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COMPANY HISTORY |
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Gates Truck &
Auto Center is a family owned and operated car
dealership located in Franklin, North Carolina. We have been
serving the Western North Carolina area since 1997. We
specialize in 4WD Truck's and SUV's, but we try to keep
something for almost everyone. A large portion of our
business is locating specific vehicles for customers that we
normally don't have on the lot. More than half of our sales
come from repeat customers which shows we are doing
something right! We have a very low overhead and are able to
pass the savings onto our customers. All of our vehicles are
thoroughly checked by a certified mechanic and have been
reconditioned to ensure that they meet our high standards.
All of our vehicles come with a free Carfax Vehicle
History Report as well. |
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We have never
been a high pressure dealership that tries to pressure each person
that walks onto the lot to purchase one of our cars. We
are simply here to help you get the vehicle you want at the best
price possible. You deal directly with the owners where your
business is truly appreciated. You can rest assure knowing your
investment is safe with us. Below is a little information on all of
us here at the dealership, we look forward to meeting you and your
family and assisting with your next vehicle purchase and hope you
will give us the opportunity to earn your business!
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In 1976, Randy Gates got promoted to a sales position at Scott Rodes
Buick Pontiac GMC in Sylva, North Carolina. Over the next 21 years,
he would end up having a large and very loyal customer base that
enabled him to earn several various awards and recognitions through
General Motors. In 1997, he decided he wanted to open his own
dealership and on April 1st Gates Truck & Auto Center was
officially open for business. With help from the community and his
loyal customers, he has grown Gates Truck & Auto Center into
what we believe is the best used car dealership in the area. Randy
was born in Sylva, North Carolina and he is a 1975 Graduate of Sylva
Webster High School. |
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Randy's son, Jared Gates, has always been around cars in some way or
another. He started out at the dealership in 2002 when he was still
in high school. After school he would take pictures of all of the
vehicles that we had and put them on the internet. In doing this he
realized he really enjoyed it and by 2006 he was working full time.
Today, Jared and Randy both share day to day duties at the
dealership and both will be glad to help you get into your next
vehicle. Jared is a 2007 Graduate of Franklin High School and
graduated with honors from Southwestern Community College in 2009
with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. |
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Chris Smith has been working with Randy since their days at Scott Rodes. When Randy opened Gates Truck & Auto Center, Chris
made the move with him and has been here ever since. Chris is
responsible for all of our vehicles and making sure they are in the
best condition possible. He is the reason our vehicles are always
the cleanest around and takes pride in knowing that when you walk
onto our lot everything you see is always in the best possible
condition they can be. Chris is a 1990 Graduate of Smoky Mountain
High School. |
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