Eric Stahl
Eric Stahl at Fort's Toyota of Pekin

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Service Manager

Fort's Toyota of Pekin

120 Radio City Dr
North Pekin, IL 61554

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4.8
275 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 I 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!

Dealership Experience

30 yrs, 1 mo

Industry Experience

30 yrs, 1 mo

Languages Spoken

English English

Employee Video

4.8

275 Reviews

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275 Reviews of Eric Stahl

March 21, 2025

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Excellent Experience! Loved the small town feel of the dealership. Great Customer service. Would highly recommend. Did a great job of explaining all the bells and whist More

by kprickett0
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February 13, 2025

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We have purchased several vehicles from Fort’s Toyota of Pekin and will continue to do so. Amanda Railey is a great addition to the Fort’s staff. Amanda kept us informed of the status of the service and e More

by khake2004
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January 26, 2025

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All service members were friendly, courteous and very knowledgeable. Work was completed on a very timely basis. More

by bfeeney13
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Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Lopez, Dylan Hammond, Amanda Railey , Chad Terlinde

January 23, 2025

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staff is friendly and helpful. I get all my service work done here. no complaints or issues More

by deadrock721
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Hammond

January 12, 2025

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They were very courteous and helpful. They took the time to answer all my questions. More

by dkbuicomp
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Hammond, Amanda Railey , Chad Terlinde

January 09, 2025

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Eric Stahl has been my go to person in the service department for many years and I trust him 100%. Eric has been a great listener and has always made sure my car was taken care of and I left happy th More

by tracijoe
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Other Employees Tagged: Ray Stark, Miguel Lopez

January 08, 2025

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very good,very nice i like this desler,了think i to argey that wddd for More

by xianqi
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Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Lopez, Dylan Hammond, Amanda Railey , Analisa Pallardy, Aiden Richardson, Chad Terlinde

November 22, 2024

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Excellent employees who are most helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful. They are informative without being pushy. Completely trust the service department for honesty and skill. More

by stomsovic
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Hammond , Analisa Pallardy

October 19, 2024

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I’ve always had good experience in the past. I don’t know what changed. Eric, the service manager has changed his disposition entirely and was very unkind because he doesn’t like to work with ou More

by A H
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Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Lopez, Dylan Hammond , Cory, Joseph

Oct 21, 2024

Fort's Toyota of Pekin responded

We have worked with Amber Hubner and “Total Warranty Services” (TWS) warranty over the years and because of this, we were willing to attempt a claim on her headlamp assembly. Initially, Dylan had a green light to replace the lamp with TWS, but when he processed the $700.00 claim, it was denied. We asked for more consideration and started a back-and-forth process again with TWS that had them send out an inspector. The claim was again denied. During this back and forth, Amber brought the truck back for an engine repair, also covered by TWS. As Amber mentioned, we did fix some trim issues after the overhaul. The shop foreman and I had a learning moment about QC with the apprentice who completed the front bumper installation. Understandably, the condition at delivery leaves a poor impression. (No matter who the customer is) During the engine repair, we were still asking Amber to help us with TWS and the headlamp cost. We asked her to call TWS as that sometimes helps push a claim through. No luck. Because she is from Pekin and we have bent over backward to work with TWS, we hoped to settle this repair amicably. We called and asked if she would consider $200 as payment for the full repair and we could put this all behind us. She then said she would talk to her husband because “with everything going on, we are broke right now”. This conversation is where things went off the rails. Amber has doubled and tripled down on that she never said that. I had to ask Dylan if I missed something, as he was also on the call. He verified what I heard. Right now, Amber is driving her 4runner with the unpaid light housing. Yes, Amber Hubner only has a 100 deductible and that is all she authorized. However, weeks later, Amber still has not paid anything. We offered to reinstall the old headlamp assembly and she could walk away owing nothing. She found this outrageous, “It was Dylan's mistake” she proclaimed. Basically, “Finders Keepers”. She even suggested that her engine repair and concerns should negate her need to pay the bill. Also of note, Amber has contacted Toyota. They have dismissed her concern. Eric Stahl, Service Manager

October 05, 2024

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I have exclusively been visiting Fort’s Toyota for all of my Highlander repair needs for the past 10 years. I’m extremely disheartened in the lack of professionalism and integrity that I have experienced fro More

by Highlander2014
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Other Employees Tagged: Amanda Railey

Oct 07, 2024

Fort's Toyota of Pekin responded

Sorry for the runaround. Hope our call cleared things up. Check will soon be in the mail. Eric Stahl

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