St. Cloud’s Miller Auto Plaza has been purchased by Gilleland Enterprises who also own Gilleland Chevrolet. The name will remain unchanged.

Miller Auto began as a small repair shop in 1932 and began selling cars shortly afterward. It was started by the father of current owner Tom Miller.  Miller started selling cars for his dad in the early 1960's. He acquired full ownership from his father in 1985.

The dealership moved to the site where the St. Cloud Library currently sits in the fall of 1959. The business stayed there until moving to its current location in 1998. As part of that move, Miller created one of the largest indoor showrooms for new and used vehicles.

Miller says "Gilleland has been a tough competitor over the years and (he) is proud to sell to a local company that treats their employees well." At the time of the sale, Miller Auto and Marine had more than 200 employees. Miller says Gilleland has asked to keep the Miller Auto name.

Miller Auto carries new models of GMC, Nissan, Buick and Lincoln.

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