It’s oddly endearing that
Bitterroot Motors—the Missoula area mainstay since 1973—would buy local television ad time not to promote its sale of the month, but rather to introduce employees. There’s a new one every few months or so, where owner Kathy Ogren shows up on camera with a member of the Bitterroot Motors team standing next to her. Of course, the dealership won this category (again) not as much for its commercials, but for selling a variety of Ford, Toyota, and Scion models. With its sprawling mega-lot off Brooks Street, there appears to be plenty to keep Ogren’s staff busy.
Bitterroot Motors: 3943 Brooks St.; 251-2525;
bitterrootmotors.com
Finalists, Best New Car Dealer
2. Karl Tyler Chevrolet
3663 N. Reserve;
721-2438;
karltylerchevrolet.com
3. University Motors
3600 S. Reserve;
866-271-7452;
universitymotors.com