Ga., May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Demonstrating its commitment to exceeding customer expectations, Mercedes-Benz of Augusta has been certified in the J.D. Power 2021 Dealer of Excellence Program - which recognizes a select number of vehicle dealerships throughout the United States that provide exceptional customer service.

"This certification sets us apart, especially coming from such an authority as J.D. Power," said Nathan Cartwright, General Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Augusta. "In one way or another, everyone in this dealership contributes to making our customers happy, and every member of our team shares in this achievement."

Known for its "Voice of the Customer" research for more than 50 years, J.D. Power and, subsequently, its Dealer of Excellence Program help consumers identify leading retailers that will go the extra mile.

According to J.D. Power, buying a vehicle is a significant financial transaction and can be stressful because there's so much information to digest. The Dealer of Excellence Program assists auto buyers who are looking for an exceptional dealership where they can confidently buy a vehicle. Certified dealers also benefit by leveraging the J.D. Power brand and promoting their dealership's commitment to an outstanding customer purchase experience.

Dealer of Excellence is an exclusive program and not all dealerships can qualify. Those that do must pass a three-step process:

As the first qualification criterion, J.D. Power limits the percentage of eligible dealerships by nameplate based on each brand's performance in the most recent J.D. Power U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study. Thus, proportionally more dealerships from top-performing brands can become a J.D. Power Dealer of Excellence.

Second, dealerships must rank among their brand's top performers in key customer satisfaction areas consistent with measurements found in the SSI Study.

Finally, qualifying dealers must pass an audit to show they meet or exceed J.D. Power sales best practices. Those best practices include, but are not limited to, listing vehicle inventory and pricing on the dealership website; negotiating in an efficient and transparent manner; offering a fair trade-in value; and presenting a clear and easy-to-understand menu of finance and insurance products.

ABOUT GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE
Group 1 owns and operates 186 automotive dealerships, 242 franchises, and 49 collision centers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil that offer 31 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related vehicle financing; sells service contracts; provides automotive maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.

ABOUT MERCEDES-BENZ OF AUGUSTA
Mercedes-Benz of Augusta has earned a reputation of success stemming from the service and award-winning quality they provide their customers. As a Best Silver Laurel Award Recipient, Mercedes-Benz of Augusta offers a first-class experience unlike any other for buying new and certified pre-owned vehicles with "The Augusta Advantage" providing even more exclusive benefits at no additional charge. Visit MBOfAugusta.com to learn more.

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SOURCE Mercedes-Benz of Augusta