HISTORY

1961- Leon's Mufflers & Brakes is founded by Leon and Elaine Warmuth and is located at 5th & Broadway in Eureka behind the Morrow Drive-In (now Roy’s Auto Center).

1963- The business moved to 15th & Broadway in Eureka. Don Poor joined the staff in 1964 as Leon's first employee.

1966- Leon's moves to the corner of Broadway and Grant Street in Eureka

1977- Leon and Elaine purchase the northeast corner at Broadway and Grant Streets. This becomes the location of the shop until the end of 1992.

1993- The shop is expanded and a new facility is built at 929 Broadway in Eureka. Leon and Elaine begin the process of transferring control of the business to the second generation.

2001- Leon's Mufflers & Brakes employs 10 people. The business enjoys a solid reputation as an automotive repair facility specializing in undercar products and services such as exhaust systems; shocks; struts and shocks; lube, oil and filter service; factory-scheduled maintenance and brake repairs.

2005- Leon’s has changed their name to Leon’s Car Care Center, expanded their services to include automotive maintenance and repair and now employs 15 people.

2008- A giant muffler is erected in front of the Leon’s Car Care Center location symbolizing the origins of the 47-year-old company.

929 Broadway Eureka, CA 95501 (Highway 101 at Washington)