We are a proud subscriber of Motor Codes, which operates the Trading Standards approved codes of practice for new car sales, car service and repair. Ultimately, it means that our business is open to transparency and the scrutiny of online reviews.
This year we thought we would enter the ‘Garage of the Year’ competition run by Motor Codes. Over 7,000 car dealerships and service garages subscribed to Motor Codes asked their customers to vote for them as the best. The dealership with the most votes wins the ultimate title but there are also awards for runners-up.
We thought we’d try it this year and so we emailed our most recent service customers and promoted the competition on our social media channels. We also had some leaflets printed which were handed out to service customers while they waited for their car to be serviced.
The effort was worth it – we may not have won the ultimate ‘Garage of the Year’ but we did win ‘Best Franchised Dealer in Staffordshire’ – which is great in itself!!
In response to us promoting our result on Twitter, Garage of the Year sent us this Tweet:
We feel overwhelmed with the wonderful comments voters had written about us! Below are just a few of the comments:
“Pinkstones have given me an exceptional experience both through the buying process, and during servicing. I whole heartedly recommend Pinkstones Toyota, something I do not do lightly, but when the level of service and care is as outstanding as it is at Pinkstones, I am happy too.” -Mr Brown,
“I have been visiting this garage for some years now and always felt really comfortable with the staff and the layout. It is like home from home, from the minute you step through the door. It is as good as 5* hotel service. The staff are very polite and friendly and I am kept informed at all times. I even get a cup of coffee or 3 if I want them. They cannot do enough for you. There is a nice waiting area with TV as well. When I have purchased cars from them, I am always treated respectfully and not pressurized at all. The after service is superb too. This must be the best garage I have been to. I cannot praise them enough.” -Mrs Walters
“The experience was the best I’ve ever received when getting a car serviced.” – Mrs Hodgkiss
“I have been a customer for over 18 years and no regrets. I wish every garage was like Pinkstones” -Mr Judd
“You might get cheaper at an independent but you don’t get the same quality of service.” -Mr Yoxall
“Nothing is too much trouble, I had a small issue with my new car and was asked to bring it in straight away so that the could check it over and put my mind at rest. The staff are friendly, and the prices charged are more than reasonable. I wouldn’t take my car any where else” -Mrs Frankland
“The staff are fantastic nothing is too much trouble, they go out of their way to make every transaction as hassle free as possible for me. They are constantly going above and beyond to ensure total customer satisfaction.” -Mr Shallcross
“Pinkstones in Stoke on Trent have been servicing my last 2 Toyota Landcruisers for 12 years and without any doubt, they are courteous, reliable, and quite exceptional in every way , and during the last 12 years have never had any issue with the servicing of my 4x4s. Highly recommend them” -Mr Naylor
“The showroom and reception area are always immaculate the staff are very attentive without being pushy, they are prompt with their reminders and helpful with any little problems. Over the years of service from this garage we have built up a relationship of trust with Pinkstones.” -Mr Gray
“At 6’6″ I am too tall for standard courtesy cars. Pinkstones ensured I had one of the sales demos that I could drive with comfort.” -Mr Knight
However, we didn’t just want to enjoy the success on our own. We wanted to thank all the people who took the time to vote for us and write lovely testimonials by entering them all into a prize draw to win a FREE MOT for LIFE at our Toyota Centre! The free MOT would be for the individual, not the car they owned, so that if they were to change their car in the future then they would still be entitled to use their prize.
As soon as Motor Codes sent us the full list of voters, we promptly printed and cut out the names to put all voters into a hat ready to find a winner for the MOT for Life.
And the winner is…………………..
Mr Martin Judd!
A huge heart-felt THANK-YOU goes out to all of our customers for such lovely words. We really care about giving the best service possible, so it means the world to us to see so many people writing their wonderful comments.
Additionally, we also want to thank all the customers who are writing us lovely testimonials in the ‘Recommendations’ box on our Facebook Page.
Have you been a customer of ours? Would you like to write your thoughts in a review? Please either go to our Facebook Page (linked above) or our listing on Motor Codes.
