Bauman Brothers began in 1983 as Layton Corners Auto Parts in Chesaning, Michigan. It was started by three families of husbands and wives, Joe Baumans’s uncles and aunts ran the business. For 15 years, the women ran the day-to-day operations as the men all had full-time day jobs. In 1992, brothers Jeff and Joe began working for their family business. At this time, the store had minimal inventory and just enough sales to keep it going.
It only took 6 years of the brothers working for their aunts and uncles before they bought the business from them in 1998. Joe was only 20 years old when Bauman Brother Auto Parts was born. The brothers focused on expanding the business and growing their inventory. When they ran out of room in their existing building they built a new building across the road. With this addition, business exploded and they’ve never looked back. In 2021 the brothers added mezzanine shelving as they were once again running out of inventory space.
As of June 6, 2024, Bauman Brothers Auto Parts has joined forces with Auto-Wares Group of Companies and took on the Auto Value name, changing to Bauman Brothers Auto Value. The name change will not disrupt how the store does business. Joe and Jeff will remain onsite and continue to manage the store. With the two companies together, additional inventory will be added. Auto-Wares is a Michigan-based business that has been the primary supplier of Bauman Brothers for many years.
Jeff and Joe Bauman have always been large supporters of their local schools. Whenever the school needs something they are happy to be a sponsor or supporter. The brothers also enjoy supporting all of the local car shows that surround them.
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https://www.myautovaluestore.com/locations/4131-peet-rd-chesaning-mi-48616-16578
Address: 4131 Peet Rd, Chesaning, MI 48616
