Cropper Motors: The dealership that service built

It’s been 60 years since the Cropper family established business roots in Naicam, SK. Today, the name is synonymous with quality service.

“We started as a family business and still operate on that basis,” said Cropper Motors general manager Kevin Cropper who has worked in the company with all three of his brothers – Dennis, Sheldon and Robert. “You can’t come into the dealership and not see a Cropper. We’ve got upwards of 50 employees and they all take on our family ideals – service our customers as best we can and look after them as family would.”

Kevin’s father, Allan, purchased a small Kitchen Motor Machine Agencies building in downtown Naicam in 1963 to set up as a repair shop. At that time, the labour rate was just $2 per hour. Soon Allan got into the automotive industry and became a Ford tractor dealer. In the 1970’s the business started selling RV’s and in 1997 expanded even further to include an larger agricultural and heavy truck shop.

Now Cropper Motors is serving third or fourth generation customers who have come to rely on Cropper’s quality products, extensive knowledge, and experience. They have several long-time staff members; many of whom have been there for  20  plus years.

“During the farming season, we always have mechanics and parts  on-call. So, when the farmers are out working, our people are working the same hours.”

To ensure the downtime is as minimal as possible, Cropper Motors carries well over $3 million in parts inventory. They offer service and repairs for auto, RV and detailing and their factory trained agriculture technicians are frequently updating their training to the latest technology. Plus, the heavy duty shop at Cropper Motors is one of the largest repair facilities for fuel trucks in the North East.

“We perform highway safeties, tank inspections and testing. Our technicians can handle anything from a tune up to a complete engine overhaul,” said Cropper.

Over the last 60 years, Cropper Motors has created a reputation worldwide for their service within the industry. They’ve made sales as far away as Nunavut, Bermuda, and Australia. But it is their reputation within the community that matters most and the family is always looking to give back. Among other donations over the years, they bought a new score clock for the local arena and gifted vehicles for raffles and clubs. Most recently, Cropper Motors donated $10,000 for a new playground at the community park.

Visit Cropper Motors online, through their social media or in person on Hwy 6 in Naicam. Whether you need a camper, a tractor of an F-150 truck, if they have the product you’re looking for, Cropper Motors guarantees new customers are always treated as well as old customers.

“We sell without high pressure. We never push any additional services,” said Cropper. “We value your trade, arrange financing if needed and send you on your way with what you need. We don’t sell you a bunch of extra things just to increase our profit.

We give you solutions that what works for you and your family.”

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