LOS ANGELES, CA – Westlake Financial Services Remarketing Department names their top auctions for 2012. Rawls Auto Auction (Leesville, SC) is named the Eastern Region Auction of the Year, Kansas City Independent Auto Auction (Kansas City, MO) takes top honors for the Midwest, and representing the top auction for the Western Region is ADESA Golden Gate (Tracy, CA). Additionally, ADESA Lexington (Lexington, KY) is named “Top Service Auction” for 2012.
Westlake’s auction grading model encompasses various measures of sale and service strength to effectively gauge performance across their nationwide auction network.
“We are proud to recognize these auction partners for their superior efforts in 2012,” says Bill Walters, VP of Remarketing. “We have long-standing relationships with each and, together, we have fostered a strong and consistent buyer base and a dynamic environment to remarket our inventory in an ever-changing market place.”
Dirk Grammel, Westlake Regional Auction Rep, notes, “Rawls is consistent in providing top notch service to dealers and vehicle providers. Each department is extremely diligent in satisfying customers for repeat business.
“Kansas City Independent continues to exceed our expectations in all possible ways,” Mr. Grammel adds. “They are constantly ahead of the game. Their staff treats every customer as if they were the only customer and the proof is in the sales results.”
Steve Gunsberger, Westlake Regional Auction Rep, says, “ADESA Golden Gate has shown a drive for excellence in servicing our account. Their proactive approach is an essential quality in being at the top of our rankings. They have created an environment of excitement in marketing and selling our cars.”
Westlake further recognized ADESA Lexington as their 2012 Top Service Auction. Ryan Twigg, Westlake Regional Auction Rep, comments, “Adesa Lexington sets the bar for servicing our account. They take it as a professional and personal challenge to go ‘above and beyond’ sale after sale.”
Ian Anderson, President of Westlake Financial Services, adds, “Congratulations to all of the 2012 Top Auctions! Year after year we are impressed with so many great auction partners. Although we would love to recognize them all, a special thank you to Rawls, Kansas City Independent, ADESA Golden Gate, and ADESA Lexington for making 2012 a great year. Westlake looks forward to continued success in 2013.”
About Westlake Financial Services
Westlake Financial Services is an internet based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of sub-prime to prime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Southern California, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of over 15,000 new and used car dealers throughout the United States. Westlake also offers portfolio purchasing through their ALPS division (Advanced Lending & Portfolio Services). Direct to consumer title loans and unsecured loans are done through Westlake’s wholly owned subsidiary, Wilshire Consumer Credit. Westlake dealers can also apply for flooring credit through Westlake Flooring Services. All collections and servicing are performed in-house from its central facility located in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.
