Best Car Dealers in Durham Region

Who are the Best Local Car Dealers in Durham Region and Ontario?

We love cars. And trucks. After all, we are the number one selling GMC truck dealer in Ontario. (We don’t call it #TruckCountry for nothing.) And that means we love talking vehicles with our customers! So every once in a while that includes a conversation about other brands of vehicles, and other dealers.

We think having great competition in the industry fosters stronger motivation to provide better customer service and that is good for everybody concerned! Since we are familiar with many of the other dealers in the area, in the interest of friendly competition and an even playing field, here’s a short list of the some of the ones we don’t mind telling you also do a great job!

Williamson Chrysler

This Uxbridge dealer is known for being involved with its community – they host local vendor nights and run charity drives, and have even been known to snowplow people driveways in the winter. Recently acquired by the Williamson family, the dealer is Jim Williamson – a young and energetic first-time dealer.

Mark Rainford Auto Centre

Customers looking for used cars in Bowmanville may want to visit this independent dealer, formerly known as Roger Swan Auto Centre prior to 2001. Rainford has a great selection of quality used vehicles that get rave reviews for their cleanliness and reliability. The lot is always immaculate and they have been at the same location in Bowmanville for many years, serving their dedicated, long-term customers.

Endras BMW

Looking for a little luxury? If you’re in the Durham region and are a fan of German engineering, Endras BMW in Ajax is making a name for itself as a reliable provider of new and used BMW vehicles.  This dealer is enjoying a good reputation for customer satisfaction. Along with their BMW store, Christopher and Mark Endras head the Endras Automotive Group that includes an Infiniti and Mini dealership as well as a motorcycle shop.

Whitby Toyota

The folks at Whitby Toyota now also carry the Scion line as well. The General Manager, Ian Kingsley, and his team have a reputation for a low-pressure approach to customer deals and giving fair value for vehicle trade-ins. This Toyota shop is a six-time winner of Toyota Canada’s “President’s Pride” award.

But what about other GM dealers?

We’re certainly not afraid to showcase some of our direct competitors, either. Did you know that many GM dealers trade vehicles with other stores? We regularly deal with several friendly rival dealerships and are happy to recommend a couple.

Georgian Chevrolet Buick GMC

We find Georgian Chevrolet in Barrie always courteous and responsive, so we’d imagine that translates to how they treat their customers. Run by both James Massie Sr. and Jr., they try to bring that family atmosphere to the dealership and pride themselves on their commitment to customer satisfaction.

John Bear Buick GMC

The John Bear family has stores in St. Catharines and Hamilton to better serve those regions. Originally run by John Bear, the dealerships continue to be family-owned and operated. They strive to offer their customers a quality sales experience that includes a loyalty points program within their stores.

What to look for in a reputable dealer:

• Approachable, knowledgeable Sales and Service staff
• A clean showroom and a busy service department
• Excellent testimonials and 5-star Google reviews
• A comprehensive website with helpful info and easy-to-find contacts
• A social media presence that is responsive and engaged