About Us

We do business differently than most car dealerships. And here's how we're different than most dealerships.

1. We're located in a town of 3,800 people, we know most of our customers shop at the same grocery store, go to the same churches and belong to the same community groups - that's why we treat every customer like friends and family. We support local civic groups, church, and school activities. You can purchase your vehicle from people you know and trust.

2. In a small community we thrive on repeat and referral business, which means we can't afford to treat you like most city dealers will.  In places like Kansas City, Joplin, and Springfield there are a over 3 million people in the market, yet there are only 42,000 in the Cedar, Vernon, and St. Clair area. And we like it that way, a smaller population means we thrive on building a relationship with our customers, because we want them to come back for service, come back to buy more vehicles, and tell their friends and family about us. And in our opinion that's the only way to do business.

3. We hate paying extra fees as much as you do. That's why we've never charged annoying and "made-up" fees like documentation fees, restocking fees, and admin fees.

4. When you shop at Fugate Motors, you have 5 brands of NEW vehicles to choose from. We offer new Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram products all under one roof.

5. If we don't have it in stock, we'll do our best to find it for you - don't see the car or truck you want on our website or out on our lot? We have the ability to find your vehicle, new or used, nation-wide through our national locator system. Give us a call and we will work hard to track down the vehicle.

6. The price you see on our website is the price you'll actually pay - no games, no tricks, and no surprises when you go to sign the final papers.

7. We despise the dirty tricks many people in our industry use every day just to make an extra buck. If you've bought many vehicles, in the past, chances are good that you've been a victim of common tactics like the "bait and switch," "payment packing" or agreeing to a price only to pay hundreds in added fees when you sign the papers. We disclose everything.

8. Every used vehicle on our lot goes through a multi-point inspection and is reconditioned before making it to the lot. And if you buy a vehicle today and we know it still needs some work done before it's ready to go, we'll take care of it before we let you drive it off the lot. If there's something we know and can't fix, you'll know 100% up front. NOBODY backs used vehicles like we do!

9. We're located in rural Missouri, and while we're a small town we offer all the perks and amenities of a big city dealership. You get the same quality warranties, the same manufacturer rebates, and the same vehicles as the biggest dealers in the country.

These are just a few of the reasons customers have been trusting us with their vehicles since 1963.  Next time you're looking for a new or used vehicle give us a shot to make it the easiest car-buying experience you've ever had.

What Zero Fees Means for You

Add-on fees are hidden profit.  There's absolutely no other reason for it.  Many aren't discussed, seen, or revealed to you until you're signing your last few documents at the dealership.  Under the high-pressure sales systems used at most dealerships you, the customer, are so worn down you just accept them and go about the purchase rather than fight yet another battle.  At Fugate Motors, we just don't like doing business that way. We're happy to give you an up front, out the door price right from the beginning. The internet has forced dealers (us included) to advertise low prices online, and many dealers have turned to alternate methods of packing in higher profit margins.  As one of the last few standouts with a NO FEE policy we hope this makes your decision a little easier in choosing Fugate Motor's for your next purchase.

 

This business has changed tremendously since Fugate Motors opened their doors back in 1963.  And while many things have changed over the years, one thing has always been true.  We are a part of your communities; see each other at school functions, coach each other's kids, attend the same board meetings, churches, etc.   Our customers are also our friends, our neighbors, and our co-workers. And when you do business with people you know and trust you get in the habit of treating people like you'd like to be treated day in and day out.  Since 1963, many area dealerships have come and gone, and the business has changed a great deal. However, we have been fortunate enough to sell several generations of families vehicles and look forward to helping you and your family find your next vehicle.

 

• Fugate Motors sells 5 Brands of New Vehicles - we're a Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM, Franchise Dealer ALL Under One Roof

• We stock over 150 New and Used Vehicles and if it's not in our inventory we'll find it for you through our dealer network and buying centers all over the United States - in fact 25% or more of the vehicles we sell are outside of our in-stock inventory.

• Our Technicians are factory certified by CDJR AND Ford. We service all brands we sell.  And if all you need is basic maintenance, we do oil changes, alignments, tire rotations, and more every single day on all brands, foreign and domestic.

• We carry Ford and Mopar Certified parts so whether you drive a Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM we've got you covered. 

• Need tires? We sell all major brands of tires and what we don't stock, we'll have available the next day.

We've been selling and servicing cars in Southwest Missouri since 1963 and hope to be here for 100 more years.  We're a proud supporter of the local community and do our best to help keep El Dorado Springs and the surrounding area a great place to work and live.

If you give us a shot to earn your business, we'll do everything we can to make you want to be a customer for life.

We need and appreciate your business!

Your Friends At Fugate Motors