Cornerstone Auto has become a well established neighbor to Elk River, Plymouth, and Monticello areas providing our customers with top brands of new and used vehicles including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, KIA, Chevrolet, and Ford. As one of the largest automobile dealerships in Minnesota and the Twin Cities area, we are committed to customers satisfaction and strive to help with peace of mind when purchasing their next vehicle or in the need of vehicle service and maintenance by creating a safe informative and honest experience.
THE CORNERSTONE COMMITMENT
At Cornerstone Auto, we are passionate about what we do and are committed to your peace of mind when purchasing a new vehicle or servicing a vehicle you already have.
The benefits of purchasing a car with Cornerstone Auto brings over 1250 new and pre-owned vehicles with the brand you need, with the budget you can afford. No pressure sales guarantees and competitive financing make buying easy and affordable. With our 110% Price Match Guarantee allows for you to get the best value the market can offer.
Other benefits include new vehicle guarantees, complimentary vehicle history reports on used vehicles, certified inspection reports, compimentary diagnostic services, and more. There’s even a complimentary car wash with every service visit!
OUR STORY
Although the name Cornerstone has only been around for the past few years, we’re a family owned business that’s over 50 years old. The company was founded in the early 1960’s when Oran Powell built Brookdale Ford, in Brooklyn Center, the largest Ford dealership in Minnesota for more than 35 years. Over time, the company grew to include numerous Ford and Chrysler-Plymouth dealerships in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
In 1972 we acquired Elk River Ford, our longest continuously operating store. Scott Powell, Oran’s son, became owner and operator in 1983. We expanded in Elk River with a Chrysler and Dodge franchise in 1989, followed by Jeep in 1998, and finally KIA in 2009. Today, we are the only new car dealer within eight miles of Elk River. Since 2010, Cornerstone has added a pre-owned location in Plymouth and a Chevrolet store in Monticello. A third generation of Powell’s is now continuing the family legacy of automobile dealership management.
Even though Cornerstone Automotive has become a strong and successful business, we cannot stand still. And we aren’t. Change is constant, maybe especially so in the car business. Customer preferences, economic conditions, new car models, technology, competition and, lately, the Internetare reshaping the auto landscape. Even though there will always be change, our values will hold true. Determination, hard work, doing what’s right, striving always to improve, and a deep commitment to serving others – these are the things that will continue to define who we are and who we will be.
We are a faith based organization that is honored to serve everyone, regardless of their religious affiliation. We live our beliefs through acting in accordance with our Mission and Values Statements. Our Cornerstone Team is the most valuable asset we have and they are the reason for our success. We are a family run business and treat our customers the way we want to be treated. We are Cornerstone Automotive; this is who we are and what we do…Every day.
OUR HISTORY
Cornerstone Auto has a rich and unique history of being family owned, a commitment to customers, and creating long lasting relationships with our customers and their families for generations. Learn more about Cornerstone Auto by viewing the videos below.
OUR MISSION, PURPOSE, & VALUES
At Cornerstone Auto, we have strived to build a business on good values and treating people the way that you would want to be treated. Our faith based family-owned business has become a basis for our mission, our purpose and has allowed us to create values that we enstill in our employees daily.
OUR MISSION:
Cornerstone Auto operates on Christian-based principles. We know of no better role model than Jesus Christ. The life He led inspires us. He made
his relationship to people his top priority. It is our desire to do the same. The principles he taught are the foundation for our decisions. We respect
the uniqueness of all people and we serve the Lord by treating employees and customers the way we would want to be treated, with honesty
and integrity. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and serve you and your vehicle. Thank you.
OUR PURPOSE:
We help people live life to the fullest – safely, with peace of mind.
WE HELP PEOPLE GET WHERE THEY WANT TO GO,</ class=”abs-center”span> DO WHAT THEY NEED TO DO.
- Hold a job, get a degree, build a career.
- Go across town. Or see all of America.
- Whenever they want.
WE HELP PEOPLE CONNECT
- Moms, dads, kids. Friends, colleagues, and customers.
- Together for fun or work, then home again.
- Whenever they want.
WE GIVE PEOPLE PEACE OF MIND.
- To travel comfortably
- To go safely, worry free.
- Whenever they want.
OUR VALUES:
WE
VALUE OUR RELATIONSHIPS.
With each other, our customers and our communities.
DO WHAT’S RIGHT, WHAT’S HONEST.
No excuses, no shortcuts.
AIM FOR EXCELLENCE.
Do the ordinary extraordinarily well.
LISTEN.
To really understand.
TAKE ACTION.
Now, not later. Keep things easy, enjoyable.
SHOW RESPECT.
Hear the questions, concerns and insights of all.
WORK AS TEAMS.
Mobilize the power of “us” to deliver on our promises.
STRIVE TO IMPROVE, LEARN.
Ask questions. Stay curious.
GREET EACH DAY WITH GRATITUDE.
CELEBRATE WHAT WE DO TOGETHER.
Help others live life to the fullest – safely, with peace of mind
What Our Customers Are Saying!
Google
Oct 17, 2018
Terry Berg was a great help finding the truck if my dreams!Thanks Terry!
Google
Oct 16, 2018
Jeff Collins in the service department is the best ,got us in and out with a new clutch done in one day . drop off in the AM pick PM . Thank you Jeff
Google
Oct 13, 2018
Very pleased with Cornerstone and the repairs on my brakes. Ivan was a great service advisor and I really trust him and glad he was helping us! Thank you we will be back in the future.
DealerRater
Oct 12, 2018
We had a very good experience at this dealership. Pleasant atmosphere, courteous employees. Definitely trust them with the work they did and for any service in the future. Highly recommended. They even reimbursed us for the tow truck cost!
Cars
Oct 12, 2018
Thank you so much to Ivan Garcia for being a great liaison during our repair process. I was so very pleased and impressed with his service and knowledge! Extremely happy and will be a long time customer.
Yelp
Oct 12, 2018
Very very pleased with the customer service we received during our repair process. Our service advisor was Ivan Garcia and I can not tell you how impressed I was with his feedback and timely answers to questions. He made sure the process with smooth and seamless and I really trust him to do the right thing. Thank you.
DealerRater
Oct 9, 2018
We were trading in a Ford Edge and thought we wanted an EcoSport. Just a little too small. our salesman Mike Zwilling suggested the Escape. As we test drove it, we immediately knew this was our new car and purchased it that day. Mike was very accommodating and there were no strong arm tactics used. He made this an amazing experience for us; we trusted him. He listened to what we wanted. We also worked with finance Manager Jason Bentley who got us a great rate, explaining all of our options. We have not bought a new car since 2005. I am comfortable we made the right choice in dealer, salesman, and car! thanks Mike Z!
Cars
Oct 9, 2018
We purchased new Escape from sales person Mike Zwilling and discussed financing with Jason Bentley. This was an amazing experience and probably the best I have encountered. No pressure tactics were used, and we trusted Mike and Jason were giving us good information so we could make a well informed decision. Mike listened to what we wanted in a car and definitely delivered.
DealerRater
Oct 5, 2018
Got to the appointment and was quickly greeted and set up to have the original work done. I had received another notice to have more recall work done and the service department said they could do all of the work at that time. They completed the jobs quickly and called to let me know. I picked up my truck and was on my way. It was an efficient and quality experience.
Google
Oct 2, 2018
Duane Fletcher was amazing in helping me find a vehicle. The other staff that worked with me were amazing as well. They were friendly and on top of everything I needed and was looking for. I will definitely be recommending Duane and cornerstone auto to friends and family. Very satisfied
Google
Sep 26, 2018
Had a great car buying experience at Cornerstone over the weekend! The sales associate I worked with, Harold, was awesome and made the whole process as painless as possible! Would definitely recommend!
Google
Sep 24, 2018
Jaime smolders is by far the best salesman I have worked with. Great experience. Start to finish very happy with my lease purchase.
Google
Sep 24, 2018
Great experience buying a used car! Jamie Smulders and Jason Bentley were great!
Google
Sep 22, 2018
We just purchased a Jeep Grand Cherokee from Josh Sims at Elk River Cornerstone and got a great deal. Josh was easy to work with and got us in and out in a timely manner with our 2 young children.
Google
Sep 22, 2018
Very knowledgeable and helpful salesman Josh Sims sold me a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I'm very happy with my purchase and would certainly work with him again.
Cornerstone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
17219 Highway 10 NW
Elk River,
MN
Phone: (763) 441-2300
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