Mazda dealership in Scranton, PA
Since we first started as the Kelly Motor Company – a small used car dealer on Wyoming Ave in Scranton Pa in 1949 we remain committed to our original founding ideas of great customer service and outstanding value. Since our founding in 1949 and from Chevrolet in Moscow Pa to Volkswagen/Mazda in Scranton the heritage of excellent service continues and will continue here at Kelly’s we make this commitment to every customer!
Kelly Mazda is anything but a traditional dealership. We operate in a no-stress environment and will never pressure you into a sale. Whether you come to us looking to purchase a vehicle that day or simply want to ask some questions, we’ll just be happy you stopped by! In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a more easygoing, personalized shopping experience anywhere else. We would like to think these are some of the many reasons why most of our business comes from customers who have already purchased at least once from us. Come experience the Kelly Mazda difference for yourself today!
Kelly History
Our founder Paul Kelly was first introduced to the car business when after World War 2 he started shipping cars down to Southern States for returning GI’s to buy their first vehicles. Began his interest in the automobile and the eventual founding of his own automotive company.
The Kelly Motor Company Was founded in 1949 by Paul Kelly in Scranton Pennsylvania. Kelly Motors started out as a used car dealership on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, at the site of the current D.G. Nichols delivery car garage. Paul, who was a gifted businessman, quickly expanded to his first new car dealership called “Bus Kelly Chevrolet”, named after his brother. This dealership was located in Moscow, Pa and is currently the A.J. Auto Center, Formerly A.J. Chevrolet.
Paul got his start with Volkswagen selling the first Volkswagen Beetles in the Valley right off of his lot on Wyoming Ave. The little cars were different and people were attracted to them for there value, economy, easy repairs and low cost to buy own and fuel, much like VW's current lineup. By 1959 he was officially a franchised VW Dealer and has been since. We are one of the oldest still family owned VW dealers in the Country!
Kelly has operated continuously being run by the same family since 1949, proudly serving the local area and customers from around the county. In 2006, Kelly expanded its product line acquiring Bour Mazda in Scranton and bringing Mazda as a new member of the Kelly Family of Dealerships. Now offering 2 brands at two locations Kelly Motor Co looks to grow into the future by maintaining our same values of “Great Sales, Superior Service and Customer Focus” and bringing that with us into the future with everything we do!
Want to learn more about our history than this brief summary? Check out this video with a half an hour of information about the Kelly Family History.