Who runs the lot

The dealer behind the sign.

Juan Carlos Palomo has held a Washington motor vehicle dealer licence since 2012. He runs the repair shop and the used-car lot himself, works in English and Spanish, and his son Jay C rides along on test drives.

Juan Carlos Palomo handing over a car to a customer on the JBR Motors lot at night — Juan on the lot after dark, handing a first car to a customer. His son Jay C rode along on this one, taking the buyer's father around their old Union Gap stomping grounds while she test drove it.

How long he's been doing this

Licensed since 2012.

2012: Juan Carlos Palomo first licensed as a Washington motor vehicle dealer, selling cars from 508 S 2nd St in Yakima.
2023: JBR Motors LLC licensed under dealer no. 15813, with the sales lot moving to 3816 Main St in Union Gap.
Today: Same owner, same shop and lot together, still answering the phone in English and Spanish at (509) 575-1719.

In their words

What people say about Juan.

Nathan Stewart: “Juan was great I wasnt expecting to get my pickup back until Saturday. He had it done Friday. Very reasonable cost. Juan is polite, professional, and explains repairs in good detail.”
Sean Barbee: “Jay C, Juan's son, let me cruise him around my old stomping grounds as I test drove the vehicle! Great people to work with!”
Christopher Paukstis: “I got my car for an affordable price and I looked everywhere in town and couldn't find a deal like I found here.”

4.8 stars on Google from 19 reviews. Read them on Google

The JBR Motors building: cream siding, script JBR Motors sign and a roll-up bay door

Where Jay C's father, Sean Barbee, pulled in off Main St for a 2004 Ford Focus: “Great people to work with! You earned our business!”

Talk to Juan

Call him, or come see what's on the lot.

Call (509) 575-1719 See the used cars