Mercedes-Benz Canada recognizes the 2013 Star Dealer Award recipients

TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz Canada today revealed the company's top-performing dealers from its national network by announcing the 2013 Star Dealers list. This prestigious and highly coveted designation was established to recognize the achievements of the top ten authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers in Canada, underscoring the critical role that each dealership's contributions make to the overall success of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Canada.

The Star Dealers are selected from the company's pan-Canadian retail network. Each recipient is determined based on their overall performance in five separate categories which include: new and pre-owned sales, service and parts, and customer satisfaction.

The award-winning dealers (from East to West) are as follows:

Laval Boulianne	Mercedes-Benz Saguenay	Saguenay, QC
Jean-François	Hamel Mercedes-Benz Blainville	Mirabel, QC
Christopher Ko	Mercedes-Benz Markham	Markham, ON
Jonathan Pushka	Mercedes-Benz Midtown	Toronto, ON
Scott Douglas	Mercedes-Benz Maple	Maple, ON
John Angelucci	Mercedes-Benz Barrie	Innisfil, ON
Dr. Sylvester Chuang	Mercedes-Benz Oakville Autohaus	Oakville, ON
Cam Champion	Performance Cars (St. Catharines) Ltd.	St. Catharines, ON
Ken Szekely	Mercedes-Benz Burlington	Burlington, ON
David Morris	David Morris Fine Cars	Edmonton, AB

"It is imperative that our valued customers consistently receive an unparalleled sales and aftersales experience that is commensurate with the brand and its core values," said Tim A. Reuss, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. "I am extremely pleased to honour this year's Star Dealers and recognize their outstanding accomplishments. It was the most competitive race in our history, but these 10 dealers differentiated themselves from a truly exceptional group. I want to congratulate each one for setting a benchmark, and thank all of our dealers from coast-to-coast for their continued and unwavering commitment to excellence."

About Mercedes-Benz Canada

Mercedes-Benz Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing and service of the three brands within the Mercedes-Benz Group in Canada: Mercedes-Benz, AMG and smart. Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. employs approximately 1,450 people in 22 locations across Canada.  Through a nationwide network of 13 Mercedes-Benz owned retail operations and 40 authorized dealerships, Mercedes-Benz Canada sold 35,503 vehicles in 2012, the best year ever reported for Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

 

SOURCE: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.

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