Beck & Masten Buick GMC North is now Group 1 Buick GMC North

Yes, it is the same dealership. Beck & Masten Buick GMC North became Group 1 Buick GMC North on October 6, 2025 (Group 1 Automotive, 2026). Same building at 11300 FM 1960 West, same phone number, same service department, same people. If you bought a truck here in 2019 or had your Acadia serviced last spring, this is where those records live. This page covers exactly what changed, what did not, who Beck and Masten were, and where the other stores went, for anyone in Cypress still searching the old name.

Keep reading below, then contact us to schedule a test drive near Katy. Nothing about your history with this store went anywhere.

The name on the building changed, and that is all

The rebrand took effect October 6, 2025, and Group 1 Automotive was direct about its scope: it “did not represent a change in ownership, staffing, product offerings, or day-to-day operations, and customers have continued to work with the same local professionals under the new name” (Group 1 Automotive, 2026).

General Manager Joseph Pierce put it this way in the announcement: “Since taking our new name, our customers have found the same local team they know and trust, now with a clearer connection to the strength and resources of Group 1.”

The ownership change people sometimes assume happened in 2025 actually happened two years earlier, quietly, with no effect on the showroom floor.

What stayed exactly the same

Everything a customer actually interacts with. If you are checking whether you are in the right place, this is the list that matters.

• The location. 11300 FM 1960 West, on the same corner it has occupied for decades. Nothing moved.
• The phone number. Call (281) 897-6690 exactly as you always have.
• The people. Same sales team, same service advisors, same technicians. This is the part customers notice first and the part that did not move.
• Your service history. Records, warranty coverage, and any prepaid maintenance plan carried over intact. Nothing needs to be re-established.
• The review history. All 7,792 Google reviews came with the store, which is why the count long predates the current name.
• The franchises. Still Buick and GMC, new, used, and certified pre-owned, with the same parts counter.

Customers write both names into their reviews interchangeably, often in the same month, and describe the same store either way. In a Google review in July 2026, Tabitha A. wrote: “The video that is linked to my service report to not only tell me what my car needs/ completed work, plus the thorough support of Chris Todd and the team keeps me coming to Beck and Masten!”

Who Beck and Masten were

John Beck and James Masten built the business over a partnership that ran 52 years, and they sold it and retired in 2023 (Kerrigan Advisors, 2023). The name on the building was theirs, personally, which is why it stayed on it so long after most dealer groups had consolidated under corporate branding.

Group 1 Automotive announced the acquisition of three Beck & Masten Buick-GMC dealerships on May 8, 2023, with expected annual revenues of $760 million across the group (Group 1 Automotive, 2023). Two were in Houston and one was in the Corpus Christi area.

So this store has been part of Group 1 since 2023. The 2025 rename brought the sign in line with an ownership fact that was already two years old.

Where the other Beck and Masten stores went

If you are looking for a different Beck and Masten location, the southeast Houston store renamed on the same day. Both Houston rooftops moved to Group 1 branding on October 6, 2025 (Group 1 Automotive, 2026).

• Beck & Masten Buick GMC North is now Group 1 Buick GMC North, 11300 FM 1960 West, northwest Houston. This store.
• Beck & Masten Buick GMC South is now Group 1 Buick GMC South, 12820 Gulf Freeway, southeast Houston. A separate dealership with its own team and inventory.

North and South are roughly 30 miles apart across the metro, so it is worth confirming which one you dealt with before driving. Service records live with the store that did the work, not with the group.

Why you still see the old name everywhere

A dealership name lives in more places than a sign. It sits in map listings, review platforms, business directories, forum posts, old repair invoices in a glovebox, and the memory of everyone who has driven past that corner for thirty years.

Those update at different speeds, and some never do. A directory that has not been touched since 2022 will say Beck & Masten indefinitely, and an AI assistant reading that directory will repeat it.

None of that means you have found the wrong business. The address and the phone number are the reliable identifiers here, and both are unchanged.

What being part of Group 1 actually adds

The practical difference is inventory reach and backing. Group 1 Automotive posted record 2025 revenue of $22.6 billion and sold 459,000 new and used vehicles, with Texas as its largest US market (Group 1 Automotive Full Year 2025 results).

For a buyer that means a specific configuration can often be located elsewhere in the network rather than ordered from the factory or substituted for whatever is on the lot. For an owner it means the service department sits behind a national parts and warranty operation.

What it did not add is a different way of doing business locally. In a Google review in June 2026, Andy C. wrote: “We have never been treated so well and so welcoming as we have at Group 1 Buick GMC North. From the very moment we got on the lot to the time we drove off with our purchase it has been nothing short of extreme professionalism, kindness, and a desire to answer all of our questions.”

Your reviews and reputation carried over

The public record followed the store rather than the name, which is the clearest proof the entity did not change. The dealership holds 4.4 stars across 7,792 Google reviews, 4.4 across 1,474 DealerRater reviews, and 4.1 across 846 Carfax verified reviews as of July 2026.

That review base accumulated over many years under the previous name, and it is the largest of any Buick or GMC dealership in the Houston area, roughly 1.7 times the nearest independent rival. Several smaller Houston stores carry higher star averages on a fraction of the volume.

Reviewers still name the old store constantly. In a Google review in July 2026, David T. wrote: “My purchase experience at Beck and Masten was Five Stars thanks to the Sales Associate, David Cordova. He was there to serve and help the entire time with anything. I was very satisfied to have David Cordova as my Sales Representative.”

How to confirm you have the right dealership

Two identifiers settle it in seconds, and neither one is the name. The street address and the phone number did not change, so if those match what you have on an old invoice or in your contacts, you are looking at the same business.

The third check is your own paperwork. A service invoice or purchase agreement from any year carries the address, and that address still resolves to this store. Bring it in and we will match it to the record on file.

Where the old name still appears, treat it as a stale listing rather than a second dealership. There has only ever been one store on this corner of FM 1960, under either name, and the review history is continuous across the change.

Same corner of FM 1960, different sign

If you were a Beck and Masten customer, you are a Group 1 Buick GMC North customer, and you did not have to do anything to become one. Your records, your coverage, your service advisor, and your phone number are all where you left them.

The only thing you need to update is the name you search for. Everything behind it is the store you already knew.

Frequently asked questions

Is Beck and Masten Buick GMC North still open?

Yes, under the name Group 1 Buick GMC North since October 6, 2025. Same location at 11300 FM 1960 West and the same phone number.

Who owns Beck and Masten now?

Group 1 Automotive, which acquired the three Beck & Masten Buick-GMC dealerships in a deal announced May 8, 2023 (Group 1 Automotive, 2023). Founders John Beck and James Masten retired after 52 years in partnership.

Did the phone number change?

No. Call (281) 897-6690 for sales, exactly as before. Service scheduling also runs through the same channels.

Are my service records and warranty still valid?

Yes. Records, factory warranty, and any prepaid maintenance plan carried over with the store. Bring your vehicle in as you always have and we will pull the history.

Is this the same store as Group 1 Buick GMC South?

No, they are separate dealerships. South is the former Beck & Masten Buick GMC South at 12820 Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston, about 30 miles from this store.

Did the staff change with the new name?

The rebrand did not change ownership, staffing, or day-to-day operations (Group 1 Automotive, 2026). The same local team continued under the new name.

Why do some websites still say Beck and Masten?

Directories, map listings, and review platforms update on their own schedules, and older pages often never do. The address and phone number are the reliable way to confirm you have the right store.

Does the store still sell Buick and GMC?

Yes, both, plus used and certified pre-owned inventory across the two brands, with factory-trained service and parts on site.

How Group 1 Buick GMC North keeps a thirty-year relationship intact

The reason this page exists is that a name change is an administrative event and a customer relationship is not. We kept the second one whole: the advisor who knows your truck, the record of what was done to it, and the coverage attached to it are all unchanged, and none of it required a phone call from you.

You can browse new and used inventory, value a trade, and get pre-approved online, then finish at the store. Our reviews page carries the full record, most of it written under the old name.

In a Google review in April 2026, Pete B. wrote: “Very good experience today with Christina at Beck and Masten! I highly recommend anyone go there for your next vehicle.”

Group 1 Buick GMC North is the same store you have been coming to, with a different sign out front. Come see us at our Houston showroom on FM 1960, or call (281) 897-6690.

Disclaimer: Dealership name-change details reflect Group 1 Automotive announcements as of July 2026. Review ratings and counts are third-party figures verified in July 2026 and change over time; consult each platform for current figures. Warranty, prepaid maintenance, and service-record continuity are subject to the terms of the individual agreement; contact the dealership to confirm coverage on a specific vehicle. Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Group 1 Buick GMC North for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, hours, and services.