SRQ Auto LLC is an independent commercial-vehicle dealership in Bradenton, Florida, founded in 2011 by Chris Hilgeman. We help contractors, trades, small businesses, transportation providers and fleet buyers find vehicles for the work ahead. Our focus includes used box trucks, service body and utility trucks, cargo vans, shuttle buses and other commercial configurations. We serve Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Tampa Bay and buyers throughout Florida and across the country from our Bradenton dealership. Our approach considers how a vehicle works, how it looks and how well its equipment fits your business. Behind that approach is a team that understands commercial vehicles and puts substantial time, labor and care into their preparation.
A work vehicle carries more than tools or passengers. It carries your company name into a customer's driveway, onto a jobsite or up to a hotel entrance. Condition and professional appearance both matter when that vehicle becomes part of your business.
We look at commercial vehicles through that practical lens. Is the cargo area suitable for the equipment you carry? Does a service body give your technicians useful storage? Will a shuttle layout work for your passengers? Those details help shape the buying conversation at SRQ Auto.
Before building SRQ Auto, Chris Hilgeman worked as a firefighter and paramedic and gained experience in real estate and home building. Those backgrounds offer a practical perspective on the equipment, preparation and coordination that working people depend on.
Since founding the dealership in 2011, Chris has built a business focused on commercial vehicles and the people who use them. Today, he brings nearly 20 years of automotive experience, supported by a team of more than 20 employees across the dealership's operation.
Our customers have different jobs, routes and priorities. We begin by listening to what the next vehicle needs to accomplish, then help you compare the available configurations rather than choosing by chassis name alone.
SRQ Auto invests substantial time, labor and money into preparing commercial vehicles. Our specialized employees understand service compartments, cargo areas, passenger interiors and commercial upfits. The work depends on the needs and condition of each vehicle and may include:
This preparation supports our Job Ready Promise: a focus on getting vehicles ready for business use and presenting them professionally. Ask what was inspected, serviced or repaired on the individual vehicle you are considering. Reconditioning does not remove future maintenance needs or replace your own inspection and applicable operating requirements.
Our inventory changes as vehicles arrive and sell. Start with the work you do, then compare the body, equipment and condition of the available units.
You can also explore our current commercial inventory for cargo vans, landscape trucks and other work-vehicle configurations. Confirm the specifications and availability of the individual vehicle before making plans.
Commercial buying involves more than a test drive. Acquisition, reconditioning, sales, office administration and title work all contribute to the experience. Our team helps connect those steps so you know who to ask about vehicle condition, equipment, documents and purchase arrangements.
Bring your requirements: crew size, typical load, loading method, storage needs, passenger access and where the vehicle will operate. If an upfit, payload figure or seating arrangement is important to your decision, ask us to review the information available for the specific unit.
You can visit SRQ Auto at 2212 1st St in Bradenton or begin your search remotely. For buyers outside our area, we can discuss current photographs, walkaround options, remote purchase documents and nationwide delivery arrangements.
Request the condition details and equipment demonstrations that matter to you, and discuss an independent inspection before finalizing a remote purchase. Confirm transport charges, estimated timing and delivery arrangements for your location. Our dealership is in Bradenton; we assist buyers in other markets from here.
Ask about Tailored Commercial Financing and the requirements for the available programs. Approval and terms depend on the applicant, lender, vehicle and program.
For eligible vehicles, ask about commercial vehicle service contract options. Review the written contract for covered components, exclusions, deductibles and the claim process. Coverage and eligibility vary, so confirm the details for the vehicle you choose.
If tax planning is part of your purchase, our business vehicle tax deduction information is a starting point for a conversation with your tax professional. Confirm current rules and how they apply to your business before relying on any deduction.
Take time to read SRQ Auto customer reviews as you get to know the dealership. Then tell us about the work your next vehicle needs to do. A stock number and a short description of your requirements give our team a useful place to start.
Call SRQ Auto at (941) 214-2231 or get directions and plan your visit to our Bradenton dealership. You can also browse current commercial vehicles before contacting us.
SRQ Auto LLC
2212 1st St, Bradenton, FL 34208
📍 2212 1st St W • Bradenton, FL 34208