Protective Asset Protection Receives 2016 Dealers’ Choice Award
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Protective Asset Protection has been voted the 2016 Dealers’ Choice Platinum Vehicle Service Contract provider by automotive dealership personnel as part of the annual awards by industry trade publication, Auto Dealer Monthly. The Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize the automotive industry’s leading product and service providers. Voting is exclusive to dealers and dealership personnel. ... Read More »
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Protective Asset Protection has been voted the 2016 Dealers’ Choice Platinum Vehicle Service Contract provider by automotive dealership personnel as part of the annual awards by industry trade publication, Auto Dealer Monthly. The Dealers’ Choice Awards recognize the automotive industry’s leading product and service providers. Voting is exclusive to dealers and dealership personnel.
“We saw a great response from dealerships, yet again this year,” said David Gesualdo, publisher of Auto Dealer Today and F&I and Showroom magazines. “All winners have earned the loyalty and praise of dealers, and they deserve congratulations.”
“Receiving this award is recognition for the emphasis our team puts on identifying and meeting the needs of auto dealerships,” said Rick Kurtz, senior vice president – distribution for Protective Asset Protection.
Protective Asset Protection has been awarded Dealers’ Choice Awards in previous years.
“As I have noted in years past, knowing these awards are voted on by dealership personnel makes this honor all the more special,” said Scott Karchunas, president of Protective Asset Protection. “This award and the recognition of dealerships are the collective efforts of our hard working employees and agents that serve the needs of dealerships every day.”
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