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March 2025 Employee of the Month!    Please join us in congratulating Sophia Almeida, our Inventory & Detail Manager at Buy Direct Truck Centre, for being recognized as March's Employee of the Month! Sophia plays a key role in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Her sharp attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and tireless work ethic make a big impact...

March 2025 Detailer Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Top Detailer and Employee of the Month for March - Maleah Meier! Well done Maleah! 

February 2025 Detailer Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Top Detailer and Employee of the Month for February - Ciara Mcqueenie! Well done Ciara! 

February 2025 Sales Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Sales Consultant Keith Richards at Buy Direct - We appreciate everything you do Keith! 

We will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 17th!    Reminder: Buy Direct will be closed on February 17th for Family Day!

January 2025 Employee(s) of the Month!    Congratulations to our Detailers at Buy Direct - Daniel Lindstrom and Maleah Meier on their Employee of the Month Title! We're so lucky to have them as part of our crew!

January 2025 Sales Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Wes Roberts at Buy Direct - Wes had a huge month with 24 cars sold! Way to go Wes! 

February 2025 Month of Love!    To celebrate the Month of Love, we're offering $200 cash back or a $200 cactus club gift card with your purchase - all month long. 

Boxing Week at Buy Direct!    Boxing Week Blowout Sale - NOW ON at Buy Direct! Save up to $10,000 OFF on select AWD vehicles Get up to $15,000 cashback Choose from 600+ vehicles in stock Limited Time Offer -- From NOW till December 31st!⏳Hurry, these deals won't last long! 

Wholesale Holiday Blowout Sale  Wholesale Blowout Sale -- 3 Days Only! Over 150 vehicles in stock -- We need to liquidate 40 cars in 3 days! Crazy discounts on ALL in-stock vehicles. Act fast -- This sale ends Saturday, December 14th!

November Employee of the Month | 2024     Congratulations to our November Employee of the Month - Ciara McQueenie. She's been working incredibly hard, and we're so proud of your dedication. Enjoy this $100 gift card as a token of our appreciation! #employeeofthemonth #kotautogroup #buydirect

We will be closed for Remembrance Day    Reminder: Buy Direct will be closed on November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. We honor and remember those who have served and continue to serve.

October Employee of the Month | 2024     Congratulations to Malik from Buy Direct for being our Employee of the Month! He's earned a $100 gift certificate as a thank you for all his hard work and dedication. Keep up the great work, Malik -- you deserve it!  

Let It Snow SUV Event: Huge Savings Await!    Get ready for the Let It Snow SUV Event at Buy Direct! With over 600 used vehicles in stock and prices slashed by up to $9,000, this is the perfect time to find your dream SUV. Plus, enjoy the best interest rates we've seen in 2 years--don't miss out! Don't Get Caught Out in the Cold! As winter approaches, ensure you're ready for...

September Employee of the Month!    Shoutout to Jacob Elorme, our Employee of the Month at Buy Direct! Thanks for always stepping up, working hard, and being ready to help wherever needed. We're lucky to have you on the team! 

August Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Sales Consultant at Buy Direct - Mathew Lhotak on his Employee of the Month Title! Mathew has done it again, second time in a row! Congrats on your Employee of the Month Title, Mathew! Fantastic job!

$10K Cash Giveaway is in the books!     Another successful $10K Cash Giveaway in the books! Huge congratulations to our cash winners who took home $5K, $3K, and $2K!  Edith Tremblay - $2,000 Brenda Makota - $3,000 Danielle Scott - $5,000 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable event! 

Upgrader Sales Event at Buy Direct!     Upgrade Sales Event at Buy Direct! The Bank of Canada has dropped interest rates again! There has never been a better time to upgrade and get a new vehicle! Plus: No payments for up to 6 months! Cashback up to $15,000! The largest choice of pre-owned vehicles in Kelowna! Limited time only: July 26th-30th, 2024 Don't miss...

June Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to Bruce Gelbulm, our incredible Sales Consultant at Buy Direct Truck Centre! In his first month selling cars, Bruce achieved the highest sales in June. Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work, Bruce! 

Join our $10K Cash Giveaway at Buy Direct!  We're excited to announce our incredible $10,000 Cash Giveaway! From now until the end of July, everyone who purchases ANY vehicle from Buy Direct will automatically be entered to win some amazing cash prizes: Grand Prize: $5,000 Second Prize: $3,000 Third Prize: $2,000 But that's not all! We're also giving away some fantastic door prizes...

May Employee of the Month!    Let's give a huge round of applause to Keith G Richards, our May Employee of the Month at Buy Direct! With more than 10 years of dedication, he continues to excel and inspire us all.  Thank you, Keith, for your outstanding work ethic and congratulations on your well-deserved bonus!

Wholesale Saturday Event at Buy Direct    Wholesale Big Sale Event - Every Saturday! Come down and check out the largest selection of pre-owned cars in Kelowna! Over 100 vehicles under $11,000 60 cars priced under $5,000 Don't miss out on these incredible deals. See you this Saturday!

April Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Financial Manager at Buy Direct - Kerry Doyle on his Employee of the Month Title! We do appreciate all hard work you keep doing for us around here! The entire team thanks you!

Benefits of Electric Vehicle    Thinking about making the switch to an EV? Look no further than the IONIQ6! Here is Mathew featuring this incredible electric Hyundai vehicle and showcasing all its benefits. Check this out! 

March Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to our Detailer at Buy Direct - Michael Powell on his Employee of the Month Title! We do appreciate all hard work you keep doing for us around here! Thank you for your work and dedication! Keep up the great work!  

January Employee of the Month!    Congratulations to Malik Baptiste on his Employee of the Month title! Thank you for leading the sales board in such a tough month and for all excellent customer service you provided! Keep up this fantastic job! 

December's Employee of the Month! Our December Employee of the Month is Christen Sapach! Congratulations and thank you for being a valuable part of our team! We truly appreciate it! 

2024 New Year's Resolutions! Anticipating the New Year with excitement, our Buy Direct team is all set with their resolutions list! Ready to conquer new milestones and adventures. What's on your list for 2024? 

Boxing Week at Buy Direct is happening right now! Don't miss this out! Boxing Week is happening right now at Buy Direct: cashback up to $15,000, no payments up to 6 month o.a.c., low finance rates! Only December 26th - 31st! Check out the video below to learn more:    

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! May this festive season will be full of unity and joy! Please note that we will be closed on December, 25th and January the 1st.    

Employee of the Month ~ October, 2023 Keith G Richards is our Employee of the Month for October 2023, at Buy Direct Truck Centre! Thank you for your hard work, Keith. We appreciate it. Congratulations and keep up great job!

We need your coats! 5TH Annual Kot Coat Drive is ON! Our 5th Annual Kot Coat Drive is still going on and we still need your winter coats! Bring your winter clothes like coats, sweaters, scarves, gloves to Buy Direct Truck Centre at 1674 Cary Road, Kelowna and support those who are in need! 

Employee of the Month ~ September, 2023! Trung Le is our Employee of the Month, September 2023! You've been working hard and absolutely deserves it! Congrats on your achievements, excellent work! 

Employee of the Month ~ August, 2023 Malik Baptiste is our Employee of the Month, August 2023! You've been working hard and absolutely deserves it! Congrats on your achievements, excellent work! 

Employee of the Month ~ June 2023 It's that time of the month to acknowledge and honour an employee's hard work and work ethic, and this month's employee of the month is our favourite Detail Manager, Sophia Almeida! P.S. Chad we will miss you, and Justine we're very excited to have you!

May's Employee of the Month 2023! Our employee of the month just had his best month yet here at Buy Direct Truck Centre. Selling 14 cars overall, Vince Waldner worked hard, worked over time and made sure that his customers was having an amazing while buying a car! Congrats, Vince!

"Why Buy Direct Truck Centre Loves Kelowna" Raffle Winner! The first winner of "Why Buy Direct Truck Centre Loves Kelowna" bi-weekly raffle draw is none other Mr. Ian Carter! Thank you for trusting us and congratulations on winning two 1-hour boxing sessions with Graham McIntosh of @thistletownboxingclub

Vince Waldner~ KAG Consolation Bracket Challenge Winner! Congratulations to Vince Waldner on winning the main prize for the KAG Sales Consolation Bracket! We're proud of you, bud!

April's Employee of the Month! OUR FAVOURITE MONTH IS HERE! Congratulations to one of the best Sales Consultant in the Kot Auto Group, Mr. Wesley Roberts! Thank you for going the extra mile to help out our customers, making sure that car deliveries are smooth sailing, and going out of your way to make car buying an amazing experience!

Operation 100 is back! This an initiative that we are very proud to be a part of. For the next two months, April & May, every car sold in our store, $100 of that sale goes into our chosen local charity! This year we choose Kelowna's Women's Shelter. Kelowna Women's Shelter is a safe place of refuge for women and their children, and serves the area boundaried by Peachland and Oyama. The...

February's Employee of the Month! Congratulations to our employee of the month for March, Priscilla Lethbridge! She went above and beyond for February! Picked up shifts, and did the extra work to match the busy month. Thank you!

January Employee of the Month!  Congratulations to our 3M Specialist Cassandra Rusch! She came in early and stayed up late a couple of times to get the job done! She has been an integral part of our detailing team! Congratulations once again, Cassandra!

December's Employee of the Month!Congratulations to our sales consultant, Wes Roberts, for getting December's Employee of the month! We appreciate the early mornings, over times, and all the hard work you do!

4th Annual Kot Coat Drive Delivery ~ Buy Direct Truck CentreThe 4th Annual Kot Auto Group Coat Drive has been a success this year! We thank everyone who donated, especially our staff and beloved customers! Our chosen charity/organization to donate to this year is the amazing Kelowna's Gospel Mission! They do incredible work for the members of our community who are experiencing hardship and homelessness....

November's Employee of the MonthIt's our favourite time of the month! Around this time we honour and highlight an employee that goes above and beyond for the company. It's none other than our amazing Inventory and Detail Manager, Sophia Almeida!!! She's simply the best.

Kot Auto Group's 4th Annual Coat DriveFor the whole month of November, all Kot Auto Group locations will participate in a coat drive that will benefit less fortunate members of our community!Come and visit Buy Direct Truck Centre to donate new or gently used winter gear to share some holiday and winter cheers!

Congratulations to October's Employee of the Month!Congratulations to Wes Roberts! One of our top Sales Consultants! Thank you for doing the extra hard work, going above and beyond, and being a great part of our team!

Buy Direct Truck Centre's Employee of the Month for July!Buy Direct Truck Centre General Manager, Chad Horton, takes the time to acknowledge a hard-working employee for Buy Direct's July Employee of the Month! congratulations to detailer Kaelan! You've earned it! #KotAutoGroup #BuyDirectTruckCentre #WeSellCars #EmployeeAppreciation

This week, Chad takes a look at this fantastic low-km 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan!

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Why Buy Direct Loves Kelowna! For Summer 2023, we are partnering with various local businesses to give prizes! When you buy a car, retail or wholesale, or come in for any premium & up detail packages, you have the chance to WIN A PRIZE on our bi-weekly draw! This week we are highlighting Thistletown Boxing Club! Owned and operated by Kelowna transplant, Graham McIntosh. Graham has been...

4th Annual Kot Coat Drive Delivery ~ Buy Direct Truck CentreThe 4th Annual Kot Auto Group Coat Drive has been a success this year! We thank everyone who donated, especially our staff and beloved customers! Our chosencharity/organization to donate to this year is the amazing Kelowna's Gospel Mission! They do incredible work for the members of our community who are experiencing hardship and homelessness....