Pellman’s Automotive Service In Boulder, Colorado Named 2013 Motor Age Top Shop

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Oct. 14, 2013 - PRLog -- The Advanstar Automotive Group, a leading provider of integrated media solutions to the automotive aftermarket and collision repair industry, has announced that Pellman’s Automotive Service, Inc. in Boulder, Colo., is the 2013 Motor Age Top Shop.Pellman’s Automotive Service is a 9,420-square foot mechanical repair facility with eight bays that is owned by Brad and Lisa Pellman.

The Pellmans opened the shop in April 1995. Brad Pellman is an ASE Master Tech and has earned various certifications including the AAM designation. Lisa Pellman also holds the AAM designation and has a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Colorado. Pellman’s Automotive Service is affiliated with AAA, ASA, ASE (Blue Seal Shop since 2006) and BBB.

According to Tschanen Brandyberry, Motor Age managing editor, what set the shop apart has been the hard work over the years so “Brad can now work on the business, not in the business.” Hiring companies and consultants to better their marketing, website and social media efforts has helped improve the business’ bottom line. Pellman’s Automotive Service is active in training at local and national levels, in the industry and the community, especially after the recent Colorado floods.

“Pellman’s Automotive Service has been in the top 10 for the last three years, and this year showed changes to their business approach that pushed the shop to the top,” says Brandyberry.

“Both Brad and Lisa have taken their commitment to their shop to another level, too, becoming very involved in their TechNet group, ASE, CCPN and ASA-Colorado,” explained Brandyberry. “Brad is the ASA-Colorado Mechanical Division president, giving back to shops around the state, trying to improve the industry. That aftermarket involvement set the shop apart from some others.”

Brandyberry went on to say, “We had so many new shops enter the contest this year, which was fresh and exciting. There are some great shops across the United States, and seeing their different approaches to business proves how good the industry is.”

The shop will be featured on the cover of December’s Motor Age. In addition to a look at the Pellmans’ operation, the magazine will cover the other nine shops that made the 2013 Top Shops list (in alphabetical order, not numbered):

         • Brad’s Service Center, Chicopee, Mass.

         • Carfix, Garner, N.C.

         • CARS of America, Inc., Glenview, Ill.

         • Certified Automotive Specialists, Glendora, Calif.

         • Curt’s Service, Oak Park, Mich.

         • George’s Sierra Shell, Fontana, Calif.

         • Larson’s Service, Inc., Peabody, Mass.

         • Rad Air Complete Car Care, Westlake, Ohio

         • Sun Valley Imports, Tempe, Ariz.

The 2013 Motor Age Top Shop competition was sponsored by Ingersoll Rand, Kia Genuine Parts, Ford Motorcraft, Mitchell1 and Toyota Wholesale Parts.

For more information on the 2014 Top Shops contest when it is available, email Brandyberry at tbrandyberry@advanstar.com.

If you’d like to schedule an interview with Tschanen Brandyberry, contact Boris Chernin, marketing director, at 310-857-7632 or email Boris at bchernin@advanstar.com