Four local auto dealers were recently recognized with the DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award for 2016.

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Founded in 2002, DealerRater is one of the world’s leading car dealer review websites, featuring more than two million service and sales reviews across 41,000 North American dealerships.

Awards are given to the top 10 percent of U.S. new car dealers.

This year’s local Consumer Satisfaction Award winners include:

— Lithia Hyundai of Fresno

— Lithia Nissan of Clovis

— Mercedes-Benz of Fresno

— Michael Toyota Scion in Fresno

Scott Biehl, owner of Mercedes-Benz of Fresno said in a statement: “Katie and I, and the entire team at Mercedes-Benz of Fresno are thrilled to be recognized with DealerRater’s Consumer Satisfaction Award. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our customers have a truly exceptional experience and we are honored to be entrusted with their vehicle purchase. To us, treating people right is more than just a business philosophy; it’s a way of life embraced by everyone at Mercedes-Benz of Fresno.”