History
The Lasting Legacy Of The Myers Family
Frank Myers opened the original Frank Myers store more than 83 years ago in East Bend, NC. His grandson, Franklin Myers, and his great-grandson, Tracy Myers, have continued the Myers family tradition of being successful entrepreneurs for more than 8 decades. Their car dealerships and the rest of their family-owned stable of businesses (Credit Quick of Winston-Salem, Big Daddy’s Auto Rental, Big Daddy’s Storage, Frank Myers Investments, Auto Liquidation Direct, Triad Auto Consign, Frank Myers Car Care Center & The Worldwide Vehicle Protection Plan) have employed hundreds of people and continue to serve happy customers in the Carolinas and Virginia.
AWARDS, HONORS, MILESTONES & RECOGNITIONS
- 1995: “Small Business of the Year” award presented by the Winston-Salem Jaycees.
- 1995: “Dealer of the Year” award by American General Auto Finance.
- 1995: Tracy Myers completes Tom Hopkins International Boot Camp.
- 1996: “Dealer of the Year” award by American General Auto Finance.
- 1997: “Dealer of the Year” award by American General Auto Finance.
- 2001: Our $99.00 Used Car Sale is Featured in Used Car Dealer magazine.
- 2002: Special Finance Department Featured in World of Special Finance magazine.
- 2003: Our finance company, Credit Quick of Winston-Salem, is opened. The “Everybody Rides” program is born!
- 2003: Frank Myers Investments is added to the Frank Myers stable of businesses.
- 2004: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, becomes one of the first Certified Master Dealers in the United States. To read more about the Certified Master Dealers program from Northwood University, click HERE).
- 2005: Named the Carolinas Quality Dealer of the Year by the CIADA.
- 2005: Tracy named Co-Chair of the NIADA Futures Committee.
- 2005: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, honored with the prestigious NIADA Eagle Award.
- 2005: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, named NC Chairperson of the Legislative Committee by the CIADA.
- 2006: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named one of the top 48 dealerships in the USA by Auto Dealer Monthly magazine.
- 2006: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, becomes the youngest person to ever win the National Quality Dealer of the Year award. This is the highest obtainable honor in the used car industry.
- 2006: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, named Chairperson of the NIADA Futures Committee.
- 2006: Worldwide Vehicle Protection Plan is added to the Frank Myers stable of businesses.
- 2006: Tracy Named NC Chairperson of the Legislative Committee by the CIADA.
- 2007: Tracy’s First Book, “CAR BUYING SECRETS REVEALED“, released. Available at Amazon.com.
- 2007: Company Website and Internet Sales Department Featured in Auto Dealer Monthly magazine.
- 2007: Uncle Frank’s Auto Approval Center opens in Winston-Salem.
- 2007: Frank Myers Auto Maxx of High Point opens (read opening remarks from Ribbon Cutting Ceremony HERE).
- 2007: Marketing/Branding Campaign (Uncle Frank & Everybody Rides) featured in Used Car Dealer Magazine.
- 2007: Credit Quick moves into their new state-of-the-art facility in Winston-Salem.
- 2007: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named one of the top 28 dealerships in the USA by Auto Dealer Monthly magazine.
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx profiled in Winston-Salem Business magazine (Read profile HERE).
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named to the Citi Financial Circle of Excellence. Only 30 dealerships in the USA receive this prestigious honor.
- 2008: Credit Union Direct Lending Dealership of the Month for March of 2008.
- 2008: Credit Union Direct Lending Dealership of the Month for April of 2008.
- 2008: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, named as a semi-finalist for the Ernst & Young Carolinas Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx website named one of the top 9 Special Finance Websites in the Nation by Auto Dealer Monthly magazine.
- 2008: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, profiled in June edition of Triad Business Leader magazine (read profile HERE).
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named one of the Top 50 Small Businesses in North Carolina by Triad Business Leader magazine (read press release HERE).
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx profiled in the June of 2008 issue of Auto Dealer Monthly magazine.
- 2008: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named one of the top 31 dealerships in the USA by Auto Dealer Monthly magazine (see list HERE).
- 2008: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, recognized as one of the Top Special Finance Dealers in the United States by the Leedom Group (read article HERE).
- 2008: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, wins “Mover & Shaker” award (see video HERE).
- 2009: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, was inducted into the Triad Business Leader Hall of Fame (enjoy video HERE).
- 2009: For the 2nd consecutive year, Frank Myers Auto Maxx, named one of the Top 100 Small Businesses in NC by Triad Business Leader magazine (read press release HERE).
- 2009: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named a “Favorite Place” on Google (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, nominated for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award (read story HERE).
- 2010: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, recognized as one of one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurs in North Carolina today by Business Leader Magazine (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx is profiled in “Book of Leaders” (read profile HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx partners with the Pre-Owned Automobile Dealers Alliance (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named “Top Merchant” on MerchantCircle.com (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx nominated for the Business North Carolina magazine Small Business of the Year award (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Uncle Frank’s World Class Gourmet Coffee is introduced to the world (read press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx nominated as one of the The Triad Business Journals Fast 50 which recognizes the fastest growing private companies in the Triad (read the press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named the number one small business in North Carolina by Business Leader magazine (read the press release HERE).
- 2010: Frank Myers Auto Maxx is one of only 20 dealers in the United States to receive Nations Premier Independent Dealer Award (read the press release HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, featured on The Brian Tracy Show (read press release HERE). Show seen on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates across the country.
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, named one of the Triad’s 40 Leaders Under Forty (read press release HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, has his book published by Celebrity Press. Titled “Uncle Frank Sez”, the book reaches #1 on Amazon (read press release HERE).
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx featured in the WSJ (read article HERE).
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx tapped to be featured in a film being produced by LOUD Productions (read the story HERE).
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named One Of The Top 300 Businesses in the South (read the story HERE).
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx nominated for the BB&T sponsored NC Small Business of the Year Award (read story HERE).
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx named one of the Top 27 car dealerships in the United States for the fifth consecutive year by Auto Dealer Monthly (read story HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, wins Passion Award from PCG Digital Marketing (read article HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, has his book published by Worldwide Expert Press. Titled “YOU Are The Brand, Stupid!”, the book is Tracy’s second consecutive #1 book on Amazon (read story HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, is named one of America’s Premier Experts. (read about it HERE).
- 2011: Tracy Myers, owner of Frank Myers Auto Maxx, inducted into the Academy of Best-Selling Authors for his #1 best-selling books “YOU Are The Brand, Stupid!” & “Uncle Frank Sez”.
- 2011: Frank Myers Auto Maxx opens a brand-new VIP Lounge for their automotive service guests.