Toyota Financial Services Presents Awards to ADESA
CARMEL, IN – Toyota Financial Services recognized several ADESA auctions at this year's NAAA conference, recently held in Washington D.C.
CARMEL, IN – Toyota Financial Services recognized several ADESA auctions at this year’s NAAA conference, recently held in Washington D.C. Among the winners was ADESA Lexington, which won both the Toyota Premier Award as well as the Toyota Retention Champion Award.
“I am extremely pleased to be accepting Toyota’s Retention Champion Award for the third year in a row,” said Jason Martin, general manager of ADESA Lexington, “and it is a true honor to be a recipient of the Toyota Premier Award. This recognition is a wonderful tribute to the hard work and dedication of everyone at ADESA Lexington, and I want to thank my entire team for always putting our customers first.”
Toyota’s Premier Award, which recognizes the best overall auction of the year, is based on several factors such as administrative services, vehicle preparation, Internet sales objectives, and overall retention. ADESA Lexington was one of three auctions to win this award.
At this year’s award ceremony, Toyota also acknowledged three additional ADESA auctions. The winners included:
ADESA Indianapolis, Fleet Auction Champion.
ADESA New Jersey, Condition Report Champion.
ADESA Boston, Administration Champion.
“Toyota is a valued business partner,” said ADESA COO Tom Caruso, “and I want to thank them for another great year. My congratulations and my sincere thanks to every ADESA employee who helped us accomplish these achievements.”
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