Ernst Auto Group

Name

Ernst Auto Group

Website

https://ernstauto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Dealership Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441), Other Motor Vehicle Dealers (4412), Used Car Dealers (441120), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

New & Used Auto Purchase Loans (FSAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Auto & Vehicle Leasing (Personal Use) (FSAKANAA), Automotive Parts & Accessories Online Retailers (CRAFADAK)

Keywords

• New vehicle sales
• Pre-owned vehicles
• Vehicle service repair
• Auto parts accessories
• Vehicle financing leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Vehicle Sales: Sale of new Toyota vehicles including sedans, SUVs, trucks, and vans. Revenue generated from vehicle transactions at market pricing with potential manufacturer incentives and rebates.
2. Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales: Sale of pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicles. Includes Toyota Certified Used Vehicles with warranty coverage.
3. Service and Repair: Vehicle maintenance and repair services including oil changes, brake service, tire replacement, and general maintenance.
4. Parts and Accessories: Sale of Toyota OEM parts and accessories for vehicle maintenance and customization.
5. Finance and Insurance: Vehicle financing, leasing, and financial services including application processing and relationship with lenders.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ernst Auto Group is an automotive dealership selling new and pre-owned Toyota vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, vans, and electrified/hybrid models. The dealership also provides on-site vehicle maintenance and repair services, genuine Toyota OEM parts and accessories, vehicle financing and leasing, and trade-in appraisal services to consumers in the Columbus, Nebraska area.

Product overview

Gregg Young Toyota Columbus is a Toyota automobile dealership offering new and pre-owned vehicle sales, vehicle maintenance and repair services, genuine parts and accessories, and financing solutions. The dealership sells the full line of Toyota vehicles including sedans (Camry, Corolla, Crown), trucks (Tacoma, Tundra), SUVs (RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Land Cruiser), minivans (Sienna), and electrified vehicles (Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid). Value-added services include ToyotaCare complimentary maintenance, Toyota Safety Sense advanced safety features, and online purchasing options. The company also offers i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain technology on select truck and SUV models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Vehicle Sales

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Toyota Motor CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Toyota franchise dealership selling new Toyota vehicles, utilizing Toyota branding, marketing programs, incentive offers (military, college rebates), and parts supply. Operates under Toyota corporate standards and receives access to Toyota Certified Pre-Owned program.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Vroom: Online used-vehicle retailer offering home delivery and trade-in. Comparable as an emerging omnichannel used-car competitor pulling share away from regional franchised dealers' pre-owned and F&I streams.

Broad incumbents

• AutoNation: Largest U.S. automotive retailer with new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicle sales plus service and parts across multiple OEM brands. Directly comparable as a franchised auto dealer, though operating at national scale across many brands and regions.
• Penske Automotive Group: International automotive and commercial truck retailer with new/used vehicle sales, service, and parts. Comparable as a franchised dealer operator with similar revenue streams and brand-franchise economics.
• Sonic Automotive: Franchised automotive retailer with new and used vehicle sales, EchoPark used-vehicle stores, and F&I/parts/service. Comparable business model with franchised dealer stores and a parallel used-car digital channel.
• Gregg Young Auto Group: The parent/affiliated dealership group that Ernst Auto Group / Gregg Young Toyota Columbus operates within. Multi-brand dealer group with shared back-office, F&I, and marketing programs; directly comparable as a peer-organization of similar regional dealerships.
• Asbury Automotive Group: U.S. franchised auto retailer with new vehicle, used vehicle, F&I, parts, and service operations. Comparable as a multi-region, multi-brand dealership group with similar revenue stream composition.
• Group 1 Automotive: U.S. and U.K. franchised auto retailer operating new and used vehicle dealerships plus service and parts. Comparable as a multi-brand dealer group with similar revenue mix (new vehicles, used, F&I, service, parts).
• Lithia Motors: Major U.S. franchised auto retailer with new and used vehicle sales, F&I, service, and parts across many OEM brands. Comparable as a multi-brand dealership group with omnichannel digital retailing tools, including Driveway.

Direct peers

• CarMax: Largest U.S. used-vehicle retailer with omnichannel buying, financing, and trade-in appraisal. Directly comparable as a competing used-vehicle sales channel that also competes with franchised dealers for CPO and pre-owned inventory demand.
• Carvana: Pure-play online used-vehicle retailer with vehicle vending machines and home delivery. Directly comparable as a competing used-vehicle sales and financing channel that pressures traditional franchised dealers on convenience and price transparency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ErnstAuto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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