Step One Automotive Group
Retail Motor VehiclesFlorida, United States201-500 Employees
Step One Automotive Group operates nine new-car dealerships in Florida, representing thirteen brands from manufacturers including Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Volkswagen, Subaru, Kia, Ford, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Alfa Romeo. The group offers a Forever Warranty, a lifetime powertrain warranty provided at no extra cost with eligible vehicle purchases, and maintains a dedicated commercial and government fleet division. Its footprint spans Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, and Crestview, reflecting its regional focus in Northwest Florida. Headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, the company is guided by a mission to provide transportation solutions with transparent service and hospitality, grounded in the core values of integrity, excellence, growth and accountability. In addition to retail operations, Step One runs Mighty Parts and Step One Car Rental, and it has a history of community engagement including more than three million dollars in local giving and the Forever Warriors initiative supporting military service members and veterans. In April 2026, it announced the sale of assets to Vaden Automotive Group, with Vaden Distribution acquiring the Orlando franchise.