A transition is underway right now for D.E.L. Motors at 1737 North Washington Street in Junction City.

Owner D.E. Lacer said he started D.E.L motors 40 years ago and for the last approximate 10 years have been associated with large corporate dealerships. “My wife, my kids, my family in general just made the decision it’s time to go back on our own. That way we can do more in the community of Junction City, Fort RIley. We’re going to be doing a lot of the same things we have been doing as far as pre-owned used cars.”

Lacer stated they will bring on rental cars, and are thinking about the possibility of going back into truck rentals. Lacer said they will be family-owned. His son Joshua Lacer will be general manager, Rick Roberts will oversee the service and finance departments. “Our service department we’re going to really gear it up. We’re going to offer a lot more than we have in the past. Family friend and business associate Mark Hartung will also be an operating partner.

The service department is open for business and operating right now. The automobile sales operation is closed temporarily while they are going through the process of getting the new dealer license and renewing inventory. Lacer is hopeful the vehicle sales operation can resume in a couple of weeks.