CAR 1

CAR 1 At CAR 1, we are passionate about earning and maintaining your trust, as well as delivering vehicles At Car 1, you, the customer, are in total control.

Car 1 is a 4th generation, pre-owned vehicle store offering late-model, quality, inspected vehicles. We offer a no-pressure buying environment, and at Car 1, you deal directly with one of the owners. No more hassles or high-pressure, commissioned sales people. At Car 1, you get a clear price for the vehicle you're considering and a fair trade value, not just a payment. Car 1, which is family owned

and operated, was established in 1999 by Larry & Aaron Baus. Although, the company is a relatively new name in the used car market, our staff has extensive experience and knowledge dating back to 1924. Before establishing CAR 1, Larry was the third generation owner and operator of Nofzinger Pontiac-GMC in Archbold, Ohio. After selling the company in February of 1998, Larry & Aaron recognized a need for a dealership that could provide quality, pre-owned vehicles to consumers in a hassle-free environment. CAR 1 is that dealership. In March of 2001, Chad Baus moved back to the area and joined the family business. Chad and Aaron currently serve as Vice Presidents, while Larry serves as the company's President. The automobile market is fast-paced, and the needs of the consumer have traditionally taken a back seat to a "wheel and deal" mindset. At CAR 1, we make a conscious effort to listen to your needs first, and then, based on our knowledge and expertise, present you with various options, from which you can make your selection. With over 135 years of combined experience, we feel we can meet your needs and exceed your expectations.

Posted by our founders this week in 1935!
06/04/2026

Posted by our founders this week in 1935!

Advertised by our founders this week in 1928!
06/03/2026

Advertised by our founders this week in 1928!

Posted by our founders this week in 1951!
06/02/2026

Posted by our founders this week in 1951!

Thanks to Archbold Rotary and member Cindy Gustwiller for the invite!
05/27/2026

Thanks to Archbold Rotary and member Cindy Gustwiller for the invite!

100 Years of Service, Community & Commitment 🚗

CAR 1 is proudly celebrating 100 years of serving the automotive needs of the Archbold area under continuous ownership of the Nofzinger/Baus family! 👏

Recently, Chad Baus shared the rich history of Car 1 with Archbold Rotarians, highlighting a century built on hard work, trusted service, and strong community connections.

Thank you to Rotarian Cindy Gustwiller for arranging the program and helping celebrate this incredible milestone! 💙

Address

1601 S Defiance Street
Archbold, OH
43502

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+14194455050

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