Budds' family expands with Budds' Mazda QEW Mazda is now officially Budds' Mazda. "It's a very exciting acquisition for us. We are very encouraged by the direction of Mazda as a brand and are equally impressed with the state-of-the-art dealership, location and quality of the existing staff," said Terry Budd, who is now the dealer principal of Budds' Mazda. "We feel that our commitment to customer service, along with our size and scope of operations, will make Budds' Mazda a great place to both shop and to work," said Budd. Budds' Mazda is located at 1501 North Service Rd. W. The former Oakville Mazda had been at this location for less than two years, but has had a presence in Oakville for more than 30 years. Budds' is welcoming 35 new employees to the Budds' family and has assigned Rob Bartlett to run the day-to-day operations as the new general manager. Jerry Meneray, who has more than 25 years experience and is very familiar with the entire Mazda line-up, is the new service manager. Celebrating its 43rd anniversary this year, Mazda Canada Inc. is the distributor of Mazda vehicles in Canada. The company is a subsidiary of Mazda emotions into the vehicle design process. It is that philosophy that is credited for the popularity of Mazda designs like the RX-8, Mazda6, and the MX-5 Miata. "This connection to the customer aligns perfectly to our focus on customer service," said Bartlett "I encourage any existing clients to come check us out. Budds' has been built one client at a time and we are eager to show everyone just how important they are to us." The Budds' Group has been retailing and servicing cars in southern Ontario for nearly four decades. Started in 1973, brothers Darryl, Chris and Terry Budd along with their father, Stuart, launched their first dealership with a keen focus on customer service. "The family business that service is building" continues to grow and now includes BMW, Mini, Jaguar, Land Rover, Saab, Subaru, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, KIA and Mazda. The group also successfully operates Budds' Collision Centre and Stuart Budd & Sons Financing. The Budds' Group of Companies employees more than 500 people and are involved in the communities that they serve. For more information, visit www. buddsfamily.com. 11 · Wednesday, December 7, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com SUBMITTED PHOTO NEW IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT: At Budds' Mazda, from left, Darryl Budd, Terry Budd and Chris Budd. The Mazda property at 1501 North Service Rd. W., was officially re-branded Budds' Mazda as of Dec. 1. Motor Corporation of Hiroshima, Japan and was established in 1968. In the 43 years since Mazda's first car arrived in Canada, Mazda's reputation for uncompromising quality and outstanding value has steadily grown, thanks largely to Kansei Engineering -- a philosophy that factors human thoughts, feelings and Join Lionhead for our Christmas Lunch Buffet Date: December 8, 9, 12 to 16, 20, 21, 22, 23 Time: 11:00am to 2:30pm Price: $32.95* per person *plus applicable taxes For Reservations: call 905-455-8816 or email catering@golflionhead.com Special group rates available. Individual and group bookings welcome. PROSHOP SALE Dec. 3rd to Dec. 24th up to (905) 455-4900 www.golfl wg ionhead.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER 50% OFF @KaneffGolfP f ro