Dealer Spotlight: K.A.R. Auto Group
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| Kevin @ K.A.R. Auto Group |
K.A.R. was founded in 1978 as K.A.R. and Associates by Gordon Roberts
and his son Kevin Allen Roberts. K.A.R. is actually Kevin's initials.
Kevin was 18 years old at the time and in love with the Classic
Mustang. His personal car was a 1965 Mustang convertible which he
restored himself. The business's first location was a rented building
and grounds in Westerville , Ohio Columbus , Ohio
business grew steadily for 8 years prompting the purchase of its
current facility in Columbus
also focused on used parts sales and Classic Mustang car sales. Kevin
personally parted out over 100 Classic Mustangs learning every nut,
bolt, and screw and where they go on a Mustang. This led to restoring
Mustangs for customers as well as to resale. K.A.R. and Associates
employed a small group of repair and restoration technicians. The
business continued to grow over the years as did Gordon's and Kevin's
knowledge and expertise. Unfortunately Gordon's health became an issue
and he needed to slow down.
In 1994 George Waydo purchased the assets of K.A.R. and Associates and
renamed the company K.A.R. Auto Group. Kevin was retained as an equity
owner and Judy Moehl was brought on board as office manager and equity
owner. Judy was a former executive assistant for a senior VP in a
fortune 100 company and really buttoned up administratively. George's
wife Mary was later brought on board as book keeper as the company
continued to grow.
K.A.R. AUTO GROUP's focus continues to be Classic Mustang parts sales,
Service, repair and parts installations on classic Mustangs, and
Classic Mustang car sales. Since 1994 K.A.R. Auto Group has sold over
1000 Classic Mustangs. K.A.R. remains the only Classic Mustang dealer
that produces and makes available a 30 minute thoroughly narrated DVD
of every Mustang we offer for sale. K.A.R. publishes a 300+ page parts
catalog, maintains a large and informative web site, and has a strong
ebay presence as well. We accept phone, on line, walk in, fax and ebay
orders. We believe we offer the industry's best technical support to
our parts customers. K.A.R. Auto Group must be a fun place to work as
our most junior employee has over 10 years of company service.
When in Columbus, Ohio please stop by and visit K.A.R.,
an Authorized Master Dealer of California Pony Cars or visit their website
