Genesis of Columbus is now part of the Dobbs family of dealerships. The name on the building stays the same. What's new is the family now behind it, one with a century of experience in this business.
Meet the Dobbs Family
The Dobbs name carries more than a century of experience in the car business. It started in 1921, when James K. Dobbs took out a $25,000 loan and opened his first Ford dealership with business partner Horace Hull. That dealership grew into the country's first national dealership chain, with more than 60 locations, and by 1998, the Dobbs Automotive Group had become the third-largest auto retailer in the nation.
In 2009, John H. Dobbs, Jr. founded Dobbs Equity Partners, bringing the family back into the business it started nearly a century earlier. Automotive retail is where the Dobbs story began, and it remains at the center of what the family invests in today.
What's Changing at Genesis of Columbus?
Everything you already know about the dealership, the sales team, the service department, and the location on Morse Road remains exactly the same. This is a change in ownership, not a change in who you'll see when you walk through the door.
Why This Ownership Change Is Good News for You
Not every ownership change is worth celebrating, but this one is. Dobbs Equity Partners invests its own capital rather than managing a fund with a deadline to sell, so there's no pressure to cut corners or make hasty changes to boost resale value. Their stated approach is to preserve what's already working, the people, the relationships, and the reputation the dealership has earned, while giving the team more resources to keep improving.
For Genesis of Columbus, that means the same sales and service staff you already trust, now backed by a family with a century of staying power.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dobbs Ownership Change
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Is Genesis of Columbus changing its name?
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No. The dealership keeps its name and location at 2850 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43231. Only the ownership has changed.
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Will my warranty or service history be affected?
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No. Your warranty coverage and service records carry over without any action needed on your part.
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Visit Genesis of Columbus Today
We're proud to welcome the Dobbs family's century of automotive experience to Genesis of Columbus, and we're excited about what it means for the road ahead. Ready to stop by? Visit our website to browse inventory or schedule service. You can also contact our team with any questions.
