A Boy and His Dog

Tyler Auten and his family stopped by the dealership to introduce the newest member of their clan, Zephyr the Service Dog! Thanks to numerous donations and fundraisers like Scott & Ted's 7th Annual Car Show this past September, the family was able to purchase Zephyr from 4 Paws for Ability. Zephyr is trained to help Tyler cope with some of the severe side effects of Autism as well as keep track of him 24/7. Your donations have helped provide Tyler with the assistance he needs and given him the gift of friendship. Thank you to everyone who helped make this journey possible!

Tyler and Zephyr

Grand Opening Update

Did You Know?: The Automotive Evolution

It's time for the May edition of "Did You Know?" Sales and Leasing Consultant, Tim Hoyt, has gone back into the archives to compile a list of facts about a few Chevrolet and Buick models over the past 56 years. 

The following information shows how vehicle engines and pricing have changed over time:

• 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, loaded with a 283 motor pushing 250 HP (total weight of 3,270 lbs) = $2,400
• 1961 Chevrolet Corvette, loaded with a 283 motor pushing up to 315 HP (total weight of 2,905 lbs) = $3,934
• 1963 Buick Rivera, the first edition, with a 401 motor and 325 HP (total weight of 4,064 lbs) = $4,333
• 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Sport with a 307 motor and 200 HP (total weight of 3,040 lbs) = $4,134
• 1971 Chevrolet Caprice with a 121.5 wheelbase, 400 motor with 255 HP (total weight of 4,040 lbs) = $4,134
• 2013 Chevrolet Impala, the 10th generation model with a 2.5L 4 cyl. engine and 196 HP = $27,535 (LS base model).

A little personal fact: Three students from Tim's graduating class, Steve Baum, Rich Leas and Steve Wilson, all had fathers who owned automotive dealerships in Clinton! Steve Baum, who passed away unexpectedly 10 years ago, was in charge of ordering vehicles for our dealership.

We hope you enjoyed this small dose of information...Check back for next month's edition!

Happy 10 Year Anniversary

Happy 10 year Anniversary to our Quick Lube department! We would like to thank the entire staff for their hard work and dedication over the past decade, as well as our loyal customers who continue to rely on us for their routine vehicle maintenance. 

The Quick Lube department is open Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. No appointment is needed for service! Simply pull up to the door and our staff will get your vehicle serviced immediately. Services offered include:

• Quick Lube starting at $29.95 which Includes: Up to 5 quarts engine oil, oil filter, chassis lube, top off fluids, and 19 multi-point inspection.

• Full Service starting at $33.95
• Includes: Everything in a Quick Lube plus vacuum carpets/floor and clean exterior windows

• Tire Rotation $12.95
• Car and Light Duty Trucks
• Recommended every 5,000 miles

• Air Filters starting at $13.50 installed

• Wiper Blades starting at $24.95

• Fuel Injector Cleaner $21.00

• Hepa Air Filters (In Cabin) starting at $28.72 installed

• RainX Glass Treatment $4.00 per window

• Tire Repair $10.50

*For more information, please contact Quick Lube Manager, Kraig McMath, at 217-935-3156.

Congratulations to the Quick Lube team on reaching this incredible milestone!

You're Invited...

Only four more weeks until our Grand Opening event! Please join us on Thursday, June 6 for dinner, interactive vehicle displays, and lots of great prizes! Stay tuned for more information.

Remodel Update

We're entering the home stretch!

The brick is now completely covered on the West side of the building

The old showroom walls are gone!

A glimpse of the concrete destruction from the new showroom

The new front door under the Chevrolet Blue Arch

Old showroom meets new showroom

The Blue Arch!