New Member Spotlight: Bill Carone Chevrolet, GMC, Buick

It is an unlikely chain of events that brings Bill Carone and his staff to Wallace, but we are grateful that it is the outcome to his story. Bill is a long time Wallace resident and member of the Fire Department, and his wife Susan teaches at Wallace Elementary School. Though Bill was sorry to leave a community that had supported the dealership for 85 years, it was the only way to keep a GM dealership in Duplin County under the GM restructure. Bill brings with him a well trained and seasoned sales, parts and service staff, all of whom have ties to the local communities. The task of re-opening the Wallace dealership has been a big one, but the staff has loved every minute of the craziness, and every day it seems as though they have been there forever. The move brings 19 jobs to Wallace, and by being the second dealership here, it establishes Wallace as the location in Duplin County to shop for a car. When asked about their new neighbor, Justin Boyette at Friendly Ford was truly happy to see him come in. Justin explained that it would help bring prospective customers to Wallace because there would be more than one dealership to shop when they came here. The dealership will carry new cars In the Chevrolet, Buick and GM divisions, and has a good selection of late model cars in each of these divisions. They also have a strong selection of late model used cars from several different car makers. They are as particular about the used vehicles they will offer for sale as they are about the new car selection….maybe more so. In addition to sales, they are offering GMC service, and are running a $19.95 oil change special. They also offer a pick up/ drop off service for $5 with this special. The grand opening for the dealership is scheduled for September 18, 2010.