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Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center Joins Exclusive Group of MotorTrend Certified Dealerships

MotorTrend Certified vehicles meet the highest standards in the pre-owned market, with every vehicle vigorously inspected, upgraded, and backed by a MotorTrend Certified seal of approval.

September 10, 2020
Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center Joins Exclusive Group of MotorTrend Certified Dealerships

MotorTrend Certified vehicles meet the highest standards in the pre-owned market, with every vehicle vigorously inspected, upgraded, and backed by a MotorTrend Certified seal of approval.

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NORCROSS, Ga. —Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, has been selected as the first dealer in the region to certify their pre-owned vehicles with the exclusive MotorTrend® Certified designation. MotorTrend Certified vehicles meet the highest standards in the pre-owned market, with every vehicle vigorously inspected, upgraded, and backed by a MotorTrend Certified seal of approval. Plus, every MotorTrend Certified vehicle is equipped with comprehensive vehicle protection from EasyCare®.

Our customers will be taken care of on every MotorTrend covered car, with coverage the moment they drive off the lot.

MotorTrend Certified dealers are carefully selected and appointed based on their commitment to quality and delivering positive customer experiences. They must have a history of excellent customer reviews and outstanding service.

"These are exciting times at Cloquet Ford Chrysler," said Michael Lovson, Chief Executive Officer. "Our customers will be taken care of on every MotorTrend covered car, with coverage the moment they drive off the lot."

"Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center's strong commitment to their customers is one of the many reasons they were selected to join this elite group of MotorTrend Certified dealers," says Steve Richards, Vice President of the MotorTrend Certified program at EasyCare. "We are very excited to have them on board."

Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center began offering MotorTrend Certified vehicles in August 2020 at their dealership at 701 Washington Avenue, Cloquet, MN 55720.

For more information on Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center, visit https://www.okcloquet.com. For more information on the MotorTrend Certified program, visit www.motortrendcertified.com.

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Originally posted on P&A Magazine

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