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Busam Ford Lincoln
Wilmington, OH
183 Reviews
The History Of Busam Automotive
It all began in 1909 when Henry Ford's vehicle began to break down while traveling through Cincinnati, OH. Henry Ford asked around Cincinnati as to who could fix his Ford, and was immediately directed to Joe Busam's blacksmith shop. Joe Sr agreed to complete the repairs on the vehicle, and performed a job so well that Henry Ford personally asked Joe to open a service facility. Within three years Joe Busam began selling Fords and became the first Cincinnati Ford dealership! Joe Sr. operated the initial Busam Ford dealership throughout the 20's, 30's and into the early 40's until he passed away in 1946.
Representing the second generation, Joe Jr. took over the family business after returning from World War II. Joe Jr. began taking on new challenges and began selling multiple franchises throughout his tenure as dealership principal. It was an interesting mix of manufactures, many of which have come and gone including: Tucker, Packard, Rambler, Studebaker, Peugeot, Maserati, Yugo, Alfa Romeo, and Datsun (Which was later renamed Nissan). What began as a service center has now developed into three franchises including Nissan, and Subaru with two locations in Cincinnati. In 1993 Joe Jr. passed away leaving the dealership to the third generation John and Charlie.
Together they operate a forty-year old tradition and represent the oldest Nissan dealership in Cincinnati. The Busam family has continued to expand into new brands and opportunities as their father did before them. The family now continues with Joe Jr., son of Charlie, who took membership into the family tradition at an early age. Starting at the bottom and working upwards in positions, Joe currently assists in management of all three brands.
After one hundred years of service, Busam is still a family owned and operated business and strives to present the same unparalleled customer service that it did nearly a century ago. We have stood the test of time thanks to a dedicated emphasis on the importance of family values, honesty and building positive relationships within our community.
We are dedicated to offer you the opportunity to become part of the Busam Family! There is a reason why we are "The Dealer, Closest to your Heart!"
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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September 12, 2025
Very welcoming people. Easy to work with and won't lie to you. They will do what us best for you. Easy to work with and won't lie to you. They will do what us best for you. More
by GAVIN FLEMING
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September 11, 2025
Dealership is new to me. We moved to Wilmington last year and I had to find another dealer. They did a great job with the PM and had a transmission replaced in a week. No iss We moved to Wilmington last year and I had to find another dealer. They did a great job with the PM and had a transmission replaced in a week. No issues great service More
by Hogeld
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September 11, 2025
The service was fast and the servicemen were informative and explained the issues with my car very well. Good service. and explained the issues with my car very well. Good service. More
by julieresor1966
September 10, 2025
The service was excellent My wait time was not very long and everything was explained to me. They answered all my questions. and everything was explained to me. They answered all my questions. More
by SCPASTON
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September 09, 2025
Went in for service /oil change and had a recall completed . I think it was some computer down load , they had an issue with down load and said they would have to do complete down load . Would take completed . I think it was some computer down load , they had an issue with down load and said they would have to do complete down load . Would take 6 hours . I was on vacation the next week . I took truck in and left it . They complete down load while I was gone More
by Tim.alexander0
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Service manager/writer
September 07, 2025
They all worked real hard to put me in a vehicle. I love my Ford Edge! I love my Ford Edge! More
by MCKINNEY1224
September 06, 2025
Very nice everything went very well nice dealership Very best salesman ever give him a raise! best salesman ever give him a raise! More
by CATHYTANDCUB
September 04, 2025
Quick response and no hassle! They work hard to get you the best rate! Friendly and affordable They work hard to get you the best rate! Friendly and affordable More
by bosierk
September 04, 2025
They found the vehicle we were looking for. They gave us a very competitive price and so far have done everything they said they would for the price they quoted. Would recommend Rick anytime. They gave us a very competitive price and so far have done everything they said they would for the price they quoted. Would recommend Rick anytime. More
by francoroofing17
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Rick Baughn
September 03, 2025
Always feel welcomed! Home town favorite! The staff always says hi with a big smile Home town favorite! The staff always says hi with a big smile More
by BACHG
