Best American car dealer
Having withstood the test of time, S & C Ford was voted best American car dealer in the Bay Area.
In business since 1928, the San Francisco-based car dealership offers a shuttle service for customers and a repair shop that is open six days a week, plus an abundant selection of new models and product expertise.
“We are one of the oldest car dealers in the Bay Area,” said owner Ray Siotto, who started as a salesman and bought the dealership in 1974.
First:
S & C Ford
2001 Market St., San Francisco
(415) 861-6000
Best foreign car dealer
When it comes to shopping for a foreign car, the majority of j. readers are finding a sturdy ride at San Francisco Honda. It came as no surprise to Don Tena, general manager of San Francisco Honda, that his business won in the best foreign dealership category.”We’re a people dealership and we empower our employees to satisfy the customers’ needs on the spot,” he said.
First:
San Francisco Honda
10 S. Van Ness Ave.
(415) 441-2000
Second:
Melody Toyota
750 El Camino Road, San Bruno
(650) 635-1000
Best cab company
As much as j. readers love their own cars, sometimes the ubiquitous yellow cab is their favorite way to travel.
The first-place winning Yellow Cab Cooperative was formed in 1977 when a group of drivers, mechanics and dispatchers banded together to buy the former Yellow Cab Company after its parent company went
bankrupt.
They share the same colors but are completely independent of nationwide Yellow Cab.
First:
Yellow Cab Cooperative
1200 Mississippi St., San Francisco
(415) 626-2345
Second:
Veterans Cab
2575 Marin St., San Francisco
(415) 648-1313
Best travel agent
Striving to pair clients with the vacation of their dreams, Ladera Travel offers full-service travel planning. And according to our readers, it’s the best.
“I don’t think the Internet can match the service you get with hands-on personalized service,” said owner Les Burger, who bought the agency — founded in 1965 — with his wife, Nancy, 15 years ago.
First:
Ladera Travel
325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park
(650) 854-3222
Second:
Marian Finkelstein
Little World Travel
1027 Alameda Blvd., Belmont
(650) 592-0664