Shaver Preferred Motors
About Us
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The Shaver Preferred Motors Experience
We are an independent, family-owned pre-owned dealership nestled in the heart of Merrillville. Every vehicle on our lot is a used car, truck or SUV, and we stand behind it with our own service department across the street. Browse inventory, value your trade or start a credit application from home, then come see the vehicle in person.
Everything Under One Roof
- Pre-owned sales — cars, trucks and SUVs at every budget
- On-site financing, subject to credit approval
- Trade-ins — get an instant estimate and apply it toward your next purchase
- Service and repair at our seven-bay center across the street
- Vehicle protection plans — service contracts, GAP, theft, key and tire coverage
- Nationwide home delivery — arranged door to door through partner carriers
Shop by Budget
Browse under $15,000, $20,000, $25,000 or $30,000, or head to Broadway Bargains for value-priced inventory. Shopping by body style? Start with trucks or SUVs. Inventory and pricing change daily.
Four Generations in the Car Business
The Shaver Family Story
The Shaver name has been on Northwest Indiana car lots for more than a century — four generations, one industry.
- 1913 — E. L. Shaver opens as a Hudson-Essex distributor in Lake County, Indiana
- 1976 — Mike Shaver Sr., third generation, joins the business
- 1994 — Shaver Preferred Motors moves to its current Broadway location in Merrillville
- 1999 — the seven-bay repair center opens
- 2011 — named Indiana Quality Dealer of the Year
- Today — Mickey Shaver, Dealer Principal, and Luke Shaver, Service Director, run the store
Family history and award details sourced from Auto Remarketing and Northwest Indiana Business Magazine.
Recognition & Credentials
| Recognition | Detail |
|---|---|
| BBB Accredited Business | Accredited since July 2008, rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau |
| Joe Krier Quality Dealer of the Year | Indiana Independent Automobile Dealers Association, 2011 — awarded for honest business practices and civic leadership, per Auto Remarketing |
| National Quality Dealer competition | As Indiana’s 2011 Quality Dealer, Shaver Preferred Motors represented the state in the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association’s National Quality Dealer competition, per Auto Remarketing |
| NIADA Certified Master Dealer | Held by Mickey Shaver — participation in the program is by invitation, extended to dealers already meeting NIADA’s standards for finance, inventory, stability and business practices |
| Post-Tribune Neighbor’s Choice Award | Recognized by the Post-Tribune |
| Google reviews | 4.5 stars, 1,000+ reviews — Google Business Profile, July 2026 |
Why Shoppers Across Northwest Indiana Choose Shaver
Dedicated Finance Department.
Shaver Preferred Motors has a dedicated Finance and Insurance department to provide one-stop shopping for all your financing needs. Our finance team works with a network of lenders and handles both prime and non-prime credit situations.
What Our F&I Team Handles
- Credit applications — start online and finish in the showroom
- Trade-in payoff — handled alongside your financing paperwork
- Vehicle protection plans — service contracts, GAP insurance, theft protection, key replacement and tire coverage
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Warranty coverage depends on the specific terms of your vehicle’s warranty agreement. Consult your owner’s manual or a qualified legal professional for guidance on your individual situation. Coverage details for each plan are listed on our Protection Plans page.
All financing is subject to credit approval. Terms and availability vary by applicant and lender, and the dealer and lender set final terms.
Vehicle availability, pricing and features change daily and are not guaranteed. Financing is subject to credit approval. Awards and recognition reflect honors received in the years noted. Review ratings reflect third-party platform data as of July 2026 and are subject to change.