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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
Service
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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August 22, 2017
No sweat This dealer was honest, straightforward, and completely understanding of my needs while shopping for a used car. Even with my lack of credit, we were This dealer was honest, straightforward, and completely understanding of my needs while shopping for a used car. Even with my lack of credit, we were able to reach a financing deal that would work. Hassle free! No sweat! More
by Beardman
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
August 17, 2017
Super excited about my MINI Cooper This was a great experience working with everyone here. They work to get you the best rate. And I was in and out in less than 3 hours This was a great experience working with everyone here. They work to get you the best rate. And I was in and out in less than 3 hours More
by Bella83
Employees Worked With
Don Evans, Mauricio Motta
August 17, 2017
AWESOME Customer service was fantastic! Dennis made us feel very comfortable. The whole process was made easy for me and my woman. Within 2 hours me and MY wo Customer service was fantastic! Dennis made us feel very comfortable. The whole process was made easy for me and my woman. Within 2 hours me and MY woman were riding away in our beautiful new car. More
by Carls California Car
Employees Worked With
Dennis Adams
August 14, 2017
In and out quick! The folks at national city auto center made buying easy. We walked in knowing what we wanted and drove away in about an hour. Don was friendly and hel The folks at national city auto center made buying easy. We walked in knowing what we wanted and drove away in about an hour. Don was friendly and helpful. More
by spikies1
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
August 13, 2017
Bought a 2013 mini cooper They did an awesome job and were very helpful and friendly!! Definitely recommend. They were awesome with showing me the car and teaching me all about They did an awesome job and were very helpful and friendly!! Definitely recommend. They were awesome with showing me the car and teaching me all about my new car. :) More
by Carmour5
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
August 03, 2017
Phenomenal Spent an amazing few hours here getting our new mustang. The staff was very patient while my wife and inspected and kept moving between different vehi Spent an amazing few hours here getting our new mustang. The staff was very patient while my wife and inspected and kept moving between different vehicles. More
by Fordfam
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
August 01, 2017
Excellent and fast This dealership made it easy to purchase a vehicle. It was fast and easy made it a excellent experience for me as a first time buyer. This dealership made it easy to purchase a vehicle. It was fast and easy made it a excellent experience for me as a first time buyer. More
by Lorenzo24
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
July 23, 2017
Great Experience! Everyone was very friendly and professional. They all really wanted me to get a great car. My credit is not great and they all went the extra mile and Everyone was very friendly and professional. They all really wanted me to get a great car. My credit is not great and they all went the extra mile and made a huge effort to get me a great deal. Thank you all. More
by James Brown
July 22, 2017
First car It was my first time purchasing a car, and the experience was quick. Went in knew which car I wanted and they helped me right away. and they were real It was my first time purchasing a car, and the experience was quick. Went in knew which car I wanted and they helped me right away. and they were really friendly! More
by Earthtojessy
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
July 20, 2017
Friendly service Fast and friendly service, made buying a new car relatively painless. Small dealership but lots of cars. I'm very happy with my new Nissan! Fast and friendly service, made buying a new car relatively painless. Small dealership but lots of cars. I'm very happy with my new Nissan! More
by Chelsea
Employees Worked With
Dennis Adams, Mauricio Motta
