Wilde Lexus Sarasota Wins 2018 Lexus Dealer of the Year Award

    SARASOTA, FL, February 22, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- On Jan. 25, 2018, DealerRater announced Wilde Lexus Sarasota as the winner of the 2018 DealerRater Lexus Dealer of the Year Award, which recognizes the top automotive dealerships by brand across the U.S. and Canada.

For the fourth year, Wilde Lexus Sarasota has been distinguished as the best Lexus dealer in the nation by consumer reviews of dealership experiences shared on Dealerrater.com, which has a reachable audience of more than 32 million consumers per month.

"Car buyers have spoken and have identified Wilde Lexus Sarasota as the best Lexus dealer to do business with in the U.S.," said DealerRater General Manager Jamie Oldershaw. "The quality and number of reviews for Wilde Lexus Sarasota speak volumes of the top-notch experiences they provide to customers."

The DealerRater Dealer of the Year Awards are based on reviews by new- and used-car shoppers and those who took their vehicles into dealerships for service. Reviewers evaluated Wilde Lexus Sarasota on its customer service, quality of work, friendliness, pricing and overall experience. Wilde Lexus Sarasota has demonstrated consistently high PowerScore ratings for customer satisfaction, once again, placing it in the top of its class.

"Wilde Lexus Sarasota is honored to be named among the best automotive dealers in the country," said Wilde Lexus Sarasota General Manager Wade Tucker. "We express our sincerest gratitude to our dedicated team and our loyal customers for helping us achieve this award."

About DealerRater
Founded in 2002, DealerRater, a Cars.com Company, is the world's leading car dealer review website that connects consumers with the right person at the right dealership. The site offers more than 4 million sales and service reviews across 42,000 U.S. and Canadian dealerships, including a network of more than 6,000 Certified Dealers. DealerRater content has a reachable audience of more than 32 million consumers across the web each month. By offering a product suite that allows qualified dealerships to manage their reputations and achieve higher SEO rankings, DealerRater supports new customer connections by growing online presence.

About the Wilde Automotive Family
Wilde Lexus Sarasota, located at 4883 Clark Rd. in Sarasota, is a full-service Lexus dealer and active member of the Wilde Automotive Family. The Wilde Automotive Family is a family-owned and operated business founded by Harold L. Wilde. His automotive career began in 1945 in Michigan, where he opened a two-man used vehicle sales operation. Today, the Wilde Automotive Family has grown to include 12 dealerships in Wisconsin and Florida, with more than 700 employees. Harold Wilde's legacy continues under the leadership of his wife, CEO Mary Ann Wilde; his son, Mark Wilde, president; CFO Dean Palmer; and Harold's daughter, Tracie Pierce, director of marketing. For more information, visit: wildecars.com.

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