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Car Shopping Made Easy

It is our mission to be the automotive home of drivers in the De Soto MO area. We provide a vast selection of new and pre-owned vehicles, exceptional car care and customer service with a smile!

Speaking of new models, you have your pick of our showroom. Our local dealership keeps a great stock of used cars, trucks and SUVs in inventory. With competitive prices offered on every pre-owned model for sale on our lot, you won't find a reason to visit any other dealership in De Soto.

Pettus Auto Group

Eastern Missouri's Home for Service, Affordability, and Selection

Joe and Shawna Pettus are native to the area and reside in St. Francois County with their children.

They are proud to serve through a business that literally MOVES the surrounding communities. By sourcing and maintaining vehicles, our team enables our emergency responders, police, businesses, and our friends and neighbors to commute safely and dependably.

Pettus Automotive provides a place where local automotive professionals, through service and sales, use their talents and abilities to provide award-winning customer care through on the job training, manufacturer certifications, and personal development programs.

If you are interested in being a part of a team that "does work that matters", see our Careers Page!

And to our neighbors and communities, we are here for you, and are always looking for ways to be better by providing the best team in the automotive field to give you and your families the best experience, to build and maintain your trust and respect to create relationships that last.-Joe & Shawna Pettus

Selection That Is Second to None

First up is the fact that shopping with the Pettus Automotive means having access to a bevy of premium automakers and wealth of new cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) from which to choose. Whether you are intrigued by a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram offering or something from Ford or Chevrolet piques your interest instead, the story never changes: the Pettus Automotive has exactly what you are looking for, all at a price that never leaves your bank account feeling beaten or bruised.

Is driving home in a quality used car more your speed? Not to worry, the Pettus Automotive has you covered on this front as well. Each of our convenient, nearby locations is stocked with a wide array of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs, so you can shop with confidence knowing that reliable transportation at a fair price is always within your reach when you visit one of our lots.

Committed to Making You a Customer for Life

In terms of customer service, the men and women who proudly represent the Pettus Automotive have one task: To ensure that you become an Pettus Automotive customer for life. Regardless of which of our locations you find yourself at, you can always count on our team members to treat you with respect, courtesy, and to strive to guarantee that your every need is met throughout each phase of this important process.

Obviously, this is a pretty lofty standard to uphold. Even so, the Pettus Automotive team accepts nothing less in our pursuit to cultivate the perfect dealership experience - and to ensure that you always consider yourself a customer for life when the time comes to drive home in a great new or used car, truck, or SUV.

Are You Ready to Experience the Pettus Automotive Difference?

Now that you are up to speed with the Pettus Automotive difference, there is really only one question left to ask: Are you ready to come experience Eastern Missouri's finest car buying experience for yourself? If so, feel free to peruse our vast online inventory and then make it a point to stop by one of our convenient locations in De Soto, Fredericktown, or Farmington and it won't be long before you find yourself with the new or used car you've always wanted parked out in your front

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  1. Pettus Ford DeSoto

    12836 Missouri Hwy 21
    De Soto, MO 63020

    • Sales: (636) 337-7777
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  • Contact our Sales Department at: (636) 337-7777
  • Monday8am-7pm
  • Tuesday8am-6pm
  • Wednesday8am-7pm
  • Thursday8am-6pm
  • Friday8am-7pm
  • Saturday8am-5pm
  • SundayClosed

Pettus Automotive FAQs

Does Pettus Automotive sell used cars?

Yes. Buying a clean, affordable used car on our lot at a great price is easy. Simply browse our expansive online inventory and you'll see precisely why Pettus Automotive is the first name so many turn to in De Soto when the time comes to cap off whichever exciting life event has led you to park an exhilarating pre-owned car, truck, or SUV in your driveway or garage.

Why should I buy a used car from Pettus Automotive?

Because so many other discerning car shoppers in De Soto turn to us first. For some, the allure of shopping with us comes from our outstanding selection of quality pre-owned cars and our affordable pricing that always puts your budget first. For others, our respectful team and a shopping environment that places a priority on your comfort and satisfaction serves as the cherry on top.

When paired with our plethora of positive customer reviews, the above benefits of buying a used car from Pettus Automotive make one thing readily apparent: You will always find the most enjoyable and budget-friendly used car shopping experience in De Soto at our friendly and clean pre-owned lot.

Does Pettus Automotive offer used car specials?

Yes. Check out the latest deals on our used car specials page and see for yourself just how much we can save you on the stellar pre-owned car, truck, or SUV you've always wanted.

Am I really getting the best price in De Soto at Pettus Automotive?

Absolutely. Whether you are celebrating a recent graduation, a new job, or you have a new baby on board, one thing always remains the same: We have the most fantastic prices in De Soto on quality cars, trucks, and SUVs. Our team takes an extreme amount of pride in delivering this massive amount of value directly to you during whichever major life event brings you to our showroom floor, so you can shop with confidence knowing that you really are getting the best price possible on the vehicle that piques your interest.