Wichita, KS – Suzuki of Wichita is working hard to finish 2009 as the #1 Suzuki Dealership in the Country. Through the end of November, Suzuki of Wichita was trailing Courtesy Suzuki in Pittsburg, PA by only 6 cars – 1112 to 1118. It’s the Midwest versus the East Coast in a Winner Takes All contest of epic proportions.
“Never has a dealership in Wichita finished #1 in sales for any manufacturer,” says Scott Pitman, Suzuki of Wichita’s President and Chief Evangelist. “The Wichita Community should be really proud of what this team has accomplished, and we aren’t done yet.”
With only 7 days left in the year, the team has drastically cut pricing on all of their new Suzuki’s in stock. Also helping secure the #1 ranking, Suzuki of Wichita is offering Free Shipping anywhere in the Continental U.S. on any new Suzuki purchased between now and January 3rd. With the lowest prices and largest inventory of any Suzuki Dealership in the Country, the RideHomeHappy crew believes they have what it takes to takedown Pittsburg and lay claim to the Sales Title.
Finally a Dealership that Speaks Your Language
Suzuki of Wichita has taken an unconventional approach to selling cars that reflects their commitment to Fast, Fun, Stress-Free, Hassle-Free, Drama-Free, and Practically-Free Car shopping for their customers. All of the Suzuki of Wichita sales staff are non-commissioned, and they do not utilize a Finance and Insurance Department as so many other Dealers do. Throw in the 72 Hour Buy Back guarantee, and you have the ultimate recipe for success.
At Suzuki of Wichita, work directly with a decision maker so that you don’t have to deal with all the “back and forth” price negotiations that makes car shopping feel more like a trip to a dentist than a fun and exciting event. Says Scott, “I guarantee the best car shopping experience you have ever had.”
Customer Satisfaction
In addition to attempting to finish 2009 as the #1 Suzuki Dealer, Suzuki of Wichita has a shot at finishing #1 in the Country for Customer Satisfaction according to JD Powers and Associates surveys, a feat that would be nothing less than stunning. “It is so very difficult to sell at a high volume and achieve high customer satisfaction scores,” says Scott Pitman. “We have done this by treating every customer as an honored guest in our homes – Every Day, Every Time, Without Fail, No Exceptions.”
You can find Suzuki of Wichita at 11610 E Kellogg in Wichita (just East of Greenwich Road) or online at www.RideHomeHappy.com. Their toll-free number is 888-559-4277.
About Suzuki
The Brea, California based Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) was founded in 1968 by parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV, and marine distributors in 49 states.
Q: Is this ADVERTISED PRICE REAL and what’s the catch?
A: No catch. Yes, our prices are real! As a matter of fact EVERYONE QUALIFIES for our advertised pricing. Beware of dealers ads that include Military Rebate, College Graduate Rebate, Owner Loyalty Rebate, Competitive Owner Rebate, Must Finance with blank bank Rebate, and Must do this and Must do that Rebates to get to their unattainable advertised price…WE DON’T DO THAT. If you are active Military, a recent college graduate, or currently own a Suzuki then we can even save you even more money than our EVERYONE QUALIFIES PRICING!
Scott E. Pitman, D.M.N. - President & Chief Evangelist
Today 25,000 people, enough to fill seventy one “747″ jumbo jets, will die from hunger. The same number will die tomorrow and the next day and on into the foreseeable future. And, it will not be mentioned on the evening news.
We know that your heart breaks when you hear these horrific numbers or see pictures of starving children. Perhaps you’ve seen the children in Haiti who literally eat the mud-cakes made by their mothers to quiet their raging hunger. We know you want to do something but, until now, your only option has been to send a check to a distant organization in hopes that they would get food to these children.Now you have a local option! Come, take part in the “No More Mud-cakes for Haiti” Packaging Event, December 29-30, 2009, at the El Dorado Civic Center,
201 E. Central, El Dorado, KS. Shifts are two-hours long and begin at 9 AM and end at 8 PM each day.
Roll up your sleeves and help us fill a 40′ container with 285,000 meals of rice, soy protein, freeze-dried vegetables, and a blend of 21 vitamins. These meals were designed to support the immune system of children who suffer from severe malnutrition and hunger. At only 30 cents per meal, which includes the cost of all the ingredients and shipping, you can feed a meal to a family of six for only $1.80.
Our partner, The Salvation Army World Service Office, will deliver these meals to starving children in their schools in Haiti. According to two Numana board members, Senators Bob Dole and George McGovern, the best way to stop world hunger is to feed school children!
Bring a group of friends, family, co-workers, your church group, or come by yourself and join us in this first-of-a-kind event in Kansas. We will have simple assembly lines set up as people 4 to 94 years package these nutritious meals for starving children. This highly energetic and fun event is so easy that almost anyone can join in!
Numana needs your help to feed these starving kids in Haiti. If you would like to help pay for the meals (at only 30 cents per meal), become a corporate sponsor, or volunteer at the Packaging Event, or call Rick McNary at 1-316-452-5445 (office) or 316-734-6845 (cell).
We took a trip down to Kids Fest and had a great time!
The Shark got the hang out, meet new friends, and even had to fight a few people (Most people don’t like sharks- real ones or car salesmen ones). Check out shark racing some kids down the slide and see who won…
Is seems like just yesterday that we started selling used cars at the corner of Douglas and West Street. We showed up the morning of May 15, 1997 determined to change the landscape of the car business in Wichita.
Remember that day? I said Suzuki and you said “I don’t drive motorcycles.”
Remember the look on your face when I told you we were going to sell 50 Suzuki’s a month in our first year? You thought I said 50 the first year (I said 600). You said “I’m sorry, we cannot give you a loan.” (Thankfully, some of my new banker friends took a chance on our team and we sold 800+ our first full year and joined the President’s Club).
It has been a great two years. Year one in the triple-wide and year two in the most beautiful Suzuki dealership in the Country. Check out the construction photos below…Remember that?
Thank you Wichita. You should be proud. You have supported us to become the #1 Suzuki automotive dealership in the USA (YTD Sales Volume for 2009 through 10 months ending October).
People often ask me what I attribute our success to:
Amazing people (Smart, Funny, Talented, Kind, Well Trained and Servant Hearted)
A Unique Selling Process that speaks the buyers language (Finally, right?)
An Amazing Family friendly, Kid friendly, Super Fun Environment
The power of prayer and the blessings of the Lord
Come see what all the fuss is about sometime. I look forward to seeing you on the showroom!
My name is Scott Pitman, I am the Operating Partner and Chief Evangelist of Suzuki of Wichita in Wichita, KS. Our philosophy is simple: To treat all of our customers like an honored guest in our own home! Our number one goal is to make you feel comfortable and even thrilled about the car shopping experience you’ll find at Suzuki of Wichita (even if you don’t buy a car)!
People from all walks of life find us daily and choose us as their place to do business.
My goal is to remove stress from your buying experience. Here’s how we do it (besides having the best cars at the lowest prices):
* Fast, Fun, Stress-Free, Hassle-Free, Drama-Free, Practically Free Car Shopping!
* LOVE IT or LEAVE IT Money Back Guarantee!
* America’s #1 Warranty
* You Pick your Own Non-Commissioned Salesperson! No Sharks on the Showroom!
* Work Directly with a Decision Maker!
* No Wasting Time! No Middle Man! No Back and Forth!
* Top Dollar for your Trade!
* Safe, Fun, Family Environment – Bring the Kids!
* Finance Options for Everyone and Every Budget!
* We will show you NADA and KBB books on your car and ours!
* FREE Vehicle History Report on any vehicle in stock!
* Vehicle Location and Buying Service
* Earn Extra Cash! $100 to $250 per Referral
Keep poking around here you will find out more about us and what makes me tick. Plus you will find some valuable tips on buying your next car. I sincerely hope you like what we have to offer you. If you have any questions or concerns ever you can email me at spitman@ridehomehappy.com
Here are Scott, Brandon, and the rest of the team receiving the President's Club Award from Suzuki Motor Corp's, Koichi Suzuki. "This has been one of our main goals for 2008 and we are excited about the accomplishment," said Scott Pitman. The President's Club is awarded to the top 25 volume Suzuki Dealers in the nation with stellar Customer Satisfaction ratings. Suzuki of Wichita finished 2008 as the 4th highest volume Suzuki Dealer in the U.S. mostly while selling out of a triple wide trailer as a temporary showroom.
The press release from Suzuki follows:
SUZUKI OF WICHITA HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING
SALES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
·Scott Pitman and Brandon Steven earn prestigious Suzuki Auto President’s Club status
Wichita, KS – (February 11, 2009) – American Suzuki Motor Corp. names Suzuki of Wichita to its 2008 President’s Club – making it one of the top 25 dealers in the company’s U.S. dealer network, which totals over 400.Suzuki Auto dealers qualify for the coveted honor based on annual sales volume and by garnering high customer satisfaction scores in both sales and service categories.
“We are thrilled to be a Suzuki President’s Club dealer – and we couldn’t have done it without the support of the community,” said Scott Pitman of Suzuki of Wichita East.“This is a great opportunity to share our success with other winners from across the country and to be recognized as an integral part of Suzuki’s national operations.”
For 2008, Suzuki of Wichita ranked fourth in sales for all Suzuki dealers nationally, and first in sales for the central region.A key driver of Suzuki of Wichita East’s success was the dealer’s superior customer satisfaction ratings.Compared with all dealers, Suzuki of Wichita ranked 10th in sales satisfaction as measured by JD Powers and Associates.
American Suzuki finished 2008 with sales of 84,865 vehicles, marking the company’s fourth all-time record sales year in the U.S.
“Suzuki’s sales, despite a difficult economic climate in 2008, were aided by outstanding dealerships such as Suzuki of Wichita,” said Kevin Saito, president of American Suzuki.“I applaud Scott, Brandon, and their dedicated staff for their commitment to increase sales and provide exemplary customer service and satisfaction throughout the year.”
About Suzuki
The Brea, Calif.-based Automotive Operations of American Suzuki Motor Corporation was founded in 1963 by parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) and currently markets its vehicles in the United States through a network of approximately 400 automotive dealerships and numerous other motorcycle, ATV and marine distributors in 49 states. With global headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan, SMC is a diversified worldwide automobile, motorcycle and outboard motor manufacturer. In 2008, SMC sold more than two million new cars and trucks and more than three million motorcycles and ATVs.Founded in 1909 and incorporated in 1920, SMC has operations in 193 countries and regions.For more information, visit www.media.suzukiauto.com.
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