Hendrick Dodge in Cary is a proud part of the Hendrick Automotive Group.

Hendrick Automotive Group is one of the nation's most successful automotive dealership groups. It is ranked as the second-largest privately owned dealership group and the seventh-largest automotive dealership group overall by Ward's Dealer Business Megadealer 100, based on year 2008 sales.

It is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., a short, two-hour drive from Bennettsville, S.C., where the company was founded in 1976 by Rick Hendrick as a single dealership. More than 4,500 people are now employed by Hendrick Automotive Group.

The company now operates 59 dealerships representing 24 nameplates, 83 franchises and 15 collision centers in 9 states: California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. In 2007, Hendrick Automotive retail vehicle sales were in excess of 91,000 units and $4.4 billion in revenue.

Hendrick Automotive Group offers new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service and body repair. Chairman Rick Hendrick also founded Hendrick Motorsports, a major force in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing, and the company has contributed significantly to improve the quality of life for people in need through the Hendrick Community Outreach program.

Hendrick Automotive operates on the principles of the Hendrick Advantage, a set of core values which ensure that customers, team members, communities and manufacturers are treated fairly and with respect. The Hendrick Advantage supports Hendrick's mission to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the world.