Willmar Auto Sales & Service

Willmar Auto Sales & Service is an auto dealer in Willmar, MN, that sells pre-owned cars, trucks, mini-vans, and SUVs and provides on-site vehicle service. The current inventory includes used passenger vehicles such as a 2018 BMW X2, a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro, a 2020 Ford F-150, a 2008 Honda Ridgeline, a 2020 Mazda CX-5, 2019 and 2021 Nissan Rogue models, a 2014 Nissan Titan, and two 2017 RAM 1500 trucks, along with a range of new utility and dump trailers from manufacturers including Custom NEO, Custom Delco, Tomahawk, and ELITE. Financing assistance is offered through major local lending institutions, and extended service contracts are available. The service department handles driveability and diagnostic work, general maintenance, electrical and air conditioning service, and engine and transmission repair. The business holds a rating of 4.80 from reviewers.

The dealership has been in operation for over 59 years and is owner-operated, with the owners handling sales directly rather than using outside salespeople. Every vehicle on the lot is pre-inspected before sale. Sales Manager Tony Salonek and Service Manager Larry Mehr lead the day-to-day operations. Sales hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the service department is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment.

The dealership sits on County Road 9 NE just off US 12, about 1.1 miles from Valley Golf Course and roughly 1.4 miles from the historic Willmar State Hospital Cottages #13 and #16. The business has built its customer base largely through referrals from satisfied buyers.