A Refreshingly Different Way to Buy a Used Car

Auto City’s mission is to perfect the car buying process. We’re setting a new standard to make dealers likable again, and we think you’ll love the results.

The Auto City Story

When we started Auto City nearly 10 years ago, we looked at all the things we knew people disliked about car shopping and made sure we did the exact opposite – Like up-front pricing that takes haggling out of the equation. Our early customers loved not feeling the pressure of trying to negotiate a lower price, and we’ve stuck to that approach ever since. Then we added in our you know what we know concept – every vehicle listed on our website has a history report with it, so you’ll know as much as we know about the vehicle, including accidents and major repairs. But then we decided to go even further and we made sure all our staff worked together to make buying a car from Auto City a relaxed, no-pressure experience – that means not rushing people to make a decision, or pushing towards higher-priced vehicles. You set the pace and we follow. We also made sure that every single vehicle on our lot was only of the highest quality – that means choosing only the best and still giving it a thorough inspection, servicing, and detailing. Finally, we worked hard to establish relationships with many of the top banks and lenders to make sure we can help you find the financing you need, whatever the status of your credit.

Within two years of opening at our original location, we were successful enough to open the spacious new location in El Cajon where we remain today with its full service department outfitted with the latest in automotive technologies and certified technicians. We’ve put the final nail in the coffin of bad used car shopping with an approach and a team dedicated to one thing and one thing only – making the used car buying process something you will love. Come experience the difference for yourself.

Auto City is also proud of the following:

  • USAA certified dealership.
  • Member of National Independent Auto Dealer Association.
  • A+ Better Business Bureau rating.
  • Nearly a third of our customers are repeats and referrals.

The Auto City Advantage

Here are the six essential ingredients in the Auto City recipe for car shopping you will love:

Superior Inventory

We choose the best and forget the rest.

3-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Second thoughts? No worries! You can return your car within three days for a full refund, no questions asked.

Perfect Pricing

Competitive, transparent, up-front prices save everyone’s time and energy.

Financing for All

Whatever your credit, we have a network of the best banks and lenders who all want your business, which means you’ll get great terms.

Challenged Credit Financing

We can find the right program for you, even if your credit is badly damaged or non-existent.

Rave Reviews

See how much our customers love car shopping with us in their reviews.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Review from The One and Only Me
The One and Only Me
1/22/2026
Best car buying experience ever!!! Awesome customer service. Stress free purchase, no hidden fees, no trying to talk you into extra things. Friendly, kind and patient employees. Great price on the car, we love it! Highly recommend this dealership!! Thank you so much Auto City for the great experience, especially since it was my son's first time buying a car. 💗
Review from Hi-Desert Pool Construction Inc.
Hi-Desert Pool Construction Inc.
12/2/2025
Frank from Auto City was great! He made the buying process a breeze! I opted to have my vehicle delivered and he stayed on top of it the entire time. He didnt forget about me once the deal was done like other dealers did to us in the past. He kept his word and continued to make me a priority even after it was a done deal. Thanks again Auto City and Frank! Your the man
Review from Libby Lib
Libby Lib
11/8/2025
I just bought a car from here. I live in SLC Ut and I was very nervous about buying a car I hadn’t actually seen myself. Stan was extremely helpful. He send me pictures and videos and answered every one of my questions. Car dealerships are known for being pushy and rip offs but not this place and not Stan. I would and do recommend them to anyone I come across. I love my new used car!
Review from David Bucsit
David Bucsit
10/10/2025
Ali and Stan at Auto City helped me tremendously through a hard time. They made the process very quick and efficient. It was the fastest experience I’ve ever had purchasing a vehicle! I recommend Auto City El Cajon to everyone in the market for a vehicle!
Review from Angela Garrett
Angela Garrett
8/12/2025
Frank was amazing! He didn’t give up on me and my credit! Starting all can be very stressful! In the case he made it very smooth! When I arrived I test drove my new car and within an hour I was back on the road to home! Frank you and your team made this process amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Our Team

FAREEZ MAAYAH

FAREEZ MAAYAH

SALES MANAGER
FRANCK LARECE

FRANCK LARECE

INTERNET DIRECTOR
ANNA TUTTLE

ANNA TUTTLE

OFFICE MANAGER
STAN SHABALIN

STAN SHABALIN

FINANCE DIRECTOR
DENIS GUSAKOV

DENIS GUSAKOV

GENERAL MANAGER
COREY GONZALES

COREY GONZALES

SERVICE MANAGER
ANTHONY FLORES

ANTHONY FLORES

MERCHANDISER
RAMIL BULATOV

RAMIL BULATOV

FINANCE MANAGER
ISAAC GARCIA DURAN

ISAAC GARCIA DURAN

FINANCE MANAGER
MIKE MANASTYRSKI

MIKE MANASTYRSKI

SPECIAL FINANCE SALES ADVISOR
DMITRY SYRBU

DMITRY SYRBU

SALES ADVISOR
ALBAN HASANI

ALBAN HASANI

TECHNICIAN
JEFF TYE

JEFF TYE

TECHNICIAN
MANUEL DELGADO

MANUEL DELGADO

TECHNICIAN

Here are some of the commonly asked questions about our dealership:

What is your location and hours?

Our address is 400 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020. We stay open until our last customer leaves! Our “official” hours, however, are 9AM-8PM (Monday through Saturday) and 11AM- 6PM on Sundays. Our service department is open 8AM-6PM (Monday through Friday) and 9AM-5PM on Saturdays, but is closed on Sundays.

How long has Auto City been in business?

Auto City opened its doors in 2008 at a small location in central San Diego with a vision to make car buying better and make car dealers likable again. Within two years we were able to relocate to our spacious location with hundreds of cars in stock, a state-of-the-art service and reconditioning department, and thousands of happy customers. Watch this short video about our process or learn more about Auto City.

Do you have more than one location?

We have one location. Our address is 400 North Johnson Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020. Watch this short video about our process or learn more about Auto City.

Do you have a service department?

Yes, we do! Our experienced technicians and friendly service advisors are ready to help with any repairs or maintenance your vehicle may need. We work on all makes and models and we do it all, from maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, to warranty claims and tire & wheel services. Quality auto repair does not have to be expensive. To learn more, check out our specials or schedule an appointment at our service department page.

Have more questions? Check out our common questions page.