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National City Auto Center

National City, CA

4.9
1,522 Reviews
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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1010 National City Blvd

National City, CA

91950

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August 14, 2026

La vendedora muy me ayudo de buena manera a llenar mi sulicirud de credito y a la prueba del vehiculo que adquiri More

by ismaava13743
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Jacqueline Manchinelle
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August 12, 2026

Susana was very friendly and helpful would definitely come back to buy another car. Very fast and straight forward More

by Reenamarietorresre
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Susana Aragon
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August 10, 2026

About as painless as car buying can be, and everyone was easy to talk to! More

by alexlouden29
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Cynthia Flores
Aug 11, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for the awesome 5-star review, Alex! We love hearing that your experience was about as painless as car buying can be—because that’s exactly how it should be! 🚗🙌 Buying a vehicle is a big decision, and our goal is to keep things comfortable, straightforward, and easy to understand. We’re especially glad you felt like everyone on our team was approachable and easy to talk to. No unnecessary pressure—just real people working hard to help you find the right vehicle and the right deal. Thank you for trusting National City Auto Center Inc. We truly appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your new ride for many miles to come. Welcome to the NCAC family!

August 08, 2026

Very military friendly, well explained information and detailed, nice service good, work environment and helpful More

by jaredtorrales
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Jorge Cruz
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Rudy Bustillos
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Vicente Lopez
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Jacqueline Manchinelle
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Ethan Bailey
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Daniel Ramirez
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Susana Aragon
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Other Employees : Roberto Christlieb, Jirus Junior, Cynthia Flores
Aug 08, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much, Jared, for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re proud to hear that you found our team welcoming, helpful, and especially military-friendly. Being part of the San Diego community gives us the privilege of serving active-duty military members, veterans, and their families every day. Supporting our service members is also personal to us—our General Manager is prior military and comes from a strong military family background, so we understand firsthand the dedication and sacrifices made by those who serve and the families who stand behind them. That’s why our team works especially hard to make the car-buying process straightforward and respectful for our military customers. We take the time to clearly explain the details, answer questions, work with different financial situations, and help our service members find a vehicle and deal that makes sense for their needs. Thank you for recognizing our team and the environment we work hard to create. Most importantly, thank you for trusting National City Auto Center Inc. To all of our active-duty service members, veterans, and military families: it is an honor to serve those who serve us. We truly appreciate your support and your service to our country. Enjoy your vehicle, Jared, and welcome to the NCAC family!

August 08, 2026

Extremely helpful and great for everyone and military, plan on coming here for evey vehicle in the future More

by cristelazofeifa
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Rudy Bustillos
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Daniel Ramirez
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Aug 11, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your incredible 5-star review, Cristel! Hearing that you plan on coming back to National City Auto Center for every vehicle in the future is one of the greatest compliments our team could receive! 🚗🙌 We’re especially proud that you recognized our commitment to the military community. With a General Manager who is prior military and comes from a strong military family background, supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and their families is personal to us. Being part of the San Diego community, we work hard to provide our service members with a straightforward, respectful, and helpful car-buying experience. Whether it’s your first vehicle or your fifth, we want you to know you’ll always have a dealership you can come back to and people who will work hard for you. Thank you for trusting National City Auto Center Inc. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with every vehicle to come! Welcome to the NCAC family! 🇺🇸

August 06, 2026

Jorge was amazing to work with. He is friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for a real salesman ask for Jorge. He gave us the time and was not pushy at all. More

by ChWall
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Jorge Cruz
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Aug 08, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that Jorge made your experience at National City Auto Center such a positive one. Jorge takes pride in being straightforward, knowledgeable, and—most importantly—giving customers the time and space they need to make the right decision. Buying a vehicle should never feel rushed or pressured, and we’re glad he made you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Your recommendation means a lot to Jorge and our whole team. If you’re looking for a real car guy who listens, knows his vehicles, and genuinely wants to help, you said it best—ask for Jorge! Thank you for trusting National City Auto Center. Enjoy your vehicle, and welcome to the NCAC family!

August 03, 2026

My sales person, Jacqueline, was great to work with and assisted me in getting the best deal possible. Kudos to her and the rest of the staff at National City Auto Center! More

by Jhall
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Abdul Mostamandi
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Karl Albright
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Jacqueline Manchinelle
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Daniel Ramirez
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National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that Jacqueline provided such great service and worked with you to secure the best deal possible. She takes pride in listening to her customers, understanding their needs, and making the entire purchasing process comfortable and straightforward. We also appreciate your recognition of the rest of our team. At National City Auto Center Inc., everyone works together to provide a friendly, honest, and stress-free experience from beginning to end. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle purchase. We truly appreciate your support and hope you enjoy your new car for many miles to come!

August 02, 2026

Kimberly greeted us as we walked up and helped us right away. National city auto center worked with our budget and we were able to walk out with our son's first car. Great quality, great service and great More

by LY
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Kimberly Stevens
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Aug 03, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Congratulations to your son on his first car—that's such a special milestone, and we're honored that your family chose National City Auto Center Inc. to be part of it. We're so glad Kimberly was there to welcome you right away and provide the friendly, attentive service you deserved. Helping families find the right vehicle while staying within their budget is something we take great pride in, and we're thrilled we could make it happen for your son. This summer, we're proud to continue serving our community by helping first-time buyers and families find quality pre-owned vehicles at great prices, backed by a team that's committed to making every experience honest, comfortable, and stress-free. Thank you for your kind words about our quality, service, and value. We truly appreciate your trust and support. We hope your son enjoys his first car for many years to come, and we look forward to serving your family again in the future. Welcome to the NCAC family!

July 25, 2026

Ethan helped us with a good deal on a great car. Daniel made it smooth in finance. Make sure to ask for Ethan when you call in! More

by brentstockton12
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Ethan Bailey
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Daniel Ramirez
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Jul 28, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your outstanding 5-star review, Brent! We're delighted to hear that Ethan helped you find a great car at a great price and that Daniel made the financing process smooth and hassle-free. Our goal is to make every step of the buying experience simple, transparent, and enjoyable, and we're glad our team delivered. This summer, we're proud to continue serving our community by providing quality pre-owned vehicles, competitive pricing, and a customer-first approach that makes buying a vehicle easy and stress-free. Thank you for recommending Ethan to future customers—that's one of the highest compliments he and our team can receive. We truly appreciate your trust in National City Auto Center Inc. Enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Welcome to the NCAC family!

July 25, 2026

My son came in not really expecting much. The team Rudy and Daniel worked hard to get him what he wanted and made him feel comfortable and confident. They were just as excited for him as we w More

by Holylopez
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Rudy Bustillos
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Daniel Ramirez
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Jul 28, 2026 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your heartfelt 5-star review! We're honored that your son chose National City Auto Center Inc. for such an important milestone. It's wonderful to hear that Rudy and Daniel worked hard to help him find exactly what he wanted while making him feel comfortable, confident, and excited throughout the entire process. Helping customers—especially those making a big purchase—feel supported every step of the way is what we're all about. There's nothing better than seeing the excitement on a customer's face when they drive home in the right vehicle. This summer, we're proud to continue serving our community by providing quality pre-owned vehicles, flexible financing options, and a team that's committed to treating every customer like family. Thank you for trusting us with your son's vehicle purchase and for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping your family again in the future. Welcome to the NCAC family!