In the entrepreneurship world, plenty of great ideas have started in a garage. But for Metro Motors, a trusted name Omaha car buyers turn to again and again, the garage wasn’t just the origin story. It was the business.
“It all kind of started with three friends and a vision,” said general manager Scott Joe. “We want people to feel happy, feel like we treat them right, and be able to tell their family and friends, ‘Go see our boys down at Metro Motors.’”
Since that vision became a reality in 2018, Metro Motors has grown into a go-to destination for Omaha drivers looking for dependable pre-owned vehicles, no-pressure service and a team that goes the extra mile.
Earning the customer
Metro Motors won the 2025 Omaha’s Choice Award for Best Pre-Owned Auto Dealer. Joe said the award affirmed that Metro Motors’ business philosophy — centered on building relationships with customers and delivering value at every turn — is resonating with customers in a big way.
“We’re not just flipping deals — we’re earning a customer base,” he said. “It means a lot that people feel like we treated them right and came back.”
With a company motto of “built on trust, driven by service,” the Metro Motors sales team emphasizes a low-pressure, high-integrity approach to car buying. From giving customers the space to make informed decisions to offering multiple test drives and working with a wide range of budgets, the dealership meets people where they are.
“We understand buying a car is a major decision. It’s usually the second-biggest purchase people make after a house,” Joe said. “We want customers to feel comfortable, not rushed. We’ll offer a test drive, ask once if there's something we can do today and if not, we stop there.”
Vehicle variety for every driver
Across its three Omaha locations, Metro Motors’ inventory reflects its “something for everyone” approach. The dealership keeps a broad range of cars, trucks and SUVs in stock.
“If I don’t have something on the lot that fits your needs, I’ll go find it,” Joe said. “I’ll get your must-haves down and we’ll search until we find the right vehicle for you.”
The dealership streamlines the financing and trade-in process, keeping it quick and pain-free. That efficiency is no accident. Joe spent time working at a large dealership and saw how drawn-out the process could be.
“At some dealerships, customers spend hours in there waiting around,” he said. “We try to make it quick — find the car, get you out in it.”
Winning the Omaha’s Choice Award reflects more than popularity. It proves that Metro Motors is delivering on its promise.
“We just had a young man come in, his mom and dad had both bought vehicles from us,” Joe said. “He came in on his own and said, ‘My parents have had nothing but good experiences with you guys.’ That kind of repeat business tells us we’re doing things right.”
To learn how Metro Motors can help meet your car-buying needs, visit metromotorsomaha.com.
