Local DJ enjoys selling cars at Planet Hyundai Centennial

Todd Fowler wears two hats. He's not only a sales consultant at Planet Hyundai Centennial, but also a radio disc jockey at KXPT 97.1 The Point.
Every other week, the personable Fowler, 56, plays Classic Rock from the 70s and 80s. His shift covers Monday through Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight, and every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
"I grew up in the car business," said Fowler, an Equus-certified personal valet for the buyer who picks up the car for service after the sale. "My dad was a plant manager for a Chrysler plant in Detroit and I grew up a car guy. I built model cars when I was young and actually wanted to be a car designer.
"I fell into the radio business by accident in 1977 in Detroit working for a freeform rock station -- WABX -- the second-oldest freeform rock station in the country behind KSAN of San Francisco."
Fowler said the two industries -- the car business and the radio business -- dovetail into one another and he loves his role working double duty.
"They're both all about communications," said Fowler. "I sell cars and work in radio because I love both industries"
Fowler said he loves the car business because it gives him the chance to help someone purchase what has been proven to often be the second highest investment of a person's life, only behind that of purchasing a home.
"I get a real rush out of selling a car because you're sincerely helping someone," he said. "We don't want to rush people into buying a car. I want to treat people the way I want to be treated when I buy a car."
"You have to believe in what you're selling and that's why I am at Planet Hyundai. I love what Hyundai has done with its vehicles, anyway, and when the new owners took over, it translated into working for the best people I have ever worked for in the car business."

Among Fowler's happy buyers is Joshua Furman, a bartender at the Aria in City Center on the Las Vegas Strip.

"I bought a 2011 Elantra Limited," explained Furman, who said the dealership even paid his mother's airfare from Los Angeles so that she could be part of the transaction. "I love the car and it's the best car I have ever driven. This is my first Hyundai and also my first import and I'm tickled with the vehicle.

"I'm supposed to drive it to San Diego next weekend, and I'm really looking forward to driving a comfortable car and being able to use the navigation. The transaction was the easiest automobile transaction I have ever had in my life."

Jennifer Evans, a local kindergarten teacher, also purchased a 2012 Hyundai Sonata from Fowler.

"It is the best car I have ever driven," she said. "I love it and I feel, for the price, it's the best car buy on the market. Todd was amazing and he's the best car salesmen in the city."

Planet Hyundai Centennial, 6200 Centennial Center Blvd. in the northwest, is situated near Ann Road and Highway 95 on 5 acres in a 39,000 square-foot building. Also included in the family chain is Planet Hyundai at 7150 W. Sahara Ave.

Further more information, visit www.planetlv.com or call 483-2200.