Lithia Motors
DCH Honda of Temecula
Temecula , CA
Overall Rank for 2017: 68
Rank based on Dealership size (Medium): 31
General manager
Kelly Schmidt
Full-time employees
95
2016 new-vehicle sales
2,905, up 15%
2016 used-vehicle sales
1,199, up 16%
Schmidt on showing employees they are valued
"Quarterly employee luncheons. Barbecues and food trucks. Recognition for individual and store achievements."
Schmidt on keeping employees engaged
"$20 Tuesdays. Each Tuesday, department managers reward certain employees $20 for witnessing the employee going above and beyond the call of duty, such as picking up trash or helping a customer with their personal items."
Schmidt on a successful healthy living program
"The dealer offers Preventative Focus Awards. An employee will receive $200 annually for completing a free preventative care exam."
General Sales Manager Danny Galat on attracting employees
"We offer base salary to commissioned employees, flexible work schedules and a discounted employee stock option."