Brown Motors

Brown Motors Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ford Lincoln Mercury has been serving the transportation needs of Northern Michigan for 112 years.

1898  Ben Brown, grandfather of current owners Steve & Erik Brown, began business as a harness shop in downtown Charlevoix. Brown added bicycles, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and eventually the new Ford automobiles along with the Esses, the Overland, and others.

1924  Brown became a Dodge dealer making the company one of the oldest Dodge dealerships. 

1937  Brown opened a second Dodge dealership in downtown Petoskey.  Ben's sons, Floyd and Lewis, succeeded their father as owners in the early 1950's and made many changes in their successive years of ownership.  

1968  The Charlevoix location was sold.

1975  Chrysler franchise was added

1976  Brown Motors Chrysler Plymouth Dodge moved from downtown Petoskey to the Harbor Springs-Petoskey Road.  

1985  Brown Motors adds Ford Lincoln Mercury franchise

1986  Lewis retired and sold the business to sons, Steve & Erik. 

1997  Brown Motors Chrysler Plymouth Dodge became stand alone dealership when Ford Lincoln Mercury franchise moved to new facility

2009  Brown Motors Chrysler Dodge moved to a brand new showroom at 2170 US 31 North in Petoskey, MI in January alongside Brown Motors Ford Lincoln Mercury.  In June Brown Motors added the Jeep franchise.

Over the years, Brown Motors may have changed from servicing four hooves to four wheels transportation, but the name and commitment to the customer have remained the same.  Brown Motors offers a state-of-the-art showroom, Parts & Service Centers including Quick Lube and a Finance Department. Whether you are in need of a new or used Chrysler or Jeep or Dodge automobile or parts and service for your current vehicle, Brown Motors of Petoskey is here to assist you with all of your automotive needs just as they have for 11 decades!

At Brown Motors, we look forward to serving you, our valued customer, for years to come. Please stop by our dealership, located at 2170 US-31 North, Petoskey, MI and speak with one of our representatives today!