Meredith Motors, a family-owned and operated independent auto sales and repair center in Ballston Spa, N.Y., has been named Dealer of the Year 2025 by R&C Dealer Services, a recognition the company said underscores its rising reputation for integrity.

R&C Dealer Services works with 22 independent dealerships in the Capital District surrounding New York’s state capital of Albany.

The award recognizes operational standards, customer satisfaction and professional conduct in addition to sales performance. Owner Jeff Gould said it’s validation of a business model — offering reliable, well-priced vehicles backed by transparent, customer-first service — shaped by lessons he learned at large franchise dealerships and a deliberate decision to do things differently.

“After years in the franchise environment, we wanted to create something that felt more honest and more local,” Gould said. “This business was built for our community, by people who grew up here and care deeply about it.”

The local commitment has translated into consistent growth, the company said in a news release, creating a loyal customer base drawn to an approach that prioritizes affordability and reliability over volume.

Meredith Motors, founded in 2012, recently opened a new, fully equipped repair facility, staffed by a full-time mechanic, to serve customers throughout their vehicle’s full lifecycle.

The repair facility offers service for cars, trucks and SUVs, including brake and exhaust work, state inspections, oil changes and engine repairs, the company said, using the same principles as the sales operation: clear communication, fair pricing and workmanship customers can rely on.

“We want people to feel just as confident bringing their vehicle to us for service as they do buying one from us,” Gould said. “Honest service shouldn’t stop once you’ve driven off the lot.”