Yard report from Springfield, IL: Prairie State Vans & Fleet runs about 134 vehicles, weighted toward work vans and fleet vehicles. Dealer permit posted at the office window; checked against the state board and it is current, roughly 20 years on the books.
Lot address: 2498 Fleet Way, Springfield, IL. Visitor parking: Front-lot customer stalls facing the office; overflow on the side street near Springfield lot gate.
- Doc fee: $499, printed on the buyer's order — not a surprise line at signing.
- Pre-purchase inspection allowed on their lift or off-site — no pushback.
- Titles: staff says about 95% of units have title in hand; they showed the folder when asked.
- Coverage: a 6-month powertrain warranty on newer units.
Lane verdict: workable but negotiate. The metal is fine; the add-on sheet (etch, nitrogen, prep) is where they make their margin. Strike the soft add-ons and the deal pencils.