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Checkered Flag in Virginia Offers Certified Female Friendly Consultants

BY Toyota Virginia | 04-19-2010 | 8:23 AM
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Checkered Flag Auto Group in Virginia says women customers at their Virginia dealership have increased by 15%.  This, along with being the only Certified Female Friendly Dealership, as rated by AskPatty.com, in Hampton Roads, has helped the dealership attract women who are looking for a comfortable and catering environment in which to purchase a car.

 

Being rated a Certified Female Friendly dealership by AskPatty.com means that Checkered Flag has been recognized as providing exemplary service to female clients.  In addition to being recognized for providing women a comfortable, safe, relaxed, and worry-free environment in which to shop for their next new car, Checkered Flag staff members have undergone training on exactly what women expect, and what they want from their auto dealer, and service department.

 

According to Alex Snyder of Checkered Flag, women are the largest and fastest growing demographic of new car buyers.  “Unfortunately, history has shown that women generally dread car shopping more than men for fear of not feeling comfortable or being taken seriously,” says Snyder.  “At Checkered Flag, we have gone the extra mile to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and informed so that they can make an educated and pressure free buying decision.”

 

As a female friendly dealership, Checkered Flag offers a team of ‘Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly Consultants’, women who are available at the dealership to help other women with their car buying needs.  “The first thing women notice when they speak to one of our female consultants is that there is no pressure,” says Snyder.  “Our sales consultants, whether they are male or female, are there to provide information, not to persuade. “

 

Virginia car shoppers can learn more about Checkered Flag’s car buying experience for women by visiting http://www.checkeredflag.com/dealership/car-buying-tips-women.htm 

 

About Checkered Flag Toyota

 

Checkered Flag serves Virginia shoppers with exceptional selections of new and used cars, trucks and SUVs. They represent 8 vehicle brands with a broad and comprehensive selection of styles and models to suit any lifestyle and budget.   Since 1964, the family owned corporation has offered the largest selection of new and pre owned vehicles to Virginia residents.

 

http://www.checkeredflag.com

 

About AskPatty.com

 

With international headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, AskPatty.com, Inc. takes a two-pronged approach to revolutionizing the women's automotive retail market: For consumers, the AskPatty.com website, is a safe and reliable source for expert automotive advice and research. For auto dealers, tire dealers, collision centers, auto service and repair centers, the revolutionary AskPatty.com Certified Female Friendly® program, designed from the ground up, trains and certifies automotive retail and service centers on how to attract, sell, retain and increase loyalty with women customers.

 

Women can find an Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly® auto dealer, tire dealer, collision center, auto service and repair centers using the location search at AskPatty.com

http://www.askpatty.com/