Asplundh Buick-Pontiac-GMC
Our Dealership At Your Service

Since 1968, Asplundh has owned a GMC truck dealership – an operation that has not only sold thousands of trucks to individuals, but has also helped Asplundh provide the best equipped crews in the utility service industry!

While the dealership has added Buick and Pontiac to its lineup of top quality vehicles for sale, it is the GMC connection that has made it possible to expand our fleet of lifts, split dumps and general foremen's vehicles. It also allows us to maintain them to the highest level.

In addition, our field operations benefit from lower prices on GM replacement parts because they can order them wholesale through the dealership. And finally – a factor that is difficult to place a dollar value on – is the service and advice provided by the dealership's staff.

Tremendous Growth

"We've experienced tremendous growth since 1997," says General Manager Tony Becker, who joined Asplundh three years ago. "In fact, we've more than tripled sales in all three departments – parts, sales and service."

Asplundh Buick-Pontiac-GMC is one of the top rated GMC dealerships in the U.S. for medium-duty trucks. Located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, not far from Atlantic City, the Asplundh dealership can say some of its growth is related to the booming U.S. and local economy. In addition, the Tree Co. and our utility equipment rental subsidiary, Compass, also purchase a number of GMC chassis through the dealership for their growing operations.

Tony attributes the success of the dealership to the great team of people working throughout the showroom and the shop who believe in the long-term benefits of good service.

Parts Manager Bob Bamert joined the dealership three years ago and holds a Certificate of Automotive Management. He leads a group of four employees, all of whom are GMC trained and certified. They take pride in tracking down the right part at the right price and getting it shipped overnight to our people in the field, anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. The dealership's toll-free number and extended hours make it even more worthwhile for our employees to avoid paying high retail prices for GM parts.

In addition to selling parts to the general public and the Tree Co., the dealership also actively solicits wholesale business from automotive repair shops the Manahawkin area. They offer a delivery service as well.

Finance and Insurance Manager Karl Koester just joined the dealership team in April, but has already made great strides in developing future growth. By promoting the sales of extended warranty plans, the dealership can maximize the use of its Service Dept. over longer periods of time.

There aren't many operations that can triple their sales in three years. Tony and his team should be proud of their accomplishments in not only sales, but the outstanding service and cost savings they provide to Asplundh and ultimately, our customers.

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