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Thornton Automotive Dover

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Sales hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Service hours: 8:00am to 1:00pm
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Monday 9:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–7:00pm
Thursday 9:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Friday 9:00am–6:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am–4:00pm 8:00am–1:00pm
Sunday Closed Closed
2013 state dealer award
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2013 state dealer award
2025 consumer dealer award 2024 consumer dealer award 2023 consumer dealer award 2018 consumer dealer award 2017 consumer dealer award 2016 consumer dealer award 2015 consumer dealer award

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About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since January 2004.
A little more than 25 years ago 2 old friends were having dinner together reflecting on their years of working for new car dealers and how they would do things differently. That December after some hectic months of changing zoning and begging for cash Thornton Automotive Dover was open for business with 7 cars on the lot.

Bill Thornton and Wayne Hawksworth founded Thornton Automotive Dover with the goal of taking care of customers better than anyone else in the business. To achieve that goal they surrounded themselves with quality people offering great cars at the best prices and an unbeatable warranty and reputation.
Since 1993 Thornton Automotive Dover has offered a wide selection of the highest quality vehicles in the area.

Service center

Phone number (717) 467-4626

Service hours

Monday
7:30am–5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am–5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am–7:00pm
Thursday
7:30am–5:00pm
Friday
7:30am–5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am–1:00pm
Sunday
Closed

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(857 reviews)

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My husband and I have worked with Thornton Automotive and

My husband and I have worked with Thornton Automotive and Service Center for many years. Between buying vehicles and servicing we have always been treated fairly and service work has been exceptional. We would recommend them for purchasing a vehicle and or service.. Sonya & Ottis Grim

My husband and I have worked with Thornton Automotive and

My husband and I have worked with Thornton Automotive and Service Center for many years. Between buying vehicles and servicing we have always been treated fairly and service work has been exceptional. We would recommend them for purchasing a vehicle and or service.. Sonya & Ottis Grim

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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  • Shopped for a used car
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Terrific experience buying a premium vehicle from a

Terrific experience buying a premium vehicle from a premium dealership. Excellent people at Thornton Dover, Russ and Brian in particular for my sale. The dealership itself is immaculate, and that care carries over to the vehicles they're selling. Highly recommend this dealership, was no doubt worth the 100+ mile trip for me.

Terrific experience buying a premium vehicle from a

Terrific experience buying a premium vehicle from a premium dealership. Excellent people at Thornton Dover, Russ and Brian in particular for my sale. The dealership itself is immaculate, and that care carries over to the vehicles they're selling. Highly recommend this dealership, was no doubt worth the 100+ mile trip for me.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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The service technician that changed my oil did a very

The service technician that changed my oil did a very thorough safety check on my car and this gives me peace of mind when my wife has the car! Also this allows me to schedule routine replacement of wear items.

The service technician that changed my oil did a very

The service technician that changed my oil did a very thorough safety check on my car and this gives me peace of mind when my wife has the car! Also this allows me to schedule routine replacement of wear items.

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Excellent work did everything that I asked and also

Excellent work did everything that I asked and also advised on possible future wear outs .

Excellent work did everything that I asked and also

Excellent work did everything that I asked and also advised on possible future wear outs .

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  • Shopped for a used car
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It has always been a Customer focused group.

It has always been a Customer focused group. They have shown great patience with some of my indecisiveness in making a final decisions. It seems to always work out that all involved benefit.

It has always been a Customer focused group.

It has always been a Customer focused group. They have shown great patience with some of my indecisiveness in making a final decisions. It seems to always work out that all involved benefit.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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We enjoy Thornton Dover, we have never had a bad

We enjoy Thornton Dover, we have never had a bad experience, everyone is always so helpful.

We enjoy Thornton Dover, we have never had a bad

We enjoy Thornton Dover, we have never had a bad experience, everyone is always so helpful.

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Very good experience.

Very good experience. This was the forth vehicle that I have bought from this dealership. There is a reason why I always and only deal with them…. Great experience as far as the price, quality of the vehicles and the employees. Definitely will be buying my next vehicle from them.

Very good experience.

Very good experience. This was the forth vehicle that I have bought from this dealership. There is a reason why I always and only deal with them…. Great experience as far as the price, quality of the vehicles and the employees. Definitely will be buying my next vehicle from them.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Questions were answered and efficiency was stellar. They treated us with professionalism and kindness. They were friendly and cheerful. If you choose Thornton for any of your vehicle needs, you will not be disappointed.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful.

Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Questions were answered and efficiency was stellar. They treated us with professionalism and kindness. They were friendly and cheerful. If you choose Thornton for any of your vehicle needs, you will not be disappointed.

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Service with a smile is an understatement, these folks

Service with a smile is an understatement, these folks are like family! They have consistently provided reasonably priced and very professional care for our cars for over 20 years. We have purchased our last 6 cars from them, and they have been extremely good buys with low mileage and in excellent condition.

Service with a smile is an understatement, these folks

Service with a smile is an understatement, these folks are like family! They have consistently provided reasonably priced and very professional care for our cars for over 20 years. We have purchased our last 6 cars from them, and they have been extremely good buys with low mileage and in excellent condition.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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Easy to work with and hassle free buying experience.

Easy to work with and hassle free buying experience. They were patient with me while I checked over the vehicle and conducted my test drive. Scott, my salesman was very personable and I enjoyed talking with him during my time at the dealership.

Easy to work with and hassle free buying experience.

Easy to work with and hassle free buying experience. They were patient with me while I checked over the vehicle and conducted my test drive. Scott, my salesman was very personable and I enjoyed talking with him during my time at the dealership.

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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