02 Broadcaster Press November 25, 2014 www.broadcasteronline.com The Art of Success Series: Quality in name, way of doing business By Sarah Wetzel For the Plain Talk Monday-Saturday November 24-29 10:00AM-5:00PM Thanksgiving Week Hot Drinks & Soups Drawings Storewide Specials Sheila’s Country Gardens 3 miles south of Hartington, NE on Hwy. 57 • 402-254-6379 & Gift Shop When driving through town on Cherry Street, it’s hard to miss Quality Motors, a business that has been there for almost 25 years. In an office where customers and employees alike are on a first-name basis, owner Troy Gregoire said he strives to be of service to the town he has known his whole life. “We work so hard to get some of the nicest pre-owned cars on this lot,” he said. “We just want people to know they’re getting the best pre-owned car they can possibly get.” Gregoire said it was his desire to provide the best possible cars that inspired the businesses’ name. “When we started this business, we put our name on there, ‘Quality Motors’ not just ‘Joe’s used cars,’” Gregoire said. “These cars are all handpicked by me. I don’t have a buyer out buying these cars for me. They’re all front-line ready. They’re all reconditioned. They’re nice cars. People can buy the cars and know they’re getting a nice solid car that’s going to take care of them for years to come. These are in really good shape.” Gregoire said he enjoys the small-town feel of running a business, though he hasn’t ever worked in larger cities. “The only thing I can do is compare to other dealers that have the same inventory as us,” he said. “They have really quick turnover, the dealers in Sioux Falls because there’s so many more people.” In a town where a high percentage of residents are college students, Gregoire said most customers out to buy cars come from the permanent community. “A lot of students for service but as far as auto sales we’re probably at the 25-55 age bracket,” he said. And what can a buying customer expect when they come in? “All late-model used,” Gregoire said. “Any car that comes in goes to the back room and gets completely checked out. We make sure it’s ready for the road when it comes out front.” According to Gregoire, though the cars come from a variety of sources Quality Motors, owned by Vermillion native Troy Gregoire, has over two decades of reliable service under its belt. (Thomas Hatzenbuhler) including other dealers, auctions and even people off the street, they have one thing in common. “The big thing for us is low miles,” he said. “Vermillions like low miles. Lot of other towns they get by selling highermileage cars but in Vermillion the people like low-mileage cars. It’s just what sells in this town.” Gregoire’s history with cars extends far beyond the 25 years of running Quality Motors. “All the way through school I worked on cars, he said. “I had a lot of cars through high school and liked the business and it was a lot of fun.” When he first began the business, Gregoire said he was faced with some unique challenges for a car salesman. “I started this when I was 20 years old,” he said. “I can remember when I first started. I flew into Florida to buy cars and I couldn’t rent a car because I wasn’t old enough. I think it was 21 to rent a car.” Gregoire said he is a Vermillion native but went to school in Brookings where he majored in general agriculture, intending to pursue farming. “My family is all farmers north of town,” he said. “The time I got n OIAV, Page 08 Gifft Certifica es Gift C rtiffficcattes Certificates fica ate Availab Available ail bl ailable a lab ble Christtma Fesstiiva Chrisstmas Festtival Christmass Festival hri mas F val ANNUAL L W.H. Over Museum W.H. Over Museum . Visit with Santa Claus, entertainment, spectacular Visit with Santa Claus, entertainment, spectacular refreshments, best Bake sale in the refreshments, best Bake sale State, decorated trees and a State, decorated trees and Children’s activities presented Children’s activities presented by 4-H members in the members by Discovery Room. Discovery Room. Ever yone Welcome! Everyone We ome! elc Vendors Welcome: Vendors Welcome: 605-677-5228 e Donations to the Food Pantry welcome at the door. 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