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
Aug 16, 2018
Great service and got a great deal on a RAM big Horne
Google
Aug 13, 2018
While getting an oil change and service at your Quick Lane.....Ivan Garcia was my sevice writer....he did a great job of getting the work done and went above and beyond what I expected....while up on the hoist checked my brakes looked things over that I asked him to etc. Was very polite and courteous.
Google
Aug 9, 2018
Fast ,friendly, awesome experience
Cars
Aug 8, 2018
I have recently purchased a new F350 pickup and had nothing but a wonderful experience. The trade in value they gave me was great and speed of getting the deal done was fast! I also just brought two different vehicles in for service. Jeff was my service manager for both and was very helpful. One of the vehicles was a RV that needed to be fixed right away, of course right. Jeff was able to get it fit in and fixed on time for the trip! Thank you!! The second vehicle was a F150. Again, Jeff slid it in and got it fixed on time! I would also like to thank Heather and the lady that helped me get F150 loaner! All are running great and have zero issues. The only problem I had, hence the average rating on "Quality of Repairs" category, was finding the issues on both vehicles I had serviced. With the RV I was told it ran fine when the mechanic took it for a test drive. Jeff called me back right away with the update as to where I explained there was a service done and plugs were just replaced, and suggested that a/some coils maybe the issue. I'm no mechanic and figured this should have been figured out by the mechanic. There was two coils out and once fixed the RV ran great! Same with the F150. The mechanic couldn't find the problem and said the only thing it could be was that I was using the wrong non coded key. Again, Jeff let me know of this right away and gave me some options. I opted per Jeff's recommendation to leave it there overnight. The mechanic did figure out the problem later that evening and I was able to pick it up in the a.m. All and all Your team helped me out and got me back on the road again! Thank you.
Google
Aug 8, 2018
Great place to buy a vehicle.
Google
Aug 1, 2018
very nice and helpful staff and an over all amazing experience.thank you sarah
Cars
Jul 29, 2018
Adam in repair did an excellent job in diagnosing my AC issue. Burnell, the service rep communicated all issues relating to my car. This is an excellent facility and would recommend to anyone.
Google
Jul 28, 2018
Had a great experience buying my truck. Danny and the cornerstone staff went above and beyond to make my purchase a success! I could not be happier. Would definitely recommend and will use them in the future!
Google
Jul 28, 2018
Awesome experience customer service
Cars
Jul 27, 2018
Our salesman Danny and his team went above and beyond to make a trade in and new purchase for a truck smooth and stress free. Great experience and will definitely buy here again!
Cars
Jul 27, 2018
I had a recall on my jeep and Cornerstone was the only dealer in the area that went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. Jacquelyn and Eric were genuine, professional, and provided excellent service. We will definitely be back, and will also recommend Cornerstone to family and friends!
Google
Jul 24, 2018
Had a very good experience! Duane Fletcher was very helpful and a very honest salesman. Couldn’t of asked for a better experience. Jason In finance was also very helpful and made the process easy, couldn’t of asked for a better team of guys to help out!
Facebook
Jul 23, 2018
Sarah helped me out a lot with a killer deal! Thanks Sarah!
Yelp
Jul 23, 2018
Great customer service especially by Service Advisor Ivan. He keeps me informed on progress and helps coordinate follow-up service and is always on top of coupons, savings through the Ford Service website. I always choose Cornerstone 1st for oil, tires, and maintenance.
Cornerstone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
17219 Highway 10 NW
Elk River,
MN
Phone: (763) 441-2300
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