5 Best Car Dealerships in Los Angeles (2026)

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By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Buying a car in Los Angeles usually means picking a brand first and a dealership second. These car dealerships have logged over 21,000 Google reviews combined, and every one of them sits between 4.2 and 4.6, so the ratings alone won't settle it, the review volume is where the real gap shows: the top name has nearly three times the review count of the smallest one here.

Short answer: Honda of Downtown Los Angeles leads on volume with 7,778 reviews at a 4.5 average, the deepest track record on this page. LA City Cars posts the highest rating at 4.6 from 2,657 reviews, while Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles matches that 4.5 average across 2,846 reviews. Toyota of Downtown L.A. and Nissan of Downtown LA both sit at 4.2, backed by some of the largest review counts here.

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Los Angeles Dealerships Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Honda of Downtown Los Angeles	4.5 ★	7,778	New and used Honda, downtown location	View ›
2	LA City Cars	4.6 ★	2,657	Used cars, second-chance financing	View ›
3	Toyota of Downtown L.A.	4.2 ★	5,146	Toyota sales and service, downtown	View ›
4	Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles	4.5 ★	2,846	Mercedes-Benz sales and leasing	View ›
5	Nissan of Downtown LA	4.2 ★	2,861	Nissan sales and service, downtown	View ›

5 Best Car Dealerships in Los Angeles (2026)

The dealerships, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Honda of Downtown Los Angeles

4.57,778 Google reviews

Honda of Downtown Los Angeles sells new and certified pre-owned Honda vehicles and runs a full service center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, convenient to Santa Monica, Culver City, and Inglewood. The dealership positions itself as one of the top Honda dealers in the area, covering sales, financing, and ongoing maintenance under one roof.

What people praise

Sales staff frequently praised by name for a no-pressure, informative process
Handles both new purchases and existing-owner service in one location
By far the deepest review history on this page at 7,778
Customers describe walking in for service and leaving with an unplanned new purchase, a sign of a low-pressure floor

Worth knowing

A large-volume dealership, so expect a busier floor than a smaller independent lot

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume7,778 · 98th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown81% 5-star

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Our take: The safest default on this page. It carries close to three times the review count of the smallest dealership here while still holding a strong 4.5 average, a combination that's hard to match.

Website +1213-234-2144 Directions

780 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

LA City Cars

4.62,657 Google reviews

LA City Cars, based in Inglewood, focuses on used vehicle sales with an emphasis on financing help for buyers who've been turned down elsewhere. Reviewers describe staff working through insurance and loan approval as part of the sale, not just handing over keys.

What people praise

Highest rating on this page at 4.6
Staff described as going out of their way to secure financing approval
Named staff repeatedly praised across multiple reviews for patience and honesty
Add-on products like LoJack reportedly help some buyers lower their insurance cost

Worth knowing

One reviewer described add-on products stacking up significantly over the advertised price on a specific vehicle, though the dealer said those were optional

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume2,657 · 78th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown87% 5-star

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Our take: The top-rated dealership here, particularly strong for buyers who've struggled with financing elsewhere. Worth confirming which add-ons are optional before signing, since that's the one recurring theme in the less positive reviews.

Website +1213-335-2323 Directions

817 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Toyota of Downtown L.A.

4.25,146 Google reviews

Toyota of Downtown L.A. on South Figueroa Street sells new and certified pre-owned Toyota vehicles alongside financing and a full service department. It carries the second-highest review volume on this page, just behind Honda of Downtown Los Angeles.

What people praise

Large lounge and amenities mentioned favorably for service visits
Sales staff commended for clear, unrushed explanations during trade-ins
Community touches noted by reviewers, including a Saturday cookout event
Deep review base, over 5,000, backing up its 4.2 average

Worth knowing

Rating sits at the lower end of this page's range, 4.2

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume5,146 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

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Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: A high-volume, well-reviewed option for Toyota buyers specifically, though its 4.2 average trails the other names here slightly.

Website +1213-986-2011 Directions

1901 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles

4.52,846 Google reviews

Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles on South Figueroa Street sells new and used Mercedes vehicles and offers leasing and financing, with an in-house auto repair shop for service. Reviewers frequently name specific sales managers and describe a leasing process handled with minimal friction.

What people praise

Matches the top rating tier on this page at 4.5
Reviewers repeatedly praise transparency in the leasing process specifically
Staff described as handling trade-ins and remaining lease balances directly
Strong review volume, nearly 2,850, backing up the rating

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume2,846 · 83th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A strong pick for anyone leasing rather than buying outright, given how often reviewers single out the leasing process as smooth here specifically.

Website +1213-425-3100 Directions

1801 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Nissan of Downtown LA

4.22,861 Google reviews

Nissan of Downtown LA on West Washington Boulevard sells new and used Nissan vehicles with financing and a service department covering maintenance and repairs. It carries the highest review count of any dealership on this page.

What people praise

Highest review volume on this page at 2,861
Sales staff commended by name for helping close a deal quickly
General Sales Manager and Assistant Service Manager both respond directly to critical reviews with contact details

Worth knowing

Ties for the lowest rating on this page at 4.2, with more one-star reviews in its mix than most others here
More than one reviewer described friction over service billing or reimbursement timing

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume2,861 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown72% 5-star

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Our take: Reviewers flag more service-side friction here than at the other dealerships on this page, though management visibly engages with complaints by name and contact info, a sign they're taking it seriously.

Website +1213-477-7361 Directions

635 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

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How we score these dealerships

Rating is the live Google average for each dealership. Review volume measures how many customers actually left feedback, weighed against the others here. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a strong score built on a few hundred reviews doesn’t automatically outrank one built on thousands. Recency checks how current review activity is. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives car prices in Los Angeles? (2026)

New car pricing depends heavily on the brand and trim, financing terms, and whether add-on products like extended warranties or aftermarket protection packages are included. Used car pricing varies with mileage, condition, and Carfax history, and dealership add-ons can shift the out-the-door price well above the advertised number if you don’t ask upfront which are optional.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These dealerships cluster around downtown Los Angeles, with Honda, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan all within blocks of each other near South Figueroa Street, and LA City Cars just south in Inglewood. Searching for a car dealership near me anywhere from Santa Monica to Culver City or Inglewood should put most of these within a short drive.

What to ask before you buy

Which add-on products are optional, and what’s the out-the-door price without them?
Can you get the full price quote in writing before you visit?
Does the manufacturer warranty still apply, and is there mileage remaining on it?
Can you take a proper test drive that matches how you’ll actually use the car, freeway included?
What financing rate are you qualifying for, and is it negotiable?
If leasing, what happens to your current lease balance on a trade-in?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dealerships?

We compared real Google ratings and review counts for car dealerships serving Los Angeles, weighing rating against how many customers actually left a review.

Which dealership has the most reviews?

Honda of Downtown Los Angeles leads with 7,778 reviews at a 4.5 average.

Which dealership is best for used cars specifically?

LA City Cars focuses on used vehicles and carries the highest rating on this page, 4.6, with reviewers highlighting help with financing.

How often is this updated?

We refresh ratings and review counts periodically; this page reflects data verified in July 2026.

The bottom line

Honda of Downtown Los Angeles is the safe default, pairing the deepest review history on this page with a strong 4.5 average. Before you sign anywhere, get the out-the-door price in writing and ask specifically which add-ons are optional.

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