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National City Auto Center
National City, CA
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At National City Auto Center, we specialize in delivering a truly stress-free car-buying experience in San Diego that keeps our customers coming back. Our reputation is built on transparency, respect, and simplicity. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re treated like an honored guest—never pressured, never rushed, and never pushed into negotiations. We believe buying a car should be straightforward and enjoyable, without the need to visit multiple pre-owned dealerships across San Diego County.
We proudly offer an extensive inventory of over 350 quality vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, and electric vehicles, ensuring there’s something for every lifestyle and budget. Whether you’re searching for a reliable daily driver, a family vehicle, or your next upgrade, our wide selection makes it easy to find the perfect match in one convenient location.
Financing at National City Auto Center is designed to be simple and accessible. We offer easy pre-qualification and work with a large network of trusted lenders to accommodate all credit types, from excellent to rebuilding. Our long-standing lender relationships allow us to secure competitive financing options, so you can focus on choosing the right vehicle—not stressing over the process.
Every vehicle on our lot is carefully selected to meet our standards of quality and value. We let our cars speak for themselves while our experienced team is always available to answer questions and guide you every step of the way. Visit National City Auto Center, take your favorite vehicle for a test drive, and discover why so many drivers choose us for a smooth, hassle-free path to ownership. Your next car is waiting—come experience the difference today.
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Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Monday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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November 08, 2017
Amazing! I got my first car here and my salesman Sam is a very great, genuine, and down to earth type of guy! I am very happy I chose to purchase a car here an I got my first car here and my salesman Sam is a very great, genuine, and down to earth type of guy! I am very happy I chose to purchase a car here and wouldn't choose anywhere else. More
by Thomas3
Employees Worked With
SAM TAFRESHI
November 04, 2017
Sam is the very best This was simply the best car buying experience I’ve ever had in my life. Sam is not just a sales person but he’s a sales professional, he not only di This was simply the best car buying experience I’ve ever had in my life. Sam is not just a sales person but he’s a sales professional, he not only did not push us into a car but he literally rolled the red carpet for us into the car . Thank you Sam, we will be back for my sons car in couple of months. Nasim More
by Nasim
Employees Worked With
SAM TAFRESHI
November 04, 2017
Sam the Man He was so helpful throughout the process and never once pushed us into buying a vehicle we did not love! Thank you, Sam for all your help! He was so helpful throughout the process and never once pushed us into buying a vehicle we did not love! Thank you, Sam for all your help! More
by Choua
Employees Worked With
SAM TAFRESHI
November 04, 2017
Good first buy experience. They were friendly and helpful and worked with me to make the deal happen. Tried to upsell me a little but in the end I walked out with the car I wan They were friendly and helpful and worked with me to make the deal happen. Tried to upsell me a little but in the end I walked out with the car I want with a good interest rate and low payment. Also every car on this lot looked amazing! More
by Adammills2552
November 03, 2017
Great experience With the sales man Don hasslefree I kinda knew what I wanted already had been looking at other dealerships and coming home with headaches. Went in t With the sales man Don hasslefree I kinda knew what I wanted already had been looking at other dealerships and coming home with headaches. Went in test drove paperwork went nice and smooth. Just hoping the vehicle we got last as long as we want it to. I would like to review them in about a month again to give feedback on the vehicle. More
by Gusto
Employees Worked With
Don Evans, Mauricio Motta
November 02, 2017
It was a great experience I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with National Auto City everyone from Mike to Geno and especially Sam were Beyond helpful and prompt to res I thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with National Auto City everyone from Mike to Geno and especially Sam were Beyond helpful and prompt to respond to anything that I had questions about...buying a car sight unseen was a little nerve-wracking but with their help they made it as comfortable as it could be! I would highly recommend working with this dealership to anyone... thanks again to the whole team! Good luck to you Sam you're a great salesman! More
by Nicci
Employees Worked With
Geno, SAM TAFRESHI
November 01, 2017
Simple I had no problems with them. Aaron was polite and respectful. Went in and got out in very little time. Car was in good condition. I had no problems with them. Aaron was polite and respectful. Went in and got out in very little time. Car was in good condition. More
by Imtired
Employees Worked With
Aaron Delzell
October 28, 2017
Buying a car My experience with Arron was great very helpful answered all my questions. Was very patience while i made my decision. Also help convenience my husban My experience with Arron was great very helpful answered all my questions. Was very patience while i made my decision. Also help convenience my husbanb that it was a great deal very happy. Thank you Arron. More
by nena Rivera
Employees Worked With
Aaron Delzell
October 28, 2017
Awesome sales staff! Great dealership very nice and professional helped us out the moment we got there and was no pressure into buying the car. The cars sell themselves ve Great dealership very nice and professional helped us out the moment we got there and was no pressure into buying the car. The cars sell themselves very highly recommended! More
by Rbrto89
October 27, 2017
Found my SOUL Started shopping for a car, looked at various dealer and on line. I found my KIA at the National City Auto Center, where I was treated very nice, the Started shopping for a car, looked at various dealer and on line. I found my KIA at the National City Auto Center, where I was treated very nice, the people were very friendly. The price listed on-line was a good price. (had been price comparing). Sam the gentleman that helped us was so nice. Buying my Kia Soul was very easy. I really recommend this place if you are looking for a car. More
by mysoul
Employees Worked With
SAM TAFRESHI
