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Ed Martin Ford
Anderson, IN
153 Reviews
The Ed Martin Automotive group was founded in 1955 by Ed Martin Sr. Ed began life as the first child born in the Indiana University Coleman hospital in Indianapolis, IN. His entrance into this world shows that his life was destined to be anything but typical.
Ed graduated from Manual High School as a football star and continued his football career at Butler University in Indianapolis. Ed's parents, Clarence and Nelly Martin were both attorneys; his mother was the first woman to pass the bar in Allen County, Indiana; his father was a Supreme Court Justice for the State of Indiana. In 1946, in Indianapolis, Ed, at the tender age of sixteen, purchased his first automobile with money he earned from delivering groceries and selling ice in his neighborhood. He sold his first car from his parent's front yard. His parents, being both professional and very proud people did not allow Ed to continue selling cars from their front yard. Ed approached the neighborhood "filling" station owner and negotiated a deal to sell his cars from the station. As sales grew, it became apparent he had to open his own used car lot, from which he continued selling and wholesaling used cars. In 1955, Ed Martin purchased his first new car dealership, an Oldsmobile dealership in Shelbyville, Indiana. In 1960 in Indianapolis, Ed Martin became the youngest Ford Automotive dealer in the entire United States. Over the following years, the Ed Martin Automotive Group has evolved into one of the top privately owned corporations in Indianapolis and top eighty corporations in Indiana.
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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October 17, 2024
Loved dealing with this place! Walked in the door and was treated like they've known me for 25 years! No question was a dumb question with these guys. Went in with intentions of pu Walked in the door and was treated like they've known me for 25 years! No question was a dumb question with these guys. Went in with intentions of purchasing a Ford f150 but found a beautiful gmc Sierra parked right beside it. Great selection. Wayne helped me through every bit of the comparison. Extremely happy with my choice. Wayne Alspaughl spent a ton of time explaining, showing, and helping activate the major features of my purchase where most would leave it up to me to figure out. I kept him there well after closing time several days in a row working with me and answering questions. Wayne, Shaun, and Kyle were fabulous. I'll be back for several reasons, actually made some new friends in this deal too. Thanks for letting me comment, Kirk Spaulding. More
by Kirkspaulding64
Employees Worked With
October 15, 2024
Kim and everyone at the dealership was so caring and amazing to work with! I will recommend to all my friends and family! amazing to work with! I will recommend to all my friends and family! More
by lasmith185
Employees Worked With
October 15, 2024
Great sales experience. Kim was able to get the vehicle that I wanted at the price I needed Kim was able to get the vehicle that I wanted at the price I needed More
by jcperrin42
Employees Worked With
October 12, 2024
Kim was very patient and understanding. She understood what I was trying to accomplish, and my wants and needs. I highly recommend her and the dealership! She understood what I was trying to accomplish, and my wants and needs. I highly recommend her and the dealership! More
by silashogue8
October 12, 2024
This is my third vehicle purchase from Kim Summers. Everything is great! We keep coming back. We have several people try to sell us cars. We trust Kim. That is what brings us back! Everything is great! We keep coming back. We have several people try to sell us cars. We trust Kim. That is what brings us back! More
by tmojo2011
Employees Worked With
April 10, 2024
I had absolutely the best experience I have ever had buying a car from this dealership. The sales rep, Connor, was top-notch and responsive. The sales manager, Shawn Salinas, was outstanding. My situati buying a car from this dealership. The sales rep, Connor, was top-notch and responsive. The sales manager, Shawn Salinas, was outstanding. My situation was very complicated, but Shawn never wavered in his willingness to support and help. To say he went above-and-beyond 5 stars is an understatement. This dealership stands behind the vehicles they sell--you can trust them. Good, honest, generous people. More
by matt bloom
Employees Worked With
Shawn Salinas, Connor Antczak
January 16, 2024
The staff couldn’t have been more helpful on a weekend trip to check out cars. We’re happy we went with Ed Martin Ford for our purchase and will consider them for our next vehicle purchase. trip to check out cars. We’re happy we went with Ed Martin Ford for our purchase and will consider them for our next vehicle purchase. More
by iutennis09
January 25, 2023
This is the second new Ford we purchased with Wayne Alspaugh assisting us. Our experience in both cases was overwhelmingly positive. Wayne went the extra mile to get the answer to any and all questions Alspaugh assisting us. Our experience in both cases was overwhelmingly positive. Wayne went the extra mile to get the answer to any and all questions we had, and I am confident that when we are ready to purchase another new Ford he will be the advisor we turn to. Thanks Wayne! More
by Pdmeeker
Employees Worked With
Wayne Alspaugh
