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National City Auto Center

National City, CA

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4.9
1,327 Reviews
At National City Auto Center, we pride ourselves on providing a stress-free car-buying experience that our valued customers love. Our commitment goes beyond just words; it's the way we operate. We treat every visitor as an honored guest, ensuring respect without the need for negotiations or hopping between different pre-owned dealerships in SD. With a vast selection of over 200 vehicles, we're confident you'll find a car that suits both your needs and budget. At National City Auto Center, securing financing is a breeze. We invite you to get pre-qualified easily. With over 200 vehicles to choose from, we're confident you'll find the perfect match for your needs and budget. Our commitment to a straightforward, respectful car-buying process means you won't need to negotiate or shop around various SD pre-owned dealerships for the price you deserve. Our extensive relationships with lenders across all credit levels ensure you get the best deal possible. Let our vehicles speak for themselves, showcasing the quality and value we stand for. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Come on over today, take your chosen car for a spin, and experience firsthand the hassle-free journey to owning the car you deserve.
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1010 National City Blvd

National City, CA

91950

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July 26, 2025

Vicente López , Did a great job getting me into a new car. Highly Recommend!! Great Dealership More

by NaeNae
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Vicente Lopez
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Aug 02, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you, NaeNae! We're so happy to hear Vicente López took great care of you at National City Auto Center. Helping our customers get into the perfect vehicle is what we do best, and we're glad you highly recommend both Vicente and our dealership! Thanks again for choosing National City Auto Center, the #1 INDEPENDENT DEALER in San Diego. We look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, National City Auto Center #NationalCityAutoCenter #GreatDeals #NoPressure #StressFreeCarBuying #KnowledgeableStaff

July 25, 2025

Extremely good people extremely fair prices did not feel pressure. Was excited to get a new car. More

by jaydenraigoza98
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Vicente Lopez
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Aug 02, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you, Jayden! We're so glad to hear that you had a positive experience at National City Auto Center. Our team takes pride in creating a welcoming, no-pressure environment with fair pricing and excellent customer service. We’re thrilled that you were excited about your new car — that’s exactly the feeling we aim to deliver! Thanks for choosing National City Auto Center, the #1 INDEPENDENT DEALER in San Diego. We hope you enjoy every mile ahead! Best regards, National City Auto Center #NationalCityAutoCenter #StressFreeCarBuying #NoPressure #GreatDeals #KnowledgeableStaff

July 15, 2025

Great experience with National City Auto Center, our sales person Erick helped us from beginning to end and even came in on his day off to finish the deal. Thank you for a positive and stress free sales More

by michellem
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Erick
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Jul 16, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with National City Auto Center! We're thrilled to hear that Erick went above and beyond to assist you—even coming in on his day off to make sure everything went smoothly. That kind of dedication is exactly what we strive for, and we're so glad it made your experience positive and stress-free. We truly appreciate your trust in us and look forward to helping you or your friends and family again in the future! Best regards, National City Auto Center #StressFreeCarBuying #DedicatedTeam #AboveAndBeyond #NationalCityAutoCenter

July 13, 2025

Eric was extremely helpful and personable. Although it took finance a while to figure out I had a pre approved loan. The experience was seamless. More

by Bduffy21
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Eric Barraza
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Jul 16, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you for your honest feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Eric was extremely helpful and personable during your visit to National City Auto Center. He truly goes above and beyond to ensure every customer feels valued and supported throughout the process. We appreciate your patience with the finance portion and are glad to know that, despite the delay, your overall experience was smooth and seamless. At National City Auto Center, we strive to make car buying as easy and stress-free as possible. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle and look forward to assisting you or your friends and family again in the future! Best regards, National City Auto Center #SeamlessExperience #HelpfulStaff #PreApprovedLoan #NationalCityAutoCenter

July 11, 2025

Eric was beyond nice and not pushy at all. Was very comfortable in doing business. Would highly recommend him. More

by cjondall33
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Jul 16, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad to hear that Eric made your visit to National City Auto Center such a positive one. His respectful, no-pressure approach and genuine kindness are exactly what we strive for with every customer. We’re happy you felt comfortable and confident doing business with us. At National City Auto Center, we’re committed to creating a stress-free environment and helping our customers find the right vehicle at the right price. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, National City Auto Center #NoPressure #ComfortableExperience #HighlyRecommended #NationalCityAutoCenter

July 07, 2025

National City Auto Center is amazing! From the minute we walked onto the lot(the wrong one by the way) Erick was very friendly and assured us that it was no problem, that it we weren’t an More

by RosaLia
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Jaime Alvarado
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Jul 09, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Dear RosaLia, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Erick made such a positive impression from the very beginning — even when starting off at the wrong lot! It’s always our goal to make every guest feel comfortable and valued, and it sounds like Erick did just that with his friendliness, knowledge, and professionalism. We’re especially grateful that your visit turned into one of the best car-buying experiences you’ve had — that means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your son back when it’s time for his first car! Best regards, National City Auto Center #StressFreeCarBuying #KnowledgeableStaff #NoPressure #NationalCityAutoCenter

July 07, 2025

Got me a great deal for the truck I just purchased . And worked with my credit no problem More

by Kmerino033
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Jaime Alvarado
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Jul 09, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad we could help you get a great deal on your truck and work with your credit situation to make it happen. That's what we aim for—making the buying process smooth and stress-free for every customer. Enjoy your new ride, and we look forward to helping you again in the future! Best regards, National City Auto Center #GreatDeals #CreditFriendly #StressFreeCarBuying #NationalCityAutoCenter

June 30, 2025

2nd car I buy from Jorge. Thank you again for the great service! I will send everyone I kknow. More

by mrkL
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Jorge Cruz
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Jul 06, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much! We’re honored to have earned your trust not once, but twice! Jorge is truly dedicated to providing great service, and we're glad he made your second experience just as smooth and enjoyable. Thank you for your continued support and for recommending us to your friends and family — it means the world to us! Best regards, National City Auto Center #LoyalCustomer #GreatService #RepeatBuyer #NationalCityAutoCenter

June 19, 2025

Erick was amazing to deal with and they did their best to meet me where I wanted to be with payments. Would definitely come back again and recommend their dealership. More

by raymond13ritch
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Erick Barraza
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Jun 26, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Erick took great care of you and worked hard to meet your payment expectations. Making the process smooth and comfortable is always our goal, and it's great to know you'd come back and recommend us — that means a lot! Enjoy your new ride, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best regards, National City Auto Center #GreatCustomerService #StressFreeCarBuying #NationalCityAutoCenter #CustomerFocused

June 12, 2025

Horse traders. Put a $7K markup on top of the list price, and then refused to take some of these items off. The list price is not their price. True horse traders. More

by Dallas
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Mike Sadrai
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Jun 12, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Our prices do not include optional products, but I assure you it is not $7k worth. Can you share more information with us, so I can look into this matter. You can call me directly at 619-856-5888

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