Cloverhill Motors has been offering only quality used cars, trucks, vans and SUV's to the Richmond area since 1979 and has developed an outstanding reputation with the community. Charles H. Thorpe, "Buddy", opened on Hull Street Road then moved up the street to the present location in 1986. It has always been a family-run organization with Buddy's daughter first working there and now he and his wife both run the car lot.

Buddy has more than 35 years of automotive experience in both buying and selling dependable automobiles. Not only has he made a name for himself with the Richmond area car buyers, but also with fellow car dealers on a local, State and National level. In the very beginning Buddy joined VIADA (Virginia Independent Automobile Dealers Association) and the National Association, NIADA. Over the years his fellow peers have elected him to the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board all for District 2 and he held all of these offices at least twice! Buddy was recently recognized as the Quality Dealer of the Year by his fellow dealers in VIADA's District 2 for 2002-2003. He was also recognized as the Quality Dealer of the Year two years in a row in 1994 and 1995! This award is bestowed upon only one dealer each year in recognition for not only what he or she has done for the automotive industry but also for what is done in the community.

In support of the organization he has participated in many recruitment drives and subsequently has been awarded the Eagle Award for recruiting 25 new members in one year and also received the Presidents Award for recruiting over 100 new members in all. Buddy also received the Orell Dalton Presidents Award and many more Certificates while in the new car industry. If other dealers turn to him for guidance and support, think what kind of treatment you get as a customer at Cloverhill Motors!