AutoNation USA, Cleveland Grand Opening Celebrated Today
17 September 1999
AutoNation USA, Cleveland Grand Opening Celebrated Today
BEDFORD, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- AutoNation USA, Cleveland, a Lee
Seidman Motor Cars Group Franchise, celebrated its grand opening yesterday.
The 32,000-square-foot AutoNation USA megastore is located at 18151 Rockside
Road, in the Cleveland-adjacent community of Bedford, Ohio.
AutoNation USA, Cleveland is designed for the consumer who wants to take
advantage of the convenience and savings offered by Internet car-buying as
well as low, no-haggle pricing and the high-quality features and services that
make AutoNation USA an enjoyable and easy way to buy and own a used vehicle.
Staffed by friendly, web-savvy Internet Specialists who can help consumers
access the Internet, AutoNation USA, Cleveland will also offer free classes to
people in the community who would like to learn how to use the Internet.
The AutoNation USA, Cleveland megastore includes a futuristic cyber cafe
featuring over 20 online computers and an in-house fresh food restaurant
operated by Cafe 56. Traditional sales desks have been replaced by computer
kiosks for convenient customer online access. In keeping with the traditional
AutoNation USA megastore design, AutoNation USA, Cleveland also features fully
equipped and supervised ChildPlay Centers, an AutoGear USA accessory store and
a state-of-the-art Automotive Service Center. Consumers may access the
store's inventory online at http://www.AutoNationUSA.com, as well as value their
trade, apply for financing, learn about AutoNation USA's money-back guarantees
and warranties, and get information on leasing vehicles.
"We are the first dealerships to offer Internet classes and resources to
consumers who may not have Internet access at their home or work," said John
Honiotes, AutoNation USA, Cleveland's Director. "Without ever stepping into
the store, consumers can visit AutoNation USA, Cleveland's dealership and
conduct nearly every aspect of purchasing a vehicle in cyberspace. Or,
customers can certainly visit the dealership in person."
AutoNation USA, Cleveland's employees are on-call via pager for online
customers to page, 24-hours a day. "Since the Internet never sleeps,"
comments Honiotes, "we don't either. We'll have someone available to answer a
'Net surfer's' questions, regardless of the time of day or night."
Recently, AutoNation USA, Cleveland was named one of the top ten
innovative car dealerships in the country by the premier automotive management
publication Automotive News.
All vehicles sold by AutoNation USA, Cleveland have a guarantee that the
vehicle has been certified to AutoNation USA(SM) Quality Certification(SM)
Inspection, a rigorous inspection and reconditioning process. Certification
standards meet or exceed the certification programs established by the
vehicle's original manufacturer. Any vehicle purchased from AutoNation USA,
Cleveland can be returned within three days, no questions asked.
Additionally, an extended warranty is offered on all of the top-of-the-line
pre-owned vehicles at AutoNationUSA.com.
AutoNation USA is a an operating subsidiary of AutoNation, Inc.
, the world's largest automotive retailer, with more than 412
automotive franchises and 43 AutoNation USA megastores in 24 states.
AutoNation also operates more than 270 web sites, including
AutoNationDirect.com, which offers the Internet's largest selection of new and
used vehicles. Its automotive rental operations, including Alamo Rent-A-Car,
Inc., National Car Rental System, Inc. and CarTemps USA, operates nationally
and in more than 65 countries.