Welcome to Smart Automotive

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Here at Smart Automotive, the customer is our number one priority. Since starting in 1954 as a single store by Johnny Lujack, the great Notre Dame and Chicago Bears Quarterback and winner of the 1947 Heisman Trophy, alongside his father-in-law, Smart Automotive has grown to become the largest automotive dealer group in the Quad Cities. Today, our team is proud to offer 8 new car franchises and over 1,000 new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles to choose from.

Our experienced Sales Professionals, Finance Managers, Service Advisors, Certified Technicians, and Parts Specialists are here to make your automotive experience as simple and stress-free as possible. Whether you are shopping for your next vehicle, exploring lease or loan options, visiting our service or parts department, or working with our Body Shop, our team is here to answer your questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

Come and see for yourself the pride we take in our company, but mostly the pride we take in our customers. We are also proud to participate in giving back to our community with year-round charities and events. When it comes to purchasing or servicing your next vehicle, make Smart Automotive your only stop. Come visit us at one of our locations. We look forward to serving you!

Proudly part of the Gurley Leep Automotive Family, our dealerships are backed by a family-owned company with a legacy of service that spans generations.

Founded in 1977 by Mike Leep Sr. and Van Gurley, the Gurley Leep Automotive Family began with a Buick dealership in South Bend, Indiana, built on a simple belief: treat people the right way and success will follow. Today, under the leadership of Mike Leep Jr. and James Leep, the company has grown to represent 20 automotive brands across 24 dealerships in five states, supported by more than 1,500 dedicated team members.

Our mission extends far beyond selling and servicing vehicles. We are committed to bettering the lives of our guests, our team members, and our communities. Whether we’re helping guests find the right vehicle, creating opportunities for team members to build meaningful careers, or investing in the communities we call home, we strive to make a positive impact every day.

For nearly five decades, generations of families have trusted us with their automotive needs. We are honored by that trust and remain committed to delivering exceptional experiences with warmth, professionalism, and genuine care.

Our Mission

We are a family-owned business committed to bettering the lives of our guests, our team members, and our communities.

 

Our Values

Our guests are the focus of everything we do. We always treat them warmly, with kindness and professionalism.

 

Team members are family. We are invested in their success by providing the tools, training, and opportunities to prosper.

 

We are driven to give in our communities. It’s the right thing to do.