
1947
As a gesture of gratitude for years of service as a personal accountant, Henry Ford awards Warren Germain a Mercury franchise. In 1947 The Germain Motor Company is born.
In 1947, Henry Ford approached his personal accountant, Warren Germain, about opening one of the first Mercury dealerships in Ohio. Mr. Ford hoped to build the brand’s presence outside of Detroit, and Warren agreed to open Bexley Mercury on Main Street in Bexley, Ohio. More than 70 years and four generations of family leadership later, we’re proud to represent 20 iconic manufacturers with 18 stores throughout Ohio, Florida and Michigan and Arizona.
View our company history throughout the years.
As a gesture of gratitude for years of service as a personal accountant, Henry Ford awards Warren Germain a Mercury franchise. In 1947 The Germain Motor Company is born.
Toyota Motor Corp. awards Germain one of its first North American franchises. The Main Street dealership in Bexley reopens in 1970 as Germain Toyota of Columbus.
Germain enters the Naples, Florida market.
The Columbus Zoo inquires about a pickup truck. Jack Hanna and Steve Germain hit it off, and a long-lasting partnership with the Columbus Zoo is born.
Germain is awarded one of the nation’s first Lexus franchises, a key brand to the company’s success.
In 1995 Steve Germain is named President and CEO as the third generation of Germain family leadership.
Germain breaks ground on the Easton Luxury campus, which now houses Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, INFINITI, and Jaguar Land Rover Easton.
Germain purchases the Howard Cooper family of dealerships in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Germain acquires Honda and Ford of Beavercreek, marking expansion into a fourth market.
Germain adds GM and CDJR of Sidney, along with Honda of College Hills and Honda of Surprise.