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5005 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 | 260-434-0100 Sales and Service Be sure to visit our official website for the most up-to-date vehicle listings with detailed descriptions and option lists. Preferred Auto on Illinois Road specializes in hand-picked vehicles that are selected to meet the needs of every budget and family size. Now offering Dealer Finance (Buy Here Pay Here) to assist customers who may not qualify for traditional bank financing. We want to create a lasting relationship with each customer that continues to grow for many happy miles with your first vehicle purchase and your next one.

Our Amenities

  • Coffee in Customer Lounge
  • Vending Machines in Customer Lounge
  • Free WiFi for Preferred Auto Customers

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Dealer Reviews

Based on 5 reviews
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Aug 23, 2025
Excellent communication, knowledgeable, no sales pressure. We didn’t buy the car but want to buy from them.
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Jan 14, 2025
Fast response and great communication. Good people to work with
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Nov 16, 2024
I was very satisfied with my experience at Preferred Auto, Mike and Jarrad were very attentive, addressing all my concerns and worked hard to make the deal I was happy with. I definitely recommend this dealer.
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Oct 17, 2024
Nice and helpful
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Sam
Jun 18, 2024
Good follow up
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Jul 29, 2023
Very good customer service and very good fix price..
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Jul 6, 2023
Jeff was very kind and informative.
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Aug 31, 2022
Great experience! Pavel was great to work with! Highly recommend this dealership!!
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Mike
Feb 14, 2022
Thanks for reaching out, I just found something I liked better.
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Jon
Aug 25, 2021
Great experience, got the car I wanted, had a small problem which they handled on the spot. Could not be happier. Definitely recommend them to everyone!
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Mar 20, 2021
They are very responsive
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Oct 31, 2020
Great
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Oct 6, 2020
Very good cells they had to pretty much ready for me the only thing I had was that the mileage was given to me as 13,000 it has actually 15 1/2 thousand so not a big deal but still they just don’t seem to be able to get the miles right so I can’t imagine test driving and having 3000 miles but whatever but they were very good company to work with and how bad the salesman OBED is a very professional a little guy and I really enjoyed working with him
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Patricia
Sep 28, 2020
I was contacted quickly. We set an appointment that was good for my schedule. Met with Andrew. I was happy with the vehicle and purchased it.
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Jul 24, 2020
Brian contacted me right away. The vehicle WAS great. Everyone was friendly. I would recommend them.
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Alejandro
Jun 1, 2020
Good
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May 27, 2020
Although we did not purchase the Beautiful yellow 370Z Roadster, Brian Ricketts was extremely helpful and very professional. I would certainly do business here. The reason we chose not to buy, we de iron a brand new Toyota Supra.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Mike
May 24, 2020
Even though I missed out on the purchase they was nice and professional.
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Craig
Apr 18, 2020
Everything went smoothly. Well excited sales team.
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Mar 20, 2020
Best customer service I’ve ever experienced. Dane made me feel like I got the best deal out there for my Vehicle. Make sure you ask for Dane Owen if you want The VIP treatment.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Mar 17, 2020
The dealership was very helpful and responded quickly on my requests. My husband and I tag teamed while he was visiting in Fort Wayne to try the vehicle out for me and gave it a thumbs up. We then came up the folowing day for me to test drive it and loved the car. We stuck a deal quickly and picked up the car a few days later. The dealership was friendly, great to work with and accommodating to our schedule.
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Feb 27, 2020
Got back to me quickly
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Jan 1, 2020
I really wanted to give this place four stars but the end of my visit really made it terrible. I first saw a vehicle on cargurus and sent in an email. I was contacted by Brian about coming in and looking at the vehicle. I had to schedule a day to come in because of work and the distance. He was pretty flexible which was really good. The day I arrived I was late for my appointment because of the drive. I ended up working with Travis H. He took me on my test drive and worked with me the rest of the day. He was really nice and answered my questions. I did want the vehicle but I wanted to know about financing and trade value and make an informed decision. After talking it over I decided to go ahead and see what payments and downpayment and trade value would be. The dealership didn't want to give me what I wanted for my trade in so Travis went to find another way to find some options for me. He was really helpful. If my review was based on Travis solely it would be a way better rating.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Dec 31, 2019
Good dealer and answered all my questions and quick response
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TROY
Dec 18, 2019
"Thanks" to the sales staff for their assistance.
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James
Nov 20, 2019
Very responsive
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Nov 15, 2019
They were quick to respond and answered our questions, even after they had closed. Saved us from driving 2.5hrs.. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone..
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May 31, 2019
Quick response and very helpful
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Apr 11, 2019
Paul was polite and attentive. His correspondence was very good. He made no promises. The van brakes were bad when we got back from test drive then the radiator began leaking anti-freeze. He told me his team would look into the leak and check the brakes. The texts I received were about the leak and haven't received any word yet about the brakes. Only that another salesman might have a buyer. May be a sales ploy to put pressure on me, not subscribing to it. All in all I would deal with the fine folks at Preferred Auto Sales.
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Apr 2, 2019
Promptly got back to me and answered my question quickly and courteously.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Dec 1, 2018
Great!
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Jul 4, 2018
Very helpful and polite i was very pleased with the way they did business
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Jun 5, 2018
Fantastic experience!
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Barry
Mar 5, 2018
Seemed like a good group of nice people. The car was as advertised. Nice shape. No drama at all with the people, low pressure.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Apr 13, 2018
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your business and review!
Mar 4, 2018
Very helpful! Prompt responses.
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Abbey
Jan 30, 2018
The employees were extremely friendly and super helpful. They are there to help you and not take advantage of you. I felt that my experience at Perferred was great. I would definitely recommend looking at a vehicle here!
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Janis
Jul 1, 2017
Purchased closer to home, but Issac was very courteous and helpful!
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Buyer
Feb 1, 2017
Told me over the phone that everything looked good only to go there wait and be sent home, then later told not good. Nothing like getting your hopes up! Not good customer service or sales. We went elsewhere and had much better luck! my advice is to shop around.
12 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Liz
Jan 4, 2017
Great experience! Great customer service and ended up with a great price on my trade in and on the new vehicle. Would highly recommend.
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Chris
Dec 27, 2016
Dealership was great to work with. Had the vehicle we wanted and at the price I was looking for.
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MICHAEL
May 11, 2016
First class service.
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Isaac
May 8, 2016
Asked about a car for 3 weeks! Wanted to test drive and the salesman made excuses on why I couldn't. Weeks later the car "wasn't available" after we set a day a week out. Terrible service and long response time
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Apr 6, 2016
Van was sold. Quick response
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James
Apr 4, 2016
I had a great experience with Preferred Auto! They really helped with no pushy salesman! Got me the best financing for my car and drove it home the next day! I give them Five stars for the great service!
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Mar 14, 2016
Jason Barnes at Preferred Auto was great to work with. He and Brett their finance guy stayed late on a Friday night to accommodate us in purchasing a new car for our daughter. I would definitely recommend them! She also gets free cash washes any time!! Nice bonus:)
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Mar 19, 2016
Response from current dealership:
Thank you so much! If you guys need anything down the road please let me know!
Dave
Mar 13, 2016
Good
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Mar 18, 2016
Response from current dealership:
Thanks Dave! If you need anything down the road please let me know.

Thanks again!
Jason Barnes
Anonymous
Oct 3, 2015
Jason was a great salesperson! Very friendly and easy to work with,and tried his best to get us the best price.
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Oct 3, 2015
Response from current dealership:
Thank you so much! If you need anything in the future please let me know.