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Wilhelm Automotive named a national Motor Age TOP SHOP
In its annual ranking of top automotive repair facilities, Motor Age magazine has recognized Wilhelm Automotive as one of the top ten best shops in the country. Wilhelm Auto was the only shop in Arizona among the top ten.Motor Age, a monthly trade journal supporting independent automotive service providers by providing professional information, made the announcement of their fourth annual Top Shop winners this week. According to Motor Age, Wilhelm ‘demonstrated strengths in marketing, technology in the repair bays, customer relations and community service, among other attributes.
“We are thrilled to be nationally recognized for the values we uphold in our business every day. For 81 years, our customers and team members have been the heart and soul of our company, and we constantly strive to be the absolute best automotive repair shop in Arizona. We are especially proud that we have accomplished this as a family business for three generations,” said Chris Garman, Wilhelm Automotive General Manager.
The Top Shop selection process included the review of a thorough application that included a company profile, visual tour and information about Wilhelm Auto’s history, mission, employee philosophy, customer service and community service, among other areas. Wilhelm ranked seventh among the other repair shops from around the nation.
Clunk! Hiss! Sputter! What’s that sound coming from my car?
by Chris Garman, General ManagerOften, our vehicles become like family members, and we’re the first to know when something’s not quite right with our ride. Some symptoms are subtle, like a small hesitation or a failure to respond. Others make themselves known in a big way. When you hear these sounds coming from you car—pay attention and take your car in to be serviced, before your car’s cry for help turns into a 911 emergency. READ MORE»
News! David Wimbley, manager of the Litchfield Park branch of Wilhelm Automotive, was recognized for his work in the area of Auto Repair and Technician Customer Service by the Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI). The award was presented to Wimbley for his efforts in improving the training of AAI graduate students.
AAI is a local training organization that offers high-quality career training in automotive careers.
“I’m pleased to be recognized by AAI and appreciate the quality graduates they develop. I enjoy working with the students at AAI and hope I have contributed the ability for them to become true automotive technicians—one who can take car symptom from the customer and diagnose it to a complete repair. It’s good to be a part of a program that puts out marketable auto technicians that can be employable by Wilhelm Automotive or any other shop they go to,” Wimbely said.
Spotlight On...
For the summer months Oscar was our team member of choice. Oscar started with Wilhelm in Nov of 2004 at our Litchfield Store. He had just graduated from UTI and we hired him as a General Service Tech, yes change the tires, clean the bathrooms, empty the trash, do the oil changes. Oscar never complained, always had a smile on his face and was willing to start at the bottom and work his way up. READ MORE ABOUT OSCAR»
Welcome to Wilhelm Automotive Service Centers!
As the oldest automotive repair service in Arizona, we have been taking care of our friends and neighbors in the Valley for over 75 years. Family owned and operated, all of us at Wilhelm are dedicated to giving you top quality automotive service—service you can trust.Our ASE certified technicians work with state-of-the-art equipment and the latest technology to provide you with service and repairs you can depend on, mile after mile.
Don’t wait for trouble to occur. Call today for your free 60 point Auto Safety Check. At Wilhelm Automotive Service Centers, there’s no charge for peace of mind. Cordially, Thom Gyder
Wilhelm Auto Goes Green!
Wilhelm Automotive—a family owned and operated auto repair business, has just become an official Arizona Green Business. All five Wilhelm Automotive locations have been certified.There are currently only 11 Automotive Service Association (ASA) Phoenix-area auto repair shops listed on the Arizona Department of Environmental Equality website, five of which are the Wilhelm Auto locations.
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