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Marvin K. Brown Auto Center

San Diego, CA

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Historically, California begins in San Diego. America's finest city is known throughout the world for its unique climate, natural harbor, canyons and tablelands. But most of all it's known for all its cherished traditions of hospitality and neighborliness. It's a place where a handshake on a deal still means something. Marvin K. Brown, born in Detroit, Michigan and founder of Marvin K. Brown Auto Center in Mission Valley, believed in those respected traditions. He came to California in 1911. He loved San Diego and made it his home in 1938. He served as Sales Manager for San Diego's Don Lee Cadillac and, through the war years, as its General Manager. After supervising various Los Angeles GM Dealerships, he knew the finest city was the place to be. In 1950, he had the opportunity to buy a dealership of his own in San Diego and opened for business in downtown. He loved the town and the people and saw opportunity and exciting development in store for the future. And San Diego loved him too. His pre-high rise downtown dealership flourished. He was a popular figure in San Diego life: President of the San Diego Motor Car Dealers Association, active in the Lions Club, La Jolla Presbyterian Church and a seven year board member of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Brown always had his eyes open for expansion and growth; the kind of vision that marks each and every successful San Diegan. Jim Brown joined his father in the business in the 1960's after college and a stint at the General Motors Institute in Flint, Michigan. Jim Brown learned the family well, from parts runner to Used Car Manager, and succeeded his father as dealer principal in 1964. Brown Senior's vision of San Diego's growth rubbed off on son Jim. And in 1967, Jim Brown chose one of the wild sides of the San Diego river for the new expanded home of Marvin K. Brown Auto Center. It stands there today, overlooking the incredible economic development his dad foresaw. He has also been very involved in the community and served as President of the following: San Diego Hall of Champions, San Diego Holiday Bowl, New Car Dealers Association of San Diego, San Diego Crime Commission, San Diego Chapter - Multiple Sclerosis Society, Chairman of Super Bowl XXXII...just to name a few. Marvin K. Brown broke ground for new expansion in 1965 in Mission Valley. Marvin K. Brown is San Diego's exclusive and largest Cadillac dealer in the County. It's professional staff is committed to the same quality and exacting standards that go into each vehicle produced by the prestigious Cadillac motor car division. "Buying a car at Marvin K. Brown Auto Center is different," says Jim Brown. "We want San Diego‘s GM car and truck business now and in the future. We‘ve sold and serviced many thousands of cars here since 1950 and we have a reputation for quality that our friends and neighbors expect from us. We want to continue earning their respect." Jennifer Brown is now the Dealer / Operator and a third generation family member. Visit us today!
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1441 Camino Del Rio South

San Diego, CA

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May 24, 2012

Jon has been my service guy for years and when it came time to replace my Yukon he refered me to Bob Touissant. Bob set me up with a new Buick;Jon gave me the thumbs up. I will never go anyplace else. I t More

by bermuda57
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Jon and Bob
Jun 21, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

Bermuda57, I am glad that you trust our staff and our dealership. We look forward to servicing your Buick in the future! - Jennifer Brown (General Manager)

April 27, 2012

Anthony in the service department was outstanding in his Anthony in the service department was outstanding in his care and timeliness in getting my car repaired. I have been impressed by the overall servic More

by nelpen
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Anthony
May 22, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

Great review! Thank you so much! Jennifer Brown - President

April 26, 2012

Good eperience all around. I have dealt with MKB before with my Envoy for several years, which is why I chose them to buy a new car. More

by radroll
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I don't remember his name.
May 22, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

So glad you're pleased with MKB! Jennifer Brown - President

April 23, 2012

I have a GMC Denali Yukon XL and we had been having issues with oil consumption. We had been asking our service rep at different visits because we were having to add oil every 8-900 miles. We had it d More

by ncollura
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Kevin
May 22, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

I'm glad we've been in touch via email to try to resolve this...Jennifer Brown - President

April 09, 2012

I needed work done on my truck, and since MKB service center is only open M-F, it is very difficult for me to find a time to leave my truck for a full day. I finally worked out a day with my work, and I More

by souellette
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Rob
May 22, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

I know you and Terry Crook - our Service Director - have spoken about this and you said you would try to come back in for service. We'd like very much to make this up to you. Sincerely - Jennifer Brown - President

May 24, 2012 -

souellette responded

Terry called me, but I was unable to talk since I was in a meeting. I never said I would come back for service. I have had two bad experiences there, and I don't want to risk a third. I'll not be back.

March 25, 2012

We finally had our Cadillac. Thanks to Robert Toussaint he made it awesome. He's so attentive to our "wish list" and so professional in walking us thru the maze of the "computer jargon" of our SRX. We're o More

by bud4833
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Robert Toussaint
May 22, 2012 -

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center responded

Great! We agree - Robert does a wonderful job! So glad you're happy with him and MKB! Sincerely - Jennifer Brown - President

October 24, 2003

Mike Lynch is a great Saab salesman. He knows his product and is interested in not only the sale, but that the customer is happy. More

by aizzo
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Mike Lynch
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