Maria Coe was just 16 when she started working at Don Ayres. In fact, she remembers having to hitch a ride to work her first couple of weeks because she didn’t even have her driver’s license! Today, 11 years after Maria took that first job as a file clerk, she continues to be a dedicated…
There’s one thing every car owner should know: Preventative maintenance can save you money and unnecessary hassles in the long run. Stephanie Fabian, an employee at Don Ayres for the last 22 years, says even basic maintenance – like having your oil changed and your tires rotated on a regular basis – will help cut…
Bookkeeper Melanie Lightcap handles a lot of behind-the-scenes details here at Don Ayres, and she says she loves the variety that her job entails. “Every day is different.” She also loves working for a company that treats its employees well. “The family atmosphere is really, really great,” says Melanie, who has worked at Don Ayres…
Sales consultant Benjamin Maggert takes pride in helping Don Ayres customers find the cars that work best for them. For starters, he tries to break any preconceived notions people may have about car salesmen. “What’s really cool and what helps with customers’ peace of mind is the fact that I was a customer here before…
For 15 years, Rick Kruger has been a valued member of the Honda sales team at Don Ayres, and he loves having the opportunity to work with so many different customers. “Every day is different,” Rick says. Many customers come in with a pretty good idea of the kind of car they want to buy….
Even in high school, Derek Ellis knew he wanted to work on cars. He began working as a technician at Don Ayres before he graduated. Now, four years later, he is a full-time mechanic in the Honda Service department. “I just love working on cars,” Derek says. Derek doesn’t happen to drive a Honda, but…
Sales/leasing consultant Mark Harrison has been working at Don Ayres for seven years, and he truly believes in the product he sells. Mark, who drives a 2002 Honda Odyssey of his own, says Hondas are built to last. His has 153,000 miles on it, and it’s still going strong. “I take it on vacation every…
Looking for a trusty vehicle? No surprise, but Don Ayres salesman Shawn Baney thinks pretty highly of Hondas. In fact, he’s owned several of his own over the years, and he thinks they’re among the most reliable cars on the road. Shawn’s current car, a 2001 Honda Civic, has 140,000 miles on it, and it’s…
Working in used car sales can be tricky, but Shannon Hoover says one of the most important attributes of a good salesman is being a good listener. Shannon, a used car consultant at Don Ayres for six years, says people looking for a pre-owned vehicle don’t often have a specific car in mind. Instead, they’re…
There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes at Don Ayres. Matt Faurote, who has worked at the Honda Parts Counter for about three months, says he didn’t realize the scope of day-to-day operations at the dealership until he began working here. In addition to helping walk-in customers, Matt and the rest of the…
