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Edwards Chevrolet Downtown is proud to be your Chevy Silverado dealer because it means continuing the legacy that our founder, Sterling Edwards, began decades ago when he signed a contract with Louis Chevrolet to open the first Chevy dealership in downtown Birmingham. Today, our dealership stands tall as one of the oldest family-owned Chevy dealerships in America. But while our heritage makes us the oldest in the industry, what makes us the best?
Like Sterling realized when he first joined the automotive business in the early 1900s, we know the impact of owning a Chevrolet. Automobiles have transformed our daily lives, giving us the freedom to explore beyond our homes into the great unknown. Trucks like the Silverado take that freedom further with their capability because now, we’re not only able to travel further, but we can carry everything we need with us. Whether that’s towing the family boat or camper to the lake for the weekend or hauling a trailer full of equipment between job sites is entirely up to you.
At Edwards Chevrolet Downtown, we’re dedicated to helping you find the perfect truck that gives you the confidence to chase the horizon, navigate your weekday commute, and answer the call of adventure. The Silverado is the best truck for the job, proving its reliability, dependability, and capability since its debut in the late 1990s. It embodies everything Chevrolet stands for as an automotive pioneer and puts the American dream within reach by serving as the perfect work companion determined to get every job done.
Chevrolet is one of America’s most beloved automakers, with a history of slogans like “The Heartbeat of America,” forever tying the bowtie to the land of the free and home of the brave. As Chevrolet’s best-selling workhorse, the Silverado is the quintessential American truck. It embodies everything Chevy stands for in the industry: reliability, ingenuity, capability, and incredible value.
The Silverado as we know it today debuted in the late 1990s as a modern alternative to the C/K Series. However, the Silverado name was already familiar to Chevy fans. The automaker introduced the Silverado in the mid-1970s as a top-tier trim on the C/K truck, a model introduced in the late 1960s and renowned for its simple body style, clean lines, and expansive powertrain lineup. The Silverado added to the C/K’s appeal, attracting drivers looking for a classic truck with premium features and luxurious details.
The Silverado’s success as a trim and the C/K’s outdated styling prompted Chevy to give the Silverado its independence. The truck debuted in 1999, immediately garnering acclaim for its modern and configurable design, updated interior features, and a powertrain lineup with Chevy’s best and most capable engines. A year later, Chevrolet capitalized on the Silverado’s success and introduced its heavy-duty lineup, with 2500 and 3500 models capable of towing heavier loads and offering more capability without compromising driver comfort, efficiency, or affordability.
These characteristics have defined every generation of the Silverado, establishing the truck’s strong foundation as an American workhorse. Today, the Silverado is renowned for its reliability and capability just as much as it’s praised for its versatility and innovation. Where other trucks require drivers to settle or compromise, the Silverado proves the American dream of having it all is always within reach as long as you’re in the driver’s seat.
Are you ready to find the Silverado of your dreams? Edwards Chevrolet Downtown is here to make those dreams come true. Whether you’re shopping for a new, used, or Certified Pre-Owned model, we have the Silverado you want and the workhorse you need.
Decades ago, Sterling Edwards dreamt of owning a dealership and saved every penny to bring that dream to life. He opened the first Chevrolet dealership in downtown Birmingham in 1916 and built his reputation on his expansive inventory and unique customer approach. His passion for automobiles was contagious and was only unmatched by the joy he got from building lasting relationships with his customers.
Today, Edwards Chevrolet Downtown builds on Sterling’s vision, starting with our expansive selection of new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned models. Like Sterling did years ago, we hand-select our inventory to ensure there’s something for every budget, driving, style, and performance need. This selection and vetting process gives you the confidence to shop our inventory because you know we only offer the best in the industry. Moreover, our models are competitively priced, with our commitment to transparency leaving no question that you’re getting the best deal on the Silverado of your dreams.
So, what will you drive home? A new Silverado is enticing because it offers the latest updates, from new features and design details to trailering, driver-assist, and safety technology. However, budget-savvy shoppers can find comparable features on a used or Certified Pre-Owned model. Exchanging a few miles on the odometer can get you behind the wheel of a well-equipped Silverado at a fraction of the cost, allowing you to reap the benefits of Chevy’s ingenuity and keep more money in your wallet.
You’re ready to invest in a Silverado, but you’re not sure who to trust with that investment. Your previous car-buying experience left much to be desired, which explains the dread you might feel as you approach your next purchase. But what if buying a Silverado wasn’t stressful or overwhelming? What if the process was enjoyable and came with a lifetime of perks?
Choosing Edwards Chevrolet Downtown means no longer settling for the traditional truck-buying experience. Instead, it means raising your standards by investing in a team committed to bringing your Chevy dreams to life. This unique approach has been ingrained in us since the Edwards Motor Company opened its doors in 1916, and it continues today.
Our passion for the Silverado and the rest of the Chevy lineup is infectious because we genuinely believe buying a vehicle should be enjoyable. So rather than inundate you with gimmicks or pushy sales tactics, we let you set the pace as we learn more about your driving needs, help you narrow your search, and finalize the sale. Along the way, you’ll see firsthand why transparency is at the forefront of everything we do because it engineers trust in our team and confidence in your purchase.
Will you drive home in a new, used, or Certified Pre-Owned Silverado? Are you looking for a bare-bones model with four-wheel drive that you can modify for the trail? Or are you hoping to get the best of both worlds in a luxurious Silverado with every feature imaginable?
Let Edwards Chevrolet Downtown bring your Silverado dreams to life and show you what it means to invest in a team that always has you covered. You’ll get to drive home in a quintessential American truck, but you’ll also reap the rewards of knowing you can always rely on us to help you protect your investment. Every new and used vehicle comes with our exclusive two-year maintenance coverage, which includes four maintenance visits within the first two years or 24,000 miles from the convenience of our state-of-the-art service center.
Experience the difference for yourself and visit one of the oldest family-owned Chevrolet dealerships in the country. Stop by Edwards Chevrolet Downtown and introduce yourself. We’ll welcome you into the family and one of the greatest automotive legacies in Alabama.
