DRIVEN BY SUCCESS Bavaria BMW celebrates 30 years By Nerissa McNaughton
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n the late 1980s Edmonton was not known as a hotspot for luxury vehicles. Most residents were more interested in economical cars or rugged pickups. That didn’t stop Dr. Hanns Maier and Klaus Maier, two men from Germany that saw a need for a BMW dealership in the Capital City. In honour of their heritage, they changed the name of the dealership to Bavaria. Today Bavaria BMW is one of the highest rated BMW dealerships in Alberta and has an almost perfect Google rating (4.4/5) from more than 780 customers.
“When you come into our dealership, our goal is to make you feel at home, like an invited guest,” smiles Lorente, dealer principal and general manager. Lorente looks to his faith-driven principles and uses that, along with a firm family focus, to inspire each member of his team. The result? A group of passionate individuals standing behind a brand with an impeccable reputation – a reputation that spans more than a century. Each person that walks through the doors of Bavaria BMW, whether they are there to buy their
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