About
Since 1951, Beachlers Vehicle Care and Repair has been serving the community of Peoria. A lot has changed since then, but we are still committed to keeping your car or truck running as long as possible. Browse the timeline of our history and see how we go to where we are today!
February 1951
Bob Beachler Opened Beachlers Standard
January 1952
Beachlers moves to it's current location at the corner of University and War Memorial.
January 1965
Original service station.
November 1969
Bob Beachler builds combination service station and vehicle diagnostic center.
May 1970
Terry Beachler recieves diploma from the Standard Oil Dealer Development School in St. Louis, MO.
May 1972
Don Beachler recieves diploma from Standard Oil Dealer Development School in St. Louis, MO.
May 1977
Self service is made legal in Illinois
Early 1984
Don Beachler maintains state of the art technology with a computerized diagnostic system.
December 1984
Bob Beachler Passes away; Terry and Don Beachler assume ownership.
March 1986
Original layout of the gas pump
April 1986
Roy Ruble Presents Terry and Don with the 1985 Amoco Golden Pump Award.
January 1988
The Observer reports Beachlers Standard in the top five best auto mechanic in "Best of Peoria".
September 1988
Terry Beachler participates in Amoco SIlver Gasoline introduction with the Lone Ranger
January 1989
Terry Beachler becomes a member of the Amoco National Dealer Advisory Council 1989-1991.
October 1991
Chuck Woodbeck DM presents Terry with the 1990 Amoco Golden Pump Award
May 1993
Terry Presents the Childrens Miracle Network Telethon with a check for $4300
July 1993
Original oil service quick lube bay
August 1998
Amoco merger results in Beachlers transition to BP
November 2008
The Peoria Chamber presents Beachlers with the Outstanding Small Business Award
November 2011
Beachlers transition to Shell fuel.
December 2013
Brett Beachler transitions into ownership with his father, Terry Beachler.
July 2015
Beachlers hosts a stop on the I Spy A Wish team scavenger fundraiser.
July 2015
Ribbon cutting at Beachlers new Vehicle Maintenance Center.