Why Buy From Us

See Why We’re The Car Enthusiasts’ Company: Learn About the Autobarn VOW

Our owner and his staff at the various Autobarn dealerships near Chicago, IL, live and breathe the car business. We race, customize and sell the cars we love. When you visit one of our dealerships you get best-in-class service facilities, expertly-trained technicians, speedy maintenance and a fair price. Whether you’re traveling from Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park or beyond, we will have a car that is a perfect match for you.

We consider ourselves The Car Enthusiast Company — a business that’s locally owned and operated by car fans for car owners of all kinds. We truly love selling, driving, repairing and talking about cars. When you visit one of our dealerships you will receive the kind of service that comes from years of passionate dedication. Whether you are looking for assistance in sales, service or finance, all of our dealerships are staffed with expert car enthusiasts to make your time with us personal and enjoyable.

Our enthusiasm for cars is unmatched. If you visit our Evanston Mazda dealership you can meet Danny Bender, a salesman who races factory MX-5 Miata race cars nationally. We are also proud to have our Volvo salesman, Jimmy Hanson, who runs a Volvo Club full of performance-modified Swedish vehicles. Jason Saini, meanwhile, runs our in-house performance shop, Greenwood Motorsports, which specializes in high-performance wagons. Last but not lease is our owner, Richard Fisher, who has been racing competitively since the early 1990s. Richard has seen track time behind the wheel of Mazda, Volvo and Nissan models. An avid collector, Richard has an encyclopedic knowledge of cars. This knowledge comprises the base of what The Car Enthusiast Company is all about.