Every dealership has vehicles for sale.

What truly separates one dealership from another is the team standing behind those vehicles.

At Kerlin Motor Company, our goal is not simply to sell someone a car, truck, SUV, or van. We want to make the entire experience simple, straightforward, and comfortable from the first conversation through the final handshake.

That approach has helped Kerlin Motor Company serve Silver Lake and Northern Indiana since 1927. Now in our 99th year of business, our team is focused on protecting that legacy while continuing to grow, improve, and prepare Kerlin Motor Company for the next generation.

A Different Kind of Car-Buying Experience

Many people begin the vehicle-buying process expecting pressure, hidden fees, confusing numbers, and hours of back-and-forth negotiations.

That is not how we believe business should be done.

Our team believes in straightforward, market-based pricing. We do not hide trade keys, play games with payments, or surprise customers with unnecessary charges at the end of the process.

When we appraise a trade, we use current market information and modern appraisal technology to provide a fair offer. Customers receive the convenience of trading their vehicle without the inconvenience and uncertainty of trying to sell it privately from their driveway.

When financing is needed, we work with more than 20 financial institutions. Instead of sending a credit application everywhere, we evaluate the customer’s situation and narrow the options to the lenders that are most likely to provide the right overall finance package.

Price matters, but so do the interest rate, loan term, vehicle age, mileage, loan-to-value, credit history, debt-to-income ratio, and the customer’s long-term goals.

Our responsibility is to help customers understand those factors and make a confident decision.

Meet the Kerlin Motor Company Sales Team

Dave: The Lot Boss

Dave has been part of Kerlin Motor Company for seven years and has earned the nickname “The Lot Boss.”

He knows the inventory, understands the details that matter, and is always willing to step in wherever help is needed. From checking in new arrivals and preparing vehicles for customers to answering questions and coordinating deliveries, Dave plays an important role in keeping the dealership moving forward.

Customers appreciate Dave because he works hard, speaks honestly, and does everything he can to make the buying process easier.

Cameron: The Next Generation

Cameron is one of the newer members of the Kerlin Motor Company team. He is married, has a young daughter, and represents the next generation of people learning how business has been done here for nearly a century.

He quickly learned that success in the automotive business is not built by pressuring people. It is built by listening, understanding the customer’s situation, and helping solve a problem.

Sometimes that solution results in a vehicle sale today. Sometimes it means providing advice, answering a question, or helping someone prepare for a future purchase.

Either way, serving the customer comes first.

Aimee: Your Local Car Mom

Aimee understands the challenges families face because she is a mom herself.

She knows that selecting a family vehicle involves much more than choosing a color or finding the lowest monthly payment. Parents need to consider passenger space, car seats, cargo capacity, safety features, reliability, fuel economy, and how the vehicle fits into their daily routine.

Her goal is to provide a comfortable, mom-to-mom experience for customers who want to work with someone who understands the demands of family life.

Whether a customer needs an SUV with room for children, a dependable first vehicle for a teenager, or something that makes everyday life easier, Aimee can walk them through the process from beginning to end.

Curt: Building for the Next 100 Years

Curt has spent more than two decades in the automotive industry, working in sales, finance, management, and dealership operations.

His focus at Kerlin Motor Company is not just increasing sales. It is building a stronger business without sacrificing the principles that have allowed the company to survive and succeed since 1927.

That means investing in technology, improving the customer experience, expanding inventory, strengthening financing options, marketing the dealership in new ways, and developing a team that customers can trust.

It also means remembering that growth only matters when it is built the right way.

A Vehicle for Nearly Every Kind of Customer

Kerlin Motor Company currently has more new Ford vehicles available than we have carried in nearly a decade, along with a strong selection of carefully chosen pre-owned vehicles.

Many of our used vehicles are clean, low-mileage, one-owner vehicles with strong CARFAX history reports. They are inspected, serviced, and reconditioned before being offered for sale.

When a vehicle is being sold as-is, we make that clear. We do not hide known concerns or sugarcoat a vehicle’s condition. Customers deserve accurate information before making one of the largest purchases in their lives.

We also offer one of the strongest performance vehicle selections in Northern Indiana.

Our performance inventory includes vehicles from:

• Hennessey Performance – Indiana's only authorized Hennessey dealer featuring VelociRaptor, Venom, and other high-performance trucks.
• Shelby American – Legendary performance trucks and muscle cars engineered for enthusiasts.
• ROUSH Performance – Factory-backed performance upgrades with everyday drivability.
• Torque Trucks – Premium lifted Super Duty and F-150 trucks built by Shelby Performance.

Kerlin Motor Company is also Indiana’s only authorized Hennessey dealer.

For customers who need luxury transportation, family travel capability, or executive mobility, we also offer custom Explorer Vans.

Whether someone is looking for an affordable used vehicle, a new Ford for everyday driving, a commercial truck, a family SUV, a custom van, or a high-horsepower performance vehicle, our team is prepared to help.

Why the People Behind the Vehicle Matter

Buying a vehicle is a major decision. Customers should know who they are doing business with and feel confident that the dealership will still be available after the sale.

Kerlin Motor Company has served customers through economic downturns, changing technology, industry disruptions, vehicle shortages, and nearly a century of change.

We were here yesterday. We are here today. We plan to be here tomorrow.

That stability matters when customers need help with financing, paperwork, warranty coverage, service questions, vehicle technology, or their next purchase.

Our team understands that every customer interaction contributes to the reputation Kerlin Motor Company has built since 1927.

We do not take that responsibility lightly.

Come Meet the Team

We invite you to visit Kerlin Motor Company in Silver Lake, Indiana, meet our team, and experience a different approach to buying a vehicle.

We will answer your questions, provide straightforward information, and help you find the vehicle and financing option that make sense for your situation.

No games. No unnecessary pressure. No hidden surprises.

Just a local team working to earn your trust and carry Kerlin Motor Company into its next 100 years.