Uftring Auto Group brings test-drives home to create 'the absolute best shopping experience'

Uftring Auto Group of Peoria is trying to make the car buying process as convenient as possible for busy shoppers.
Uftring Auto Group of Peoria is trying to make the car buying process as convenient as possible for busy shoppers. | Stock Photo

Buying a new car is a major decision, one that encompasses a number of factors.

A wish list might include price, style, power, fuel efficiency, safety, maintenance, technology, convenience, comfort and style. However, before buying, a primary method to see how the car feels is by being behind the wheel. The test-drive may be the most important decision-making tool at your disposal.

Visiting a dealership may be tough between COVID-19 restrictions and busy schedules, so to make the shopping experience as easy as possible, Uftring Auto Group brings the test-drive right to the customer’s home or office, so that clients can start from their own driveway. Uftring’s mission is “for customers to have the absolute best shopping experience, no matter where it happens.”

The Uftring Auto Group of Peoria, Illinois, was founded by Dealer Principal Gary Uftring in 1982, growing from a Chevrolet Oldsmobile dealership in Washington, Illinois, to one of the area's premiere automotive dealer groups. Its central Illinois stores offer 12 automotive brands to car shoppers, including: Chevrolet, Ford, Cadillac, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Subaru, Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar.

By bringing the test-drive directly to customers, Uftring’s sales professionals are always focused on the convenience and comfort of their clients.

By visiting the Uftring website, car buyers can research their potential purchase and shop the dealer’s full inventory of new and used vehicles. Customers who are serious about a particular vehicle but cannot get to the dealership can have the vehicle brought directly to them, free of charge. All they need to do is contact the dealer to begin the process for a no-obligation test-drive.

The one condition is that the customer must live in the greater Peoria area and must provide Uftring Auto Group with some applicable personal information. Other than that, car buyers simply need to know which vehicle they are interested in before Uftring can schedule the appointment.

The Uftring Auto Group currently serves customers at six locations in Illinois: Uftring Chevrolet in Washington, Uftring Weston Chevrolet Cadillac in Peoria, The Uftring Auto Mall in East Peoria, Uftring Nissan in Peoria, Jaguar Land Rover Peoria and Uftring Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in North Pekin.