It is with a grateful heart that I thank everyone in the community for all their love, support and well wishes. I cannot express how much it has meant to me personally and all of our wonderful “team members.”

Bill felt so strongly about bringing growth, opportunity and employment to our community. By taking on the Ford dealership, he hoped to enhance and contribute in a deeper way to the community in which he resided.

However, since Bill is no longer here physically and the qualifications for a Ford franchise were based on his experience, I regret to announce that the Ford Franchise Management Team has determined that I do not meet the standards required and must resign the Ford franchise.  

Bill had a dream for this beloved community. That dream lives on in the hearts of his family and team members. Although we regret that the community has lost the opportunity for a Ford franchise we have not lost the dream.

We have grown from our experience and are fortunate to have employees who are equally dedicated to bringing back Airport Auto Brokers with its 28 years experience with renewed enthusiasm, offering quality used vehicles and broader sources of financing at competitive interest rates.

Our professional certified technicians are qualified to service and repair all makes of vehicles. We will be expanding our services to include wheel alignments and exhaust systems.

Please do us a favor by giving us an opportunity to reintroduce ourselves to you. We are still at 2440 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

Beverly McVey is owner of the Lakeport, Calif.-based Airport Auto Brokers.