Ford of Santa Monica, Inc.

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.smford.net
Employees: 92

You can get a new car from Ford of Santa Monica if the other Santa doesn't bring one. Ford of Santa Monica (dba Santa Monica Ford Lincoln Mercury) is one of the top-selling Ford dealers in the US, selling some 40,000 vehicles a year. The dealership sells new Ford cars and trucks and all models of used cars but most of its business comes from fleet sales. It also operates a parts and service department and a body shop and its Web site lets customers schedule service appointments, apply for financing, and order parts. Established in 1948, Ford of Santa Monica offers a customer satisfaction program that includes surveys, follow-up phone calls, and keep-in-touch letters. President Ronald Davis owns the company.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2008:
Sales: $30.6M

Officers:
President: Ronald (Ron) Davis
Controller: Larry Rosen
Business Development: Billy Lourie

Competitors:
AutoNation
Galpin Motors
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