About Dave Smith Motors

The History of
Dave Smith Motors

From a small Chevrolet store in Wallace, Idaho to the largest Jeep RAM dealer in the world — six decades of low prices and hassle-free buying.

Six Decades, One Promise

From a single Idaho store to the world’s largest RAM dealer

Oct 1965Oct 1965
Dave Smith buys a small Chevrolet store in Wallace, ID.
19701970
The dealership relocates to nearby Kellogg, ID to gain Interstate-90 frontage.
Early 1980sEarly 1980s
Amid a regional recession, Dave Smith launches its famous one-price, “Hassle-Free Buying” model.
1990
Adds Chrysler & Dodge franchises.
19941994
Adds the Jeep franchise.
19961996
Dave Smith pioneers internet sales and earns its status as the world’s largest RAM / Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealer.
2006
Sets a new record—7,024 Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep units sold in a single year, topping the global sales chart.
20102010
Ranks #2 on Ward’s e-Dealer 100, cementing its reputation for high-volume online retailing.
20122012
Becomes Shoshone County’s largest employer as thousands drive in from across the country.
Dec 2021
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) acquires Dave Smith Motors, paving the way for the return of No-Hassle Buying and Low, Low, Low Prices.
20242024
As pandemic supply challenges ease, buyers once again visit from all 50 states.
2025
Dave Smith Motors celebrates 60 years in business.

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