Byers Auto Group is family owned and operated and has been serving Central Ohio in the transportation industry since 1897. George W. Byers, founded Blue Ribbon Stables in 1897. He was a horse trader and he built buggies for Chillicothe and Columbus. He was a renowned showman who once staged the largest horse sale in central Ohio. He rented the entire Ohio State Fair grounds and he installed electric lights, at his own cost, back in 1899.
In 1929, the company founded by George W. changed its name to George Byers & Sons, and the two brothers, Frank Byers, Sr. and George Byers, Sr., like their dad, were also forward-thinking and aggressive. They knew that the automobile was here to stay and they began buying and selling cars. The first models of cars that were sold were Hudson, DeSoto, Essex, and Plymouth. In 1934, Byers added a truck department and started their relationship with GMC. In 1954, Hertz car and truck rental franchises were added. 1957 was when Byers started their import division with Subaru and Volvo. That store is still operating as “Byers Imports” with Subaru, Volvo, Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Jaguar.
In 1977, the company purchased the remaining models and all the rights to the Bricklin car brand. (The Bricklin was a gull-wing door, sports car manufactured in Canada from 1974 to 1975. It was the creation of Malcolm Bricklin, an American millionaire who had previously founded Subaru of America.) In 1982, Byers became a Chevrolet dealer. In 2003, we added Toyota; in 2007, we added Ford; and in 2008, we added Kia. We recently celebrated our 120th anniversary and we’re still family-owned and operated. We’re at 13 brands; we have eight locations; and we have around 850 employees.
We have a strong and committed staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers’ needs. You can also see our latest specials, request a service appointment or buy parts and accessories for your current vehicle! If you would rather discuss your options with our friendly staff in person, click on our Dealership Locations tab which will give you a list of all of our locations with their contact information. We look forward to serving you!
There are several different things you have to do and consider when shopping for a car, and our Columbus used car dealership team knows it can be a confusing and stressful process. Here at Byers Auto Group, we offer a full-service shopping experience so you can find the vehicle you want with less of the stress that comes with shopping for a vehicle alone. Our sales team is happy to help you explore our wide selection of new and used vehicles including brands such as Audi, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mazda, Porsche, RAM, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.
This many different new vehicle choices may seem overwhelming to you. Still, our sales team is knowledgeable about different vehicle styles and features, so you can find the perfect vehicle with everything you need. Our used car dealership also offers a professional service team that is always ready to help with the maintenance of your vehicle, with right parts to keep it running in its best shape and lasting for longer. We help you do that with our service specials too!
At Byers Auto Group, one of the best used car dealerships in Columbus, we prioritize customer service above all else, and we are committed to making sure you receive the best service and prices possible when you go shopping for a new vehicle and explore our new car specials and used car specials. Our team wants to help give you peace of mind while you are shopping for a vehicle and turn shopping back into a fun and exciting experience. We strive to make sure everything we do contributes to the success of your car-buying experience, from selecting your vehicle to finding ways to finance. After all, your satisfaction is the most important thing to us a Byers Auto Group.
We look forward to helping you shop for your next car and help you take home the car of your dreams after a fun and successful shopping experience. For more information about us and our vehicle selection, like new sedans, new trucks, and new SUVs, visit us today.
