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          Flow Automotive Companies has 40 locations, listed below.

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            • Flow Automotive Companies

              500 W 5th St Suite 1700 Winston Salem, NC 27101-2778

              BBB Accredited Business

            • Flow Automotive Companies

              2565 Peters Creek Parkway Winston Salem, NC 27127-5657

              BBB Accredited Business

            • Flow Auto of Fayetteville

              4559 Raeford Rd Fayetteville, NC 28304-3284

              BBB Accredited Business

            • Flow Automotive Companies

              1290 Richmond Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22911-3500

            • Flow Automotive Companies

              1015 Folger Dr Statesville, NC 28625-6274

              BBB Accredited Business

            Business ProfileFlow Automotive Companies

            New Car Dealers
            HeadquartersMulti Location Business
            BBB accredited business
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            Contact Information

            500 W 5th St

            Suite 1700

            Winston Salem, NC 27101-2778

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            (336) 760-7060

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            Customer Reviews

            1.64/5

            Average of 44 Customer Reviews

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            Customer Complaints

            96 complaints closed in last 3 years

            40 complaints closed in last 12 months

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            BBB Rating & Accreditation

            BBB accredited businessA+

            Accredited Since: 1/1/1960

            Years in Business: 67

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            Overview

            Flow Automotive was founded in 1957 with one pre-owned automotive center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Over sixty years later, we have experienced tremendous growth and now have 45 locations throughout North Carolina and Virginia, representing more than 20 manufacturers. Flow Automotive also serves as a pillar in local communities through partnerships in numerous non-profit organizations.
             

            Products & Services

            Flow Automotive Companies operates car dealerships throughout North Carolina and Virginia, representing more than 20 vehicle manufacturers.

            Business Details

            This is a multi-location business.

            Find a Location

            Flow Automotive Companies has 40 locations, listed below.

            *This company may be headquartered in or have additional locations in another country. Please click on the country abbreviation in the search box below to change to a different country location.

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              • Flow Automotive Companies

                500 W 5th St Suite 1700 Winston Salem, NC 27101-2778

                BBB Accredited Business

              • Flow Automotive Companies

                2565 Peters Creek Parkway Winston Salem, NC 27127-5657

                BBB Accredited Business

              • Flow Auto of Fayetteville

                4559 Raeford Rd Fayetteville, NC 28304-3284

                BBB Accredited Business

              • Flow Automotive Companies

                1290 Richmond Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22911-3500

              • Flow Automotive Companies

                1015 Folger Dr Statesville, NC 28625-6274

                BBB Accredited Business
              Headquarters
              500 W 5th St Suite 1700, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2778
              BBB File Opened:
              1/1/1961
              Years in Business:
              67
              Business Started:
              1/1/1957
              Business Incorporated:
              4/5/2006
              Accredited Since:
              1/1/1960
              Licensing Information:
              This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
              BBB records show a license number of 0074304 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 5/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0075532 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0066130 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 4/30/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0065980 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 10/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0073880 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 10/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0061871 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 9/30/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0077821 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 8/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0068758 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 1/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0068076 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 4/30/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0072789 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 5/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0064321 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 3/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0071036 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 12/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0073422 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 4/30/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0075743 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 3/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0064508 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 2/28/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0049802 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 1/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0070407 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 1/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0068076 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 4/30/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0064321 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 3/31/2025.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              BBB records show a license number of 0077834 for this business, issued by North Carolina Department of Transportation. The expiration date of this license is 8/31/2024.

              These agencies may include:

              North Carolina Department of Transportation

              3117 Mail Service Center

              Raleigh NC 27699

              (919) 861-3109

              Fax: (919) 7157000

              https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/Pages/default.aspx

              Type of Entity:
              Limited Liability Company (LLC)
              Alternate Business Name
              • Flow Nissan of Statesville
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              • Flow Paint and Body Center
              • Flow Honda
              • Flow BMW
              • Flow MINI
              • Flow Automotive Center
              • Flow Acura
              • Flow Volkswagen
              • Flow Automotive Company, Inc.
              • Flow Motors of Burlington, LLC
              • Flow Motors
              • Flow GM Auto Center
              Business Management
              • Mr. Don Flow, Managing Member
              • Stu Drake
              Contact Information

              Principal

              • Mr. Don Flow, Managing Member
              Additional Contact Information

              Fax Numbers

              • (336) 760-7017
                Primary Fax

              Phone Numbers

              Website Addresses

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              Customer Complaints

              96 Customer Complaints

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              Most Recent Customer Complaint

              07/16/2024

              Complaint Type:
              Service or Repair Issues
              Status:
              Answered
              My 2013 *** was operating perfectly, no issues, no warning codes and I took it to Flow BMW in ************* just to get an Oil Change. I drove my car home and the next day my car lost power and shut down. I had it towed back to the Dealership for a Diagnostic Test and that's were the major problems began with a major cost. I then had my car towed to another accredited Dealership. They did a Diagnostic Test and basically said, do to low or no oil, I needed a whole new motor. I made contact with the Service Manager, **** who was very rude, and showed no sympathy or empathy of what I was expressing to him. That this issue had to have come from the oil change. I later contacted the **************** and was connected to the General Manager of the Dealership. After not wanting to take the responsibility of my car do to what I felt was negligence from the technician (either not enough oil or didn't properly put the cap back on). I asked to see footage of the service. My husband and I meet with the General Manager ***** and Corporate Representative ****** to view the view after it took over 2 weeks to view. The video that was shown, never showed what took place in the Bay where the technician supposedly performed the Diagnostic Test. I explained that's the crucial part that I needed to view. I was told they didn't have that footage. After I explained this isn't showing any proof that the Technician didn't put oil back into my car to cover any negligence. I was told, that the key code showed that the Oil Level was O.k. I then asked if it was O.k., then why did I get a Warning that my Oil level and Oil pressure was low. After *****, the General Manager rudely told my husband and I we ONLY had 30 minutes to say what we had to say and ask any questions, we left the meeting to No Avail. They still refused to take responsibility to the damage of my Car after have spoke to the mechanic that did the Test at the other mechanic and noted the cause of damage
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              Most Recent Customer Review

              Tom W

              07/04/2024

              Had an appointment at asheville porsche the salesman **** was nice we were looking for a used 911 he brought the car around for a twst drive myself and my daughter took the car out he asked foe my keys for an appraisal my wife said she would wait. Soon as we left he leaves my wife standing out in the 90+ degree heat and took off with another customer. Got back he was with the other customer we felt as if he didn't care so we left never to return ro this dealership.

              Flow Automotive Companies Response

              07/08/2024

              Our Sales Manager left a voice message for the customer on 7/5/24 to discuss his concerns but our phone call has not been returned yet. We apologize for any inconvenience and we would like the opportunity to revisit the test drive. It is our understanding that the customer was planning to test drive two or three different vehicles but when the customer returned from the first test drive, he left.
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