| BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: PIERCE AUTOMOTIVE… Business Spotlight: Looking for a local place to have your oil changed or brakes repaired? Need your tires rotated, balanced, or aligned? Maybe you need a whole new engine or a shiny pre-owned vehicle to call your own. Look no further than Pierce Automotive, Inc., 5045 CR 424, Antwerp. Russell Pierce, owner and operator, opened his first repair shop at the former Leinard’s Sales and Service location in January of 2002 after having worked for Mr. Leinard for twenty-seven years. After quickly outgrowing the downtown location, Russell and his wife Cindy constructed a new, state-of-the-art facility and moved to its current location in November of 2003. Russell’s love of tinkering with objects of all sizes and colors started at a very young age. He fondly remembers the time that as a young boy he removed all the cupboard doors off of the kitchen cabinets while his parents were gone. Fortunately, he was able to put them all back on, avoiding the wrath that comes with being a rambunctious boy. But the time he disassembled the entire lawn mower, all because of a slow oil leak, his parents were none too happy. Through these experiences and others, it became quickly apparent that he was born with the unique ability to not only tear objects apart, but the rare skills of being able to put them back together again in good working order. Why choose Pierce Automotive over another shop that may be able to perform the same services? For starters, the shop is local, and local businesses remain the backbone of any great community. But equally important, Russell and his staff pride themselves in providing great service with the knowledge to complete nearly any task needed on an automobile. Another service that may set them apart includes their willingness to come to your home or place of work and pick up your vehicle, repair it during the day, and then deliver it back to you when they are done, all at no additional cost to the consumer. Russell reminds his customers that taking your car to a dealership can cost much more money, and the quality of service is no better than what Russell and his staff can provide, as he and his crew pride themselves in the quality of their work. The counter and support staff is second to none. Cindy always greets you with a smile when you enter the front doors of the business, and the rest of both the office and repair staff will do its best to make you feel like a valued customer. Russell and Cindy are proud to employee both of their children too. While Russell has been servicing cars for over forty years, his sons, Paul and Scott, are now both working alongside him, gathering valuable knowledge along the way. As already noted, Pierce Automotive also sells pre-owned vehicles. If they don’t have that special car you’re seeking in their current inventory, they will search local auctions to locate just what you are looking for. Russell frequently travels to auctions in Fort Wayne and Montpelier, and he will even search the Internet, saving you precious time from having to do the research yourself. In fact, they just recently sold a car to someone as far away as Virginia! So before heading out of town to purchase your next truck or automobile, give Russell and his staff a shot first. Never hesitate to contact the great staff at Pierce Automotive. The entire set of employees is here to help you. For more information, contact Russell, Cindy, or the office staff at 419-258-2727. |