Awards

Cars.com Dealer of the Year – Buick

James Wood Buick was named the 2026 Cars.com Dealer of the Year for Buick, one of the most respected customer-driven awards in the automotive industry.

This recognition is based entirely on verified customer reviews and dealership reputation scores submitted by real buyers. Receiving this award demonstrates that customers consistently rate James Wood Buick among the nation's best dealerships for customer experience.

Cars.com Dealer of the Year – GMC

James Wood GMC earned the 2026 Cars.com Dealer of the Year Award for delivering an exceptional buying experience to GMC customers throughout North Texas.

Cars.com awards are determined solely by verified customer reviews, making this one of the industry's most trusted recognitions for dealership excellence.

Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award

James Wood Motors also received the 2026 Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award, recognizing dealerships that consistently exceed customer expectations.

This award reflects outstanding experiences throughout every department—from sales and finance to service—and highlights the dealership's commitment to delivering exceptional customer care.

GM Dealer Excellence Award – South Central Region (Q3)

General Motors recognized James Wood Motors for outstanding Parts and Service Excellence during the third quarter of 2025.

This award recognizes dealerships that consistently deliver exceptional service, technical expertise, and customer satisfaction throughout their service and parts departments.

GM Dealer Excellence Award – South Central Region (Q4)

James Wood Motors followed its third-quarter recognition by earning a second consecutive GM Dealer Excellence Award in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Receiving back-to-back quarterly awards reflects the dealership's continued commitment to outstanding service and customer care.

2025 Buick Mark of Excellence

James Wood Buick earned General Motors' prestigious Mark of Excellence Award for outstanding dealership performance.

This recognition reflects excellence in customer satisfaction, sales performance, and overall dealership operations while meeting GM's highest retail standards.

GM Envolve Business Elite Dealer

James Wood Chevrolet was recognized as a GM Envolve Business Elite Dealer in 2025 for excellence in serving commercial customers, fleet operators, and business owners.

This designation highlights expertise in commercial trucks, fleet solutions, and business vehicle support.

CARFAX Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer

James Wood Motors continued its Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer status from CARFAX in 2025.

This distinction recognizes dealerships that consistently receive exceptional customer reviews over multiple years, demonstrating long-term excellence rather than one-time success.

Edmunds Five-Star Dealer

James Wood Motors earned Edmunds Five-Star Dealer status in 2025 based on verified customer reviews and consistently high satisfaction ratings.

This award recognizes dealerships that deliver an exceptional purchasing experience from start to finish.

James Wood Motors Day

The City of Decatur officially proclaimed James Wood Motors Day in 2025, recognizing nearly five decades of community involvement and dedication to the people of North Texas.

Wise County Messenger Reader's Choice

James Wood Motors was once again voted the Best Place to Buy a New and Used Vehicle by readers of the Wise County Messenger.

This long-running community award reflects the trust and loyalty of customers throughout Wise County and North Texas.

CarGurus Top Rated Dealer

James Wood Motors earned the 2024 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Award for the second consecutive year, recognizing exceptional customer satisfaction and consistently positive buyer reviews.

CarGurus honors dealerships that provide outstanding customer experiences and maintain high ratings from verified shoppers throughout the year.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood GMC

James Wood GMC received General Motors' prestigious Mark of Excellence Award in 2024 for delivering outstanding customer satisfaction, sales performance, and dealership excellence.

This recognition reflects the dealership's commitment to providing an exceptional ownership experience for GMC truck and SUV customers throughout North Texas.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Buick

James Wood Buick earned the 2024 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing superior customer satisfaction and dealership performance.

General Motors presents this award to dealerships that consistently meet the highest standards for customer experience and brand representation.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Chevrolet

James Wood Chevrolet also earned the 2024 GM Mark of Excellence Award, completing an impressive achievement with all three GM franchises receiving the manufacturer's highest dealership recognition in the same year.

This accomplishment demonstrates James Wood Motors' dedication to delivering exceptional service across Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC.

CARFAX Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer

James Wood Motors continued its CARFAX Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer status in 2024, demonstrating long-term excellence in customer satisfaction.

This recognition is reserved for dealerships that consistently receive outstanding reviews over multiple years from verified vehicle buyers.

Edmunds Five-Star Dealer

James Wood Motors maintained its Edmunds Five-Star Dealer status in 2024 through consistently outstanding customer reviews and exceptional buying experiences.

Edmunds recognizes dealerships that maintain the highest customer satisfaction ratings based on verified purchaser feedback.

GM Mark of Excellence – GMC Business Elite

The James Wood Commercial Center earned the 2024 GM Mark of Excellence GMC Business Elite Award for exceptional performance serving commercial vehicle, fleet, and business customers.

This designation recognizes dealerships with specialized expertise in commercial trucks, fleet sales, and business transportation solutions.

GM Dealer Excellence Award – South Central Region (Q4)

James Wood Motors earned the GM Dealer Excellence Award for the South Central Region during the fourth quarter of 2024.

This award recognizes dealerships that demonstrate outstanding operational performance, customer satisfaction, and measurable results across one of General Motors' most competitive regions.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood GMC

James Wood GMC earned the prestigious 2023 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding customer satisfaction, dealership performance, and overall excellence.

This award reflects General Motors' highest standards for dealership operations and highlights James Wood GMC's continued commitment to delivering an exceptional ownership experience.

GM Business Elite Mark of Excellence – James Wood Commercial Center

The James Wood Commercial Center received the 2023 GM Business Elite Mark of Excellence Award for outstanding service to commercial vehicle, fleet, and business customers.

This recognition honors dealerships with specialized expertise in commercial trucks, fleet management, and business transportation solutions.

CARFAX Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer

James Wood Motors maintained its CARFAX Lifetime Top-Rated Dealer status in 2023, recognizing years of exceptional customer satisfaction and verified buyer reviews.

Lifetime Top-Rated status is reserved for dealerships that consistently earn outstanding customer feedback over an extended period of time.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Chevrolet

James Wood Chevrolet earned the 2023 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional customer satisfaction and consistent dealership performance.

As the dealership group's highest-volume franchise, this award reflects the team's ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences across a large number of vehicle sales.

Decatur Police Department Community Excellence Award

James Wood Motors received the Community Excellence Award from the Decatur Police Department in recognition of its continued support and positive impact within the local community.

This honor reflects the dealership's dedication to serving not only its customers, but also the organizations and residents that make Decatur a great place to live and work.

Wise County Messenger Reader's Choice – Best Place to Buy a New Car

James Wood Motors was voted Best Place to Buy a New Car by readers of the Wise County Messenger in 2023.

This community-driven recognition highlights the trust local customers place in James Wood Motors for providing exceptional service and a transparent buying experience.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood GMC

James Wood GMC earned the prestigious 2022 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding performance in customer satisfaction, dealership operations, and overall excellence.

Presented by General Motors, this award honors dealerships that consistently exceed expectations while delivering exceptional experiences for GMC customers throughout North Texas.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Buick

James Wood Buick received the 2022 GM Mark of Excellence Award, one of General Motors' highest dealership honors.

The award recognizes exceptional customer satisfaction, dealership performance, and a commitment to providing a premium ownership experience for Buick customers across North Texas.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Chevrolet

James Wood Chevrolet earned the 2022 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing excellence in customer satisfaction and dealership performance.

This prestigious award reflects the team's dedication to providing exceptional service while helping customers find the perfect Chevrolet vehicle with confidence.

Edmunds Five-Star Dealer

James Wood Motors was recognized as an Edmunds Five-Star Dealer in 2022, based on verified customer reviews and consistently outstanding satisfaction ratings.

Edmunds honors dealerships that deliver exceptional customer experiences throughout the buying process, making this one of the industry's most respected consumer-driven recognitions.

Edmunds Five-Star Dealer

James Wood Motors earned Edmunds Five-Star Dealer recognition in 2021 by maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction during one of the most difficult years the automotive industry had experienced.

Based entirely on verified customer reviews, this prestigious designation reflects the dealership's commitment to providing exceptional service despite industry-wide inventory shortages and supply chain challenges.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood GMC

James Wood GMC received the 2021 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding customer satisfaction and dealership performance.

This prestigious General Motors award honors dealerships that consistently deliver exceptional experiences while meeting the manufacturer's highest standards for sales and customer care.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Chevrolet

James Wood Chevrolet earned the 2021 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional customer satisfaction and operational excellence throughout the Chevrolet franchise.

Even during a year marked by unprecedented inventory shortages, the dealership maintained the high standards expected of General Motors' top-performing retailers.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Buick

James Wood Buick completed a remarkable achievement by earning the 2021 GM Mark of Excellence Award, giving all three James Wood GM franchises manufacturer recognition in the same year.

The award recognizes dealerships that consistently exceed expectations in customer satisfaction, sales performance, and overall dealership excellence.

Wise County Messenger Reader's Choice – Best Place to Buy a New Vehicle

Readers of the Wise County Messenger voted James Wood Motors the Best Place to Buy a New Vehicle in 2021.

Receiving this community honor during one of the most competitive and inventory-constrained years in automotive history reflects the trust local customers place in James Wood Motors.

Wise County Messenger Reader's Choice – Best Place to Buy a Used Vehicle

James Wood Motors was also voted Best Place to Buy a Used Vehicle by Wise County Messenger readers in 2021.

Winning both the new and used vehicle categories in the same year demonstrates the dealership's commitment to providing outstanding value, selection, and customer service across every department.

Decatur Police Department Partnership in Excellence Award

The Decatur Police Department honored James Wood Motors with its Partnership in Excellence Award in recognition of the dealership's ongoing commitment to supporting the local community and public safety initiatives.

This community recognition highlights the strong relationship James Wood Motors has built with local organizations and its dedication to making a positive impact beyond the automotive industry.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Buick

James Wood Buick earned the 2020 GM Mark of Excellence Award, recognizing exceptional customer satisfaction and dealership performance during one of the most difficult years the automotive industry has faced.

Even through unprecedented challenges, the James Wood Buick team continued delivering the outstanding buying and ownership experience that General Motors expects from its highest-performing dealerships.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood Chevrolet

James Wood Chevrolet received the 2020 GM Mark of Excellence Award, honoring excellence in customer satisfaction, sales performance, and dealership operations.

This prestigious recognition reflects the Chevrolet team's continued commitment to providing exceptional service while helping customers navigate an unprecedented year.

GM Mark of Excellence Award – James Wood GMC

James Wood GMC completed an impressive achievement by earning the 2020 GM Mark of Excellence Award, giving all three James Wood GM franchises General Motors' highest dealership recognition in the same year.

The award recognizes dealerships that consistently exceed expectations for customer care, dealership performance, and overall operational excellence.

United Way of Wise County Silver Award

James Wood Motors received the United Way of Wise County Silver Award in recognition of its financial support and commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families throughout Wise County.

This award reflects the dealership's dedication to strengthening the local community through charitable giving and active participation in programs that support education, health, and financial stability.

National Corvette Museum Memorial Brick – James F. Wood

In 2020, the National Corvette Museum honored James F. Wood with a permanent memorial brick in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

This lasting tribute recognizes Mr. Wood's passion for Chevrolet, the Corvette legacy, and his significant contributions to the automotive industry. Special thanks to the North Texas Corvette Club for honoring his legacy with this meaningful recognition.

Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce – Business of the Year

The Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce named James Wood Motors its 2020 Business of the Year, recognizing the dealership's positive economic impact, community leadership, and dedication to serving customers throughout North Texas.

This honor reflects the dealership's reputation as a trusted business partner, employer, and community supporter whose commitment extends well beyond the showroom.