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3. Love It or Trade It:

Sometimes you love a car when you drive it off the lot but then something happens. Maybe the seat just isn't right or your neighbor buys a car in the same exact color… with most dealers you're stuck. I don't like to leave my friends hi and dry so I created my "Love It or Trade it Guarantee." It's simple: if you don't love your car after you drive it home… come back and we'll find one you do love.

4. So Much Information your brain will explode:

We understand that car buying can be a very scary process, but we promise to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision. Book values on your car and ours, title history, copies of any repairs we have made to our pre-owned vehicles, estimates on payments, down payments and interest rates. All of this information will give you the peace of mind to make a good decision and help us earn your business.

5. Free Autocheck Vehicle History Report:

6. For the People Credit Approval Process:

We promise to treat you fairly and with the dignity and respect you deserve. We understand that sometimes good people run into tough situations, whether it's the loss of a job, medical bills, divorce or any other curveball life can throw your way. We will work hard to find a vehicle for you that fits your needs and your budget, even if you have less than perfect credit.

7. We'll Trade for Anything That Doesn't Eat:

We know that helping you find the perfect vehicle and fitting it into your budget can require flexibility and creativity on our part. With that in mind, we have traded for everything from Rainbow vacuum cleaners, shotguns and leaf blowers to things like dump trucks, tractors, boats, motorcycles and more. This flexibility can help you lower your payments, get a loan, reduce your interest or just plain get it out of your yard.

8. 10 Minute Trade Appraisal:

Time is hard to come by these days. If you are in a hurry and just need some idea of what you can afford, we are here to help. In under 10 minutes we can provide you with an estimate on your trade and a price on our vehicle. If you want to move a little slower and pick out the perfect vehicle, we would be happy to put a detailed proposal together for you as well.

9. Pilson Pledge Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles:

Purchasing a used vehicle can be risky business, but we have put together an amazing program that will give you peace of mind when you need it most.

A. 30 Day No Questions Asked Warranty- anything mechanical breaks down in the first 30 days or 1500 miles, it's on us.
B. Comprehensive vehicle inspection.
C. Free Auto check history report- know what you're buying before you buy it.
D. "Like it's new" Delivery- you will receive a second key and an owner's manual on every one of our certified vehicles.
E. Drive home giddy guarantee.
F. Never left stranded guarantee.
G. Squeaky clean car for life guarantee.

10. The right to have fun

11. Outrageous Service

12. Automotive Concierge or Preferred Shopper

13. Become a member of our Big Check Club

How would you like a big, fat check for doing (almost) nothing?
Here at Pilson Auto Center, we believe in rewarding the efforts of our friends and customers. That’s the purpose behind our BIG CHECK Club.

Here is how it works…

Simply send your friends and family, or anyone, for that matter, who has not purchased a vehicle from us before, to see us whenever they’re ready for a newer vehicle. For each person you refer who buys from us you will receive a check for $100. The fourth one gets you a big check for $200! It’s that simple. Just be sure they tell their salesperson up front that you sent them to see us! It’s that simple!

How about it?
Are you ready for a BIG CHECK?
Be sure to ask for a BIG Check Club coupon book so you can help others own the car of their dreams!

14. “Our Experts” versus “Everyone Else”

What does it mean to do business with an Automotive Transportation Expert here at Pilson Auto Center? It means you can expect more. More consideration of your time and your money. More emphasis on getting you the vehicle that is right for your unique situation. More listening to your questions and concerns. More answers, more information…

It also means you’ll be at the assistance of a real problem solver, not just another salesperson. The Pilson Experts look upon each potential customer as an opportunity to fulfill a need or solve a problem. And it’s a duty and a pleasure to do this. Some of our experts have been with us for many years, and some are a little newer to our business, but all are part of a new breed of sales

consultants who are, in reality, customer advocates. They have taken it upon themselves to fight the negative stigma that plagues car dealers around the world, and they do this by fighting for the consumer, by advising people and helping them get the quality vehicle they want and desire in a positive and safe environment.

Our Automotive Transportation Experts also offers more when it comes to finding you the right vehicle. With hundreds in stock and thousands in our network, we can find any year, make, and model you desire. The car of your dreams may be only a conversation away!

“Financial Experts Who Care”

What does it mean to do business with one of our Automotive Financing Experts here at Pilson Auto Center?

It means your can expect an unusual regard for your unique situation and your money. We handle your situation securely and confidentially. And your desires for your budget are our priority.

Good automotive financing is like a properly assembled puzzle. The pieces have to fit exactly for the outcome to make sense. Working with as many as 20 different lenders, our Experts strive diligently to arrange terms and payments to your specifications and needs. They are able to advise you, when asked, and make sound recommendations so that you can obtain the quality vehicle that you want and deserve without compromising your budget,

And don’t forget, you can apply for financing at www.pilsonauto.com

15. EASY RIDE!

Let US make YOUR payment!

Here at Pilson Auto Center, we want you to own and enjoy the vehicle of your dreams. We are determined to see this happen! And one of the ways we assist you is by offering opportunities such as our “Easy Ride Program.”

How would you like us to make your car payment for you? Well, that’s what Free Ride is all about! Here’s how it works…

You send your friends and family to see us when they’re ready for a newer vehicle. When 3 of them make a purchase from us within 30 days of each other, we’ll make your next payment for you, up to $500. How easy is that? There’s no limit to the numbers of people you may send in! Just be sure they tell their salesperson up front that YOU sent them to see us! It’s that simple!

Now, wouldn’t you like to take a free ride?

Be sure to ask for a Free Ride coupon book so you can help your friends and family into their own dream car!

16. 10 Reasons WHY Countdown

YOU Should Do Business at PILSON Auto Center Because…

#10.”Location, location, location…”
Conveniently situated on South Lakeland Boulevard in Mattoon, Illinois, you’ll find easy access to our dealership. Our hours of business remain constant throughout the year. Our Staff of Automotives Transportation Experts are on hand in evenings until 7:00pm Monday through Friday and here on Saturdays until 5:00 p.m.

#9. “We’ve got a history…”
For almost 30 years, family owned and operated, PIlson Auto Center has been serving customers throughout Central Illinois. As if the years aren’t enough credibility, consider the thousands of customers who have become part of our extended family. We care about each and every one of them!

#8. “Cheerleading…”
With roots in Central Illinois, our stores go the extra mile to support local organizations such as United Way of Coles County, Y.M.C.A, Camp New Hope, Big Brothers-Big Sisters and area schools. This kind of home town pride shows you we're more than a car store!

#7. “It’s all about helping You…”
When you need to do things yourself or want to dress up your vehicle, our expert Parts Department staff offers you the very best, authentic parts & accessories for your vehicle. Check out specials at www.pilsonauto.com/partservice.htm.

#6.”Who takes care of you…”
We do! Your vehicle gets expert care from our experienced, factory-trained &certified mechanics and technicians. From the simplest oil change to more complex repairs and servicing, our Service Department is one of the best around. You receive courtesy transportation when needed. We’ll pick up and take care of the delivery of your vehicle, supply you with a loaner car or shuttle you, so you can stay on schedule. Make an appointment anytime at www.pilsonauto.com/partservice.htm or simply call us at 217-234-6461

#5.”We can show you the money…”
Our expert, experienced Finance Officers are oriented to all kinds of buyers and are familiar with every financial situation conceivable. We work with as many as 20 different lenders, some offering special finance service and all competing for your business! Bashful? Fill out a credit application at www.pilsonauto.com

#4. “Tired & True, Red, White & Blue…”
Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep have kept our store growing and our customers rolling all these years. With over 500 new and pre-owned vehicles from which to choose, it’s rare that we can’t satisfy a customer’s needs. We’re big enough to offer hundreds of options in our inventory and thousands more in our network. Yet, we are small enough to care for you personally!

#3. “Modern technology…”
is alive and well at Pilson Auto Center! If you happen to be one of those people whom we don’t currently have the vehicle of your dreams, we have the tools to go out and get it – new or used! With our interactive website, you can shop from the convenience of your home or office. You can contact our sales staff, fill out a credit application and gather information before you visit out store. It is conceivable that you can actually select your vehicle and arrange financing, leaving only a test drive and signing of paperwork to be done when you come in. How easy is that?

#2. “Our people-pleasing, professional Sales Staff…”
are all factory-trained in the latest products and are experts at finding the right vehicle for you and your family or your business. Add up the times they’ve worked here and the sum is easily over 100 years! Now that’s experience! The common mission amount them all is finding you the vehicle you want, fitting in into your budget and making the purchase of your next vehicle the best buying experience you’ve ever had!

And THE NUMBER ONE REASON
YOU should do business with PILSON Auto Center is…

A little something we call

“Whatever it Takes”

We start with great inventory of over 500 new & pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs and vans, a great staff of automotive transportation experts who are professional, courteous and truly tuned in to Customer Satisfaction, and we end with happy customers who come back time and time again. In between is a fun and exciting process where we do “whatever it takes” to make you a part of our ever-growing family!

Examples of “Whatever It Takes” range from searching the country for YOUR perfect vehicle, to assisting you with credit challenges, if necessary. We’ve out arange a group of services and programs that we feel puts us ahead of other car dealerships -things like our “Free Ride Program” and our “Never Be Stranded” Guarantee. As Automotive Transportation and Financing Experts, over 40,000 customers have chosen to do business with us. Here’s just some of what they’ve had to say…