If you’re looking for a great, quality pre-owned truck or SUV, you can find it at Trucks Only, but that’s not all you’ll find there.
“You’ll also find a family atmosphere and great customer service,” asserted Christopher Sullivan, general manager of the two East Valley locations.
Trucks Only is family owned and run, based on four generations in the auto business. What makes their business unique is the willingness to stand behind their sales, Christopher explained. “Every vehicle is carefully checked before being offered for sale, and if there’s a concern, we make it right,” he said. “We’re the only pre-owned sales business that offers a lifetime engine warranty on most vehicles we sell.”
Trucks Only’s Mesa location, at 550 S. Country Club Drive, just south of Broadway Road, has been in operation for 15 years. A newer addition in Apache Junction, at 837 W. Apache Trail, opened about three years ago.
Christopher works out of the Mesa office with his parents, Las Sendas residents Debbie, chief financial officer, and Robert (Bob) Sullivan, who purchases quality vehicles for inventory.
“Our grandkids also have a keen interest in what goes on here,” Debbie said with pride. “Even though they’re too young, they like to come and work in the office. They put up all our holiday decorations this year.”
According to Debbie, the family’s history in the auto business started here in the 1950s when Grandfather Mike Sullivan opened a mechanics shop. Eventually, he expanded into the auto wholesale business. In 1971, Bob branched out and started his own business, growing it into what Debbie claims was one the largest wholesale operations in the Western states. In 1993, Trucks Only was born. Their grandfather’s original business continued to exist, and is still operated today by other family members.
“And it’s not just our family in the business,” said Debbie. “We have longtime, established employees of 10 years and longer, and some of them have encouraged their own family members to come work with us, too.”
“When you buy a vehicle from us, you’re not buying from someone never to be seen again,” said Christopher. “We’re a long-standing member of the community, with a Better Business Bureau rating of A+. Buyers come back to us again and again over the years.”
Christopher is excited about their new affiliation with AutoTrader.com, which gives them the ability to offer guaranteed trade-in values for used cars, trucks, SUVs and vans. Customers can go to the AutoTrader.com Web site or a special kiosk at Trucks Only, enter their vehicle information, and get a guaranteed quote on its sale or trade-in value.
The economy seems to be improving in the Valley, Christopher believes. “Sales have been up about 30 percent since September,” he said. He is optimistic about the future, as buyers become increasingly aware of the value of purchasing a reliable pre-owned vehicle.
To check out their extensive inventory, visit TrucksOnlySales.com. You also can call or stop by the lots.
You can check out the Country Club Drive location, or call (480) 844-7071. You also can go to the Apache Trail location in Apache Junction, or call (480) 374-1829.