Thelen Auto Group - Car Dealership in Bay City, MI
Visit Thelen Auto Group in Bay City, MI for new vehicles across multiple brands, used cars, certified pre-owned options, and professional automotive service. Our dealership group proudly serves drivers throughout Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, Essexville, and nearby Mid-Michigan communities.
Whether you are shopping online, comparing models, scheduling service, valuing your trade, or applying for financing, our team is here to make your dealership experience simple and convenient. Thelen Auto Group offers helpful online tools, multi-brand vehicle selection, and a streamlined local dealership experience.
Popular Vehicles & Brands
Thelen Auto Group offers a diverse lineup of vehicles across multiple brands to meet a wide range of driving needs throughout Mid-Michigan.
- SUVs & Crossovers: Explore versatile options designed for families, commuting, and travel
- Trucks: Shop capable trucks built for work, towing, and everyday utility
- Sedans & Cars: Compare efficient and comfortable models for daily driving
With multiple brands available, you can compare different vehicle types, features, and configurations in one location. Our team is here to help you evaluate options and find the right vehicle for your lifestyle.
Dealership Information
Are you searching for a car dealership near Bay City, MI? Thelen Auto Group provides a convenient destination for vehicle sales, financing, service, and parts support.
- Convenient Location: Serving Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities
- Online Research: Browse vehicle specials, dealer offers, and review current incentives
- Helpful Resources: Use our trade-in tool, visit our about page, or explore our blog
You can also explore our locations page to view all dealership offerings and learn more about our presence across the region.
New Vehicle Inventory
Looking for a new vehicle in Bay City, MI? Thelen Auto Group offers a wide selection of new models across multiple brands.
- Browse Inventory: Explore available vehicles online
- Current Offers: Review new vehicle specials and manufacturer offers
- Test Drive: Schedule a test drive
From SUVs and trucks to sedans and crossovers, our inventory provides a range of options to compare. Our team can help you evaluate features, trims, and configurations before your visit.
Used & Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
Thelen Auto Group also offers a wide selection of used vehicles and certified pre-owned options.
- Pre-Owned Selection: Browse vehicles across multiple brands
- Special Offers: Explore pre-owned specials
- Certified Options: Learn more about certified vehicles and CPO specials
Whether you are shopping for a used SUV, truck, or sedan, our inventory offers flexibility and variety. Our team can help you compare vehicles and find the right option.
Finance & Leasing
Our finance center helps drivers explore lease and financing options across our inventory.
- Apply Online: Complete a credit application
- Pre-Qualification: Use our pre-qualification tool
- Helpful Tools: Review buying vs leasing or payment calculator
Thelen Auto Group provides tools and support to help you move forward confidently. Whether you are trading in your current vehicle or comparing financing options, our team is here to assist.
Service & Parts
Our service center supports your vehicle with maintenance, repairs, and genuine parts.
- Schedule Service: Book your appointment online
- Service Specials: Review service offers
- Parts & Accessories: Visit our parts department or order parts online
We also offer services like detailing, collision repair through our body shop, and additional maintenance support. Our goal is to help keep your vehicle running smoothly over time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thelen Auto Group
What types of vehicles are available at Thelen Auto Group?
Thelen Auto Group offers a wide selection of vehicles including SUVs, trucks, sedans, and crossovers across multiple brands. You can browse inventory online and compare options based on your needs.
Can I shop used and certified pre-owned vehicles?
Yes, Thelen Auto Group offers used vehicles and certified pre-owned options across multiple brands. You can explore available inventory online and review options before visiting.
How do I apply for financing?
You can apply for financing online using the credit application or explore pre-qualification tools before visiting. This helps streamline the process and gives you a clearer view of your options.
Where can I service my vehicle near Bay City, MI?
Thelen Auto Group offers a full-service center for maintenance and repairs including general service, detailing, and collision repair. You can schedule service online and review service specials before your appointment.
What areas does Thelen Auto Group serve?
Thelen Auto Group serves drivers throughout Bay City, Saginaw, Midland, and surrounding Mid-Michigan communities. You can explore additional resources online to learn more about inventory and services in your area.
Ready to explore vehicles, compare options, or schedule service? Thelen Auto Group in Bay City is here to help you take the next step.
The Thelen Auto Group is committed to providing our valued Mid-Michigan customers with an excellent selection of quality, gently used vehicles at competitive prices. We are proud to serve the Bay City, MI area, including Saginaw, Midland, and Mount Pleasant. Your complete satisfaction, both before and after the vehicle sale, is always our top priority.
All pre-owned vehicles at our dealership are carefully inspected and road-tested by our experienced service technicians before being allowed to be part of our extensive inventory. We maintain a large selection of gently used vehicles of a wide variety of makes and models for you to choose from. Whether you need an efficient sedan for your daily commute, a powerful truck for hauling, a spacious SUV for your family's weekend adventures or an innovative Hybrid or EV, you will find what you are looking for when you Think Thelen in the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan. Ask us about our super selection of certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles from a variety of vehicle brands.
Vehicles seven (7) model years old or newer with 80,000 miles or less on the odometer come with a 3-month/3,000-mile used vehicle warranty for your peace of mind. It may be put on any vehicle that passes inspection.
Welcome to Thelen Auto Group!
Thelen Auto Group, a family-owned and operated automotive dealership group in Bay City, MI, has been serving the people of Bay City and the entire Great Lakes Bay Region of Mid-Michigan since 1977. That is when our founder, Tom Thelen, created the company that bears his name.
For over four decades, we have been privileged to serve customers from Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, Flint, Gladwin and all of Central Michigan with an excellent vehicle buying experience. Throughout that time, we have always maintained Tom's commitment to the finest in customer service, honesty, and integrity.
That commitment got Tom Thelen noticed more than once: in 2007 he won the Northwood University Automotive Dealer Education Award, and in 2011 he took home Time Magazine's Michigan Dealer of the Year Award. Even today, Tom's values and ideals remain an integral part of the Thelen Auto Group vehicle dealership experience, living on through the daily input of his sons: Mike, Pat, and Joe.
Multiple Brands For Sale and Lease
Team Thelen has the perfect vehicle for every driver in Central Michigan! With the super selection of makes and models we offer the vehicle shoppers in the Great Lakes Bay Region, you're sure to find something that appeals to you. We've got everything from Detroit greats like Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep, to American-built Japanese and Korean cars like Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Kia. Plus, we have a great selection of dependable German vehicles made by Volkswagen and Audi.
In the market for a gently used vehicle? In addition to our wide selection of new models, we also maintain a large variety of pre-owned cars, trucks, minivans, crossovers, SUVs and EVs, all inspected and maintained (if necessary) by our expert technicians. If you demand nothing less than a bargain, our list of affordable used cars that can be yours for $15,000 or less is just a single click away. If you need more information on any of our vehicles, you can contact us online, visit one of our Bay City locations, or call us at 989-637-6899.
Don't see what you're looking for? Use our complimentary and completely confidential Find My Car service. Just fill out the form to tell us what your ideal vehicle is and we'll get back to you when we find it, photographs and all. Yes, it can be just that easy to find your dream vehicle in Mid-Michigan!
Stop by Today
You know you're in good hands when you visit a Thelen dealership. Whether your perfect vehicle is new or used, imported or domestic, Thelen Auto Group will do our best to help you find it.
Family Owned
The Thelen family has been in the auto retail business for three generations and counting, and we care about your shopping experience. Thanks to spending so much time in the industry, we understand the value of repeat customers who love our cars just as much as we do, and who appreciate our considerate and knowledgeable staff.
We also take pride in actively participating in our community. That's why the Thelen Auto Group and the Thelen Family Foundation support over 70 charities and organizations, including the Bay Area Women's Center, the Bay City State Theater, Michigan Blood, Toys for Tots, and the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission of Bay City.
Out-of-Towners Welcome
Thelen Auto Group doesn't just serve the residents of Bay City; we serve everyone who lives in the Saginaw Bay area. Whether you're from Saginaw, Midland, Cass City, Gladwin, Grand Blanc, West Branch, Mt. Pleasant, Birch Run, or anywhere else in Mid-Michigan, we are eager to serve your auto buying or vehicle service needs.
Service and Express Lane
By bringing your vehicle to Thelen Auto Group in Bay City, MI for all your service repair and express service needs, from regularly scheduled appointments in our express service lanes to major repairs in our main service center, you can count on a continued driving experience unlike any other - for every single mile of your lease or vehicle ownership. Thelen Auto Group technicians are highly trained and certified to perform whatever work you may need on your vehicle.