With blogs and "blogging" gaining popularity and function, we thought it would be a great time to take advantage of this growing trend. Yes, we are a little late, however, better late than never! Our first blog is an introduction to South Tacoma Auto including our history, awards and our mission. We are excited to tell you all!
Take a trip down South Tacoma Way and what do you find? That's right, car dealership after car dealership after car dealership, with some being glamorous "franchise" dealerships and others being "independent" car lots. Heading Southbound on South Tacoma Way past 74th Street on the right hand side you will find a glamorous "independent" lot, also known as South Tacoma Auto.
This picture is compliments of Brie with B.H.L. Photography.
South Tacoma Auto is owned by Mo Aliabadi and his wife, Angela. Mo is a well respected, self made businessman who came to the United States at the age of 18 from Tehran. His journey in entrepreneurship was not easy, however looking back on his journey, Mo says he never had one regret. From washing dishes to selling insurance and owning a gas station, Mo was dedicated in every position to take his career to the next step.
South Tacoma Auto is owned by Mo Aliabadi and his wife, Angela. Mo is a well respected, self made businessman who came to the United States at the age of 18 from Tehran. His journey in entrepreneurship was not easy, however looking back on his journey, Mo says he never had one regret. From washing dishes to selling insurance and owning a gas station, Mo was dedicated in every position to take his career to the next step.
Before the showroom on 78th and South Tacoma Way was built, South Tacoma Auto had two locations further North on Tacoma's auto row. Finally in 2003, Mo decided to consolidate both lots and create one "franchise style" dealership, and he did just that. Looking down on his well lit, boutique style showroom, Mo smiles as he watches the staff build relationships with customers. Mo designed the current showroom to show customers that South Tacoma Auto was no different than the "big names" and that the business was just as stable and respectable. Obviously his theory has been embraced as his crew averages 130 cars per month in production. South Tacoma Auto has received the 2007 and 2008 Washington State Independant Auto Dealers Association award and recently Mo himself was awarded the UW Tacoma Small Business Leader of the Year Award.
Yes, the showroom is impressive, but wait until you see the inventory. Quality, low mileage vehicles in almost every style possible. Simply put, there is something for everybody. From luxury sedans to rugged SUV's, South Tacoma Auto has what you are looking for and priced below the competition. Mo figures once you buy a new car and drive it off the lot, it is considered used, so why not offer top quality pre-owned vehicles that cost less then they did when new, hence the motto, "Buy Smart - Buy Used".
Stop by and say hello to Mo and the gang. If you are lucky you will be greeted by Lulu, Mo and Angela's Golden Retriever that doubles as the South Tacoma Auto mascot.
This picture is compliments of Staff Photographer of The News Tribune, Peter Haley.
This picture is compliments of Brie with B.H.L. Photography.
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