Automotive
AUTO AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES
Winners: DB Kustoms DB Kustoms says it aims to help customers “not look like everyone else.” The outfitter sells accessories for all types of trucks, Amp Research power steps, Undercover bed covers, Bushwacker fender flares, Bodyguard bumpers and Auto Ventshades.
Second Place: Trucks Plus
Third Place: American Automotive
AUTO BODY REPAIR Winner: Wright’s Auto Body & Glass
In business since 1969, Wright’s Auto Body & Glass is a family-owned and -operated company with certifications from the Inter-industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “All of that means we offer quick, dependable repairs and replacements,” the company says on its website.
Second Place: Twin City Collision
Third Place: Haley’s
AUTO GLASS REPAIR
Winner: Wright’s Auto Body & Glass
Second Place: Ralph’s Glass Shop
Third Place: Don’s Glass Shop
AUTO LEASE Winner: Robbins Toyota
Robbins Toyota is a new and used auto dealership in Nash, Texas, that has been serving Texarkana drivers since 1966. The dealership is committed to ensuring customers are able to fulfill a vehicle trade-in, purchase or service needs, all while relaxing in a pressure-free environment. The new Toyota inventory can be seen with help from their sales department or their interactive website.
Second Place: Enterprise Rent-a-car
Third Place: Hertz Rentals
AUTO PARTS
Winner: O’reilly Auto Parts
O’reilly Auto Parts operates three stores in Texarkana. The auto parts retailer started with a single store in 1957 to more than 6,000 stores in 48 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
Second Place: Auto Zone
Third Place: Advance Auto Parts
AUTO REPAIR
Winner: Shelby’s Service Center & Tires
Shelby’s Service Center & Tires, locally owned and operated, was established in 1964 and offers honest and professional service. Shelby’s is your headquarters for regular maintenance and automotive repairs. From an oil change and tire rotation to engine diagnostics and suspension repairs, they have you covered. Plus, you can drive with confidence with their auto repair warranties. Shelby’s pledges superior customer service from experienced technicians with an abundance of knowledge about automotive repairs and tires.
Second Place: Allen’s Lube Shop
Third Place: Woosley Auto Repair
AUTO STEREO STORE Winner: Audio Center
Customers rave about Audio Center’s hard working, honest and dependable service. They are described as competent and friendly. Many of their customers are repeat customers.
Second Place: Soundz Good
Third Place: ST Mobile Audio
MECHANIC
Winner: Tim Frost Second Place: Nathan Jones Third Place: Austin Walters
MOTORCYCLE/ATV DEALERSHIP
Winner: H & W Powersports
H & W Powersports is committed to offering its customer the best line and selection of products and great prices and service. They also offer a full service and parts department and are
authorized Cfmoto, Honda, Motortrike, Star® Motorcycle,skeeter Boats and Yamaha dealer. H&W Powersports offers all of the latest ATV’S, motorcycles, scooters, UTV’S and power equipment.
Second Place: Rogers Marine
Third Place: Wicked Cycles
NEW CAR DEALERSHIP
Winner: Robbins Toyota Second Place: Orr Honda Third Place: Smithmankins Nissan
OIL CHANGE Winner: The Oil Changer
The Oil Changer is locally owned and has been provided automotive service in Texarkana, Texas, for 34 years. It prides itself on a 10-minute oil change.
Second Place: Allen’s Lube Shop Third Place: Classic Jeep and Dodge
RV SALES
Winner: Shady Pines RV Center
Shady Pines RV Center has been in business since 1967, and has grown by leaps and bounds with acres of travel trailers and fifth wheels, a large parts department, 14 service bays and an RV park next door. Three generations of the family work at Shady Pines RV Center and are proud of the reputation they have built. Through the hard work of everyone on their team, they have developed a comfortable rapport with customers to earn their repeat business and the business of their friends. They explain the
RV lifestyle and show parts to make travel more fun, with service when you need repairs. RVS offer new floor plans with outside kitchen, washer and dryer, bunk beds for more sleepers and multiple slide outs to make larger living space.
Second Place: Gregg Orr Marine & RV Third Place: Nick’s RV Center
TIRE STORE
Winner: Discount Wheel & Tire Pros Discount Wheel & Tire Pros is a homeowned and operated business built from the ground up in 1998 by Tom Wylie, his wife Suzanne and two sons, Justin and Andrew. All four work every day at the different locations. The auto repair and tire service operates three stores and has more than 30 employees who have worked with the company on average for more than eight years, according to the company website.
Second Place: Daniel’s New & Used
Tires
Third Place: Cooper Service
TOWING SERVICE Winner: Bubba Green Towing & Auto
Bubba Green Towing & Auto offers towing, mechanic service and more. Recently, they started offering alignment, tire rotation, mounting and balancing services and new and used tires. They also offer U-haul rentals. The business was established in 2001 and has a proven track record of helping its customer by offering friendly, reliable service.
Second Place: Neeley’s Towing & Recovery
Third Place: Hadaway Collision and Automotive
USED CAR DEALERSHIP
Winner: Robbins Toyota
Second Place: Orr Chevrolet
Third Place: Smithmankins Nissan
WINDOW TINTING
Keep your vehicle cool with Dr. Dent’s window tinting services, which can protect from harmful UV rays. Window tint also protects the vehicle’s interior, even during peak sunlight hours, without sacrificing visibility. Or, perhaps you don’t like the way tinting looks on a vehicle you have purchased looks or you’re planning on moving to a state with higher restriction window tinting laws. Dr. Dent’s team also offers window tint removal services. Whatever your reasons or needs, Dr. Dent can handle window tint removal and replacement efficiently, even for buildings.
Second Place: DB Kustoms
Third Place: Don’s Glass Shop