Mr. Erek Yarbrough, Mrs. Yarbrough and staff smile for the camera (above)
Bessemer’s First Class Auto Sales has turned the big 1-6 — sixteen years of serving Jefferson County. With a humble and helpful staff, and even more so a humble owner, First Class ensures a classy and intentional experience for all who enter their edifice. Coming from humble beginnings, through trial and error, First Class continues to serve the city with dignity, consideration, and top-notch services.
We spoke with business owner Mr. Erek Yarbrough, whose entrepreneurial spirit started early—selling candy to classmates on the school bus—while holding a deep love for automobiles. Over the years, he combined his passions for cars and business into one purpose.
“I’d say to anyone interested in starting a business, focus on learning and master the fundamentals of business, and once you do master the basics, you position yourself for true success. My staff and I genuinely love helping families find reliable transportation, and if it can be done, we’ll do everything in our power to make it happen,” Mr. Yarbrough told us.
Located at 809 19th St. North, Bessemer, AL 35020, Mrs. Tamaria, Mrs. Dionna, and Ms. Catherine are a great staff to be welcomed by, providing the utmost customer experience with their enthusiastic energy and dedication to ensuring all customers receive professional and compassionate service—helping you drive off the lot in your dream car.
Ensuring services most car lots don’t offer, First Class staff members say their biggest takeaway and fondest memories come from helping families who have been told “no” everywhere else, and being able to give them a “yes” when others cannot.
Mr. Yarbrough continued: “To be in the automobile business one does not have to love cars. It’s more about understanding business and serving the people than it is about selling cars. One thing I’ve learned is that if you treat people right or wrong they’ll tell their family and friends; reputation is everything. Being that I didn’t come from a wealthy family I also learned you have to figure things out on your own and pull yourself up by your bootstraps and have the drive and determination to succeed. Bessemer has shown us tremendous support, and we’re thankful to families past and future that’ll benefit from our services.”
We thank First Class Auto Sales for being an exemplary business with model citizens who provide great services to all.
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“Get In Gear To Drive In First Class Style, For We Look Forward To Seeing You On The Lot.”