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  • Paquin Motors
    Paquin Motors
    802-524-2147

    Welcome to Paquin Motors!

    Est. 1947 by Burt Paquin,

    Paquin motors in Saint Albans, VT offers new Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler and pre-owned vehicles to the greater Burlington area, Franklin County, and Plattsburgh, NY.  Our well experienced Chrysler Certified sales team is ready to help you find a vehicle that is right for you.  As an experienced dealership that has been in the car business for over 60 years, we understand how important it is to provide our customers with excellent customer service long after the sale.  

    We greatly appreciate all who have allowed us the opportunity to earn their business throughout the years. We thank you for continuing to be part of our family.  To all who are new to Paquin Motors, we want to welcome you to our dealership and hope for you to join our family soon!

    Be sure to like us on Facebook, subscribe to our blog, and visit us at our dealership! We would be happy to see you!




    Sincerely,



    Paquin Motors
    2 Franklin Park West Site #2
    Saint Albans, VT 05478

  • Bud Paquin
    Owner & President
    Bud Paquin
    802-527-8129

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 1961

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Vermont

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:   36 Plymouth Coupe

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Fishing, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A: Alaska

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: All four seasons

    Q: You're stranded on a desert island and you can only pick one Book, Movie, and Album to have for the rest of your life. What would you choose?
    A: The Bible, Ben Hur, The Beach Boys

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A:  The Boston Red Sox

    My Bio:

    Welcome to Paquin Motors!  This is Bud Paquin, President and Owner of Paquin's Auto Park in Saint Albans VT. My father established the Paquin's automotive business in 1947.  From 1971 to 1980 I  worked at Paquin's Plymouth Center and In 1981 I took ownership of Paquin Motors.  In 1992 I took ownership of Burt Paquin Ford and by 1998 I established North Country Nissan.  

    I am proud to work with an excellent staff and with our valued customers who are part of the Paquin's Auto Park family.  I have been in the automotive industry for many years and I know how important it is to provide our customers with the best customer service experience every step of the way.  We want to be the loyal dealership of Saint Albans, Franklin County and the greater Burlington area for all of their automotive needs. We stand by our customers not only during the sale, but long after the ownership of the vehicle.


    I was born in Burlington but I currently I reside in West Swanton.  I graduated from Rice Memorial High School and UVM.  For two years, I was First Lieutenant for the US Army Core of Engineers.  I am a proud father of two children, Burt and Jen who are also part of the family owned and operated business.   

    I want to personally welcome you to Paquin Motors and hope for you to stop by our dealership and join Paquin's automotive family today!


    Sincerely,

    Bud Paquin
    Paquin's Auto Park

  • Christopher Carey
    General Manager
    Christopher Carey
    802-524-7343

    Q:Where are you from? 
    A: Saint Albans, VT

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:  F-350 Dually Diesel

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Golfing

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A:  Somewhere really hot.

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: The people

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: NY Jets

    My Bio:

    Hi, This is Christopher Carey, General Manager of Paquin's Auto Park.  I enjoy working with our outstanding staff and many of our valued customers.  Outside of my career, I like to spend time with family and play golf in Saint Albans.

    If you have any feedback for us, I would be honored to hear from you. As a family owned and operated dealership, we are always looking for ways to improve as a dealership and ways to increase our customers' satisfaction.  We like to be with our customers not only during the sale but long after.

    I would like to personally welcome you to our dealership and hope for you to be part of our valued Paquin's Auto Park family.



    Sincerely,

    Christopher Carey
    Paquin Auto Park, General Manager

  • Burt Paquin
    General Manager
    Burt Paquin
    802-524-7343

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 2003

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Saint Albans, Vermont

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:  Dodge Viper

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: I like to play golf

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A: Tahiti

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: I enjoy the people.

    Q: What is your favorite movie?
    A: Goodfellas

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: Red Sox

    My Bio:

    Hi, my name is Burt Paquin.  I have been working at Paquin's since 2003.  Outside of my career, I like to play golf at The Country Club of Saint Albans, and most importantly, I enjoy spending time with family.      My grandfather started his automotive business in 1947.  As a family business, I know how important it is to treat our customers like they're family.  I would like to personally welcome you to our dealership and hope for you to visit our dealership soon!

  • Jamie Shea
    Sales Manager
    Jamie Shea
    802-524-2147

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: June 2003 

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Holyoke Mass

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:  Dodge Viper

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Golfing

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: All four seasons

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: Dallas Cowboys

    Q: What are some of your goals and aspirations in life?
    A: To retire at an early age.

    My Bio:

    Hi! This is Jamie Shea, Paquin Motors Sales Manager. I am very excited to work with my dedicated sales team and with our valued customers. Outside of work I enjoy golfing and spending time with my wife.

    I would like to welcome you to our dealership and hope to sell you the car of your dreams!

    Sincerely,

    Jamie Shea
    Paquin Motors Sales Manager

  • Dave Carey
    Internet Sales Consultant
    Dave Carey
    802-524-2147 ext.208


    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 2006

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: I live locally in Sheldon.

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:  1979 Challenger

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Wood working and walking my dogs.

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A: Nevada

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: Fall weather and fall foliage.

    Q: You're stranded on a desert island and you can only pick one Book, Movie, and Album to have for the rest of your life. What would you choose?
    A: Batman: The long Halloween, any Batman movie, and Encore by Eminem.

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: Yankees

    Q: What are some of your goals and aspirations in life?
    A: To live a happy life.

    My     Bio:

    Hi, This is David Carey.  I love selling cars and interacting with customers.  I strive to do my best in and outside of work.  I enjoy life and love what I do.  I don't want to just sell you any car, I want to sell the car of your dreams!  

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  • Armand Chevrier Jr.
    Sales Consultant
    Armand Chevrier Jr.
    802-524-2147 ext. 210

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 1988 - 2004 & 2010 - Present

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Saint Albans, VT

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A:  The same vehicle George Jetson Drives, but manufactured by Chrysler.

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Healthy living, jogging, camping, and canoeing

    Q: What are some talents or skills you wish to possess?
    A: To Learn to fly or become a pilot. To run a mile under four minutes and build a raft.

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A: Paris, France

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: The changing seasons.

    Q: You're stranded on a desert island and you can only pick one Book, Movie, and Album to have for the rest of your life. What would you choose?
    A:Book: Agatha Christie's "Queen of Crime" (4,032 pages!) or - A book on how to build a raft!  Movie: Tom Hank's "Cast Away" or - A movie on how to build a raft!  Album: Best of AC/DC

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: I would want to attend the Olympics!

    Q: What are some of your goals and aspirations in life?
    A: I wish to become a business owner, travel around the world, and how to build a raft!

    Q:What is your favorite saying?
    A: Armand is here to build a better tomorrow!

    My Bio:

    Hi, This is Armand Chevrier, Sales Consultant for Paquin Motors.  I was born and raised in Saint Albans.  I graduated from Bellows Free Academy and majored in Automotive Technology.  I started out at Paquins as an automotive technician and a part time salesman for twenty years. I acquired my real estate licensee in 2005 and sell houses on my spare time for C-21. I enjoy being a full time sales consultant for Paquin motors. I enjoy selling cars and working with the customer to find the vehicle that best suits their needs. 

    Outside of work, I am a proud father of two daughters. I like to run in the morning and be and be active member in my community. I strive to give my customers the best car shopping experience they can have.

  • Joe Schmidlen
    Chrysler Certified Technician
    Joe Schmidlen

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 2006

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Saint Albans

    Q: What is your dream vehicle?
    A: I like to ride my bicycle!

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Gardening, playing music and brewing beer.

    Q: If you could vacation at any place in the world, where would it be?
    A: Switzerland

    Q: What do you like most about Vermont?
    A: The changing seasons

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: I'd rather have a season's pass to Jay Peak!

    My Bio:

    Hi! This is Joe Schmidlen, Chrysler Certified Technician for Paquin Motors of Saint Albans, VT!  I enjoy being part of the Paquin's automotive family.  Outside of my career in automotive service, I like to visit Jay Peak during the winter and I like to work out in my garden in the summer time.  I would like to welcome you to our service department!

  • Sherman Gilbar III
    Chrysler Certified Technician
    Sherman Gilbar III
    GM Certified Level 2, ASE Master Technician

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 2006

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Building cars, performance cars, and off-road vehicles

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: I would choose season tickets to every NASCAR Sprint Cup race. My favorite driver is Mark Martin.

    My Bio:

    Hello! This is Sherman Gilbar, Chrysler Certified Techician for Paquin Motors of Saint Albans, VT.   I enjoy repairing vehicles.  I am always striving to learn new things. Outside of my automotive service career, I like to build cars on my spare time and spend time with my family as much as possible. I am a proud father of three kids.

  • Gerald A Baily I
    Parts Manager
    Gerald A Baily I
    802-524-6547 ex 216

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: January of 1965

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: Charlotte


    My Bio:

    Hello! My name is Gerald, Paquin Motors' Parts Manager.  I have been in the automotive business for many years and I understand how important it is to provide our customers with excellent customer service.  If you need Chrysler Certified parts, please contact me.

  • David Demag
    Chrysler Service Manager
    David Demag
    802-524-6547

    Q:When did you start working at Paquin's?
    A: 2001

    Q:Where are you from?
    A: West Chazy, New York

    Q: What are some of your hobbies?
    A: Gardening and golfing

    Q: If you had season tickets for life to any team and sport. Which team would you choose?
    A: Toledo Mud Hens

    My Bio:

    Hello!  This is David Demag, Paquin Motors Service Manager. I am thrilled to be working with my well experienced staff and our valued customers.  As someone who has been a service manager for some time, I understand how important it is to provide excellent service to our customers.

    We are always looking for ways to improve our service department and ways to increase our customer satisfaction. If you have any feedback for us, it would be greatly appreciated. It is our mission to make your vehicle ownership experience as comfortable as possible.

    I would like to personally welcome you to our service department and want to assure you that your vehicle is in good hands with us.

    Sincerely,

    Dave Demag
    Paquin Motors Service Manager