Founded in 1981 by brothers Jim and John Yark, Yark Automotive Group has been a part of our community for over 40 years. From the beginning, we've had our sights set on growing a reliable and family-oriented automotive empire that will faithfully deliver the vehicles you need most. We focus on doing the right thing every time. That is why we've been able to serve you for decades.
1981
Jim Yark purchases Papenhagen Oldsmobile and Yark Automotive Group is founded.
1986
Yark purchases Classic Auto World on Secor Ave.
Yark obtains BMW and Subaru franchises.
1988
Yark opens Central Used Car Savings Center on Central Ave.
1995
Yark Automotive is NW Ohio & SE Michigan Sales Leader for the first time, and maintains title today.
1998-1999
Yark purchases Autofair Nissan and relocates to 5957 W Central Ave.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
2000
Yark wins Toledo's "Best Place to Buy a Car" and maintains title today.
2004-2005
Yark Subaru relocates to 6000 W Central Ave.
Yark purchases Valiton Chrysler and relocates Chrysler to Yark Jeep on Central Ave.
2006
Yark purchases Don Scott Chevrolet in Whitehouse.
Jim Yark is the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Quality Dealer of the Year Award.
2010
Yark Nissan builds new facility.
2011
Yark is awarded Fiat franchise.
Yark Subaru relocates to 6141 W Central Ave.
2013
Yark is a Top Workplace in Toledo for the first time, and maintains title today.
2015
Yark purchases Rouen Toyota Scion in Maumee Yark obtains Toyota franchise.
2016
Yark Subaru is named #1 Dealership to Work For by Automotive News.
Yark CJDR wins FCA Customer First Award for the first time.
2017
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.
2018
Yark Collision Center relocates to 6111 Fantasy Dr.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
2019
John Yark is the regional winner of TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year Award.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
2020
Yark Chevrolet relocates to Perrysburg.
Yark purchases Brown Mazda and relocates to 6000 W Central Ave.
BMW of Toledo earns BMW Center of Excellence award.
2021
Yark purchases Kistler Ford at 5555 W Central Ave.
2022
Yark Mazda builds new state-of-the-art facility
2023
DJ Yark becomes President of Yark Automotive Group
8 Yark locations are named 2023 CarFax Top-Rated Lifetime Dealers
Yark Nissan receives 2023 Nissan Award of Excellence
2024
Yark acquires new Wholesale Parts facility at 7610 New West Rd.
Yark Nissan receives 2024 Nissan Award of Excellence
Yark Subaru receives 2024 Subaru Love Promise Customer and Community Commitment Award
Finding the Right Vehicle is Simple with Yark Automotive Group
Whether you're shopping for something new or used, you'll find just what you're looking for when you choose Yark Automotive Group. In addition to great vehicles, you'll love the special deals and savings you'll receive when buying or performing maintenance.
You're always in great hands with Yark in your corner.