CAR 1

CAR 1 At CAR 1, we are passionate about earning and maintaining your trust, as well as delivering vehicles At Car 1, you, the customer, are in total control.

Car 1 is a 4th generation, pre-owned vehicle store offering late-model, quality, inspected vehicles. We offer a no-pressure buying environment, and at Car 1, you deal directly with one of the owners. No more hassles or high-pressure, commissioned sales people. At Car 1, you get a clear price for the vehicle you're considering and a fair trade value, not just a payment. Car 1, which is family owned

and operated, was established in 1999 by Larry & Aaron Baus. Although, the company is a relatively new name in the used car market, our staff has extensive experience and knowledge dating back to 1924. Before establishing CAR 1, Larry was the third generation owner and operator of Nofzinger Pontiac-GMC in Archbold, Ohio. After selling the company in February of 1998, Larry & Aaron recognized a need for a dealership that could provide quality, pre-owned vehicles to consumers in a hassle-free environment. CAR 1 is that dealership. In March of 2001, Chad Baus moved back to the area and joined the family business. Chad and Aaron currently serve as Vice Presidents, while Larry serves as the company's President. The automobile market is fast-paced, and the needs of the consumer have traditionally taken a back seat to a "wheel and deal" mindset. At CAR 1, we make a conscious effort to listen to your needs first, and then, based on our knowledge and expertise, present you with various options, from which you can make your selection. With over 135 years of combined experience, we feel we can meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Posted by our founders in the summer of 1961.
07/12/2026

Posted by our founders in the summer of 1961.

Advertised by our founders this month in 1934.
07/11/2026

Advertised by our founders this month in 1934.

Advertised by our founders this month in 1932.
07/10/2026

Advertised by our founders this month in 1932.

Advertised by our founders this week in 1929.
07/09/2026

Advertised by our founders this week in 1929.

Documented in this article from 1933, our founders were doing their part to help with the construction of a Veterans mem...
07/07/2026

Documented in this article from 1933, our founders were doing their part to help with the construction of a Veterans memorial in Ruihley Park.

When the country celebrates a milestone birthday so do we! Our nation turned 150 the year our founders started our famil...
07/03/2026

When the country celebrates a milestone birthday so do we!

Our nation turned 150 the year our founders started our family business. The business turned 50 the year our country celebrated its Bicentennial (photos below). And now it's America 250, and our family business has reached the century mark!

Left photo features second-generation owner Ed Baus (left) with service manager Lester 'Simit' King on the right with a 1928 Pontiac Six. Right photo features Gene Baus (far left) with a 1933 Pontiac, third-generation owner Larry Baus with a 1976 Pontiac Bonneville, and that's Simit and Grandpa Ed again with the '28.

We will be closed July 3rd and 4th in observance of our nation's 250th Independence Day.

Address

1601 S Defiance Street
Archbold, OH
43502

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+14194455050

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