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Marvin K. Brown Buick GMC
San Diego, CA
228 Reviews
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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Sales/Showroom
Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Service
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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September 20, 2026
Explained everything clearly made good use of my time was very helpful but not pushy very helpful but not pushy More
by jdubb0325
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September 20, 2026
Excellent The people were prompt and easy to work with with. I really like going to Marvin Brown for maintenance especially with Alex because he's very kind and listen to my concerns regarding my car. with. I really like going to Marvin Brown for maintenance especially with Alex because he's very kind and listen to my concerns regarding my car. More
by weltingzon
Employees Worked With
Alexander Razo
September 19, 2026
I needed to have extensive repairs done on my 2008 DTS Cadillac in the past two months. Since car is so old many of the parts needed were not available with GMC and had to be second sourced from various l Cadillac in the past two months. Since car is so old many of the parts needed were not available with GMC and had to be second sourced from various locations. I had not experienced any signs of problems until car was towed into MKB and troubleshooting/diagnostics revealed multiple parts that needed to be replaced. More
by mchrysler
Employees Worked With
Service manager - Sean Heinen
September 19, 2026
Brought my 2025 Envista in for first oil change. Service Rep, Alex Razo, had scheduled me for 8:00 am, and was attended to shortly after my arrival. He made note of any concerns and requests, and di Service Rep, Alex Razo, had scheduled me for 8:00 am, and was attended to shortly after my arrival. He made note of any concerns and requests, and directed me to the waiting area. At about 9:15 he let me know my car was ready. Everything that needed to be done was accomplished. Alex was very helpful during my scheduling process. His professional, friendly workmanship is a valuable asset to the dealership and its customers. Totally satisfied. I will return again as needed with pleasure. More
by jonkreamer
September 18, 2026
I always have a great experience with MKB, and it just gets better; they always treat me with respect and dignity, and try to save me money whenever they can. I wouldn't take my cat any place else. gets better; they always treat me with respect and dignity, and try to save me money whenever they can. I wouldn't take my cat any place else. More
by Ms.hlchiz5
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