Family-Owned. Three Generations. Serving Flint & Fenton Since 1949.
Brown & Sons Automotive started with a family garage, a Chevy station wagon, and a belief that the automobile was going to change America. Seventy-seven years later, that bet paid off — and we're still here, still family-owned, still answering the phone when you call.
It Started With a Vision
In the late 1940s, Jack Brown walked away from his partnerships in a bakery, a nightclub, and a restaurant in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. He moved his family to Flint, Michigan — a city he believed was going to be at the center of America's automotive future.
In 1949, he founded Brown and Sons Automotive Supplies out of the family garage. He drove a Chevy station wagon, selling parts and chemicals to shops across Genesee County. By the early 1950s, demand had grown enough to move into their first warehouse and retail facility on Lewis Street.
Jack's sons — George, Jim, and Pete — eventually joined the business. By the mid-1980s, three generations of the Brown family were working under the same roof.
Growing With the Industry
In 1970, Brown & Sons moved to a new warehouse and retail facility on Davison Road in Flint — the location that's been home ever since. As the business grew, so did the product line. Brown & Sons became a specialist in ACDelco, GM's factory-trusted parts brand, and built one of the deepest ACDelco inventories in Genesee County: over 14,000 SKUs in stock across two locations.
The brands and the inventory have grown. The approach hasn't changed. You get knowledgeable people, the right part, and no runaround.
We Know Our Customers
Brown & Sons serves four kinds of customers — and we know they all need something different.
Independent repair shops rely on us for fast, accurate parts and fleet delivery that keeps their bays moving. GM dealership service departments count on us for ACDelco OEM fitment and dealer-specific programs. DIY and retail customers get the same expert advice the pros do — bring your VIN and we'll make sure you leave with the right part. Marina and boating customers know us for marine batteries and seasonal inventory that the big chains don't carry.
Two locations. One in Flint, one in Fenton. Both stocked, both staffed by people who know their stuff.
Why Shops, Dealers, and Drivers Choose Us
OEM Quality, Every Time As an authorized ACDelco distributor and GM vendor, we stock factory-grade parts with guaranteed fitment. No guessing. No returns because something didn't fit.
Real People, Real Answers Call either location and a knowledgeable person picks up. We use professional-grade catalogs and VIN lookup — the same tools the dealerships use — to make sure you get exactly what you need.
Local Delivery That Actually Shows Up We run our own fleet delivery for shops and dealers throughout Genesee County and surrounding areas. Fast turnaround. Reliable. No third-party delays.
Come See Us — Or Just Call
Both locations are stocked and ready. If you're not sure which part you need, call us — that's what we're here for.
Flint: 1720 Davison Rd, Flint, MI 48506 · 810-238-3242 Fenton: 1011 W Silver Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 · 810-215-6470
Monday–Friday: 8:00am–5:30pm · Saturday: 8:00am–2:00pm