The History of
Yark Automotive

Founded in 1981 by brothers Jim and John Yark, Yark Automotive Group has been a part of our community for over 40 years. We focus on doing the right thing every time. That is why we've been able to serve you for decades.
From the beginning, we had our sights set on growing a reliable and family-oriented automotive empire that will faithfully deliver the vehicles you need most. After purchasing Papenhagen Oldsmobile, we were awarded a Jeep Franchise, and in 1986, we obtained BMW and Subaru franchises. We continued to grow, and became the NW Ohio & SE Michigan Sales Leader for the first time in 1995.
The journey didn't stop there. Throughout the '90s and early 2000s, we continued growing our business. We obtained a Nissan franchise, won Toledo's Best Place to Buy a Car award, obtained Chrysler and Chevrolet franchises, and in 2006, Jim Yark was awarded the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Quality Dealer of the Year Award.
After obtaining a few more notable franchises, such as Dodge, FIAT, Toyota, Mazda, and Ford, Yark Automotive Group continues to grow. And in 2019, John Yark was also awarded the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year Award.
Excellence is part of what makes Yark Automotive Group special. And we plan to continue this upper momentum for years to come.
Jim Yark purchases Papenhagen Oldsmobile from Ted Papenhagen and Yark Automotive Group is founded.
The Yark brothers, Jim and John, begin work growing Yark Automotive Group
Yark is awarded Jeep Franchise
Yark purchases Classic Auto World on Secor Ave.
Yark obtains BMW and Subaru franchises.
Yark opens Central Used Car Savings Center on Central Ave.
Yark Automotive is NW Ohio & SE Michigan Sales Leader for the first time, and maintains title today.
Yark purchases Autofair Nissan Yark obtains Nissan.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark Nissan relocates to 5957 W Central Ave.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark wins Toledo's "Best Place to Buy a Car" and maintains title today.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark purchases Valiton Chrysler on Monroe St. Yark obtains Chrysler franchise.
Yark Subaru relocates to 6000 W Central Ave.
Yark relocates Chrysler to Yark Jeep on Central Ave.
Yark purchases Don Scott Chevrolet in Whitehouse Yark obtains Chevrolet franchise.
Jim Yark is the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Quality Dealer of the Year Award.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark is awarded Dodge franchise.
Yark Nissan builds new facility.
Yark is awarded Fiat franchise.
Yark Subaru relocates to 6141 W Central Ave.
Yark is a Top Workplace in Toledo for the first time, and maintains title today.
Yark Wholesale Parts relocates to 7836 W Central Ave.
Yark purchases Rouen Toyota Scion in Maumee Yark obtains Toyota franchise.
Yark Subaru is named #1 Dealership to Work For by Automotive News.
Yark CJDR wins FCA Customer First Award for the first time.
Yark Used Cars relocates to 6055 W Central Ave.
Yark Buy Center opens on Central Ave.
BMW of Toledo relocates to 7600 W Central Ave.
Yark Collision Center relocates to 6111 Fantasy Dr.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
John Yark is the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year Award.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark purchases Brown Mazda and relocates to 6000 W Central Ave.
Yark obtains Mazda.
Yark Chevrolet relocates to Perrysburg.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
Yark purchases Kistler Ford at 5555 W Central Ave.
Yark obtains Ford franchise.
Yark Mazda builds new facility
As you can see, we offer a plentiful collection of automotive brands. Whether you're shopping for something new or used, you're sure to find it when you choose Yark Automotive Group. In addition to great automobiles, you'll love the special deals and savings you'll receive when buying or performing maintenance.
You're always in great hands with Yark Automotive Group in your corner.
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6039 Central Avenue
Toledo, OH 43615
7600 West Central Avenue
Toledo, OH 43617
26997 NORTH DIXIE HWY
Perrysburg, OH 43551
26997 North Dixie Hwy
Perrysburg, OH 43551
6019 W Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43615-1803
5555 W. Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
5555 W Central Ave
TOLEDO, OH 43615
6000 W Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
5957 West Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
6141 W. Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
1377 Conant Street
Maumee, OH 43537
6007 W. Central Ave.
TOLEDO, OH 43615