PICTURE: Jim Stykemain stands with Dianne Jones representing the Paulding Chamber of Commerce
In serious need of remodeling, the dealership building downtown was in disrepair. The Stykemain Family Dealership stepped in and fulfilled the need.
The building project location north of Paulding on US 127 was decided several years ago and officially started two years ago. The GM dealership meets all the standards set forth for new design that all General Motors Dealers will have to comply with soon.
The facility will save time and safety for workers by not needing to cross a US highway to get from the body shop to the sales department. The new location puts all of the Stykemain offerings in one location including sales, repair and body shop.
One of the old Stykemain buildings located near the courthouse was sold to the village of Paulding for housing the village vehicles. The parking lot next to Hometown Pizza was sold to the county to be used for courthouse parking. The other building was sold for a new business named the Penguin Peddler.
The new 21,000 square foot facility houses nine lifts in the drive-in work bay area and a new laser line-up machine to assist in much quicker and more accurate vehicle alignments.
The Stykemain Chevy Dealership has been in Paulding County for the past 11 years. The Stykemain family have been in the automobile business since 1953.
“We are going to be giving away a brand new Chevrolet Spark” stated Jim Stykemain, who is very much looking forward to the official Open House at the end of October. Keep reading the West Bend News to follow the details of how you might be the big winner!
