Southeast Texas auto dealer recognized for contributing nearly 60 percent of the region’s community service hours

Nederland, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/24/2014 -- Philpott Ford, a trusted Nederland auto dealer, has won the Bruton Cameron Smith Community Involvement Contest for the third year in a row.

The contest, hosted by luxury auto retailer Sonic Automotive, recognizes businesses' efforts to give back to the local community. In winning the contest, Philpott Ford received $25,000 that it can donate to an organization of its choice.

"It is a tremendous honor to be recognized once again in the Bruton Cameron Smith Community Involvement Contest," said Bob Thewman, general manager of Philpott Ford. "Our service philosophy goes beyond the level of care and responsiveness we provide our customers — we also work to give back to the community. After volunteering our time for several worthy causes, we are thrilled to be able to continue giving back using the financial award from this contest."

To determine a winner, community involvement hours are converted into points. This year, Philpott Ford contributed 33,615 points (or 3,361 hours) of the 56,969 community involvement points in the Sonic Texas region — equaling nearly 60 percent of the area's total hours. Some of the auto dealer's employees donated as many as 15.7 hours each.

After gathering its employee council members, which include one member from each department, Philpott Ford chose the following charities and donation amounts: $5,000 to Rape & Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas, $5,000 to the American Cancer Society, $5,000 to the Alzheimer's Association, $5,000 to emergency shelter Some Other Place and $2,500 to Inspire, Encourage, Achieve, which is a rehabilitation and support program for at-risk youth. The auto dealer will also donate $2,500 to the Julie Rogers "Gift of Life," an educational outreach program providing free cancer screening services to medically underserved men and women.

"For more than 60 years, Philpott Ford has remained focused on helping southeast Texas community members get the support they need," Thewman said. "For our customers, this means helping them find the right Ford vehicle without pressuring them into a sale. For other members of the community, this means donating our time and money to make sure they have the necessary support services."

About Philpott Ford
Philpott Ford, located at 1400 U.S. Highway 69 in Nederland, has served southeast Texas since 1950. In addition to offering a wide range of new and used Ford vehicles at affordable prices, the auto dealer's expert sales team strives to help each customer find the perfect car to fit their individual needs and budget. For more information, visit http://www.philpottford.com.

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Southeast Texas auto dealer honored for commitment to outstanding customer service

Nederland, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/18/2014 -- Philpott Ford, a respected Nederland auto dealer, has received the Ford President's Award for the 11th time.

The award recognizes Ford dealers that exceed customer expectations on a daily basis and across all departments. Philpott Ford was the only auto dealer in the region to receive the honor this year. Ford Regional Manager Larry Gach presented the award on June 16.

"At Philpott Ford, we are truly dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in everything we do," said Bob Thewman, general manager. "This award exemplifies the hard work and dedication that our friendly sales professionals and knowledgeable automotive technicians showcase each and every day. We are extremely proud to once again receive this honor, as it means a lot to our entire team."

The Ford President's Award recognizes Ford and Lincoln auto dealers across the U.S. that embrace the philosophies of passion, tenacity and hard work and achieve the highest levels of customer satisfaction possible. These principles must be evident in both sales and service departments, and is based on customer survey responses. The award was created in 1998.

Philpott Ford has served Nederland, Beaumont and the rest of southeast Texas since 1950. The auto dealer has grown considerably over the years, and it offers a wide range of new and used Ford vehicles at affordable prices. Its sales team is particularly focused on finding the right car, truck or SUV for its customers' needs and budget, and its parts and service department is known throughout the region for its expertise and responsiveness.

"There's a clear difference between auto dealers that try to pressure customers into sales and those that try to create the best overall experience possible for the people who are looking for their next vehicle," said Bob Thewman. "Our philosophy has always been to answer our customers' questions honestly and completely, giving them the information and time needed to make a sound decision. We believe this approach is largely responsible for why we have received this tremendous award an impressive 11 times."

About Philpott Ford
Philpott Ford, located at 1400 U.S. Highway 69 in Nederland, carries a broad selection of new and used Ford vehicles, including the F-150, Escape, Explorer, Fusion, Edge and Focus. For more information on the auto dealer and its award-winning team, please visit http://www.philpottford.com.

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