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National City Auto Center

National City, CA

4.9
1,454 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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December 28, 2025

They are amazing! They made me get a good deal car and very affordable. I’m happy with their services More

by afraniechristodea
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Daniel Ramirez
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Tomas Verduzco
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Cristian Garcia
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December 28, 2025

Rigo and Daniel made sure all of my needs were met. They were fast and efficient and made the experience pleasant. More

by Tjmitchell001
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Daniel Ramirez
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Jack Bowers
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December 28, 2025

They got good customer service, with great communication. We were well taken care of and had great time. More

by Joshua.shly1
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Daniel Ramirez
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Tomas Verduzco
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Cristian Garcia
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December 27, 2025

Was able to walk in with a car to trade , was able to walk out in no time w a new one! More

by rissa
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Vicente Lopez
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Dec 27, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you, Rissa, for sharing your experience and for choosing National City Auto Center! We’re glad to hear you were able to walk in with a trade-in and walk out in no time with a new vehicle. Making the process fast and seamless is always a priority at National City Auto Center, and we truly appreciate your trust. Enjoy your new ride, and we look forward to seeing you again! #NationalCityAutoCenter #EasyTradeIn #FastProcess #GreatService #DriveWithConfidence

December 26, 2025

Great, Easy, Friendly & Fast. Believe them when they say youre approved! Thank you Vicente So much! More

by marissa paleo
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Vicente Lopez
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Dec 27, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much, Marissa, for sharing your experience and for choosing National City Auto Center! We’re thrilled to hear that your visit was great, easy, friendly, and fast—and that Vicente helped make the approval process smooth and stress-free. At National City Auto Center, we work hard to make approvals happen and deliver on what we promise, and we’re glad that stood out to you. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again in the future. #NationalCityAutoCenter #GreatService #EasyApproval #FriendlyStaff #DriveWithConfidence

December 24, 2025

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 I got a beautiful Infiniti suv thanks to Rigo and Daniel god bless you all More

by dedeowens64
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Daniel Ramirez
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Jack Bowers
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Dec 27, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for choosing National City Auto Center. We’re thrilled to hear you’re enjoying your beautiful Infiniti SUV and that Rigo and Daniel were able to make it happen for you. Helping our customers drive away happy—especially during the holidays—is what we love most at National City Auto Center. God bless you as well, and enjoy your new ride! #NationalCityAutoCenter #InfinitiSUV #HolidayJoy #GreatService #DriveWithConfidence

December 23, 2025

Rigo and Karl were helpful and made the process speedy and kind to work with More

by Dorazz619
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Jack Bowers
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Dec 27, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing National City Auto Center! We’re glad to hear that Rigo and Karl were helpful, kind, and made the process speedy and easy for you. Providing efficient service with a friendly approach is always a priority at National City Auto Center, and we truly appreciate your trust. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. #NationalCityAutoCenter #GreatService #FastAndEasy #CustomerFirst #DriveWithConfidence

December 23, 2025

EASY, Honest, forthright. Really, I was a bit surprised. They went overboard helping me with my purchase. Just, my kind of people. A pleasure to work with. More

by BOsborn7432
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Vicente Lopez
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Dec 27, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for choosing National City Auto Center! We’re truly glad to hear that you found our team easy to work with, honest, and forthright—and that we exceeded your expectations. Going the extra mile to help our customers is exactly what we strive for at National City Auto Center, and it means a lot to know you felt that genuine care. It was truly a pleasure working with you, and we look forward to helping you again in the future. #NationalCityAutoCenter #HonestService #CustomerFirst #GreatExperience #DriveWithConfidence

December 21, 2025

Vicente was amazing! Helpful and honest. I will be coming back here every time! Highly recommend! More

by gina
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Jaime Alvarado
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Vicente Lopez
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Dec 22, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Vicente provided amazing, helpful, and honest service. Creating a trustworthy and welcoming experience is always our goal, and it means a lot to know you felt that way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back every time at National City Auto Center, the leading independent dealership in the area. #NationalCityAutoCenter #LeadingIndependentDealer #HonestService #GreatExperience #DriveWithConfidence

December 21, 2025

Very fast and helpful, glad I came here. Rigo was very kind and helped with my purchase. More

by Richardanthonyhoward
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Jack Bowers
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Dec 22, 2025 -

National City Auto Center responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re glad to hear that your visit was fast, helpful, and enjoyable. Rigo takes great pride in providing kind, attentive service, and we’re happy he was able to assist you with your purchase. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to welcoming you back at National City Auto Center, the leading independent dealership in the area. #NationalCityAutoCenter #LeadingIndependentDealer #GreatService #FastAndEasy #DriveWithConfidence

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