Group 1 Automotive
Volkswagen of Kearny Mesa
San Diego , CA
Overall Rank for 2017: 2
Rank based on Dealership size (Medium): 1
General manager
Steven Taylor
Full-time employees
65
2016 new-vehicle sales
1,009, down 11%
2016 used-vehicle sales
682, up 0.9%
Taylor on showing employees they are valued
"Once a month, we have employee appreciation day where we do such things as a barbecue, food trucks, ice cream truck. Once every two weeks, I will take three employees out to a nice lunch to get better acquainted."
Taylor on keeping employees engaged
"Constantly asking questions on what we as managers can do to help make them more proficient."
Taylor on a successful healthy living program
"Group 1 announced a great new benefit called My Life Check provided free of charge by our association with the American Heart Association. You complete a brief online survey and are provided with important information that can help you become more healthy."