Car Toys

STILLWATER, OK (03.24.2021) – To give credit to one of the hardest working teams in the 12-volt category, KICKER has honored retailer Car Toys with the Multi-Location Dealer-of-the-Year award. Based in Seattle, the 48-store chain has locations in Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Texas. KICKER recognizes Car Toys to be an outstanding partner through a challenging 2020, and into 2021.

JQ Quesada, Senior Merchandising Manager for Car Toys

“Car Toys did an extraordinary job overcoming the hurdles of 2020,” said Tracy Focht, KICKER’s Western Regional Sales Manager. “Car Toys explored new inventory options last year, allowing [it] to keep up with rigorous demand. [It] has consistently shown a willingness to try new gear that fits customer’s needs.”

A long-standing partner with KICKER, Car Toys expanded its 2020 commitment to the brand by bringing in several sizes of wiring kits and loaded enclosures. Focht received ample feedback from the Car Toys install team, resonating how pleased its customers were with the product.

“Car Toys appreciated the convenience and performance of an enclosure that was made specifically for the subwoofer it is loaded with, and tuned for peak output,” Focht continued. “Their dedication is doing – and getting – the best for their clients. We’re going to continue to grow with them.”

Visit cartoys.com and kicker.com for more.

In other West-Coast dealer news, KICKER sales representative Dana Doyle (Weser Sales, Folsom, Calif.) presented Rick Khan of West Coast Car Stereo (Citrus Heights, Calif.) and Stereo City Pros (Fair Oaks, Calif.) with the Northern California Dealer-of-the-Year award. Michael Topalian (Audio Outlet) and Sarkis Topalian (559 Car Audio and Alarm) won Most Improved Dealer awards, and John Tatro (Sierra Select Distributors) won the Distributor-of-the-Year.

TULSA, OK (02.21.2020) – The 56th Darryl Starbird National Rod and Custom Car Show filled the Tulsa Expo Square February 14th – 16th. Car Toys Tulsa, an event sponsor, took a large 24 x 60 booth up front to highlight demo vehicles and products.

Charles Stewart, Car Toys owner, stated “Car Toys has been exhibiting at the Darryl Starbird show for years. On Saturday alone the attendance was reported to top 15,000. Total attendance topped 30,000 for the show’s run. Our booth, as a sponsor, was right up front so attendees checked us out when they entered and were leaving the event. Also as a sponsor we received a lot of play over the PA system during the show”.

Charles Stewart (R), Car Toys Tulsa owner, pictured with Momentum Marketing’s Gary Biggs under the Rockford Fosgate Tent.

As an event sponsor Car Toys Tulsa also received visibility on the heavy local radio and TV schedule that aired in the Tulsa area.

Powersports and marine products were showcased at the event with 2 loaded Harleys under the Rockford Fosgate tent. A Rockford Fosgate product display was also positioned in the booth to demonstrate products to attendees.

The Car Toys Tulsa 24×60 booth provided ample room to demo Harleys and other products.

Gary Biggs, the area sales representative for Momentum Marketing, was in the booth and worked the show with Charles and the Car Toys team members. Biggs offered “We were busy throughout the show talking with attendees about adding sound to their rides…cars, boats and bikes. The Starbird show attracts folks who are interested in a wide variety of vehicles. There was plenty to show them with the Harleys running Rockford Fosgate plus the display with the new marine products featuring the M1 speakers and RGB lighting. Being in the booth over the days of the show also gave me an opportunity to talk Rockford Fosgate with members of the Car Toys staff.”

The Rockford Fosgate display got a lot of action demoing there latest marine gear in the Car Toys Tulsa Booth.

Concluding Stewart added “We got a ton of exposure for Car Toys plus a number of very positive leads. Members of the Car Toys staff really pitched in. We had the store open too so our staff members had a lot to handle. On Sunday everyone was in the booth and did great job.”