Our Story
Welcome to Brau Motors — where neighbors become customers and customers become friends! We’ve proudly been family-owned and operated in Arlington, Minnesota since 1946, serving folks from Arlington to the Twin Cities and beyond with honesty, heart, and a commitment to doing things right.
What started nearly 80 years ago as a small, hometown Chevrolet dealership has grown into a 3rd generation trusted place to shop new and used vehicles, get expert service, and find a team that genuinely cares about you and your family’s journey on the road. From “just looking” to flying in from out of state and driving off happy, we’ve always believed in low-pressure sales, real conversations, and helping you make decisions that fit your life — not ours.
We’ve got a passion for cars, but our real love is our community. That’s why we invite you to explore our slice of local history at our Heritage Center, where classic rides and artifacts from decades of service tell the story of how Brau Motors grew alongside the people we’re proud to serve. Whether it’s a 1972 Chevy wrecker that once helped customers around town or old signage that sparks memories, it’s all part of our collective ride through time.
If you’re curious about where the magic happens today, check out our Showfloor to see the welcoming space we’ve built for you — from our refreshed customer waiting area to our GM-certified service center and collision repair shop. It’s more than a dealership; it’s a hub where comfort, expertise, and genuine care come together.
At Brau Motors, you won’t get scripted pitches — just Our Family helping you find the right vehicle, good people keeping it run strong, and your feelings of complete confident doing it. We love what we do because of who we do it for: our community. Come by, say hello, and see why families have trusted us for generations.
. We look forward to doing business with you!
What vehicle brands do you carry?
We carry and sell NEW Chevrolet Trucks, Cars, and SUV's - and always do our best to have a large variety of great pre-owned vehicles for all budgets also! Whether they're Fords, Chevy's, Mazda, Kia, Toyota, GMC, Buick or beyond... we have no limit to what used vehicles we carry!
Do you take trade-ins?
We LOVE trades! Especially late-model, local vehicles! We offer completely hassle-free evaluations, so you can make the decision to keep or trade in your ride! We'll help calculate all the tax savings, etc- so you're the most informed when making the decision that's right for you!
Will you buy my car whether or not I buy from you?
Absolutely! We are always looking for vehicles to stock our lot with, and local vehicles we know and can lay our hands on are the BEST! Give us a call to schedule a time for you to swing down with your ride, so we can put our highest and best offer on purchasing it from you outright!
Do you lease cars?
Yes! Unsure if leasing or purchasing is right for you? We are happy to walk through the payment options for each scenario so you have a side by side comparison of all options during your vehicle purchase. From different finance rates, to future outcomes when your lease is up - we can run through the process start to finish and help you make the decision that's right for you based on your driving and lifestyle habits!