General Info

Founded by Webb Bates in 1938, Bates Motor Company is a certified automobile dealership specializing in new and pre-owned cars, heavy-duty trucks and sport utility vehicles. Bates Motor has a fully stocked inventory of Cadillac, GMC, Pontiac and Oldsmobile models. The dealership s service department provides basic maintenance of vehicles and employs trained automotive service technicians. It offers modern equipment, tools and electronic diagnostics, and provides services, including oil change, brake inspection, tire rotation, wheel alignment, and air and fuel filter change. Bates parts department stocks genuine parts and accessories that enhance vehicle performance. The dealership s finance department provides a wide variety of preapproved finance and leasing options. Customers visiting its Web site can schedule service appointments and obtain price quotes. Located in Carlinville, Ill., its full-service body shop has a staff of factory-trained and certified technicians.