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Rimar Volkswagen
A dv ertorial
A rimarkable experience
From left: Marco Cimon: assistant sales manager Eric Gingras: Sales Manager Michel Trahan: Parts Manager Modesto Di Tommaso: Dealer principal Costa Frezza: Service manager Dominic Tromba: Used Cars Manager Riccardo Di Tommaso: General Manager
By Aicha Cisse
With a plethora of automakers fighting for consumer dollars, how do you pick the right car? Between the range of colour palettes and different engines, you also have to look at the number of models available. Even if you want to stick to a specific budget, the amount of body styles alone can be overwhelming: sedans, station wagons, hatchbacks, SUVs... the list goes on. And we haven't got to the used-car market yet. As a consumer, you are spoiled for choice. There are a several ways to navigate the automotive landscape to find the vehicle that suits your driving needs perfectly. The right dealership will help narrow down your selection and find the car that fits your lifestyle. Rimar Volkswagen has been a fixture in St. Leonard since 1982. Modesto Di Tommaso founded the family owned and operated company when he noticed there were no Volkswagen dealerships in the east end of Montreal. Having previously thrived at FIAT for 8 years as an instructor and dealership manager across Canada, Di Tommaso always knew he’d end up starting his own business.
Modesto Di Tommaso
pass for your own wheels, you can count on Rimar Volkswagen’s professional, well informed friendly staff to help you find a vehicle that matches both your wants and your needs. You can rely on over 40 years of automotive experience, combined with an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. “Many of our staff members have been with us since the beginning. Our clients quickly feel welcome and benefit from a team with a stellar reputation. You’ll enjoy a comfortable, friendly atmosphere where each customer is treated like a member of our family,” says Modesto.
“I worked in the automotive industry all my life. After working at FIAT, I joined a Volkswagen dealership. When I saw a need for a dealership in the eastern part of Montreal, I came up with a business plan and pitched it to Volkswagen. It took many tries but in the end I succeeded and created our company. We have a solid team and couldn’t be more proud of the exceptional service we offer,” explains Modesto who now works with his son Riccardo at the dealership as general manager.
Rimar Volkswagen has earned many accolades over the years. The dealership has the highest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) ratings based on service and sales. Whether you’re in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle or need service and parts, Rimar Volkswagen takes every measure to make the process as hassle-free as possible. The dealership’s repair and service team believes in paying first-class attention to every detail. As such their auto repair shops are equipped with the latest technologies available.“
When it comes to purchasing a vehicle, choosing the right brand can bring more reward than getting praise for buying a car because it is a trendy favourite. For Riccardo Di Tommaso, Volkswagen is an obvious choice because it is, after all, “the people’s car”. Consumers relish the brand’s affordable vehicles, fuel-efficiency and overall five-star technology.
To ensure our customers get the highest quality parts and accessories, we always provide Volkswagen Original Parts that are perfectly matched to your vehicle. We continually work to establish and maintain long-term relationships built on mutual trust and respect,” sums up Riccardo.
“We carry the full Volkswagen line up. We also carry an extensive Volkswagen Pre-owned inventory. Volkswagen Certified Pre-owned cars offer a level of performance, quality and comfort that Volkswagen drivers have come to expect,” explains Riccardo. Whether you're shopping around to replace that hand-me-down sedan your parents gave you when you started university, or it's simply time to trade that bus
Rimar Volkswagen 5500 Boulevard Métropolitain Est Montreal, QC H1S 1A6 (514) 253-4888 www.rimarvw.ca