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Meet The Family

DAVIS AUTO SALES

Meet the Owners of Davis Auto Sales Deceased (1950-2021)

1999 National Quality Dealer Award Certified Master Dealer

In 1999 Jimmy Davis was awarded the coveted National Quality Dealer of the Year award. Every year one dealer out of the entire country is chosen to represent NIADA as the example of Outstanding Quality.

This award is based on service to customers, community, and the automotive industry.

Jimmy believes in a strong family bond. He is actively involved in his church, and has sponsored Little League Baseball in his community.

Jimmy is a past president of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association, VIADA. Jimmy is proud to be an Independent Auto Dealer and it is evident in his family, customers, staff, sales facility, and community. Jimmy and his confident staff are ready to serve your automotive needs.

Jimmy is now a Certified Master Dealer (CMD)

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Gail has handled the accounting and computer work for Davis Auto Sales for over 30 years while working an outside fulltime job. Gail and Jimmy work as a team at home and at work. Gail is now retired from a 37 year career as a lead technology analyst for a large international company. She has enjoyed many successes in this career and her commitment to this company is worth noting. Now Gail is spending her days at the dealership taking over many new responsibilities. As Vice President of our Corporation, she is a big part of the company's positive growth. Gail is a Past President of the Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association. Gail was selected as the 2008 VIADA State Quality dealer of the year.

Gail is a Certified Master Dealer (CMD)

2008 State Quality Dealer Certified Master Dealer

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WHAT’S A CERTIFIED MASTER DEALER®?

A Certified Master Dealer, a CMD®, is a professional automobile dealer who has demonstrated their commitment to the used motor vehicle industry, to consumers and who supports ethical business standards and principles. They have met the rigid criteria that qualify them as a candidate for the certification program developed by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association and Northwood University.

The CMD® dealer has successfully completed a 32 hour training program that includes general management strategies, financial management principles, successful merchandising techniques, effective human resource practices, and appropriate business planning. They maintain their professional certification by completing at least 12 hours of continuing education every 36 months.

WHY CONSIDER BUYING FROM A CMD®?

These dealers strive to uphold the highest of business practices. They comply with all laws and regulations. Their customers (you the consumer) are their priority and their business goal is to attain success through customer satisfaction. This satisfaction is gained by listening to each customer and responding to the needs of that customer ethically, sensitively, and professionally.

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Standing: Brian, Jimmy, JW

Seated: Daniel, Gail

The Davis Auto Sales business philosophy is:

  • To make a fair and honest living from the sale of quality pre-owned vehicles.

  • To enjoy what we do.

  • To offer the community a valuable and affordable alternative to a new car purchase.

  • To give customers their monies worth, not only in the vehicle but in the treatment and service.

  • To provide a safe comfortable and profitable work place for employees and family.

  • To bring credibility and professionalism to the profession by dealing fairly and treating others as we would want to be treated.

  • To enhance the community by generating revenue from a successful sales business.

  • To ultimately help raise the level of respect for this profession by positive example and by supporting and promoting the Dealer Association.

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The first son, JW has shown great interest in the auto sales business since he was a child. He has grown up in and around the operation. His desire and his youthful energy are the key ingredients for his success so far in the company. He oversees and manages the sales side of the business and Off-Road Shop. Always extremely busy, he will find time to help you pick out the perfect vehicle or get you the parts you need to build one the way you want it. He also excels in his job as purchasing agent. JW displays confidence and a willingness to work with our customers and vendors. Courteousness, honesty and willingness to help are the traits required of an employee and he has all of these and more. JW is a valuable part of Davis Auto Sales.

JW is now a Certified Master Dealer (CMD)

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We are pleased to have joining the Davis Auto Sales, David, another family member, brother to Jimmy Davis. You will find David ready to serve all your transportation and recreational needs. David comes to us with a wealth of experience in the automotive mechanical field and most recently retired from a MAC tools career.

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Alvin comes to us with over 8 years ‘experience in automobile detailing. Alvin is originally from Pennsylvania and comes to us after 2 years working at another local auto detail shop. Alvin is responsible for making our vehicles look top notch on our lot. We are pleased to have Alvin on our staff and you will be pleased when you see his work on our vehicles.

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Julie comes to us with a very varied background with administrative, inside sales, and former business owner experience. The list of expertise is too extensive to list here. Julie is the person that you most likely will encounter first upon calling. She is handling a variety of duties here, including processing credit applications, preparation of sale paperwork, vendor accounting, first greeting of walk in customers and assisting in any way needed.

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Mike is a part time employee working Saturdays at the Davis Auto Sales location. He comes from a sales background in accessories and automotive products prior to finding his home with us. You will find him willing and happy to assist with your needs the best he can.

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Mike is a long time employee as well as family friend. You will find him not to be a salesman but more of a friend. Zero pressure with Mike coming from a background in commercial truck van and automotive sales he has grown his way into wearing many hats with sales, social media listings and handling prep task on the variety of different work and heavy duty vehicles that come through our doors.

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AJ
AJ comes to us with a varied background, supervisor at UPS for several years, service writer, certified forklift and heavy equipment operator, and certified in Architectural Engineering Design. AJ has a variety of tasks at Davis Auto from preparing vehicles for sale, drop off, deliveries, facetime and video chats. Anything needed to be accommodating to our customer base near and far.

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Christian is a third generation car and truck guy with local college background in business. His father and grandfather were large auto dealership owners. He is a wealth of knowledge in the world of trucks owning quite a few at his young age and is eager to help with any needs or questions you may have. If you stop in he will be the one of the first to greet and help you as well as if you call in.

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Dave has joined us part time after retiring from a career of 43 years as a top Ford Technician (he outlasted three generations of owners at his previous job and every employee by almost double) . He is a wealth of knowledge for us on gas and diesel engines and is the overall check over man for most of our vehicles when they arrive. A wonderful addition to the team on the preparation side of the business.