Best of Dealers
CarQ has worked with thousands of franchised dealers through the years. Dealers who represent the highest level of integrity, dependability, reliability, best pricing, an exceptional level of professionalism, and the ability to create a vehicle delivery process of the highest caliber.

There are approximately 22,000 franchised car dealers in the US. (CarQ estimates that 80% function at the opposite end of the spectrum.)

The Best of Dealers exemplify qualities experienced by CarQ. If you have had a negative experience with a dealer that you would like to share with CarQ, please email the essence of your complaint along with the name of the dealer and the person with whom you had a problem. Our email address is advoc@carq.com.

Best Deals for 2009

Each year CarQ reviews the amount of money we've been able to save our clients. This past year has demonstrated that with the expertise of the Buyers' Agent, a great amount of potential profits for dealers can be kept in the consumers bank account. Here are CarQ's Top Five Best Deals for 2008 models. Typically savings off MSRP reflect rebates and/or incentive programs available to dealers, but not announced to the general public. CarQ looks forward to continuing our efforts to benefit our clients now and in the future.

CarQ's Savings off MSRP 2009
Mercedes Benz SL550	$ 19,170
Toyota Avalon LTD Sedan	$ 9,633
GMC Sierra CrewCab K1500 PU	$ 8,988
Infiniti QX56 AWD SUV	$ 8,913
Volvo CC70 Convertible	$ 7,640
The average savings off MSRP for 2009: $ 3,876 The average dealer profit for 2009: $ -342 CarQ's clients retained savings of $ 341,066 which we hope they were able to put into their savings or other investments.

Hall of Honors
Car salespeople are always getting bashed. Deservedly? From a professional's point of view, about 80% have earned their reputation. But, what about those people who demonstrate tremendous integrity and are diligent about their best business behavior? Those 20% are being acknowledged and CarQ wants to share with its audience the names of those dealer representatives who have been on the Best of Dealers list at least three years and who have demonstrated the highest quality of performance and reliability. They are trustworthy and fair with respect to their business practices and CarQ is proud to have constructed a network of dealers whose goals best serve consumers.

Although these names have been retired from our annual Best of Dealers they have earned their place in CarQ's "Hall of Honors". Thank you...

• Dennis Albers
  1999, 2000, 2001
  
  
• Peter Kolinski
  A special remembrance (In Memoriam)
  
  
• George Kreitem
  2000, 2001, 2002
  
  
• Frank Miksit
  Toyota, PA
  2008
  
  
• Tai Yang
  2001, 2003, 2004