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Eric Stahl
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237 Reviews
Toyota. Nowhere else. That's all I ever wanted to work for. I have joked that I bleed Toyota emblems. My Dad, Uncle and Aunt all worked for Toyota when I was growing up. We were early adopters of the product here in Central Illinois. I think our 1989 Corolla was the first Toyota in Fairbury IL. I started at Fort's as a Salesman on April Fools Day 1996. Hopefully I haven't been the fool! It is an easy way for me to remember the date. I had never sold a car or worked at a dealer before, but impressed the sales manager with my product knowledge. Later, as my Wife and I started a family. I needed a kid friendly schedule and moved to the service department. This has been an opportunity to meet thousands of Toyota lovers! I can talk Toyota all day with you folks! I espouse to my staff to treat everyone like they are working on their family members car. We don't sell "snake-oil" products or over-recommend work on cars. We do our best everyday and I hope it shows.
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28 yrs, 1 mo
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28 yrs, 1 mo
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237 Reviews of Eric Stahl
March 23, 2024
Efficient, professional, courteous. This is my third vehicle purchased and serviced over a period of 18 years. Highly recommended. This is my third vehicle purchased and serviced over a period of 18 years. Highly recommended. More
by welgin0
Verified CustomerOther Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde, Aiden Richardson
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March 21, 2024
The service techs at Fort’s Toyota of Pekin are always friendly and respectful. They keep us informed on the progress and let us know if any issues arise. We trust them with our vehicles friendly and respectful. They keep us informed on the progress and let us know if any issues arise. We trust them with our vehicles More
by khake2004
Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Lopez
March 20, 2024
While Fort’s Toyota is not local for me, they are worth the drive. The service process is easy and prompt. Coffee while I’m waiting is good also. the drive. The service process is easy and prompt. Coffee while I’m waiting is good also. More
by karlrengquist
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde
March 16, 2024
I have been buying vehicles from Fort's for more than 20 years and have always received the best customer service of any other dealership I have dealt with. Eric and his stafff are outstanding. years and have always received the best customer service of any other dealership I have dealt with. Eric and his stafff are outstanding. More
by BKCROSS
Other Employees Tagged: Kevin Carrington, Miguel Lopez, Tyler Penovich, Aiden Richardson, Analisa Pallardy , Chad
March 14, 2024
Always professional and courteous employees. The staff have informed me of parts and services I didn’t need for my vehicle. I appreciate the honesty and would recommend this dealership. The staff have informed me of parts and services I didn’t need for my vehicle. I appreciate the honesty and would recommend this dealership. More
by woolard4
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde, Miguel Lopez
February 11, 2024
Good service experience as always at Toyota of Pekin. Chad and team are awesome and take care of their customers. Chad and team are awesome and take care of their customers. More
by Yousuf Syed
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde, Miguel Lopez, Tyler Penovich, Aiden Richardson, Analisa Pallardy
February 08, 2024
As always Forts takes care of our all our vehicles and helps us project out what will be coming up for maintenance. We will be back helps us project out what will be coming up for maintenance. We will be back More
by GARDEN79US
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Durand, Ray Stark, Chad Terlinde, Miguel Lopez, Tyler Penovich, Aiden Richardson, Analisa Pallardy
January 31, 2024
Let's be honest, car repairs usually rank somewhere between root canal surgery and interpretive dance in terms of excitement. But this trip to Forts Toyota was like a clown car full of happy surprises! between root canal surgery and interpretive dance in terms of excitement. But this trip to Forts Toyota was like a clown car full of happy surprises! First off, the service advisor, Eric Stahl, had the charisma of a game show host and the knowledge of a car whisperer. I'm pretty sure he gets all his whispering from Kenny in the back. They explained everything in terms even my dog could understand (although, to be fair, my dog is pretty darn smart). Bonus points for the juggling act with loaner car keys while quoting Monty Python. Who says car repairs can't be cultured? The waiting area was like a fever dream of complimentary snacks. I'm pretty sure I saw a unicorn drinking on a gourmet coffee next to the free massage chair. I may have blacked out from sugar overload after the third donut, but hey, a happy tummy makes a happy customer. Did they discover a time machine in the back? Did they negotiate with the gremlins living in HVAC fan? Whatever their secret sauce, it worked like a charm. More
by Jirish85
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde , Nate, Cody, Drew, Kenny
January 30, 2024
Friendly staff, dependable service has taken me over 700,000 miles with my Toyota Corolla. Thank you for taking care of my car! 700,000 miles with my Toyota Corolla. Thank you for taking care of my car! More
by DONNAB_RD
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde
January 28, 2024
Great job again. Remember to vote for Eric over and again.nice video of the truck. Remember to vote for Eric over and again.nice video of the truck. More
by FLHTEVO
Other Employees Tagged: Chad Terlinde
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