The Wells County Chamber of Commerce staff and Ambassadors were thrilled to welcome Minnich Motors, located at 2165 Commerce Dr, Bluffton, Indiana, which is now open and ready to meet the community's automotive needs. With a focus on affordability and reliability, Minnich Motors is filling a much-needed gap for those looking for quality vehicles in the $3,000 to $10,000 range, particularly for young drivers and those needing dependable work cars.
Wes Minnich, owner of Minnich Motors, opened the dealership after years of hearing from friends and community members about the challenges of finding reasonably priced, reliable vehicles for their families. “I’ve always wanted to get my car dealer's license, and after considering the feedback from the community and my own experience, I felt it was the right time,” Wes said. “I wanted to offer something different – fully inspected and reconditioned cars to be safe and reliable, yet still affordable.”
With a background in vehicle detailing, service, parts, and sales at Hiday Motors and extensive experience in automotive reconditioning. Wes brings a wealth of knowledge to his new venture. At Minnich Motors, each vehicle undergoes a thorough inspection and reconditioning process, often requiring up to 10 hours of labor and about $1,000 in parts and repairs. This ensures every car sold meets high standards for safety and reliability.
Minnich Motors takes a hands-on approach to sourcing vehicles, carefully selecting cars at auctions, and investing time in ensuring they are in the best condition possible. “I go to the Fort Wayne auction with a list of 20 cars, test drive them and narrow it down to the ones that meet our quality standards. It’s important to me that we don’t just slap a sticker on a car and put it up for sale. We want to offer vehicles that we feel confident putting our own families in,” Wes explained. Looking ahead, Wes plans to expand the dealership's inventory to include more vehicles.
The dealership also focuses on providing flexible hours to meet the needs of its customers. While the official hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minnich Motors offers appointments on Saturdays and is willing to accommodate customers outside of regular hours.
Minnich Motors is excited to be a part of the Bluffton community and looks forward to helping families find the right vehicle at the right price. To learn more about Minnich Motors or to browse their current inventory, visit them in person at 2165 Commerce Dr., Bluffton, IN, or online through their website at www.minnichmotors.com and Facebook Marketplace.
Pictured in the photo left to right:
Danielle Thompson, Flagstar Bank, Chamber Ambassador
Erin Prible, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce
Jacob Duncan, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Kevin Sills, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Chamber Ambassador
Helen Minnich, Minnich Motors
Wes Minnich, Minnich Motors
Keith Muhlenkamp, First Merchants Bank, Chamber Ambassador
Heather Morgan, National Oil & Gas, Chamber Ambassador
John Staffer, WEG Commercial Motors, Chamber Board of Directors
Ben Renkenberger, United Way of Wells County, Chamber Ambassador
Trent Bucher, Honegger, Ringger & Co., Chamber Board of Directors
Hattie Wondercheck, Chamber of Commerce