Protective Asset Protection Receives 2015 Dealers’ Choice Award
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – Protective Asset Protection has been voted the 2015 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.
“This year’s awards produced a record number of participants, votes and awards,” said David Gesualdo, publisher of Auto Dealer Monthly and F&I and Showroom. “Each of the winners deserves praise for earning their dealer clients’ praise and loyalty while driving their businesses forward.”
“We want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to our valued dealers for voting us a leading service contract provider,” said Rick Kurtz, senior vice president – distribution for Protective Asset Protection. “This honor is a testament to our commitment and dedication for serving the needs of dealerships.”
Protective Asset Protection has been awarded Dealers’ Choice Awards in previous years for the service contract provider category.
“Knowing these awards are voted on by dealership personnel makes this honor very special,” said Scott Karchunas, president of Protective Asset Protection. “This type of recognition would not be possible without the hard work of our employees and agents.”
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