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!
DealerRater
May 14, 2019
Great experiance. Ben Anderson was very easy to work with and helped us step by step with our purchase of our new Grand Cherokee Overland. We will be back.
Google
May 14, 2019
Good dealer service. Can't get a better price for an original equipment oil change
Google
May 13, 2019
Awesome axe to do business
Google
May 12, 2019
Great service and not a "pushy" dealership. Excellent staff in sales and finance departments
DealerRater
May 11, 2019
They treated me like a friend, rather than dollar signs. They will be my new go to for future car purchased moving forward for me.
Google
May 9, 2019
Bought a vehicle from Josh and Wayne a couple weeks ago. Great guys to work with, no pressure, and they know good customer service! Recommend checking them out.
Cars
May 7, 2019
Best car buying experience I have ever had. I purchased a 2017 Buick Encore and am very pleased with the car and the service. Cornerstone Chevrolet is now my go to place for buying a vehicle.
Cars
May 5, 2019
I purchased a 2015 Chrysler 300 in 2016 and couldn't be more pleased with the service and follow up I have received from Cornerstone. They are pros, all the way around. From the sales staff, and how they handled my sale, to follow up service, all great. For example, in our 'deal', I specifically asked if the car had two key fobs and they assured me it did. Turned out they couldn't locate the second fob, so they included a new one for me at no additional cost. All fair, right? Well a couple weeks later I received the lost fob in the mail, with a note from my salesman, saying they had located it and wanted me to have it. So I now have THREE. They cost about 250.00 I've heard. Service is professional and fast. Bernie in the Service Department treats me so well every time- he is 'on it'. Big Joe knows his stuff when it comes to technical issues- and teaching you how all the computer stuff works in your car. Really, overall, I am very pleased with Cornerstone! Thanks!
DealerRater
May 3, 2019
Great experience with Ben and Ben. We have bought our last 2 vehicles here at Cornerstone in Elk River, that says alot for a company when they have repeat customers and Ben was there both times. Long time employees, repeat customers that's Cornerstone
Yelp
May 1, 2019
I have been buying vehicles and going to Cornerstone's service department for 7+ years. Ivan Garcia is a wonderful person to work with. He provides excellent advice on how to keep my vehicles running well. I don't feel like he tries to sell me something I don't need. Keep up the good work!
Yelp
May 1, 2019
I have been going there for a long time and they have always treated me with respect and done great service. I have brought a few more friends to them and they have came back again also. Ivan Garcia is a great contact for service, he is very knowledgeable and will tell you the truth about what you need and if it can wait he tells you it can wait. I appreciate that . They are very fair with prices and some things are way better deals like oil change packages, much cheaper than one at a time. I recommend this dealer for more then just buying a vehicle. They are all around good people. I like to send my friends to them for repairs and services too. Ivan is the man for any and all things for car services.
Yelp
Apr 27, 2019
Eric and the service dept. did an excellent job on my car. My challenger was repaired in far less time and money than what I expected. They will be my go to repair shop for future service needs.
Google
Apr 27, 2019
They are so friendly. Would suggest any one to know they will do anything to make you happy.
Google
Apr 27, 2019
Did a great job figuring out what was wrong with my motor home.
Google
Apr 25, 2019
Loved the experience
Google
Apr 25, 2019
We had the pleasure of Duane Fletcher helping us find the perfect SUV for our family. He was very knowledgeable, honest, patient, and even made our boring car shopping day, FUN! We went in with ideas of what we wanted and we left with more than we expected. Could not have had a better experience with purchasing our first financed vehicle.
Cornerstone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
17219 Highway 10 NW
Elk River,
MN
Phone: (763) 441-2300
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