About Us
An independent dealership you can talk to
We’re a family-owned dealership built on faith, service, and treating people fairly. We offer pre-owned vehicles at fair prices and do our best to be upfront about what we know about each vehicle and its condition. We’re small enough that you’ll deal with the same people from your first question to the day you drive off the lot.
Our Story
A Family Business Built on Faith, Trust & Hard Work
CV Auto Sales, LLC officially opened its doors in January 2016. What started as a leap of faith between a father and daughter has grown into a family-owned business serving our community for 10 years.
The name CV stands for Cristo Vive — Christ Lives. Our faith is an important part of who we are and how we approach our business. When we started CV Auto Sales, we took a leap of faith, trusting that God would guide us and provide for us along the way.
Today, CV Auto Sales remains a family business. Eloisa operates the dealership alongside her dad, Tim, who has been a major part of the business since the beginning.
We Know Buying a Car Isn't Always Easy
We understand that not everyone walks into a dealership looking for their dream car. Sometimes, you simply need a dependable vehicle that fits your budget and gets your family where it needs to go.
We understand that everyone has their own circumstances and their own struggles. That's why we work hard to price our vehicles fairly and give our customers options that make sense for their situation.
Our vehicles are pre-owned, and we believe in being honest about that. Used vehicles can have normal wear and, like any vehicle, things can sometimes happen after a purchase. What we can promise is that when you buy from our family, we'll treat you like a person—not just another sale.
If you have a question or need help, we're here to listen and do what we can.
Our Values
What we stand for
The principles that guide every sale we make.
Honest answers
We do our best to give you straight answers about what we know, including the things other dealers might leave out.
Selective inventory
We'd rather stock fewer vehicles we believe in than a lot full of question marks.
Community focus
We're a local business, and the people we sell to are our neighbors.
Our Team
Meet the Team
CV Auto Sales is a family business. Get to know the people behind the dealership.
Eloisa's Photo
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Meet Eloisa
Eloisa
Owner • Wife • Mom • Entrepreneur
What started as a leap of faith at 18 has become a 10-year family business.
Eloisa was just 18 and attending college when she and her dad opened CV Auto Sales in 2016. What started as a small family business has grown into a dealership that continues to serve customers in the Laurens community today.
As the owner, Eloisa wears many hats—from working with customers and managing inventory to handling financing, paperwork, and the day-to-day operations of the dealership. But one of her favorite parts of the job is meeting new people and becoming a small part of their story.
One of the things she enjoys most is seeing young customers purchase their first car. Whether it's a teenager buying their first vehicle or a family simply looking for transportation, Eloisa understands that every car purchase represents a different chapter in someone's life.
Over the years, she's learned that running a business isn't always easy. There are challenges, unexpected setbacks, and seasons that test you. But she's also learned that with perseverance, you can keep moving forward.
Outside of the dealership, Eloisa is a wife and mom of three. Her family is her greatest priority, and she loves spending time with them whenever she's not at the dealership. Her faith is also an important part of her life and quietly remains at the heart of why CV Auto Sales exists today.
“I'm grateful that I get to build something with my family while meeting people from all walks of life. Every customer has a story, and I'm thankful when we're trusted to be a small part of it.”
Meet Tim
Tim Santiago
Founder • Sales & Service
A hardworking man who believes in people, perseverance, and doing things the right way.
Tim Santiago helped start CV Auto Sales with his daughter, Eloisa, in 2016 after his brother encouraged him to consider starting a business as a way to help provide for their family. What began as a leap of faith became a family business that has continued for the past 10 years.
Tim is involved in the dealership every day. He helps purchase vehicles, works with customers, and—perhaps most importantly—helps service and prepare the vehicles we sell. Working on cars is something he genuinely enjoys, and you'll often find him getting his hands dirty and making sure a vehicle is ready for its next owner.
But for Tim, the dealership has always been about more than cars. He enjoys talking with people and hearing their stories, especially older customers. His quiet and patient nature makes him someone people feel comfortable talking with.
Outside of CV Auto Sales, Tim is a husband and father of daughters. He also serves as a pastor at a local church in Cross Hill, South Carolina. His faith and commitment to his family have played an important role throughout his life and in the foundation of CV Auto Sales.
Over the years, Tim has taught Eloisa an important lesson that she carries with her today: never give up.
“There's always going to be a challenge. You just have to keep going.”
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