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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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June 16, 2017
Reliable, helpful, efficient, and easy. I moved from Florida to San Diego, leaving my car behind. I needed independent transportation ASAP. I learned about National city auto center from aut I moved from Florida to San Diego, leaving my car behind. I needed independent transportation ASAP. I learned about National city auto center from auto trader. They provided adequate pictures of each angle of the car, inside and out. Clean car fax, reasonable miles, and most importantly a fair price. I highly recommend asking for Dennis. Easy going, personable, and does not Hover. Not only willing but, insistive to go out of his way to make sure you are taken care of. A pleasure to do business with and to make a friend. Abdul, the man responsible for the detail and adjustments to my car. Meticulous, puts pride into his work, and caring. It seemed brand new. I was very happy with the result. Mauricio, whom guided me with Signing. Provided a quick and easy process. Overall all a joy. A big thank you! More
by Jordan28
June 08, 2017
Outstanding They were very helpful and did a great job getting me into a nice truck. All sales representatives were professional and courteous. I am pleased with They were very helpful and did a great job getting me into a nice truck. All sales representatives were professional and courteous. I am pleased with the overall service they provided. More
by Pedrocastro
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
May 31, 2017
Great truck Great price We have been looking for this vehicle for a couple of months. This dealer had the best value. Easy purchase no hassle or big pressure. Very relaxed We have been looking for this vehicle for a couple of months. This dealer had the best value. Easy purchase no hassle or big pressure. Very relaxed atmosphere. Would buy from them again. More
by Ramlover
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
May 29, 2017
Great Deal I really enjoyed the experience. They helped me when I needed clarification and were friendly. I felt comfortable with my purchase. It was a wait, but I really enjoyed the experience. They helped me when I needed clarification and were friendly. I felt comfortable with my purchase. It was a wait, but it was worthwhile. More
by Armandoh314
Employees Worked With
Naveed Ahmadi
May 23, 2017
Great vehicle for a great price. Had a very pleasant experience in purchasing my first car. The process was simple and fast. I was able to find a great car for a great price. Employee Had a very pleasant experience in purchasing my first car. The process was simple and fast. I was able to find a great car for a great price. Employees were very helpful in the information they gave me about the vehicle. More
by Mazdaguy
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
May 20, 2017
Excellent experience with purchase We purchased our Cadillac Escalade here at National City Auto Center. Don was very professional and easy to work with. The whole process was easy and We purchased our Cadillac Escalade here at National City Auto Center. Don was very professional and easy to work with. The whole process was easy and smooth. We recommend Don and national city auto center. More
by yhsintien
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
May 16, 2017
Great service Very helpful and friendly staff with great customer service. Found the car I wanted while my husband was on deployment and came in as soon as he got Very helpful and friendly staff with great customer service. Found the car I wanted while my husband was on deployment and came in as soon as he got home to purchase it. Was very quick in and out purchasing. More
by Crystal
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
April 25, 2017
Awesome Drealership I was looking for a car for a month and I saw what I knew was to be my new used PT cruiserweight I got there everyone was very friendly and they helpe I was looking for a car for a month and I saw what I knew was to be my new used PT cruiserweight I got there everyone was very friendly and they helped me out with everything and I will always remember them for anyone I run into looking for a new used car I will definitely recommend them 5 Stars More
by Lawrence29
Employees Worked With
Naveed Ahmadi
April 20, 2017
Excellent service!!! Highly recommend this dealership!!!! No pressure or hassle, great customer service. Mike was a great sells person, he was absolutely amazing. Everyone Highly recommend this dealership!!!! No pressure or hassle, great customer service. Mike was a great sells person, he was absolutely amazing. Everyone was friendly, used USAA car buying service for my purchase. More
by gordy778
Employees Worked With
Mike, Don Evans
April 19, 2017
Very helpful They went above and beyond in helping me. They took me to an appointment during the purchase that I needed to be at. Picked me back up for the vehicle They went above and beyond in helping me. They took me to an appointment during the purchase that I needed to be at. Picked me back up for the vehicle and even helped me shop for the right insurance for a good price. More
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