The Best of Roanoke 2012
From doggie daycare to retirement homes, from biggest brain to biggest clown, from worst moment of 2011 to best new idea for 2012, our readers have picked the best – and a few not-so-bests – of the valley. Our thanks to those readers for more than 30,000 individual votes cast in 153 categories, resulting in the following 465 Platinum, Gold and Silver awards.
- Pop Out People
- On the Web / TV & Radio
- Live & Learn
- What Happened What’s Happenin’
- Where to Go, What to Do
- Wheels
- Shop Til You Drop
- Home, Sweet Home
- Best in Services
Wheels
Best for a Good Basic Ride
- PLATINUM: Shelor Motor Mile
- GOLD: Berglund Auto Mall
- SILVER: First Team Auto Mall
Where to Buy Your Luxury Dream Car
- PLATINUM: Brambleton Imports
- GOLD: Crossroads Automotive Group
- SILVER: Berglund Automotive Group
Most Dependable Car Repair
- PLATINUM: Bernie’s Auto on Shenandoah Ave.
- GOLD: Woods Service Center, Vinton
- SILVER: Brandon Automotive
Car Wash That Makes Your Ride Shine Like New
- PLATINUM: Tanglewood Auto Wash
- GOLD: Car Wash on Wheels
- SILVER: Sunnybrook Auto Spa & Detail Shop
Quickest Dependable Oil Change
- PLATINUM: Jiffy Lube
- GOLD: SpeeDee Oil Change
- SILVER: The Lube Center
Best Bicycle Shop
- PLATINUM: Cardinal Bicycle
- GOLD: East Coasters Bike Shops
- SILVER: Just the Right Gear
Best Motorcycle Route
- PLATINUM: Blue Ridge Parkway
- GOLD: SR 311
- SILVER: US 11
