Staff Spotlight: Travis Erickson

Staff Spotlight: Travis Erickson

Travis Erickson is a sales consultant at Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Travis with a few Q&A’s to get to know him a little better.

Where you born and raised?

“Born and raised in Casper, Wyoming.”

How long have you worked in the automotive industry?

“I worked in the motorcycle trade for 2 years and now I’ve been in the car trade for 7 months.”

Sales Consultant Travis Erickson Volkswagen Casper WY
Travis Erickson, Casper, WY.

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“I consult with your parents to find the perfect vehicle for them to be able to take you to school, vacations, sports etc .”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“Seeing people who never thought they could afford a new car get approved and sent home in their dream car.”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“Becoming an NCO in the United States Army.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“Walmart greeter.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“Working out, fishing, hiking and just being outside.”

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“Rock, county, rap, a little of everything.”

How about a favorite food?

“Prime rib”

What about a favorite color?

“Red”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” from the Shawshank Redemption.

Given the chance, who would like to be for a day?

“Mike Tyson or Joe Rogan.”

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?

“Competing in the German Army proficiency competition which lasted a week, or the All Army Combatives Tournament.”

What was your first car?

“My first brand new car was a Ford Escape”

If you’d like to contact Travis, you can email him or call him at (307) 202-8114

Staff Spotlight: Brandon Phifer VW Senior Master Technician

Staff Spotlight: Brandon Phifer VW Senior Master Technician

Fremont Motor VW would like to welcome Brandon Phifer to the crew. Brandon Phifer is a senior master Volkswagen technician at Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Brandon with a few Q&A’s to get to know him a little better.

Where you born and raised?

“I was born and raised in a small town on the northeastern plains of Colorado called Yuma.”

How long have you worked in the automotive industry?

“I’ve worked in the industry for almost 19 years.”

Brandon Phifer

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“That I diagnose and repair customers cars.”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“Fixing the cars and knowing the customers are happy when they get their car back”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“Getting married and started a family.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“When I was a child, I wanted to be an NFL or NBA player.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“Spending time with my family and friends or working on the house.”

 VW Senior Master Technician Brandon Phifer

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“Christian and Country.”

How about a favorite food?

“BBQ and pizza.”

What about a favorite color?

“Blue.”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“”You can’t handle the truth!” from A Few Good Men.””

What was your first car?

“My first car was a 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury (I still have it!)”

Brandon Phifer’s first car that he still has today, a Plymouth Sport Fury.

If money was no object, what vehicle would you own?

“A Bugatti Chiron or 1970 Hemi Cuda Convertible.”

Welcome to the crew Brandon!

Staff Spotlight: Sydnie LaRue

Staff Spotlight: Sydnie LaRue

Although Sydnie was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, she was raised in Casper, Wyoming. Sydnie LaRue is a sales consultant at Fremont Motor Volkswagen in Casper.

We interviewed Sydnie with a few Q&A’s to get to know her a little better.

Sydnie LaRue Sales Consultant VW Casper

How would you describe your day job to a child?

“I get to help grown ups buy new toys.”

What is your favorite part of the job?

“My favorite part of the job is seeing customers so happy.”

Describe your biggest achievement?

“My biggest was being accepted into the Miss Wyoming pageant two years in a row.”

Growing up as a child, what did you want your career to be?

“When I was a child, I wanted to be a veterinary technician.”

When you aren’t working, what are you doing?

“I’m usually out walking my dog when I’m not working, or hanging out at home.”

Tell us about your favorite kind of music?

“I am fan of rock music, from modern to classic.”

Rock Music

How about a favorite food?

“My favorite food is definitely lasagna.”

What about a favorite color?

“Favorite color is black and baby pink.”

Tell us your favorite movie line?

“Here’s your sign.”

Given the chance, who would you like to be for the day?

“CEO of large corporation and learn everything I can about the business and then develop a better way to do it.”

What’s the craziest thing you have ever done?

“I am such a boring person! The craziest thing I’ve ever done was skip class in high school.”

What was your first car?

“My first car was a blue 1989 Toyota Camry. I absolutely loved that car. It ran even after the engine should have stopped working.”

If money was no object, what vehicle would you own?

“If money was no object, I would probably own a 1967 blacked out Chevy Impala or an Aston Martin.”

1967 Chevrolet Impala. Sicnag / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)

If you’d like to get in touch, Sydnie LaRue can help you with your next new or used car purchase at Fremont VW Casper. You can email her or give her a call on 307 202-8114.

New Car Deals for May 2020

New Car Deals for May 2020

Shopping for a new car deal might be the last thing on your mind right now. However, partly because of that reason there are some absolutely stellar new car deals at the moment. Perhaps you have a vehicle with a lease that’s about up, and you need a replacement vehicle. Or, maybe you want to take advantage of the offers available to lower monthly payments.

Many car manufacturers are also offering deferred payments. Some of these deals have never ever been seen in the automotive business before. Below is a list of some new car deals for May 2020 by manufacturers offered at Fremont Motors, WY, and NE.

Best New Car Deals for May 2020. Chevy Buick GMC Ford Lincoln Toyota VW Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Trucks & Fiat

Fremont Motors dealerships are offering pickup and delivery services.

Note, that some of the incentives or offers from manufacturers may be specific to your region, check with a dealer for terms and conditions.

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12 of the Most Fuel Efficient AWD SUVs 2020

12 of the Most Fuel Efficient AWD SUVs 2020

All-wheel-drive (AWD) is a great feature to have for peace of mind in slick conditions. Having AWD potentially requires the vehicle to power more than just 2 wheels, this uses more gas. Therefore AWD or 4WD aren’t known for being the most fuel-efficient vehicles.

SUVs are bigger and usually heavier, so this also means more fuel consumption. However, technology is getting better and fuel consumption is getting better. Here are some of the most fuel-efficient AWD SUVs for 2020.

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6 Reasons to Fall in Love With the 2020 Chevy Silverado 

6 Reasons to Fall in Love With the 2020 Chevy Silverado 

2020 Chevy Silverado

2020 Chevy Silverado RST
2020 Chevy Silverado RST. Photo: Chevrolet.

Whether you are looking for a vehicle to help you tackle your day-to-day routine, or are in the market for a reliable work vehicle to help you tackle tough terrain, or haul cargo, the new 2020 Chevy Silverado has everything you’ll need to easily jump from work to play.

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