What Lester Glenn Auto Group does

Lester Glenn Auto Group is a privately held, family-owned automotive dealership group founded in 1956 and headquartered at 398 Route 37 E in Toms River, New Jersey. It operates as a franchised General Motors dealer — primarily through Lester Glenn Chevrolet, with affiliated Buick and GMC rooftops — selling new Chevrolet vehicles across the full lineup (Silverado, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Colorado, Trailblazer, Blazer, Corvette, Bolt EV, and the newer Silverado EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer EV), alongside BrightDrop commercial vans. The group also operates Lester Glenn Collision Center, a multi-manufacturer-certified repair facility, and participates in GM's CarBravo certified pre-owned program.

The business is structured around four revenue streams: new vehicle sales (manufacturer-suggested retail pricing with a $749 dealer documentation fee and, effective 8/1/2025, a 3% credit-card processing fee), pre-owned vehicle sales (CarBravo certified plus multi-OEM trade-ins), service and parts (OEM parts, state-of-the-art diagnostics, certified collision repair), and finance and insurance products brokered through GM Financial and other lenders, including GAP coverage, tire and wheel protection, pre-paid maintenance, and Chevrolet Protection Plans. Customer reach spans individual consumers, families, commercial fleet buyers, and performance/off-road enthusiasts in Ocean and Atlantic County, NJ, with affinity programs for military, first responders, educators, Costco members, and GM Rewards holders.

Technology is commodity-tier: a DealerOn-powered website supporting online inventory search by make/model/year/trim/body-style/price/fuel-type, buy-online checkout, scheduling, and trade-in valuation, with Google Analytics and Google Ads for measurement and remarketing. Distribution combines a single physical showroom with inside-sales phone support and digital channels. The firm employs 501-1,000 people and remains under continuous family ownership with no disclosed private-equity, debt, or institutional investment.

Name

Lester Glenn Auto Group

Legal name

Lester Glenn Auto Group

Website

https://lesterglennchevrolet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lester Glenn Auto Group is a family-owned franchised automotive dealership founded in 1956 in Toms River, NJ, selling new Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles plus pre-owned cars, OEM service and parts, certified collision repair, and GM Financial-backed F&I products to consumer and commercial customers across Ocean and Atlantic County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Retail Dealership

NAICS

New Car Dealers (44111), Used Car Dealers (44112), Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Dealer-Sold & F&I Administered Service Contracts (Dealer Obligors) (FSAJALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA)

Keywords

• New vehicle sales
• Pre-owned vehicle sales
• Automotive service repair
• Vehicle financing leasing
• Collision center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toms River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sale of new Chevrolet vehicles including Silverado, Equinox, Trax, Traverse, Tahoe, Colorado, Trailblazer, Blazer, Corvette, and Bolt EV models
2. Used Vehicle Sales: Sale of pre-owned vehicles including certified pre-owned Chevrolet models and vehicles from other manufacturers (Jeep, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, Subaru, and others)
3. Service and Parts: Vehicle maintenance, repairs, and genuine OEM parts sales. Includes state-of-the-art collision center services certified by multiple manufacturers
4. Finance and Insurance Products: Financing services through GM Financial and other lenders, including extended warranties, protection plans (GAP coverage, tire & wheel protection, pre-paid maintenance), and vehicle exchange programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lester Glenn Auto Group operates a franchised Chevrolet dealership at 398 Route 37 E in Toms River, NJ, selling new Chevrolet vehicles, pre-owned and CarBravo certified pre-owned vehicles, and providing manufacturer-certified service, collision repair, OEM parts, and financing/insurance products. Operating since 1956, the family-owned group serves Ocean and Atlantic Counties with both in-person showroom sales and online purchasing tools.

Product overview

Lester Glenn Auto Group operates as a full-service Chevrolet dealership in Toms River, NJ, offering a comprehensive automotive retail experience. The core offering centers on new and pre-owned Chevrolet vehicle sales across all segments including trucks (Silverado 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD, Colorado), SUVs (Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Trailblazer, Blazer), cars (Malibu, Corvette), and electric vehicles (Silverado EV, Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Bolt EV, BrightDrop). The dealership operates as part of an auto group with affiliated Buick and GMC dealerships. The product ecosystem is supported by complementary services including a state-of-the-art service department, collision center, parts department, CarBravo certified pre-owned program, and comprehensive finance and insurance products. The company positions itself around 'The Lester Glenn Experience,' a customer-first philosophy emphasizing transparent pricing, flexible financing options, and ongoing customer relationships since 1956.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Chevrolet Vehicles Comprehensive selection of new Chevrolet cars, trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles including Silverado, Equinox, Trax, Traverse, Tahoe, Colorado, Trailblazer, Blazer, Corvette, Bolt EV, Silverado EV, Equinox EV, and Blazer EV. Sold to individual retail and commercial buyers.
• Pre-Owned Vehicles Diverse selection of quality pre-owned vehicles from multiple manufacturers including Chevrolet, Jeep, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai, Ford, and Subaru, available at various price points in sedans, SUVs, trucks, and vans.
• CarBravo Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles GM-certified pre-owned vehicle program offering extended warranty coverage, roadside assistance, and multi-point inspections for qualifying pre-owned Chevrolet and other vehicles, providing additional confidence and protection.
• Chevrolet Service Department State-of-the-art service department with latest diagnostic equipment and trained technicians performing repairs, maintenance, oil changes, brake service, battery service, and tire services on Chevrolet and other vehicles.
• Lester Glenn Collision Center Full-service vehicle collision repair certified by multiple manufacturers to restore vehicles to factory standards, with trained technicians handling repairs and insurance claims from start to finish.
• Chevrolet Parts Department Sales of genuine OEM Chevrolet parts and accessories, with online parts ordering through GM's parts system, tire finder service, and parts warranty coverage.
• Finance and Insurance Services Comprehensive automotive financing options including pre-qualification, trade-in valuation, lease end options, payment calculators, and protection products such as Chevrolet Protection plans, GAP Coverage, Tire and Wheel Protection, and Pre-Paid Maintenance.
• Chevrolet Commercial Vehicles Commercial vehicle offerings including BrightDrop EV600 and EV400 electric commercial vans and Express Passenger van, serving business and commercial fleet customers in the Toms River area.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• General Motors (GM)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized Chevrolet franchise dealer representing General Motors. Receives new vehicle allocations, access to GM Financial financing options, GM Rewards program, and manufacturer incentives and specials.
• CarBravo (GM Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified pre-owned vehicle program through GM's CarBravo network. Provides extended warranty coverage, roadside assistance, and multi-point inspection certification for qualifying pre-owned vehicles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest publicly traded automotive retailer in the US, operating hundreds of franchised rooftops across multiple brands with full F&I, service, and parts operations. Provides a scaled benchmark for the franchised dealer business model Lester Glenn operates.
• CarMax: National used-vehicle retailer with superstores and an integrated F&I and service offering. Adjacent comparator for Lester Glenn's pre-owned vehicle and CarBravo certified pre-owned business, and a key competitor for used-car shoppers in the region.
• Sonic Automotive: Publicly traded franchised dealer group with new vehicle, used vehicle, and EchoPark standalone used-vehicle stores across multiple states. Comparable diversified franchised dealer model with both franchised and standalone used-car exposure.
• Asbury Automotive Group: Publicly traded franchised automotive retailer with over 150 rooftops across the Sunbelt and other US regions. Provides a scaled public-market benchmark for franchise dealership revenue mix, F&I penetration, and service-parts economics.
• Holman Automotive: Large privately held automotive group with franchised dealerships, fleet services, and parts distribution across multiple states. Comparable business model as a multi-brand franchised dealer with significant service and parts operations, though larger and more diversified.

Emerging players

• Carvana: Pure-play online used-vehicle retailer with home delivery and vending-machine pickup models. Represents the digital auto-retail disruption pressuring traditional franchise dealers' used-car margins and online shopper capture.

Others

• DealerOn: Digital marketing and website platform provider that powers Lester Glenn's online inventory search and digital retailing tools. Adjacent ecosystem participant and an indirect enabler of the dealership's online shopper conversion.

Direct peers

• DCH Auto Group: Multi-rooftop, multi-brand dealership group headquartered in New Jersey with deep Ocean and Monmouth county presence. Directly comparable as a regional franchised dealer operator serving overlapping NJ Shore customer bases with sales, service, parts, and F&I.
• Manasquan Chevrolet: Authorized Chevrolet franchised dealer located within ~20 miles of Lester Glenn in the same NJ Shore market. Directly competes for the same Chevy shoppers, CarBravo certified pre-owned buyers, and service drive customers in Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Regional players

• Toyota of Toms River: Competing-brand franchised dealer in the immediate Toms River draw area. Comparable full-service sales, service, parts, and F&I operations, but operating a competing OEM franchise for the same consumer demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LesterGlennChevrolet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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