BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALER
>>HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF SCOTTSDALE
Owned by Valley businessman and philanthropist Bob Parsons, Harley- Davidson of Scottsdale is passionate about Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the people who ride them and the community in which they ride. Their mission is to create meaningful and long-lasting relationships with customers and the community while accurately representing the iconic brand. The business does this by employing well-trained and motivated sales and service staff, promoting safe and responsible riding, and actively connecting with and giving back to the community. hdofscottsdale.
BEST PLACE TO PURCHASE A BIKE
>> RAGE CYCLES
For 24 years, Rage Cycles has been nationally recognized for both its customer service and its diverse and eclectic selection of bikes and accessories. Mountain bikes were the shop’s original focus, but today, they offer the widest range of urban bikes, cruisers and BMX cycles as well. And when your beloved bike breaks down, they have the parts to get you back on the road or trail, and ones that withstand the rigors of Arizona riding. With close to 90 years of combined service experience, Rage Cycles will repair your bike for you, or just give it a tune up, at a fair price. They moved from their original Tempe location in 2001, taking up residence in the historic Saunders Gallery. ragecycles.com.
BEST LIMO & SWEET RIDES
>>SCOTTSDALE CAR SERVICE
Need a ride to the airport? Going out for a night on the town? Looking for stylish and reliable transportation to a sporting event or concert? Scottsdale Car Service has you covered for those and any other occasions when you need more than just an ordinary ride. They provide safe, reliable transportation for business and leisure needs, taking a concierge approach to delivering full-service chauffeured transportation solutions. With a pristine fleet that can transport one or 56 (depending on the vehicle), Scottsdale Car Service gets you where you’re going reliably and in style. scottsdalecarservice.com.
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BEST DEALER SERVICE: INFINITI
>>INFINITI OF SCOTTSDALE
Infiniti of Scottsdale has a proud tradition of offering the best service and sales in the Phoenix area, rolling out the red- carpet for every buyer from the moment they enter the lot. From the brand new Infiniti Q50 sports coupe to the lineup of crossover vehicles, Infiniti of Scottsdale has a complete inventory of new cars. If you’re looking for a used vehicle, you’ll find that here as well. In fact, their most popular car is the pre-owned Infiniti G37. And with every purchase of a new or used Infiniti, you receive four years of the Infiniti Personal Assistant, a personalized concierge service providing movie times, driving directions, scores, dinner reservations and more. The top-notch maintenance and repair facility can keep your vehicle running well for years to come. infinitiofscottsdale.com.
BEST AIRLINE
>>US AIRWAYS
Despite its recent merger with Dallas- based American Airlines, which will go into full effect later this year, US Airways will always be Arizona’s hometown airline. As America West, the airline began flying in 1983 with service from Phoenix to Kansas City, Wichita, Colorado Springs and Los Angeles, and doubled its size during its first full year of operation. America West merged with US Airways in 2005, and with American Airlines last year. With 270 daily departures from Phoenix, and 340 destinations in 57 countries, US Airways has gone from serving the West to circling the globe. usairways.com.
BEST ALTERNATIVE PERSONAL-DRIVER SERVICE
>>UBER
You know a company has become ubiquitous and made it big time when its very name becomes a verb. How do you get somewhere in an unfamiliar city when you don’t have a vehicle? Uber it. Need a ride for a night out? Uber it. Cashless and convenient, Uber uses your phone’s GPS to detect your location and connect you with the nearest driver. You can track your driver’s location on the map, and they will text you when your ride has arrived. The driver’s name and car details always appear in the app, so you can message or call when necessary (and be sure that you’re getting into the right car). You can even customize your choice of ride from low-cost uberX to SUVs for more people and Lux when you want to ride in style. uber.com.
BEST DEALER SERVICE: LEXUS
>>BELL LEXUS
Bell Lexus, Arizona’s original Lexus dealer, is the top Lexus dealer in Arizona in new vehicle sales and No.1 in the nation for service satisfaction. They are also the only Gold Leed-certified dealer in the state, setting the highest standard of energy efficiency and promoting renewable clean energy. They continue to set the benchmark for amenities accessible in their service department, always offering an entire fleet of Lexus loaner vehicles, a gourmet cafe with complimentary food, assorted drinks and a beautiful boutique featuring designer clothes, jewelry and handbags. belllexusnorthscottsdale.com.
