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Gary Barbera’s love for the Philadelphia metro area keeps them the best in town.

We all know the motto. Heard it a hundred times in between “40 minute music marathons” and mouthed it a hundred more in the shower, office stairwell, or train, but when it comes to commitment to community, Gary Barbera really is the best (boy I guess).

The Gary Barbera family of dealerships has grown since it first opened in Philadelphia and with each car, SUV and truck sold, has grown closer to the community. With two dealerships, Gary Barbera Chryslerland and Gary Barbera Chevyland, and four brands (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Chevrolet), Barbera has seen consistent growth and have even received recognition from Chrysler LLC for being number one in sales in the Mid-Atlantic region.

This success is equaled only by their charitable contributions to the Philadelphia area. Gary Barbera has been supporting local charities for over 10 years and this support is the cornerstone of the dealership’s values, principles and devotion to help and serve their customers beyond the purchase of a vehicle. Both as a private and corporate citizen, Gary Barbera has contributed to a host of child support organizations such as the Autism Society of America, Northern Home for Children, and St. Vincent’s Home for Children. Barbera himself has also served on the board and supported the West Philadelphia High School Automotive Program. Gary Barbera Autogroup was also a title sponsor for the 24th Annual Archbishop Ryan Golf Outing. Barbera (class of 1982) also personally donated $20,000 to the event whose proceeds go towards scholarships for needy youth.

But the Barbera family has provided support beyond the small hands of children. This year, Gary Barbera reached out to Philadelphia’s finest and helped to raise money for the family of slain police officer, Sergeant Stephen Liczbinski. He also contributed to the reward for information that ultimately led to the capture of the final suspect.

These contributions have not gone unnoticed and this year Gary Barbera was recognized by the Susquehanna Community Festival Board of Directors as a Corporate and Community Champion, named PhillySport Magazine’s 2007 Dealer of the Year, and has received commendations from the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for his work in the community and integrity in business.

It seems as if Gary Barbera’s commitment to his customers has spilled into his community. Is Barbera the best? Emphatically, Yes!

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is a process; working together is success.”

For Gary Barbera, his dedication to being the best isn’t just found at his dealerships, Gary Barbera #1 Chryslerland and Gary Barbera Chevyland, it is also a part of his civic duty as Chairman of The Pennsylvania State Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons. The Board’s mission is to protect the consumer through Governor Rendell’s directive to make the Vehicle Board more accessible, responsible and accountable to licensees and the public.

In 2007, under Gary Barbera’s direction, the Board refined the Sales License Applications to include criminal background checks, simplified the non-permanent signage and temporary certificate of occupancy processes, and increased the fees for dealers, sales and manufacturer licenses.

In the same year, Gary Barbera’s Chryslerland led the entire Chrysler Mid-Atlantic Business Center in product sales edging out over 520 dealers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The Barbera group’s commitment to excellence and their “customer first” approach once again led them to Chrysler’s top sales spot.

So whether it be on the sales floor or the boardroom, Gary Barbera means results.

About Gary Barbera:
Gary Barbera Auto group provides Philadelphia and the surrounding area with a huge selection of new and used Dodges, Chryslers, Jeeps and Chevys at two Philadelphia locations. Gary Barbera is devoted to helping and serving their customers with friendly and knowledgeable staff and is active in the community. See www.garybarbera.com for more information.

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