Walker Recognized by Better Business Bureau

The Better Business Bureau Serving Central Louisiana will recognize Walker Automotive and 11 other Central Louisiana companies at the Annual Better Business Bureau Torch Award Luncheon on Friday, November 12, 2010.


Businesses are evaluated for their commitment to customer service through exceptional standards for ethical business practices. The awards committee looks at how the company benefits customers, employees and the community.

Walker's Mission Statements exemplifies its commitment to customer service.  Employees understand that Walker is committed to creating a culture of quality and service and that the primary goal is to exceed all customer expectations.  Walker is committed to honesty, integrity, quality and excellence. 

Walker was founded in 1919 as Alexandria Auto Company, Inc. by Foster Walker Sr.  After returning from World War I, Foster Walker Sr. began selling Durant, Reo and Star automobiles from a gas station in Downtown Alexandria.  That business eventually became Walker Oldsmobile Company and is now run by Foster Walker III.  Ninety years after its inception the dealership has expanded from its meager origins to three locations, 8 manufacturers, three service departments and a collision center.  Over the last 9 decades, Walker has won numerous national and factory awards for all aspects of its business and offers new and pre-owned vehicles ranging from quality entry level models to German luxury vehicles.