Kunes Ford of Antioch

What Kunes Ford of Antioch does

Kunes Ford of Antioch (legal entity Kunes Country Ford of Antioch, Inc.) is a single-rooftop franchised Ford dealership and service center located at 104 IL-173 in Antioch, Illinois. Founded in 2006, the store operates as a subsidiary of Kunes Auto Group, a privately held multi-rooftop dealer network led by the Kunes family that also operates dealerships in Wisconsin and additional Illinois locations. The rooftop sells new Ford vehicles (F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Escape, F-Series Super Duty, Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, Transit), used vehicles including the proprietary 'No Fear Certified' pre-owned program (125-point inspection, lifetime powertrain warranty, guaranteed credit approval), and a certified service department using genuine Ford parts. Differentiated offerings include Ford Mobile Service (technicians dispatched to customer locations, $29.95+ for non-warranty work), specialized mobility and ADA-adaptive vehicles with hand control devices, and a commercial channel through Kunes Commercial covering work vans, chassis cabs, and trailers.

Revenue is generated across five streams: new vehicle sales, used vehicle sales (including certified pre-owned), service and parts (with Ford Mobile Service), finance and insurance products arranged through 30+ lenders including Ford Credit and Capital One, and mobility-vehicle-specific F&I managed service contracts. Pricing for vehicles is not publicly disclosed online; transactions are completed in-store, with online tools providing pre-qualification (no hard credit pull), trade-in valuation via Motive's platform, and inventory browsing. GTM motion is sales-led and location-based, supported by content marketing (blog, Kunes Car Convos podcast), local SEO, and community sponsorships via the Kunes Family Foundation rather than enterprise or digital-direct channels.

The dealership's customer base is horizontally diversified across individual consumer buyers, credit-challenged buyers (No Fear Certified with guaranteed approval), mobility/ADA customers, and small commercial fleet buyers. It runs as a traditional franchise dealership with website-driven lead capture, group-level inventory sharing through Kunes Auto Group, and integrations with Motive (trade-in, pre-qualification), Capital One (pre-qualification), and FordPass Connect/Ford Telematics for connected vehicle services. There are no parent-company institutional investors disclosed and no external funding signals in the data.

Name

Kunes Ford of Antioch

Legal name

Kunes Country Ford of Antioch, Inc.

Website

https://kunesfordantioch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kunes Ford of Antioch is a single-location franchised Ford dealership in Antioch, Illinois, operating within Kunes Auto Group. It sells new and used Ford vehicles (including the proprietary No Fear Certified pre-owned program), runs a certified parts-and-service department, and offers Ford Mobile Service and mobility-adaptive vehicles to retail consumers, credit-challenged buyers, and small commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail Dealership

NAICS

New Car Dealers (44111), Used Car Dealers (441120)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

SME & Small Business Vehicle Leasing (TLABAAAB), Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Finance (FSAKADAE)

Keywords

• New vehicle sales
• Used vehicle sales
• Auto service and parts
• Vehicle financing
• Certified pre-owned

Headquarters

HQ city

Antioch

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sales of new Ford vehicles including F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Escape, and other Ford models. Revenue generated from vehicle sales at manufacturer suggested retail prices with potential markups or incentives.
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sales of pre-owned vehicles including certified pre-owned, No Fear certified, and general used inventory. Vehicles range from budget options under $13K to premium used vehicles.
3. Service and Parts: Vehicle maintenance and repair services using genuine Ford parts. Includes routine services (oil changes, tire rotations), major repairs, and mobile service visits. Also sells Ford accessories.
4. Finance and Insurance Products: Vehicle financing arranged through multiple lenders, including Ford Credit. Also offers extended service contracts, GAP coverage, and other F&I products.
5. Mobility Vehicle Products: Specialized products for mobility vehicles including service contracts covering mobility conversion components, GAP coverage accounting for conversion costs, and roadside assistance with mobility support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kunes Ford of Antioch is a Ford-franchise new vehicle dealership and service center that sells new Ford cars, trucks, and SUVs, used vehicles, and certified pre-owned vehicles, primarily serving retail consumers in the Antioch, Illinois area. The dealership also provides vehicle maintenance and repair services, genuine Ford parts and accessories, and arranges vehicle financing through multiple lenders, including specialized programs for credit-challenged buyers and mobility-impaired drivers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• No Fear Certified: Certified pre-owned vehicle program offering lifetime powertrain warranty, 125-point inspection, and guaranteed credit approval regardless of credit history

Products and services

• New Ford Vehicles Sale of new Ford cars, SUVs, and trucks across the full Ford retail and commercial lineup, including the F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Escape, Mustang Mach-E, Maverick, Bronco Sport, and commercial-grade F-250 through F-750, E-350SD, and Transit models, to retail and commercial buyers in the Antioch, IL area.
• Used Vehicles Sale of pre-owned vehicles of various makes, models, and price points (including a dedicated sub-$13,000 inventory) to individual retail buyers in the Antioch, IL area, with trade-in and financing options.
• No Fear Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Sale of certified pre-owned vehicles backed by the No Fear Certified program, which guarantees credit approval regardless of credit history. Targeted at credit-challenged individual buyers seeking a reliable used vehicle with financing support.
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Service Full-service vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repair performed at the dealership service department, available to individual Ford owners and walk-in customers by appointment.
• Ford Mobile Service Mobile vehicle maintenance and repair service that brings the dealership's service capabilities directly to the customer's home, workplace, or other location, eliminating the need to visit the dealership.
• Parts and Accessories Sale of genuine Ford parts and accessories at the dealership parts department, available to individual customers and service customers needing replacement or upgrade components.
• Car Care Plans Monthly subscription-based vehicle maintenance plan that bundles routine maintenance services for a predictable monthly cost, offered to individual vehicle owners.
• Fresh Start Financing Specialized financing program that arranges vehicle loans for credit-challenged individual buyers through a network of multiple lenders, supporting customers who have been turned away elsewhere.
• Mobility Vehicles Sale of Ford vehicles equipped with hand control driving devices and other adaptive equipment for drivers with physical disabilities, providing an adapted vehicle solution to mobility-impaired individual buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 125-point certified inspection on all certified used vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• American Place CasinominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 February 2026Kunes Ford of Antioch partnered with American Place Casino in Waukegan, Illinois for the casino's 3-year anniversary event. The dealership provided a 2026 Ford Bronco Big Bend as the grand prize in a Ms. Pac-Man competition. The partnership involved promoting the event through the casino's guest base while gaining visibility as the vehicle sponsor.
• Kunes Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal charitable foundation created by Gregg Kunes and family to centralize all charitable giving. Supports organizations that help the poor, widows and orphans. All dealership charitable contributions flow through this entity. Contact: [email protected] or (262) 728-5544.
• Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting adaptive sports and mobility for individuals with disabilities. Kunes Auto Group provides accessible vehicles and adaptive driving solutions. Jordan Wilkins, WASA Youth Sports Director, appeared on Kunes Car Convos podcast to discuss adaptive mobility.
• ALS AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting ALS awareness and research. Carrie Nans, Managing Director of Development for ALS Association, appeared on Kunes Car Convos podcast discussing the Walk to Defeat ALS event. Dealership participates in Ice Bucket Challenge and annual walks.
• Gateway Technical College FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting local education. Featured on Kunes Car Convos discussing empowering local education initiatives in the community.
• Various Local CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing community support including GiGi's Playhouse, Rockin' the Spectrum, Little Britches of Wisconsin Rodeo, LLR Blood Drive, and various local chamber events and golf outings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest US auto dealer group with ~300+ stores. Comparable business model (new/used sales, F&I, service, parts) with broader OEM mix and geographic reach; competes for consumer consideration in adjacent Illinois/Wisconsin markets and online.
• Lithia Motors: One of the largest US franchised dealer groups with national footprint and aggressive M&A strategy. Operates the same revenue model (new vehicle, used, F&I, service) at a much larger scale across many brands including Ford franchises.
• Penske Automotive Group: Premium and luxury-heavy franchised dealer group with global footprint. Operates same revenue model (new vehicle, used, F&I, service) including commercial truck dealerships (Penske Transportation) which mirrors Kunes' commercial Transit business.
• Holman Automotive: Privately held large dealer group and fleet services provider with franchised dealerships and commercial fleet management. Comparable combination of retail dealer and commercial/fleet services relevant to Kunes' Ford Telematics and commercial Transit segment.
• Group 1 Automotive: Multi-OEM franchised dealer group with 200+ dealerships across the US and UK. Directly comparable operating model across new/used sales, finance, and service. Mid-Atlantic and Midwest exposure overlaps Kunes' catchment.
• Asbury Automotive Group: Major US franchised dealer group with 150+ new vehicle dealerships across multiple states. Comparable operating model (franchise new, used, F&I, service/parts). Public peer for valuation benchmarking against private dealers like Kunes.
• Sonic Automotive: Large US franchised dealer group with EchoPark used-vehicle standalone stores. Same core franchise dealer model with new, used, F&I, and parts/service revenue streams across multiple OEMs including Ford.

Direct peers

• Sister Kunes Auto Group Dealerships: Other franchise stores under Kunes Auto Group across Wisconsin and Illinois (Chevrolet, GMC, Toyota, etc.). Most direct operational comparables — same back-office systems, marketing, founder leadership, and group inventory sharing.
• CarMax: Largest US used car retailer with national footprint and integrated finance arm. Direct competitor for Kunes' No Fear Certified used vehicle business and used inventory below $13K; competes for the same credit-challenged buyer segment.

Emerging players

• Carvana: Online-only used vehicle retailer pioneering home delivery and online financing. Competes for Kunes' used vehicle and online pre-qualification customers but lacks physical showroom/service capability Kunes provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kunesantioch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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