About Us

Growth

In 1979, Bud Clary retired and his son, Jim Clary, took over as owner-operator. The Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Subaru, GMC and Jeep dealership was purchased from Ivan Thornley in October of 1985.

In 1987, a large lot was purchased for employee parking, but was soon converted to the new and used car department’s “bullpen” and indoor basketball court. Basketball is still very important to the Clary’s and you’ll often find them shooting hoops locally or attending sporting events throughout Washington. Also that year, the Stephens Datsun facility, located across the street from Bud Clary Chevrolet, was purchased and later became the home of the Subaru and Jeep sales department. Their service and parts departments were combined with the existing service and parts department at 1030 Commerce Avenue.

In 1995, the 12,000-square-foot building at the north end of Commerce Avenue, was purchased and renovated into a new state-of-the-art body shop. The new facility, which includes three down draft paint booths, indicates the dealership’s total commitment to body and paint repair in Longview.

Driving down Commerce Avenue in Longview, Washington, you’re sure to see our Chevrolet and Subaru dealerships, along with our combined Service and Parts Departments, Paint & Body Shop, and Fleet Department.