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Over 60 years and still thriving, Raymond Chevrolet By Sandra Landen Machaj
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The Village of Antioch is well known for families that have lived in the community for generations. So too are they known for businesses which have remained in the community for many years often being taken over by the next generation of the family. One of these businesses that have been a part of the community for over 60 years is Raymond Chevrolet and Kia. When the automobile dealership was first opened over 60 years ago by Raymond Scarpelli and John Teresi, it was located in the center of town, on Main Street near Orchard. The dealership sold Chevrolet and Oldsmobile automobiles. It was not long before Raymond Scarpelli bought out Teresi’s share of the business and Raymond Chevrolet was born. In 1973, outgrowing the space in downtown Antioch, the company purchased land on 173, east of Main Street, where they would have room to grow. And grow they did. “In the mid 80s, my brother Ray and I returned to the family business after college,” said Raymond Auto group in Antioch’s Owner and Operator Mark Scarpelli. At the Antioch location, Kia was added and a second location in Fox Lake was opened. The second location handles sales of Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles. In addition, they also sell used automobiles and provide in-house repairs and a body shop. According to Scarpelli, they employ about 350 people and sell approximately 8,000 automobiles yearly. “Over the years, the way customers shop for and purchase automobiles has changed,” said Scarpelli. “With the use of the Internet, many people find the automobile they are looking for online before coming into the dealer. They no longer just head to the closest dealer. They search for the auto they are interested in. Customers come to the Antioch location from Burlington, Kenosha, Lake Geneva and from many locations in Illinois.” While leasing used to be used primarily by businesses to provide autos for their employees, today many individuals choose this method of obtaining their automobiles. “Many customers choose to lease for three years rather than purchase their automobile. This way they have a new auto every three years and don’t have to put out the $35,000 or more for a new car.” Because of the high cost of new automobiles, used car purchases are often the answer for many. “The nearly new autos are a quality option. Some may still
Above: From left, operator of Raymond Chevrolet-Kia in Antioch, Mark; operator of Ray Auto group in Fox Lake, Ray; and original owner of Raymond Chevrolet-Kia, Ray Sr., are the two generations of the Scarpelli family that have been involved in the auto business. Right: Over the years, Raymond Chevrolet in Antioch has received many awards for its fine service and sales. Some are displayed in the showroom.
have a warranty.” For many years, the family sedan was the vehicle of choice. Then came the mini-van. As you peruse the vehicles on the road with you, it is no surprise that the SUV is the auto of choice for many. “Pick-up trucks, with their expanded cabs have become usable for families. “Now gas consumption is equal to or better than sedans making pickup trucks more of an option,” said Scarpelli.
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Tickets for the North Pole Express Trains for Village of Antioch residents will go on sale at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Antioch Metra Station First, 311 Depot St., Antioch. The train will run on Tuesdays through Friday from Tuesday, Dec. 4, until Friday, Dec. 21. The 3.5-hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Antioch Metra Station for a journey to the “North Pole.” Children will join in and sing as the conductor goes around checking each of them in. Santa will join the group in the “North Pole.” Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Antioch Metra Station. Children and adults are encouraged to wear pajamas to this event. Residents with the zip code 60002 will be able to purchase resident tickets for $23 a person. Nonresidents tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, and will be $26 per person. Tickets include lunch, crafts, hot chocolate and cookies and a visit with Santa. Tables seat six, seven, eight and nine people. Tickets are limited to six per family. Tickets must be purchased in person only and are limited to 62 per train. Children younger than 10 months are free, but are included in the six per family. For more information, call Antioch Parks and Recreation at 847-395-2160 or email us at parks@antioch.il.gov.
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