Ron Tirapelli Ford Suzuki Inc

What Ron Tirapelli Ford Suzuki Inc does

Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc (formerly Ron Tirapelli Ford Suzuki Inc) is a privately-held, single-rooftop Ford franchise dealership headquartered at 4355 W Jefferson St, Shorewood, Illinois, at the I-55 and Route 52 interchange. The business sells new Ford vehicles (F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Expedition, Escape, Mustang, Ranger, Maverick, Transit, Super Duty, Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning), certified pre-owned and used vehicles from multiple manufacturers, and operates a dedicated commercial/work truck channel through a Work Truck Solutions portal. Supporting revenue streams include finance and insurance products (captive Ford Credit plus third-party lenders, with second-chance and ITIN-based programs for credit-challenged buyers), a factory-trained service department with mobile service capabilities, a commercial service center, and genuine Ford/Motorcraft parts and accessories.

The company operates on a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model, with a single physical retail location supplemented by online inventory search, payment calculator, Black Book trade-in appraisal, and credit application tools hosted via FordDirect. Customers are segmented into individual consumer buyers (primary), commercial/business fleet buyers (secondary), and credit-challenged consumers (secondary), with Spanish-speaking staff serving the diverse Will County community. Strategic differentiators include the Reader's Choice Best Dealership in Will County recognition, J.D. Power Brand Award (2026), and a horizontal segmentation approach covering the full ownership lifecycle from sales through service and parts.

The business is founder-owned (Ron Tirapelli), with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional investment. Revenue and headcount (approximately 30 employees) are not publicly disclosed, and there is no timeline of funding, M&A, or leadership changes in the available data. The franchise is tightly bound to Ford's manufacturer ecosystem for inventory allocation, financing, parts, digital marketing, and brand standards.

Name

Ron Tirapelli Ford Suzuki Inc

Legal name

Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc

Website

https://rontirapelliford.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc is a privately-held, single-rooftop Ford franchise dealership in Shorewood, Illinois, selling new and used Ford vehicles, offering financing, service, parts, and commercial work truck solutions to consumers and businesses across Will County and the greater Chicagoland area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Auto Dealership

NAICS

New Car Dealers (44111), Used Car Dealers (441120), Tire Dealers (441340)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAAAD

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Automotive Repair & Maintenance (Light-Duty Vehicles)

SECONDARYTLAKADAB

Commercial/Fleet Tire Sales & Service (Truck/Bus/OTR)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Tire Services (Sales, Repair, Retreading)

SECONDARYFSAKADAE

Fleet & Commercial Vehicle Finance

Financial & Insurance/Lending & Consumer Finance/Auto Lending & Vehicle Finance

Keywords

• Ford vehicle sales
• Auto repair services
• Used car dealership
• Automotive financing
• Commercial work trucks

Headquarters

HQ city

Shorewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sale of new Ford automobiles including cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles. Revenue generated through vehicle transaction prices with manufacturer support.
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sale of pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles from multiple manufacturers. Includes trade-in appraisal and value realization through resale.
3. Finance and Insurance Products: Vehicle financing through captive Ford Credit and third-party lenders, extended warranties, maintenance plans, and protection products. Commission-based revenue from arranging financing and selling F&I products.
4. Service and Parts Department: Automotive repair services, routine maintenance, original equipment manufacturer parts sales, and accessories. Revenue from labor rates and parts markup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ron Tirapelli Ford Suzuki Inc is a family-owned Ford franchise dealership operating under the DBA "Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc" in Shorewood, Illinois. The dealership sells new Ford vehicles and used vehicles, provides parts, service, and automotive financing, and operates a dedicated commercial division offering work truck solutions, a commercial service center, and commercial financing.

Product overview

Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc is a Ford automobile dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle sales and automotive services. The core product is new and pre-owned Ford vehicle sales spanning trucks (F-150, Super Duty, Ranger, Maverick), SUVs (Explorer, Expedition, Bronco, Escape), vans (Transit, Transit Connect), and electric vehicles (Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning). Supporting services include vehicle financing through multiple lender networks, factory-trained repair and maintenance services, genuine Ford parts and accessories, trade-in appraisal using Black Book valuation, and specialized work truck/commercial vehicle solutions. The dealership also features a dedicated commercial service center and mobile service options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Ford Vehicles
• Used Vehicles
• Parts and Accessories
• Service and Maintenance
• Automotive Financing
• Commercial Work Truck Solutions
• Commercial Service Center
• Commercial Financing

Quantifiable outcome

• Reader's Choice Best Dealership in Will County recognition
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ford Motor CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Ford franchise dealership selling new Ford vehicles, certified pre-owned vehicles, Ford parts and accessories, and Ford-approved service and repairs. Receives factory support, marketing materials, incentive programs, and access to Ford's vehicle ordering and allocation systems.
• FordDirectcoreTechnology or IntegrationFord's digital advertising and website services platform providing website hosting, digital marketing tools, inventory management integration, and analytics services for Ford dealerships.
• GoogleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital advertising and analytics partner using Google Ads, Google Analytics, and search marketing to drive dealership website traffic and lead generation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Currie Motors: Long-standing Chicago-area automotive dealer group operating multiple franchises. Comparable as a regional multi-brand dealer offering new/used vehicles, service, and F&I in overlapping Chicagoland geography.
• Don McCue Ford: Ford franchise dealership in the Illinois/Chicago area. Directly comparable as a competing Ford dealer selling new Fords, used vehicles, service, and parts to overlapping Will County customers.
• Joe Cotton Ford: Ford dealership in Carol Stream, Illinois. Comparable regional Ford franchise offering new vehicles, commercial fleet sales, financing, and service in the broader Chicagoland market.
• Bill Jacobs Automotive Group: Multi-franchise automotive dealer group headquartered in the Illinois suburbs of Chicago. Directly comparable as a regional new-and-used vehicle retailer with service, parts, and F&I operations serving the same Chicagoland/Will County customer base.
• Bettenhausen Automotive: Family-owned automotive dealership group in the Chicago south suburbs. Comparable as a regional independent dealer serving overlapping Will County communities with new vehicle sales, service, and financing.
• D'Arcy Buick GMC: Automotive dealership in the Joliet/Shorewood, Illinois area selling new and used vehicles. Directly comparable as a franchised dealer in the same Will County market competing for the same consumer and commercial buyers.

Emerging players

• CarMax: National used vehicle retailer with both physical stores and online sales platform. Comparable as a competing channel for used vehicle sales in the Chicagoland market, but with a no-haggle pricing model and no franchise/manufacturer dependence.

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest US automotive retailer with hundreds of franchise stores across multiple brands. Comparable as a franchised auto dealer operating new/used vehicle sales, F&I, service, and parts, but at a far larger scale and with broad geographic and brand diversification.
• Lithia Motors: One of the largest US automotive dealer groups operating hundreds of franchise stores. Comparable as a franchised new-and-used vehicle retailer with F&I, service, and parts operations, but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Group 1 Automotive: Major US automotive retailer with operations across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-franchise dealer group offering new/used vehicle sales, finance, service, and parts, but operating at greater scale with publicly traded capital access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ron-tirapelli-ford-suzuki-inc

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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