ServNet auctions continue to be cited for outstanding sales, service and operational excellence in the remarketing community. As national remarketers assess auction results for 2017, ServNet auctions across the country have been recognized for superior performance.
"ServNet auctions continue to demonstrate the strength of their partnerships with national accounts across the country," said CEO Pierre Pons. "Award-winning performance is an ongoing tradition with ServNet auctions, where quality and consistency of service set them apart from the competition, both on a regional and national basis."
Among the first awards of the current season were those announced by NextGear Capital at its fifth annual Auction Partners Awards presentation in November. Two of the three auctions cited by NextGear for efficiency, sales retention, operational performance and responsiveness were ServNet auction locations. Receiving NexGear's Operational Excellence Awards were Dealers Auto Auction of Alaska, and DAA Northwest.
Three ServNet auctions were named Auctions of the Year by ARI, for top performance in their regions: Carolina Auto Auction, Houston Auto Auction and Missouri Auto Auction.
Receiving an award as leading the country in retentions for AvisBudget is DAA Northwest. DAA Northwest also was named the top Ford Closed Sale among auctions of its size, receiving Ford's ASAP Award for 2017 (Auction Service Award Program).
The latest round of awards were presented at the recent Conference of Auto Remarketing (CAR) in Las Vegas, where ServNet auctions were recognized for superior operations, customer service and retentions.
Subprime auto finance company Consumer Portfolio Services recognized KCI Kansas City for top retention in the nation, with its Heavy Hammer Award.
Two ServNet Auctions, Greater Rockford Auto Auction and State Line Auto Auction, received the 2017 Don Roccia Auction "P.R.I.D.E." Award from Credit Acceptance/VRS during the Consignor Awards Ceremony at CAR. The award is presented by Credit Acceptance/VRS in memory of Don Roccia, a remarketing manager for many years at the company, who was a long-time friend of many in the remarketing industry and a well-respected industry professional.
Named leaders in their regions for United Auto Credit were Carolina Auto Auction and Missouri Auto Auction.
According to Scott Mousaw, director of remarketing for United Auto Credit, the company utilizes approximately 32 auction locations throughout the U.S.
"We work with the best auctions in the markets where our vehicles are located, and based on the list of winners, we are happy to be working with independent auctions," said Mousaw.
ServNet auctions also made strong showing at the ninth annual OVE.com Awards show during CAR in Las Vegas, receiving 6 of the 18 awards presented that evening by OVE to recognize top performing partners in several categories:
Highest Commercial Mix (2nd in nation) - Bel-Air Auto Auction
Highest Dealer Volume (2nd in nation) - Clark County Auto Auction
Highest Growth of New Sellers (2nd in nation) -Greenville Auto Auction
Online Buyer Confidence Award (2nd in nation) - State Line Auto Auction
Highest Commercial Sales Growth (1st and 2nd in nation) - State Line Auto Auction and Carolina Auto Auction
"It comes as no surprise that ServNet auctions are recognized again and again for exceptional service and performance by the national accounts," said Pons. "ServNet auctions are among the best in the country, run by owners who have spent lifetimes in the business. They are committed to their auctions, to this industry, and to their customers, and they work hard to offer exceptional levels of service and performance. The success of those efforts is consistently recognized with awards such as these.
The ServNet Auction Group is a network of America's best strategically located independently-owned wholesale auto auctions. Since 1988, ServNet member auctions have been working together to provide a full range of remarketing services to its customers, including the best auctioneers, inspections, reconditioning, transportation assistance and inventory financing. The ServNet Auction Group is managed by TPC Management with headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.