About Bowers Used Cars
A Local Dealership Built on Hard Work, Faith, and Relationships
Bowers Used Cars has been part of the local community since the 1960s. What began with six cars in a front yard has grown into a trusted neighborhood dealership serving customers who appreciate straight-forward conversations and personal service.
We are not a national chain or a giant online marketplace. We are a local business where customers can stop by, look around, ask questions, and speak directly with people who care about helping them.
It Started With $600 and Six Cars
Larry’s journey in the car business began when he was just 19 years old.
After working for other local dealerships cleaning cars, Larry realized that this was something he could do for himself. He borrowed $600 from his father-in-law and used it to purchase six cars from Earl and Bill Motor Company.
Larry fixed up those first six cars and began selling them from his front yard. There was no large showroom or corporate business plan. It started with hard work, determination, and a willingness to take a chance.
As Larry remembers it:
“I said to myself, ‘I can do this,’ and so that’s what I did.”
From the Front Yard to a Local Dealership
After getting his start selling cars from home, Larry rented his first car lot and continued building the business one vehicle and one customer at a time.
He eventually purchased the home where Bowers Used Cars is located today and opened a car lot beside it. Over the years, the dealership became a familiar part of the community and a place where local drivers could find used vehicles without the pressure and impersonality of a large dealership.
The business may have grown from its humble beginning, but the foundation has remained the same: work hard, treat people well, and stand behind the relationships you build.
Customers Who Come Back
One of the greatest measures of our success is the number of customers who have returned to Bowers Used Cars throughout the years.
We value the trust people place in us when they visit the lot, purchase a vehicle, or bring a car to the garage. Those relationships have helped keep this business going for decades.
We want every customer to feel comfortable asking questions, looking over a vehicle, and taking the time they need to make a decision.
A Comfortable, Straightforward Experience
Buying a used vehicle does not need to feel complicated or intimidating.
At Bowers Used Cars, we believe in keeping the experience personal and straightforward. You can see the vehicle in person, ask questions, take it for a drive, and speak with local people who are here to help.
We want you to feel welcome when you arrive and confident about the decision you make.
What You Can Expect
Personal Service
When you call or visit, you are speaking with people from the dealership, not a distant call center.
Straightforward Conversations
We will answer your questions and help you learn more about the vehicle without a high-pressure sales pitch.
Local Experience
Bowers Used Cars has served local drivers for decades and understands the importance of reputation and long-term relationships.
Meet the Team
The people behind Bowers Used Cars are an important part of what makes the dealership feel different.
Our team brings experience, local knowledge, and a personal approach to helping customers.
Larry Bowers
Founder & Owner
Jeffrey Kern
General Manager/Sales
Katie Kern
Sales/Marketing
Grateful for Every Mile
From those first six cars to the dealership you see today, Larry remains grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and for every customer who has supported the business along the way.
When asked about everything that has happened since he started the business at 19 years old, Larry sums it up simply:
“The Lord has been good to me.”
Stop By and Get to Know Us
Whether you are searching for your next vehicle, need garage service, or simply have a question, we invite you to call or stop by Bowers Used Cars.
We look forward to meeting you.
Contact Us
Bowers' Used Cars Inc
(717) 624-7072
7015 York Rd
Abbottstown, Pennsylvania 17301
Hours
S: Closed
M: 10 AM to 6 PM
T: 10 AM to 6 PM
W: 10 AM to 6 PM
T: 10 AM to 6 PM
F: 9 AM to 6 PM
S: By Appointment
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