Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC Named West Virginia's First Motor Trend Certified Dealer
Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC was selected to be the first dealership in West Virginia able to certify its pre-owned vehicles with the exclusive Motor Trend Certified designation. The dealership began selling Motor Trend Certified vehicles in May.

NORCROSS, Ga. — Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC has been selected to be the first dealership in West Virginia able to certify its pre-owned vehicles with the exclusive Motor Trend Certified designation. According to officials, Motor Trend Certified vehicles are vigorously inspected, upgraded, and backed by a Motor Trend Certified seal of approval, plus comprehensive vehicle protection from EasyCare.
Motor Trend Certified Dealers are carefully selected and appointed based on their focus on quality and a positive customer experience. They must have a history of excellent customer reviews and outstanding service. Motor Trend certification allows Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC to offer Motor Trend Certified Pre-Owned vehicles and Motor Trend Certified Service in the Morgantown area.
"Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC is excited to be awarded with West Virginia's first Motor Trend Certified dealership,” said Dealer John Cognac. “We look forward to our partnership with MOTOR TREND to provide top-quality vehicles to the people in and around Morgantown.”
Steve Richards, vice president of the Motor Trend Certified Program driven by EasyCare, added: “Premier Chevrolet Buick GMC’s strong commitment to Morgantown area consumers made them a natural choice to be West Virginia’s first MOTOR TREND Certified dealer.”
Premier Chevrolet began offering Motor Trend Certified vehicles in May 2017.
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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