Aaron Visage

General Sales Manager

English

719-301-0491

AVisage@driveperkinsmotors.com

Aaron Visage is the General Sales Manager at Perkins Motors. He joined the dealership in 2019 as a Finance Manager, later served as Finance Director, and now leads the sales department. He was raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Rampart High School.

Aaron Visage is the General Sales Manager at Perkins Motors in Colorado Springs. He joined the dealership in February 2019 as a Finance Manager, moved up to Finance Director, and now oversees the sales department day to day — training the sales team, setting inventory and pricing strategy, and stepping in personally when a customer has a question or a concern that needs resolving. He has been in the automotive industry since November 2015.

What Aaron can help you with

Interest rates and financing structure — what drives the rate you are offered and how to improve it
First-time buyers and buyers with challenged or limited credit
Extended service contracts and vehicle protection — what is covered, what is not, and whether it is worth it for your situation
Escalated concerns. If something about your sale has not been handled right, Aaron is the person to ask for
Business, fleet, and commercial purchasing and factory ordering

Areas of expertise

Vehicles and brands: Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, hybrids, electric vehicles, and Cummins diesel.

Buying and ownership: vehicle financing, vehicle leasing, first-time buyers, trade-ins, factory ordering, business purchasing, fleet purchasing and ordering, towing and payload, vehicle technology, and drivetrains.

Strongest areas: finance, vehicle service contracts, and lender knowledge and programs — which banks and credit unions do what, and which programs a given customer actually qualifies for.

Experience and training

Aaron has worked in the automotive industry since November 2015 and has held sales, finance, and management roles. He came to Perkins Motors in February 2019 as a Finance Manager, was promoted to Finance Director, and became General Sales Manager.

His background in finance is the reason customers are often sent to him for rate and approval questions. He spends most of his time on structuring deals that work, developing the sales team, and keeping the dealership’s pricing and inventory decisions honest.

On what makes Perkins Motors different: “Based on my experience we are different from other dealerships because we will generally always do what is right. This doesn’t necessarily mean a customer is always right — it means we handle situations in the right way.”

Certifications, training, and education:

ASE Certified
NCM Dealer School — Used Car Manager certified
Jeep Expert certified
Associate of Science, Aviation (Air Traffic Control)

Questions Aaron gets asked

What is the best interest rate right now?

“The best interest rate is subject to a few things, such as loan to value and credit worthiness. There is not one rate that applies to everybody — it depends on the vehicle, the amount financed against its value, and your credit profile.”

Are extended warranties worth it? Do you recommend buying one?

“Yes, it is generally always a good idea to have one. With the cost of labor and parts rising, it is better than risking a costly repair later down the road. If I had not had one on my own truck, I would have regretted it.”

Can I get a better deal?

“As a market-based dealer, we have generally done the negotiating for you. We always put our best price forward to show transparency with our customers.”

Is it better to finance or pay cash for a vehicle?

“I usually recommend financing, depending on where rates are. I am not a financial advisor, but I believe in investing my money — especially if it earns more than the interest rate on the car.”

What is the one thing you wish customers knew?

“Be upfront and honest with us. It is far easier to help when we have all the variables in front of us.”

Colorado Springs connection

Aaron was raised in Colorado Springs and graduated from Rampart High School. Between the outdoors and hunting, he says he could not imagine living anywhere else. He has personal experience with off-roading, overlanding, camping, hunting, fishing, mountain driving, and winter driving through ski season — the conditions most of his customers are actually buying for.

Outside the dealership

Aaron is an avid public-land elk hunter, and golfs the rest of the year — “literally two of the most expensive hobbies.” He drives a 2019 Ram 1500 and calls it the most comfortable vehicle he has ever owned. He has also owned Wranglers and a Grand Wagoneer. One note on his style: “If I ever sound blunt, it is because I prefer to be transparent over dancing around a subject.”