Like Father, Like Son

June 17th, 2022 by

Jordan and Matt Carroll, outside Walser Polar Mazda   It isn’t hard to see how Walser Polar Mazda Service Manager Matt Carroll found his way into the automotive industry. It’s in his blood. His grandfather owned a service repair shop in North St. Paul. Matt’s father also tinkered on cars now and again, but it…

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Hmong in America: Walser Employee Shares His Embrace on Dual Identity, Culture

May 13th, 2022 by

  May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the historical and cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  For Song Vang, a PDR Technician at Walser Reconditioning Center, recognizing his Hmong history, culture, and traditions have always been a way of life. “In our culture, as the…

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Prayer Room Part of the Blueprints at New Walser Toyota Facility

April 22nd, 2022 by

Walser Toyota Customer Specialist Farhan Ahmed provided insight and suggestions for Walser Toyota’s interfaith prayer room   Walser Automotive Group is thinking on a spiritual level when it comes to the construction of its newest dealership. Walser Toyota’s new facility will open in 2023. Penciled into the blueprints of the 121,000 square foot floorplan are…

Employee Spotlight: Fasting, Faith are Key Tenants of Ramadan Holiday

April 15th, 2022 by

Walser employees Hassan Ghandour and his sister Dania El Ghandour pose for a photo outside Walser Nissan Wayzata   Hours before General Manager Hassan Ghandour is opening the doors to Walser Nissan Wayzata, the dealership he operates, he’s starting his day on a spiritual level.  Ghandour is currently observing Ramadan, the month-long religious holiday of…

Employee Spotlight: ‘We Just Want the War to Stop’

March 18th, 2022 by

Dennis Bilenko Staff Accountant, Walser Hyundai   In the weeks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has unleashed an unbelievable humanitarian toll, a full-fledged refugee crisis, and claimed thousands of lives. Most Americans have been left to watch updates of the devastating destruction from afar. But for two Walser employees, the war in…

Walser Employee Turns Passion for Fashion Into Side Biz

February 28th, 2022 by

Tyrone Chandler operates his own side business called StHats   With over 23 years of automotive industry experience, Tyrone Chandler is using his side business to flex a new muscle in creativity. Chandler, a Parts Counterperson at Bloomington Chrysler Jeep Dodge, is also an avid designer, customizing hats, bracelets, and even Crocs charms. His business…

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State of the Art Start to the Year Sales Event

January 25th, 2022 by

  New year. New car. New tech. Start 2022 with cutting-edge technology and a brand new vehicle. Touchscreens bigger than your iPad, backup cameras that can see better than most people, WiFi Internet to keep you connected no matter where you are, and so much more – if Santa didn’t bring what you wanted (and…

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Pete Baksh: ‘Proud to Be an American’

December 3rd, 2021 by

Pete Baksh, Walser Polar Mazda   Walser Polar Mazda Parts Manager Pete Baksh is celebrating a significant milestone. Last week, the 33-year-old officially became a U.S. citizen. Baksh, a native of Guyana, South America, came to the United States with his mother and older siblings when he was just three years old. While he’s lived…

Most Wonderful Sale of the Year Sales Event

December 1st, 2021 by

The wind is blowing, snow is falling and the scent of fresh pine is everywhere. Some say that it’s the most wonderful time of the year–at Walser, that’s completely true! Take advantage of our Most Wonderful Sale of the Year Sales Event happening December 1 – December 31. To celebrate the most festive season of all…

Walser Employee Inspires ‘Share the Love’ Hometown Charity Choice

November 23rd, 2021 by

  A local Twin Cities organization that supports pregnant women and mothers is getting an extra boost this holiday season, thanks to a Walser Subaru St. Paul employee. Walser Subaru St. Paul chose Guiding Star Wakota as a Hometown Charity for its annual Subaru Share the Love Campaign. The suggestion came from Walser Service Advisor Kim…

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