Our Story
About Marden Motors
Over four decades of honest, no-pressure vehicle sales right here on Highway 6.
Since 1979
Built on Reputation, Not Pressure
Marden Motors opened its doors in 1979 on Highway 6 North in Guelph, Ontario. What started as a small family operation has grown into one of Wellington County's most trusted pre-owned dealerships — but the core values have never changed.
We specialize in AWD and 4WD vehicles because that's what makes sense for Ontario drivers. Harsh winters, gravel roads, rural properties — having the right drive configuration isn't a luxury here, it's practical. We know this inventory inside and out, and we only put vehicles on the lot that we'd recommend to a family member.
Over 45 years later, we're still family-owned, still on the same property, and still proud of the fact that a large part of our business is repeat customers and referrals. That tells us we're doing something right.
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What We Stand For
Our Values
Honesty First
We tell you what we know about every vehicle — the good and the not-so-good. An informed buyer makes a happy customer.
Community Roots
Guelph is our home. We sponsor local events, hire locally, and take pride in being a business that gives back to the community that supports us.
Quality You Can Count On
Every vehicle is inspected before it goes on the lot. If it doesn't meet our standard, it doesn't get our name on it.
Recognition
Awards & Community
We've been fortunate to be recognised by our community over the years. More than any award, though, what keeps us going is the repeat customers and referrals — the people who bought from us years ago and come back, or send their kids in.
Guelph Tribune Readers' Choice — Best Used Car Dealership
Voted #1 by Guelph Tribune readers five years running:
Community Involvement
We've always believed a local business has a responsibility to give back to the community that supports it. For us, that's meant sponsoring Guelph's youth hockey programs for over a decade — because the kids playing hockey on those teams are the same kids whose families trust us with their vehicles.
Proud sponsor of the Guelph Minor Hockey Association Peewee A Rep team.
Supporting the next generation of Guelph hockey players.
Sponsor of the Guelph Minor Hockey Association Atom AA team.
Supporting minor ball hockey in Guelph.
Ongoing support for Guelph's Pee Wee rep hockey program.
Those plaques are on the wall in our office and we're proud of every one of them. If you stop by, ask Steve about them — he'll happily tell you the stories.