Parnell Autowerks

Parnell Autowerks is a Volkswagen-focused sales and repair business in Bend, Oregon. Its website calls it "Classic Volkswagen Sales and Repair," and its About page says it sells classic VWs from the 1950s to the 2000s. It is an independent business and is not affiliated with Classic Cars Arena.

Who they are

The dealership operates from a shop unit on SE 3rd Street in Bend. The company's about page says the team has "over 50 combined years" of car sales and restoration experience. Facebook and Birdeye copy for the business says "over 25 years" instead, so treat the experience claim as the company's own wording rather than a verified number. No founding year is published, so we do not give one.

How the business works

Parnell Autowerks sells from its own inventory, offers a repair shop, and says it provides consignment services "for those who don't have the time to sell on their own." The company also advertises that it wants trade-ins. No consignment fee, commission or contract terms are published, so a seller should ask for them in writing. Our guide to consigning a classic explains what those terms usually cover and which questions to ask first.

What they sell

The listings are a mix. When we checked, the featured vehicles included a 1968 Volkswagen Bus at $14,995, a 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback at $16,995, a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle at $5,000 and a 1985 Toyota Celica Supra at $16,000. The all-cars page showed 143 results, mostly modern vehicles such as a 2022 BMW 228i and a 2005 Silverado 2500HD. A Carsforsale listing shows only four vehicles, so the number of cars on the lot is unclear. Call before you travel to see a specific car.

Repair and service

• Volkswagen repair: the repair shop page says it works on VWs from 1938 to 2013, including Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 models, Vanagons and Eurovans.
• Tune-ups, motor work and electrical repair, according to the repair shop page.
• Restoration and custom work, which the shop page says it offers.
• Financing: the site has a finance page, and the company asks for trade-ins.

Shipping and pre-purchase inspections are not mentioned, so ask about both if you are buying from out of state.

Reputation

We found no BBB listing. On the review site Birdeye, which notes that the business has not claimed its profile, the shop averaged 4.4 from 29 reviews, with 25 five-star ratings and 4 one-star ratings. Reviews on one platform are not a guarantee, so confirm the title, ask for the vehicle history and consider an independent inspection before paying a deposit. For a wider view of the market, see classic cars for sale in Oregon.

Visiting Parnell Autowerks

The dealership is at 1030 SE 3rd Street, Suite 12, Bend, Oregon 97702. The phone number on its site is (541) 230-3661. Its own site does not publish business hours, so call ahead to confirm.