Awarded 2015 Best New Car Dealer for the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley

TommyCar Auto Group consisting of Country Nissan, Country Hyundai and Northampton Volkswagen have been awarded 2015 Best New Car Dealer for the Valley Advocate Best of the Valley Reader’s Poll. 

For over thirty years, the people of Western Massachusetts have been making their voice heard by voting in the Valley Advocate's Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. From favorite automotive dealership to art museum and pizza place, to hair salon and dentist. Best of voters have been showing their support for those businesses that are an integral part of the fabric of their lives in the Pioneer Valley. 

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized for Best New Car Dealer,” said Carla Cosenzi, President of TommyCar Auto. “It is such a great feeling to know we have been embraced by this community and we are humbled by this experience.” 

Earning this award reflects the entire TommyCar Auto Group is committed to giving the best customer experience possible. “We want to ensure that our customers are satisfied not only at the time of purchase, but as long as they own their vehicle,” said Cosenzi.

As a team, Carla and her brother Tommy work together through respect and communication to grow their father’s legacy.  She attributes the success of their business to their dedicated employees, who have helped grow the business into the one it is today. 

Carla Cosenzi 2013 Professional Woman of the Year

Carla Cosenzi grew up in the family business, but never had any intention of making that her life’s work.  She earned a baccalaureate from Northeastern and masters from Columbia in Clinical Psychology.  After graduation, her dad invited her to work in the business for a while.  She fell in love with the automobile industry and enjoyed working alongside her dad.  

She attended Dealer Academy and learned the business by working in every facet from parts/service to sales to gain experience within the company.  During this time, she fought to earn respect in this male dominated world. She says that facing that challenge made her into the businesswoman she is today.

In 2007, her father, Tom, was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor. With her brother, Tommy, the two of them worked together with their father to prepare the business for the transition ahead. Tom fought a courageous battle for over two years. Unfortunately, he lost the battle on Sept 3, 2009 and it was then that Carla and Tommy became the new owners. 

Carla and Tommy work together through respect and communication to grow their father's legacy. She credits their success to the employees who helped grow the business into the successful one it is today.

Carla is actively involved in the community and also started the Tom Cosenzi Driving for the Cure Charity Golf Tournament in memory of her father.

Her favorite quote is from Lee Iaccoca, “To succeed today, you must set priorities and decide what you stand for.”

Country Nissan -Cruises - for Miracles with help of 94.7 WMAS

For the entire month of February, Country Nissan sponsored "Cruising for Miracles", an organization dedicated to raising funds for children's hospitals nationwide. During this month, Country Nissan teamed up with 94.7 WMAS to raise support for the kids at the Baystate Children's Hospital on Chestnut Street in Springfield. Country Nissan and 94.7 WMAS offered support with the help of every day consumers.  

For every customer who went out on a test drive, Country Nissan donated $10. For every vehicle purchase, Country Nissan donated $100. Along with that, 94.7 WMAS matched the first $500 that Country Nissan raised. Thanks to customer involvement, Country Nissan and 94.7 WMAS were able to donate $6,640 towards the work and well-being of the Baystate Children's Hospital.