About Mears Nissan in Canton

Friendly Financing

After you know which car you want to buy, the finance center at our Nissan dealer can help you get behind the wheel. We offer an exciting selection of specials that can help you save. If you're thinking of trading your car in, you can find out how much its worth with our Value Your Trade tool.

Once you're ready to start financing, you'll meet with one of our experts. They'll go over the process, answer all your questions, and make buying your new Nissan easy and exciting. You can even get a head start on the process by applying for financing online.

Trusted Nissan Service Center

In addition to helping you find the right car for you, we want to help you take good care of it. Due to this, our service center features a team of certified Nissan technicians. They'll make sure everything is in good condition with routine maintenance, such as oil changes and multi-point inspections.

The technicians at our Nissan dealer can tackle service under the hood and repairs for you too. They'll help you get back on the road quickly with OEM parts and accessories. These parts were made just for your model, so they'll be the best fit.

Scheduling an appointment with us online is easy. For your convenience, we offer shuttle service and a waiting room with free Wi-Fi, coffee, and snacks.

Visit Our Nissan Dealership

To learn more about all the ways we help drivers in Canton, Alliance, and Bolivar, OH, visit our dealership. At Mears Nissan, we're committed to helping you find and take good care of the Nissan that's right for you.

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OUR HISTORY

During the history of the Parkway Auto Group, we strived to create a great customer experience. Our dealerships include Ford, Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, and Honda. We also offer automotive services through Parkway Performance, Parkway Detailing, and Mighty Auto Parts. At the Parkway Auto Group, we have devoted ourselves to serving our customers and the community.

1957 - Glenn Mears Sr. opened Park Marine, a boating company

1960’s - Glenn Mears Sr. opened Honda Motorcycle dealer, Company becomes Park Cycle and Marine

1967 - Glenn Mears Jr. and John Mears start working for their father at Park Cycle and Marine

1970’s - BMW Motorcycles was added to Park Cycle and Marine

1970’s - Park Cycle and Marine added Honda cars and eventually phases out boats and motorcycles

1970’s - Glenn Mears III and Mark Mears start working at the dealership

1982 - Acquired Park Honda South point

1985 - Glenn Mears III start working on the accounting at Park Honda South

1986 - Glenn Mears III sent to Sunshine Honda and Acura to learn the business in Michigan

1987 - Glenn Mears III came back to Ohio and started at Sunnyside Honda as a used car manager

1987 - March 1, 1987, The Parkway Auto Group started as Park Honda South, on 4th Street in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Over the years it grew, and set one of the highest Honda new car penetrations in the state of Ohio.

1992- Purchases land for Park Honda South

1999 - Opened Park Performance when part of the New Philadelphia location was vacated. This served as Parkway Auto Group’s “performance shop”, providing automotive accessories.

2002 - The Parkway Auto Group acquires Nissan Lincoln Mercury from the Nemetz Family

2004 - The Parkway Auto Group was awarded the Suzuki franchise to the Honda location in New Philadelphia.

2005 - The Honda location moved into the blue and white image facility along I-77, two lots south of the Nissan Lincoln Mercury location. Suzuki became a standalone facility by remaining in the original location on 4th Street in New Philadelphia.

2012 - The Parkway Auto Group acquires Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram from the Humphrey Family

2013 - The Parkway Auto Superstore was established at 311 Commercial Parkway in Dover, Ohio. With this new addition came Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram. Lincoln moved into our new location that housed our Ford line.

2013 - Suzuki franchise closes

2015 - Parkway Nissan opens a brand-new facility at their current location.

2017 - Parkway Auto Superstore’s Ford Lincoln franchise opens brand new facility at their current location.

2017 - The Parkway Auto Group acquires Mears Nissan from Waikem Auto Family

2018 - Mark Mears becomes part owner of Parkway Honda

2021 - Parkway Performance moves from 4th Street location in New Philadelphia to 555 Commercial Parkway in Dover.

The Parkway Auto Group has served Tuscarawas County, Stark County and it’s surrounding areas for more than 35 years! We have satisfied thousands of customers by offering Saturday service, complimentary service loaner cars, extended weekday service hours, comfortable service waiting areas, FREE coffee, FREE WIFI, and the personnel you’ve grown to trust over many years.

So come on in and check us out! We think you’ll find a gem here at the Parkway Auto Group!