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
Dec 8, 2018
Excellent
DealerRater
Dec 8, 2018
I recently worked with Roy at Chevy cornerstone. He got me driving the truck of my dreams and did it with class and professionalism. Couldn’t be more pleased with my experience
Google
Dec 5, 2018
I highly recommend Elk River ford . Great service !! Eric in the service dept. Was so helpful from start to finish. Thank you for making the whole transaction easy
DealerRater
Nov 29, 2018
I don't think I have ever been treated as well, ever! I have a commercial account. They picked up my vehicle, evaluated what was needed, explained it clearly, did all the work and returned my vehicle to my office. They even offered to help out on my wife's vehicle airbag recall if I continued to have difficulty with the Lincoln dealer. In the future I'll be purchasing all my vehicles from Cornerstone.
Yelp
Nov 28, 2018
Excellent and prompt service. I had my vehicle repaired here and the experience war a total breeze. My service advisor Eric was very nice and informative. I worked recommend this place to anyone needing service on their car.
Google
Nov 24, 2018
I love my Ford Escape and bringing it in for service couldn't be easier or more convenient. Ivan is great - he's proactive, and courteous and he hustles! He's got to be the best service guy ever! I was going to price shop for tires but decided to stick with Ford because of Ivan. Thanks for everything Ford, and hang on to Ivan . . . he's a gem!
DealerRater
Nov 24, 2018
Sarah was very helpful when it came down to choosing vehicles. She was very personalble and fun to shop with! I will definitely be coming back for my next vehicle.
DealerRater
Nov 22, 2018
Jeff was great in the main service lane. There was a recall on the ram truck and he was able to do that one recall along with 3 others! He kept me informed of the progress the whole time!
Google
Nov 21, 2018
Quick in n out for my oil change.
Google
Nov 17, 2018
This place is Amazing! I went in looking for a car and left with a new car! The sales and the service I was giving was very friendly and super helpful! If u are looking for a car speak to Brandon Barth he went above and beyond and he did an amazing job with helping me obtain a new car! Highly recommend!
DealerRater
Nov 16, 2018
Was great service and very friendly staff as always. I have used the service team before and always been happy and satisfied with the service there.
DealerRater
Nov 16, 2018
My service was excellent on this dodge ram eric was my adviser was graeat. I refer more peple to come here for serivce and sales .
Google
Nov 16, 2018
I have purchased 3 vehicles from Cornerstone in the past 5 years and Terry Berg and the finance department were above par in the car buying experience!! The latest one, I didn't have a clue what I wanted to buy, but Terry offered up many suggestions. I found what I wanted and they didn't have the exact one at their location, they were able to have it there for me the next day. The paperwork was all drawn up for me the next day and I was literally in and out within 1/2 hour!! Keep up the great work!!
Google
Nov 16, 2018
Had oil change done. Not a long wait good service and price.
Cornerstone Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
17219 Highway 10 NW
Elk River,
MN
Phone: (763) 441-2300
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