Labadie History
Labadie, Inc. was founded by Lloyd Labadie after World War II in the south end of Bay City. Lloyd began a used car operation and was truly one of the pioneers of a successfully run used automobile operation.
Lloyd began his company with a strong commitment to "servicing the customer after the sale", which built a strong reputation in the Bay City market. His success as a customer focused used vehicle dealer allowed him to purchase the Oldsmobile franchise in 1966.
In 1970, Gary Labadie took over the General Manager role and began the New Vehicle department. Gary purchased the dealership from his father and became President in 1978.
Continued success allowed Gary to purchase Mitchell Cadillac in 1979. After further success with both Olds & Cadillac, Gary purchased the GMC Truck franchise in 1987. The addition of trucks to Labadie's product offering has been a critical element to the growth of this company
In November of 1995, Labadie, Inc. moved to its present location at 711 S. Euclid. The new state-of-the-art facility has helped the company become the one of the largest dealers in the Tri-Cities. Today Labadie continues to be the highest volume dealership in the Tri-Cities.
Marc Labadie joined the company in 1996 as the third generation of the family and he continues to serve as the VP & General Manager. Soon after he joined the company, General Motors announced the phase out of the Oldsmobile line. In order to compensate for the loss of Oldsmobile, Labadie purchased the Buick franchise in May of 2002 to round out its GM Product portfolio.
Labadie also acquired the Jeep franchise in 2002 and then quickly added the Toyota franchise in January of 2003. Today the Toyota & Jeep franchises are sold side-by-side at the North Euclid location and the rapidly growing store is being built upon "agressively servicing the customer before and after the sale".
The Labadie Commitment
For over 50 years, Labadie, Inc. has maintained a solid reputation as one of Michigan's leading automobile dealerships. From our award winning sales and service departments to our state-of-the-art parts and body shop, Labadie offers full service, in-house resources and specializes in complete customer satisfaction. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail sets us apart as a company in which people can depend. Labadie, Inc. has been exceeding customers' expectations for more than five decades and we're confident we will meet or exceed yours!
We have a strong and committed sales staff with many years of experience satisfying our customers' needs in Bay City, MI, we will help you find the right vehicle for your needs. Feel free to browse our inventory online, request more information about our new / used vehicles, set up a test drive or inquire about our auto financing options!
Whether you are looking for a Toyota, Jeep or a preowned car, Labadie is here to help. If you don't see what you are looking for, click on CarFinder and simply fill out the form and we will let you know when vehicles arrive that match your search! Or if you would rather discuss your options with our friendly sales staff, click on Directions for interactive driving directions. We are located at 909 N. Euclid Ave, only 15 minutes from Saginaw or Midland. Or call us at 800-338-5751. We look forward to serving you!