Founded by Jim Yark in 1981, Yark Automotive Group has grown from 50 employees and less that $20 million in sales to more than 300 employees and annual sales of around $150 million. For the last 16 years, Yark Automotive Group has been the Largest New & Used Vehicle Dealership in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan showcasing 9 vehicle franchises:  BMW, Nissan, Subaru, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram & FIAT. 
 
The Yark family is originally from Toledo and both Yark brothers, Jim and John, graduated from local high schools and both attended Ohio State University.   After acquiring the organization in 1981, Jim Yark, Owner & President implemented a detailed business plan and grew the dealership to include its 9 franchises, 6 Pre-Owned vehicle lots, a body shop, a car rental company and the area's largest retail and wholesale parts department that it is today.
               
Jim attributes his success to the people in the organization;  "Anybody can get a piece of ground and maybe a car franchise, but clearly, we have found fabulous people! Our employees have strong customer awareness, a good sense for the car business, high ethics, stability and positive attitudes."

 Accomplishments:

 
Subaru Stellar Performer Dealer ? Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award 2006? Better Business Bureau Accredited Business  ? Toledo City Paper "Best Place to Buy a Car 2001-2010"
 

Yark Subaru Sales, Service and Parts is located ¼ mile east of I-475 on the Central Avenue Strip in Toledo, Ohio. The Yark Subaru Body Shop is located at 6027 West Central Avenue.