My name is Barry Jackson, and for 33 years I worked in the family business known locally as G.F. Perrin's founded over 50 years ago by my paternal grandparents.

As a teen, I spent many hours hanging around my Grandmother's garage along with my uncles Donny (Perrin) and Elmo (Jackson). Other than the time spent at the cottage on Charleston Lake or boating on the St Lawrence with family and friends, the garage was the only other place I wanted to be. It was like my home. I often made excuses or attempted to skip school to be at the garage. So, after high school my Grandmother simply said, "if you're going to hang around here, you have to get an education and she promptly enrolled me in the Mechanic’s Apprenticeship Program at St Lawrence College in Cornwall. It was the best gift she could have ever given to me.

I oversaw 5 Technicians and an Apprentice, a Warranty Clerk, a Dispatcher, our shuttle service, and the Parts Department. I was also responsible for the budgeting and forecasting of the Service Department. In 1997, I was awarded the Service Excellence Award from Chrysler Canada Ltd. In 2001, I earned (and maintained to-date) my Platinum status with Daimler Chrysler as well as ensuring that the entire dealership achieved its Bronze status for 5-Star audit and recognition. Since I had only ever worked within the walls of G. F. Perrin’s, I was completely unprepared for what happened next. Without much ado, after 33 years in a dealership that was not just my place of work, but my home and my passion I was told along with the other employees that the dealership's history had come to an end. I was there when the doors were closed, January 2006... In July of the same year, I opened Jackson Motors & Marine and started expanding on the 40-year history of Jackson Motors promoting the sales of quality used vehicles, great value, financing, and maintenance on all types of vehicles, boats and motors.

My father, Murray Jackson, founded Jackson Motors more than 40 years ago. He has successfully operated his company as a sole proprietor until his recent “semi” retirement at the age of 75! Jackson Motors has developed a long lasting loyalty with its customers. This is very important, especially in the auto industry where trust and honesty are not always the image of most used car lots and repair facilities.

Jackson Motors & Marine addresses the unmet need of having a used car dealer with a repair facility (service) and vehicle financing (sales). These distinct but complimentary services will benchmark our customer service, something that the industry is not known for having. The used vehicle market has a lot of competition, however, almost all only sell and do not offer service. Jackson Motors & Marine differentiates itself by having 3 bays at its location. This is great value to our company since we do not have to sublet our safety inspections, oil changes, clean up, detailing, etc.

I have only ever worked in the auto industry and for 33 years I was devoted to the family-owned Chrysler dealership. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond my control, the dealership was closed after 55 years of business in the City of Brockville.

Fortunately, I had also earned my OMVIC/CAI (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) Automotive Certification in 2001, which permits me to sell vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act. (Many “curbsiders” do not follow the “Act” which requires dealers and salespeople to conduct their business activities with honesty, integrity, financial responsibility and in accordance with the law.)

I believe I am the only vehicle dealer in this area that can say they have literally worked in the auto industry from the garage floor up and still “in service” today. I am a licensed mechanic, certified salesperson and experienced automotive manager. I believe the breadth of the skills and knowledge I possess, my customer-oriented focus will allow me to serve you with professionalism and provide you with peace-of-mind!

Thank you and we look forward to serving you! 

Barry Jackson