Darryl Champion

Sales Consultant

English

719-301-2925

dchampion@driveperkinsmotors.com

Darryl Champion, known around the dealership as Champ, first joined Perkins Motors in November 1999 and has more than 26 years in the automotive industry. He specializes in leasing, financing, first-time buyers, and difficult deals.

Darryl Champion — known to customers and the rest of the dealership as Champ — first joined Perkins Motors in November 1999 and has more than 26 years in the automotive industry. He describes his job simply: helping customers move from the vehicle they have into the new or newer one they actually want.

What Darryl can help you with

Leasing — whether it fits your situation, and how the numbers compare to financing
Financing, including getting to a payment that works
First-time buyers
Difficult deals. Negative equity, limited credit history, or a situation another dealership could not solve
Ram and Jeep, including diesel and electric options

Areas of expertise

Vehicles and brands: Ram, Jeep, electric vehicles, and diesel.

Buying and ownership: vehicle financing, vehicle leasing, first-time buyers, towing and payload, and vehicle technology. Also performance upgrades.

Strongest areas: leasing, finance, first-time buyers, and difficult deals.

Experience and training

Champ first came to Perkins Motors in November 1999 and has more than 26 years in automotive sales and leasing. Apart from a stretch of several years away, his career has been at this dealership.

On what he enjoys most: “Helping people achieve their goal and making their experience the best ever.” And on what makes Perkins Motors different: “Whether you’re a customer or an employee, you can always talk to the owner — not a franchise.”

Certifications and training:

Certified Sales Consultant — 22 years certified

Questions Darryl gets asked

Can we get to the payment I need?

“Often, yes. There are certain banks and credit unions we work with that offer a low introductory or one-time rate for first-time buyers, and that can change the payment considerably. Tell me the number you need to be at and let me work on it.”

What if I will not have a down payment for a couple of months?

“That is workable. Some of the banks and credit unions we use offer no payment for 90 days, which gives you room to get the down payment together after you already have the vehicle.”

Do I need a down payment at all?

“Depending on the loan-to-value on the vehicle, you may not need one. It depends on the vehicle, the amount financed, and your credit.”

What is the one thing you wish customers knew?

“Warranty is important. Always look for a certified vehicle when you are buying used.”

Colorado Springs connection

Champ went to Carmel in Colorado Springs, where he was student body president, and his automotive career has been here in Colorado Springs.

Outside the dealership

Champ is into classic cars and vehicle customization, and drives a Dodge Charger. Outside of work it is his wife, his pets, and cooking — and he will tell you up front that he loves all animals.