BUFFALO, N.Y., November 8, 2011 — AAA Western & Central New York has announced its Automotive “Top Shop” winners for 2011. Winners of the annual award are participants in AAA’s Approved Auto Repair program and have met the highest standards for automotive repair and customer service.

Buffalo/Niagara Region

AAA Approved Auto Repair Top Shop Award Winners:

• Bill’s Auto Care, 101 Evans Street, Batavia
• Bison Automotive, 1370 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo
• Brownie’s Auto Care Center, 1082 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda
• Dan’s Tire and Auto Services Center, 48 Batavia City Centre, Batavia
• S&S Service, 5071 Southwestern Boulevard, Hamburg

Rochester Region

AAA Approved Auto Repair Top Shop Award Winners:

• Bob Kaiser’s Auto Repair, 1095 Hamlin Parma Townline Road, Hilton
• Ferrel’s Garage, 365 University Avenue, Rochester
• Gates Automotive Center, 73 Marway Circle, Gates
• Gates Automotive Center, 50 Thruway Park Drive West, Henrietta
• Lefebre’s Auto Service, 40 Stone Road, Greece
• Mark’s Garage, 1638 Atlantic Avenue, Walworth
• Piehler Buick GMC, 755 Ridge Road, Webster
• Ridgeway Sunoco, 1615 Long Pond Road, Greece
• Sam LoVetro Automotive, 44 Richmond Street, Rochester
• Tydings Automotive, 1968 East Ridge Road, Irondequoit

AAA Approved Auto Body Repair Top Shop Winners:

• Gates Automotive Center, 73 Marway Circle, Gates
• Gates Automotive Center, 50 Thruway Park Drive West, Henrietta
• Patrick Buick GMC, 4700 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta
• Piehler Buick GMC, 755 Ridge Road, Webster

Central New York Region

AAA Approved Auto Repair Top Shop Award Winners:

• Chandler Automotive, 6745 State Route 31, Cicero
• Gabriel’s Automotive Electric, 4048 West Road, Cortland
• Hudson & Mowins, 62 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville
• Lou’s Car Care Center, 7361 State Fair Boulevard, Baldwinsville
• Mike’s Auto Service Center, 207 South Bay Road, North Syracuse
• Service Plus Automotive, 27721 Route 283, Calcium
• Thru-way Auto Glass, 2814 Erie Boulevard East, Syracuse

AAA Approved Auto Body Repair Top Shop Winner:

• Greg Ellinger Collision, 5839 Rome-Taberg Road, Rome

Between September 2010 and August 2011, AAA reviewed service evaluation cards received from customers who had work completed at one of the many AAA Approved facilities in Upstate New York. The facilities were then ranked and designated “Top Shops” based on customer satisfaction ratings.

Repair centers displaying the AAA Approved sign excel in workmanship, service, training, appearance, and reputation. To ensure these high standards are maintained, AAA inspects approved facilities annually and continually monitors their performance. All motorists benefit from knowing that these repair facilities have met AAA’s high standards.

To locate a AAA Approved automotive facility near you, visit www.AAA.com/repair.

As Upstate New York’s largest member services organization, AAA provides nearly 880,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive related services. Since its founding in 1900, AAA has been a leading advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. Visit AAA at www.AAA.com.

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