I was born and raised in Wilmington NC . I graduated from New Hanover High school in 1985 and NC State in 1990, with a degree in business management. I have a beautiful wife and two boys. We love going to the beach, (especially Treasure Cay Bahamas) or going out on the boat.
Read moreDealership Experience
17 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
31 yrs, 11 mos
Specialties & Trainings
I have participated in different sales conferences and training events.I have also engaged in mutiple finance and insurance seminars. I subscribe to the ethical and technical standards of AFIP ( the state and federal regulations of F &I). − Remove
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February 23, 2024
The dealership speaks for itself. ..no other dealership around can compete with the quality of Auto Wholesales' vehicles. The majority of Auto Wholesales inventory has very low- even ..no other dealership around can compete with the quality of Auto Wholesales' vehicles. The majority of Auto Wholesales inventory has very low- even next to NO miles on them. Auto Wholesale is able to not only have these vehicles for sale, but are able to sale them for far less. Thats a fact. I would know I have bought 5 or 6 of my last vehicles from them over the years. Rob sold me my first vehicle from Auto Wholesale, the last one ive purchased ( just a couple of days ago, and everyone of them in between. There is no "Beehive" of desperate salesman ready to chase you around the lot, because Paul ( the owner ), hands down, has the best system ( his own system) for buying / selling cars and is the only one out of 30+ local car dealerships in wilmington alone who has that system- its a 'Win, 'WIN scenerio...go there and you will not be disapponted...yes they make money, they have too...and unlike the any of the other dealerships, they are able to both make money while saving the customer a ton of money...most of their vehicles are practically new- some are new- and cost an average of $ 2 to 3 thousand on up to even 7 and 8 thousand dollars in some cases, thats less then Hendrick, Bob King, Jeff Gordon, Capital Ford, etc, etc. All the salesman ( and majority of staff) have been there for god knows how long, worked together that long, are great at their job. It shows immediately to even tue customers who is visiting for the 1st time. Is a Next to no turnover rate employee wise. And has been since 2006 that i can attest too. That says a lot in itself about a company and those working their. Im just 1 of many, many return customers. I know most everyone there at this point. Rob is my salesman- and one of the best there is when it comes to making it happen -even beyond what seems impossible to some ( and is impossible to most ). Rob is salesman- but if he is handling 10 customers at once that day, and you need help asap...You will be please with any of the salesman there. The car dealerships all claim to be what Auto Wholesale is. Auto Wholesale doesnt do gimmicky commercials nor do they use gimmucky sales pitches...they are the real deal, and spend thwir time being that opposed to pretending to be👍👍 More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Hughes, Rodney Yohe, Rob Curtis, Drew Hodge, Nathan Evans, Brian Jones , Paul- the Owner- thank you
September 24, 2023
Very professional and very easy transaction. John did not play the typical Carr sales games. He was also able to get me a competitive rate as I got outside of the dealership. We even had a coupl John did not play the typical Carr sales games. He was also able to get me a competitive rate as I got outside of the dealership. We even had a couple of good laughs! I would highly recommend Auto wholesale and John for your next purchase. More
September 10, 2023
We have bought several cars from this dealer and sales person in the past and each time it’s been a great experience. John is a pleasure to work with. I never have felt pressured and each time felt like h person in the past and each time it’s been a great experience. John is a pleasure to work with. I never have felt pressured and each time felt like he took the time to be sure we got the vehicle we wanted that met our families needs and budget. I am very particular about how I keep my vehicles and their buyers must be the same way. The vehicles on the lot are always low mileage, very clean and fairly priced. More
August 29, 2023
John was phenomenal! He was professional, knowledgeable and through. We HIGHLY recommend this dealership for their outstanding inventory and friendly, no-pressure sales. He was professional, knowledgeable and through. We HIGHLY recommend this dealership for their outstanding inventory and friendly, no-pressure sales. We drove 5 hours and would do it again! More
August 28, 2023
Rob provided superior service. He went out of his way to meet our needs on price and details. He went out of his way to meet our needs on price and details. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rodney Yohe, Rob Curtis
August 23, 2023
The best vehicle purchasing experience I have ever had. John helped so much and made it happen for me. He was knowledgeable and so accommodating, since I drove 2 hours to purchase my truck. Thank you John! John helped so much and made it happen for me. He was knowledgeable and so accommodating, since I drove 2 hours to purchase my truck. Thank you John! More
August 06, 2023
Best car buying experience I have ever had. Incredibly helpful and trustworthy team who go the extra mile. You can tell they are looking to make customers for life - and it shows with how man Incredibly helpful and trustworthy team who go the extra mile. You can tell they are looking to make customers for life - and it shows with how many people have purchased multiple cars from them. Paul is the best. John who helped us through every step of the process was amazing. I can't recommend them highly enough. More
July 25, 2023
Having been in the industry for 10 years I cringe at the thought of purchasing a new vehicle. No more ! Auto Wholesale did not assimilate getting root canal without Novocain. The experience was not only gen thought of purchasing a new vehicle. No more ! Auto Wholesale did not assimilate getting root canal without Novocain. The experience was not only genuinely professional and courteous, but a down right good deal !! I did my research and I didn't have to buy roses or dance with the salesman to get the price I was looking for and I was treated with respect not the glossy finish I was accustomed to at the major players showroom. Recommend this company, by all means without reservation. Rob is Top Gun. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Curtis