WARSAW — East Center Street in Warsaw has not had many car sales lots over the years, but one is set to open this summer.

Bob Hamilton, owner of Bodud Motors, which is located behind Tractor Supply along US 30 East, will expand with a sales lot at the corner of East Center and Parker streets, where construction of a new office began last week.

“It’s been a long time coming, and we finally broke ground and getting somewhere, so yeah, I’m very excited,” Hamilton said.

Bodud Motors began seven years ago, and Hamilton said he’s ready to take the next step and begin selling cars at one of the busiest intersections in the city.

The lot, which is just east of the new but-not-yet-open Beef A Roo, has been empty for years, but Hamilton said the high-visibility location can help boost sales.

“My location (on South CR 325E) right now draws about 700 prospects a day,” he said. “This location draws about 17,000 per day, so it’s a big difference.”

The existing store will then focus on repairs, he said.

In addition to a new office, the lot's future access from Center Street will be moved further away from the intersection, he said.

Hamilton said he thinks the lot can showcase 40-50 vehicles.

He said he plans to open the new store by mid-summer.

Hamilton said he also plans to change the company name to Hamilton Auto Connection.

The only other car lot on East Center Street, Gear Garage, is a block to the west.

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