Employees of the Month

Leadership Award

Eckert Hyundai is excited to announce Dave Hornbuckle as February employee of the month!   Dave's leadership skills, positive attitude, and work ethic are just a few of the outstanding traits that Dave is recognized for. One of his co-workers mentions that “Dave takes initiative and he is good at motivating people”. 

As a leader in our service department, Dave consistently upholds the highest levels of compliance in the service industry and is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with his fellow co-workers. Dave is also known for having a great sense of humor which makes him a pleasure to work with. 

Dave has been providing Eckert customers with exceptional customer service since May of 2007 and and we are proud to acknowledge him for his hard work and dedication. Thanks Dave, and congratulations!

Most Innovative Award

Eckert's March Employee of the Month is James Colman. James is the finance manager here at Eckert and has built himself a strong reputation of getting deals financed, no matter what the circumstances.  James is being recognized for his innovative ideas and strong work ethic in following company standards while delivering the highest level of customer service to his customers.

James joined Eckert Hyundai in February 2010, bringing with him 14 years of finance experience. He is known to to think outside of the box, often trying new lenders or new products in order to offer better solutions to our customers. James shows no signs of slowing down in his approach to consistently meeting the demands of his position. All of us here would like to give James a pat on the back and say “Way to go, James”!

* Due to timing issues, we are highlighting 2 outstanding employees this month!

 

2013 Santa Fe with 3rd Row

The newest Santa Fe revision is an exciting release for the Hyundai line.  As a mom of 3 little ones, I'm most excited about 2nd row captains chairs for minivan functionality without the minivan stigma.  I'm still holding out for sliding doors on a "cool" car or SUV, but here are some of the appealing features the new Santa Fe does offer: 

-NEW- Stain and odor resistant cloth seat

-NEW- 5,000 lbs towing capacity, increased from 3,500

-NEW- Blue Link Telematics System

-Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System

-NEW- Driver Selectable Steering lets you choose comfort, normal, or sport steering and suspension mode

-NEW- 7 total airbags including driver's knee airbag and side curtain rollover sensors 
-NEW- Heated steering wheel

-NEW- Heated 2nd row seats

-Navigation with 4.3" or 8" touchscreen

-Rearview Camera

-115-volt power outlet

-Panoramic Sunroof

-NEW-Manual rear side sunshades

-Remote keyless entry with alarm, 18" or 19" alloy wheels, steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control, power driver and passenger seats, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, dual temperature control, auto-dimming interior mirror with HomeLink and compass, power rear liftgate and more.

To tell you the truth, you are going to have to experience the smell, touch and feel of this SUV in person.  Like my drivers license picture, a photo just doesn't do a girl (or a vehicle) justice.  Call (940) 243-6200 or Email@EckertHyundai.com to schedule a test drive.

See our Inventory and Get a Quote Here. 

See the unbiased First Drive Review: Standing Out In A Segment Of Me-Too Crossovers by Autoblog.

Employee of the Month

Best Salesman Award

Stan Becker was voted Eckert Hyundai's January Employee of the Month by his peers for his customer service, professionalism, and his outstanding sales achievements. Stan has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and has been an integral member of our sales team since December 2000.

Stan's coworkers describe him as self-motivated, organized, helpful and likeable. His smile is contagious and he is known to consistently meet or exceed his customer's expectations.

Recognition and congratulations for all of your extra hours and hard work Stan, thanks from those of us who work with you at Eckert Hyundai. Way to go!

Hyundai gets 2nd Place in Car MD Ranking

2 AWARDS: Fewest Percentage of Check Engine Related Problems & Lowest Average Repair Cost

There are many costs associated with owning a vehicle:
1) Initial Purchase Cost
2) Maintenance Cost
3) Fuel Cost
4) Insurance Cost
5) Depreciation or Trade-In Cost

Hyundai does pretty well for themselves in all of these categories but a recent report from carMD supplies evidence of Hyundai's outstanding value in the maintenance department.

Since Hyundai offers a 10 year Warranty, they are more and more committed to quality vehicles that cost less and less to own and maintain.  For instance, remember timing belts?  Well, they are a thing of the past.  All new Hyundai vehicles are equipped with a timing chain, which saves you a trip to our service department and about $350 every 60,000 miles!

Want another nifty fact from this report?  The most common "check engine" type repair for newer vehicles is... drumroll please... a loose fuel cap!

Can you believe that 27% of check engine problems are caused by such a simple fix?  So next time your check engine light is on, check that your gas cap is on and tightened and you will, again, save yourself a trip to our lovely service department.

We do miss you, by the way.

Check out carMD.com for the complete report.

Employee of the Month

Mike Barham

Please join us in congratulating our newest Eckert Hyundai Employee of the Month for December, Mike Barham.

Mike was nominated by his colleagues for his outstanding attitude and willingness to do whatever is necessary to ensure that our customers are happy. One of his coworkers commented that “Mike is always, ALWAYS smiling. He is upbeat, positive, friendly, and helpful at all times.”

Mike has worked for Eckert Hyundai since July of 1997 and manages our Sales and Make Ready departments, however, over the years he has learned just about every working aspect of the dealership and is always willing to help out where needed.

Thank you Mike, for your service, your excellent attitude and extra efforts!

Meet Joe Becker

A banker, lawyer, and used car salesman walk into a bar...

The salesman orders a beer for himself and a white wine for his pretty and talented fiance of 1 week.  The happy couple shares stories of their recent engagement at the Sears Tower observation deck and they make plans for their upcoming weekend.

Still waiting for the punchline?

Car salesmen are often the butt of the joke but they are also living, breathing people with friends, family, and even feelings!

Today we are highlighting the humanity of Joseph Becker.  Joe has worked at Eckert Hyundai for almost 2 years, following in the footsteps of his father, Stan Becker, one of the most loved salesmen in Eckert Hyundai history.  Recently, Joe took a week off work for a good old-fashioned road trip to Chicago with his girlfriend Marisa.  The trip reached its peak (literally) when Joe proposed on the 103rd story of the Sears Tower and she said YES!  Joe says he loves everything about Marisa and she loves how "awesome" he is at "everything".  Together they enjoy completing Disney puzzles, their most recent accomplishment being a 2,000 piece Jiminy Cricket puzzle.  Joe also enjoys painting abstract art, bowling, and visiting the gun range.

Joe and Marisa, congratulations from everyone at Eckert Hyundai.  We think you make a great couple and hope you live Happily Ever After!

Employee of the Month

Nancy Sweigart

Nancy has worked at Eckert Hyundai processing accounting, payroll, vehicle registrations, supply requests, bills and more for the past 2 years.  She has worked on almost every task inside the office and manages everything gracefully and efficiently.  Nancy has recently been deemed "Most Knowledgeable" by her coworkers due to her outstanding memory, aptitude for learning quickly, and friendly demeanor.

Another Eckert employee said it best, "she pretty much knows the answer to any question I have ever asked her and if she doesn't, she has notes that she can reference to find out. She is very organized and always willing to help solve any issues that arise."

Nancy, thanks for being a hard worker and excellent problem-solver!