Columbus Fair Auto Auction
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingOhio, United States201-500 Employees
Columbus Fair Auto Auction operates as an automotive auction venue serving dealers seeking to source and liquidate used vehicles. Founded in 1959 by William Jacobs, it began as a single-lane operation at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, built around fairness and customer service. In 1977, it relocated to an 85-acre facility in Obetz, Ohio, expanding to 11 lanes and adding a full-service reconditioning center, a mechanical repair center, and an on-site test track. The company sits within the motor vehicle manufacturing industry and provides a structured marketplace for dealer transactions. Based in Obetz, Ohio, with a workforce described as hundreds of employees, CFAA serves automobile dealers by enabling efficient buying and selling of used vehicles.