Consumer Choice Awards

2015

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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE Awarding F or over 33 years, Krevco has provided thousands of Manitobans with beautiful backyardescapes,installingin-groundand above-groundpools. They have delivered and installed more hot tubs than any other retailer in the market, earning the Consumer Choice Award for best hot-tubretailerandswimming-poolbuilderfor thelasteightyearsrunning. Don Carson, president of Krevco, says it has been his mission to become a one-stop shop forallofyourinsideandoutsidelifestyleneeds. His team is always looking for products that can make that home living space just that muchbetter- outsidewithnewpatiofurniture, barbecues and gazebos, and inside with a complete fitness room or installed fireplace - bothwoodandgas. WiththerecentadditionofBisonPlumbing& Heating, Krevco can now upgrade customers' home-heating systems with a new furnace or air-condition system."We like to call ourselves your year-round'gotta-have'store because we havewhatyougottahave,"Carsonsays. "We realize that customer service should be a company's number-one strategy and we've listenedtowhatourcustomershavebeensaying over the years. We're determined to win back customers and earn new customers' business byimprovingallareasofourcustomerservice. Wewantyourfirstsaletobeoneofmanytimes backinaKrevcostore.WithstoresinManitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwest Ontario, we're trulyCanada's'gotta-have'store." CANADA'S'GOTTA�HAVE'STORE ������������������������������ �������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ������������������ ����������������������������� ����������������������������� ��������������������������������������� ����������� ��������������� ���������������� ������������ ������������ ������� ������������������� ����������������� ��������������� ��������������������� ������������������ ������������� ������������������ ������������������� ����������������� ����������� �������������������� ���������������� ���������������� ��������������� �������������� ������������ ����������������������������������� ������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� �������������������������������������� �������������������������������� ���������������������� ������������������� ������������������ ����������������� ThefolksatAutoGalleryofWinnipeg understandthatbuyingavehiclecanbe a very difficult process. Questionable pricing, intimidating sales tactics and old school thinking make it difficult to know if you are truly getting the best deal. Auto Gallery is completely different from other dealers. Their philosophyistoensurethatcustomers arenotpressuredintobuyingavehicle, butareencouragedtofindtheperfect onetosuittheirneeds. Co-owner Gord Pedersen says "We are truly Winnipeg's original keep it simple,nohaggledealer. Weknowthat customersdon'tlikegames,especially whenmakingabigpurchase!" Owners Gord Pedersen and Dan Gagnon inspect all vehicles before theypurchasethem. "Wegooutofour way to look for the lowest kilometer vehicles with warranty remaining. If you look around our lot, the majority of vehicles are nearly new but cost thousands of dollars less. More than halfofthevehiclesinstockhaveunder 20,000kms,"Gagnonsays. At any given time Auto Gallery stocks more than 275 vehicles at its twolocations–theoriginalAutoGallery at 3777 PortageAve andAuto Gallery Customs, Luxuries and More located at 3680 Portage Ave, right across the street. "Having both locations so close together allows us to move vehicles around and have them ready for the customers within minutes, while keeping the city's best selection of brandsandmodels. We'reonestopcar shopping,"saysGagnon. Auto Gallery's staff is informed and helpful,butnotpushy. "Integrityiskey. Wewantourstafftoensurethatit'sall about the customer," says Pedersen. "Each vehicle comes with a Carproof vehicle history report, safety and 120 point inspection, to ensure that every concerniscovered." "AutoGallery'sphilosophyofputting the customer first doesn't end at the sale,weprovideserviceandunbeatable value after purchase as well at our servicecenter"saysGagnon. Headds, "Our vehicles can be personalized at ourCustomslocation,soifacustomer wants something like aftermarket wheels or leather interior, we make it happen. We have the ability to personalize an individual's automobile and finance their customizations into their purchase allowing them to build theirdreamcarrightnow!" It's important to be informed about where you buy from, and to ensure that the Better Business Bureau and the community agrees. Auto Gallery has the highest repeat and referral customerrating in Manitobaandhave wonmorethanfifteenawards. Withan A+fromtheBBB,pluseightConsumer's Choice Awards and eight Top Choice awards,votedby localconsumers,it's easy to see why the dealership is so favourablewithcustomers. "Wecan't thank Winnipeggers enough for their loyalty and support over the years" saysPedersen. VisitAutoGallery'stwo locations on PortageAvenue or online atautogalleryofwinnipeg.com. AutoGalleryofWinnipeg: 2015Consumer'sChoiceAwardWinner!

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