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Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan Receives Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence for 2012

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What is the Owner First Award of Excellence?

Simply stated, we put our customers first.

The Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence is the highest award presented by Nissan North America to Nissan Dealers. This award recognized Nissan’s top Dealers from across the nation who were able to meet the high standards of achievement for the Owner First Award of Excellence. It recognizes those Dealerships that embody the philosophy and vision for Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence and endeavor to provide our customers with an outstanding ownership experience; from the showroom through every aspect of the dealership. Basically, putting our owners first. Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan is the proud recipient of this award 3 years in a row: 2010, 2011 & 2012!.

Scores for Dealerships were measured on a multitude of criteria including Nissan’s Owner First survey, which was sent to each of our customers following the purchase of a new Nissan vehicle or service on their current Nissan.

The Nissan Owner First Award of Excellence dealers are recognized for consistently living up to the high standards of excellence.

Ron Tonkin Acura Awarded Dealership of Distinction Honors

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Ron Tonkin Acura Awarded Dealership of Distinction Honors

Portland, OR – Acura has announced that Ron Tonkin Acura has earned its most prestigious honor – Dealership of Distinction. The award is presented annually to Acura dealers that achieve a rigorous set of objectives in the areas of client satisfaction, training, facility appearance, and finance. This is the 20th year that Ron Tonkin Acura has been recognized with Dealership of Distinction status. It is among 96 Acura dealerships across the United States qualifying for this elite recognition, and is one of only two dealerships to win the award 20 times.

In 1987, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., established the Dealership of Distinction award to recognize Acura dealerships that exemplify the core values of the brand. Each year the objectives are modified to continually challenge dealerships to excel in all areas of operation. A major component of the program focuses on the client experience and is measured via client satisfaction surveys.

“Acura’s Dealerships of Distinction are recognized as the epitome of the Acura brand because they consistently demonstrate their passion for excellence,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president and general manager at Acura. “Earning the award requires dedication and commitment by every team member to go above and beyond the expectations of our valued clients. They have established a level of quality service to which other brands can only wish to aspire.

“Acura is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our top dealers and their team members by providing a variety of recognition awards. You’ll identify their elevated status by the Dealership of Distinction trophy and other signature items displayed throughout each facility,” said Conrad. “Whether you are a current Acura client or new to the Acura brand, I encourage you to visit Ron Tonkin Acura to experience the superior service of an Acura Dealership of Distinction.”

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Acura brand in North America. The 2012 Acura lineup features six distinctive models, including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan and wagon, the turbocharged RDX crossover SUV, the MDX luxury sport-utility vehicle, and the ZDX four-door sports coupe.

Safety and serenity of a vehicle’s passengers

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The following content was shared by a recent customer at Ron Tonkin Hyundai.

Yes, her story is very complimentary of our dealership. Thank you, Teah Smith.

Most importantly, she speaks to the safety and desirability of the Hyundai Sonata based upon her recent experiences. This is a story that can be very helpful to people struggling with not just the financial decisions involved in their next vehicle purchase, but with the most important element involved in their next vehicle purchase–the safety and serenity of the vehicle’s passengers.

To the folks at Hyundai,

Over the weekend I think my husband and I went to about 10 different dealerships. The customer sevice is exactly what you expect from a dealership. We were at our wits end and wanted to give up on finding a car. Can’t really do that when you need to find something to drive.

We came into your dealership yesterday… and right off the bat the sales man made us feel comfortable with his down to earth personality and no pressure what so ever to buy. His name is Cameron Hollis. I thank him for making it a pleasureable experience.

I also want to thank… I don’t know is name, but we were just about to leave because there was one more car that I wanted to look at. Well the man said “what will it take for you to not leave”. We jokingly said “drop the price to $6,500″. He opened the door and said… lets see what we can do”. We figuered we were already there, so why not. We were offered coffee and really didn’t think we would leave with what we wanted to pay. Well yes, there was a little wheelin and dealin but I had fun doing it. We got the price down to what we were willing to pay. After looking at [Kelley] blue book… I think we bought it for $2,000 under. How awesome is that!

Now to the most important part to me. A couple weeks ago I was in a roll over accident and it totalled my car and I had some minor injuries. Mentally is where it messed me up the most. It was very hard for me to drive after that. I kept picturing the accident in my head. It was an awful experience.

Anyhow, to my point. We bought a 2008 Hyundai sonata. This morning I drove my daughter to school and I didn’t think about my accident at all. All I could think about was how this car made me feel like I was driving on a cloud. It’s so comfortable and smooth. Most of all, I felt safe. I want to go out and do a road trip just because I like driving it so much.

Thank you to Cameron for making us feel comfortable and thank you the man that opened the door and said “lets see what we can do”. I am very happy we chose to stay. Can’t imagine driving anything else now. Thank you all so much.

Teah Smith

2012 Honda CR-V – Portland

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New 2012 Honda CR-V Video (Portland, Oregon)

Check out the All-New Completely Redesign Honda CR-V

Search our Inventory: New 2012 Honda CR-V’s in Portland

The country’s oldest continuously operating Ferrari dealer tells his story. By Chris Roush – Ferrari Market Letter

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Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan #1 Volume Dealer in Northwest

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Reasons to Finance Your Next Car or Truck Purchase

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Many people are considering a new or used vehicle purchase. However, questions remain as to whether financing or paying cash for the next vehicle purchase is the appropriate option. Below are four reasons why financing might be the best option for you.1. Helps Save Money

If you are able to take out a loan at a low rate of interest, chances are you are able to save a good amount of money. Financing a vehicle purchase enables you to use your money to make necessary investments with the money you do not use for a cash purchase. Money kept in a savings account or invested in other channels will offer a higher rate of interest than using your cash towards a vehicle.

2. Affordable Loan Payments

If you have a strict budget and maintain your monthly expenses well, keeping your payments within a structured amount affords you the flexibility and freedom to build a cash reserve for future purchases.

3. Tax Advantage

You might be afforded a tax deduction with your car purchase based upon the usage of your vehicle and your tax structure. Check with your financial adviser and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to confirm your eligibility first.

4. No Mileage Restriction

Financing a vehicle purchase affords you the opportunity to drive as many miles as you want–there are not any mileage restrictions like some automotive leases. This helps you drive your new vehicle an unlimited distance.

Tammy Hernandez and Patrick Spencer discuss the all new 2012 Honda Civic on AM Northwest

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Japanese Consulate reception – December 1, Portland, OR

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The Nissan LEAF was center-stage in a display of Japanese Electric Vehicles that captured the attention and imagination of approximately 300 V.I.P. guests in Oregon’s political, business, high-tech, clean-tech and – of course – Japanese-American communities during a recent Japanese Consulate event. As part of their remarks, the electric vehicle display was praised from the podium by Consul General Okabe, Oregon Governor Kitzhaber and Portland Mayor Adams.

Joel Fowler, from Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan, brought a beautifully detailed Nissan LEAF to the event. Joel answered questions from dozens of individuals.

Below are a few photos from the event.

Wilsonville Nissan is the highest rated Portland Nissan dealership serving customers all over the Portland metro area with New Nissan sales.

An Auto Financing Overview

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There are numerous finance companies that provide auto financing to interested and qualified applicants. The thought of purchasing a car is exciting, but financing this venture is a different ball game all together. In this day and age, car loan firms provide solutions for the “what if” and “but how” kind of questions. If you wish to buy either used or new cars, you can apply for a car loan from any of the providers available in the Portland market. With the high number of websites providing exceptional car loan offers, making the best choice can prove to be a daunting task. It is therefore essential to research the different offers available in a bid to make an informed decision.

If you have bad credit you should not shy away from applying for automotive financing. There are certain providers who issue car loans to people who have bad credit. In case you had some credit problems previously, it is still possible to obtain financing for your car irrespective of your budget. Notably, there are Portland auto dealers who offer car loan programs especially assisting people with bad credit. These dealerships assist those with bad credit to receive special finance irrespective of their poor credit history.

Many online automotive financing firms capture consumer credit details and send the information to certified Portland dealerships. There are some very well-respected dealerships that take time to help the client and work in direct coordination with the lender with the aim of getting the consumer approved for auto financing. In order to commence with the application process, you must fill out an online application form. The procedure is totally secure and takes a very short time to complete.

Most automotive financing firms target a one-business day (or sooner) loan approval for the consumer. This also helps the consumer re-establish their credit quicker. Automotive dealers also feel comfortable when they work with reliable and well-reputed auto loan companies. This is because most of the initial work is completed by these automotive finance companies. Ensure that you deal with a professional automotive financing company to make your next automotive financing easy.

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