We started in 1990, as Wholesalers. Disillusioned with the confrontational sales process in dealerships we had worked in during the 1980s, we started a business where we would purchase traded-in vehicles from new car dealerships and re-sell them to other new car dealers. Business was brisk, and soon we needed a place to get these cars ready! A big old barn-like building was located in Highland Park, and we named it .....The Autobarn ..... and went to work. But, something strange happened ..... people started to come in and asked if they could buy the cars before they got wholesaled! We realized that the non-confrontational way that we were presenting our cars was what some people wanted, and the Autobarn Sales Process was born! Soon we were retailing more cars than we were wholesaling, and customers were having fun in our showroom – shooting baskets, racing slot cars, drinking strong coffee and buying old BMW's!!!
We have grown from the orginal "barn" to 7 stores throughout the Chicagoland area. Our Nissan store is one of the fastest growing in the country. We are the largest "Z" dealer in Chicagoland and show our commitment with our sponsorship of our local Z & G clubs including ChicagoZ.com. We have not forgotten our Used car heritage and are currently one of the largest Certified Pre-owned Nissan dealers in the Midwest. We also can ship our Nissan cars trucks or vans Nationwide and to Canada, true door to door service.
Ask any of our Associates about our commitment to the brands that we sell and service - you'll find that we are committed as enthusiasts as well as being your best resource for Volkswagen, Nissan or Mazda products - or the 600 pre-owned imports that we usually stock.
