CARMEL, Ind. -

ADESA revealed Thursday that one of its facilities recently was honored with three top awards from VW Credit.

The company noted that the three awards that ADESA Golden Gate was presented were:

—2010 Top Performing Pre-Qualification Center for Audi Financial Services
—2010 Overall Pre-Qualification Center of the Year for VW Credit, Inc.
—2010 Top Performing Pre-Qualification Center for Volkswagen Credit.

Officials noted that ADESA Golden Gate has received nine awards in the last five years for its pre-qualification department. Two of those have been overall honors.

“To once again be recognized by VW Credit, Inc. as one of their top-performing auctions is a tremendous honor,” said Greg Beck, the general manager of ADESA Golden Gate. “These awards signify our commitment to the VCI Pre-Qualification programs and our mission to set the auction standard.”

He added: “ADESA Golden Gate is known by Volkswagen and Audi dealers as the place to purchase top-quality, pre-qualified vehicles. With continuous training, our qualified technicians consistently exceed the auction averages.”

Sheriece Matias, who is Volkswagen of America’s manager of corporate communications, noted: "ADESA has been a important business partner and these awards are recognition of their ability to execute and deliver first-rate results."