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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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April 08, 2017
Smooth and easy! Salesman was really helpful and fast to respond to my questions. Drove over 350 miles for the car-worth it. Process was smooth and easy. Salesman was really helpful and fast to respond to my questions. Drove over 350 miles for the car-worth it. Process was smooth and easy. More
by Vale
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
April 08, 2017
Scammed Ripped off was sold frame damaged 29000k truck spoiler fell off when tape got wet at car wash they put a sticker over crack in windshield and taped do Ripped off was sold frame damaged 29000k truck spoiler fell off when tape got wet at car wash they put a sticker over crack in windshield and taped door handle on !!run away from these guys !!ask for salesmans lic mine would not provide a copy I asked twice!!! I was told it should have been salvage title When I had it inspected by a third party independent, Scary More
by Ripped off
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
March 21, 2017
Great Experience The experience I had was quick, easy, and hassle free. Everyone at National City Auto Center was very informative and thought of the customer first. I The experience I had was quick, easy, and hassle free. Everyone at National City Auto Center was very informative and thought of the customer first. I would definitely recommend them to a friend and would plan on doing business with them again in the future. More
by Gino
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
March 13, 2017
So fast and easy Didnt think it was going to be so fast and easy.they treat you right great service,they give the best prices. They try to help the most Didnt think it was going to be so fast and easy.they treat you right great service,they give the best prices. They try to help the most More
by Silva
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
March 11, 2017
Friendly, helpful and efficient Our experience at national city auto was great! They made the experience easy and fast. It was like you were doing business with a friend, Rene was pe Our experience at national city auto was great! They made the experience easy and fast. It was like you were doing business with a friend, Rene was personable and very polite. More
by Nas071382
Employees Worked With
Rene Lopez
March 10, 2017
Amazing experience! Rene was amazing and everyone else at the dealership was too. It was a great experience would definitely recommend doing business with them! I love my Rene was amazing and everyone else at the dealership was too. It was a great experience would definitely recommend doing business with them! I love my new car, thank you guys! More
by Alyssam.
Employees Worked With
Rene Lopez
March 07, 2017
No pressure, nice people, great cars, good price Rene was helpful and not pushy. Other staff was nice. The selection was great and the prices were fair. It was a good experience overall. Rene was helpful and not pushy. Other staff was nice. The selection was great and the prices were fair. It was a good experience overall. More
by Mathuse
Employees Worked With
Rene Lopez
March 05, 2017
beautiful car I bought a 2015 Chrysler 200 for a really good price last week and really love it. They were really friendly and even detailed, changed the wipers and I bought a 2015 Chrysler 200 for a really good price last week and really love it. They were really friendly and even detailed, changed the wipers and are going to fix some small dents for free. It`s my first car and I don`t know too much about cars. I just hope I won`t have any problems with it. But I`m sure if something will go wrong, I could always contact them for help. More
by Sabrina Mühlemann
February 28, 2017
Great service I did not know what to expect, but once I got there they did what they could to make me feel good about the car . I did not know what to expect, but once I got there they did what they could to make me feel good about the car . More
by Mcgraykenneth
Employees Worked With
Don Evans
February 27, 2017
Easy car buying experience Don was so helpful and made it such an easy experience for a first time car buyer. I will be returning for future car purchases and will recommend to Don was so helpful and made it such an easy experience for a first time car buyer. I will be returning for future car purchases and will recommend to my family and friends. My 11 year old son, Jacob, was so happy with our experience, because everyone was so friendly he gave all the guys there a hug when it was time to leave.. More
by jchavez
Employees Worked With
Admin Admin, Don Evans
