5 Best Used Car Dealerships in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

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

Buying a used car in Los Angeles means handing over thousands of dollars to a stranger, so trust matters more here than almost anywhere else on this site. The used car dealerships in Los Angeles on this page have earned nearly 1,400 reviews between them, but the ratings spread is unusually wide here, running from 4.2 up to 4.9, and that gap is worth paying attention to.

Short answer: Royal Cars Inc leads with 4.9 stars across 320 reviews, praised by reviewers for straightforward financing and honest communication, even on cars shipped sight unseen. East LA Auto Sales follows closely with 4.8 from 342 reviews, the highest review count on this page. Expect financed used vehicles here to run from roughly $7,000 to $20,000 depending on age and model.

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1. Royal Cars Inc
2. East La Auto Sales
3. Ramos Auto Sales
4. Westcoast Auto Wholesa…
5. Cargro
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Los Angeles used car dealers, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Royal Cars Inc	4.9 ★	320	Overall rating and remote or out-of-state purchases	View ›
2	East La Auto Sales	4.8 ★	342	Highest review volume and CARFAX-backed inventory	View ›
3	Ramos Auto Sales	4.5 ★	317	Working with buyers on tighter budgets	View ›
4	Westcoast Auto Wholesale	4.9 ★	195	Repeat buyers and family purchases	View ›
5	Cargro	4.2 ★	222	Budget shoppers willing to do extra homework	View ›

5 Best Used Car Dealerships in Los Angeles (2026)

Where to buy, and what to watch for

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Royal Cars Inc

4.9320 Google reviews

Royal Cars Inc is a family-owned used car dealer in the Cypress Park area of Los Angeles, in business for more than a decade according to its own site, with an inventory that includes sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The dealership handles financing directly and has built a reputation, per its reviews, for working with buyers who have less-than-perfect credit or who are unable to view the car in person before buying.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly describe the buying process as quick, honest, and professional
Multiple buyers mention working with the dealer directly to secure affordable monthly payments
One reviewer purchased a car entirely remotely and described it as arriving exactly as advertised
Family-owned operation with over a decade in business, per its own site

Worth knowing

One reviewer described an unresolved dispute over a financing down payment, still pending as of their most recent update

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume320 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The highest-rated dealer on this page and the one with the most reviewers describing genuinely helpful, low-pressure service, though anyone financing here should get every payment confirmation in writing.

Website Book now +1818-293-9966 Directions

1717 N San Fernando Rd Unit a, Los Angeles, CA 90065

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

East La Auto Sales

4.8342 Google reviews

East LA Auto Sales is a family-run dealership on Cesar Chavez Avenue, with reviewers describing a father-daughter team running day-to-day sales. The dealership provides CARFAX reports with its vehicles, according to reviewers, and has built its reputation around a small, personal sales team rather than a large lot.

What people praise

The most reviews of any dealer on this page, with a consistently strong rating
Reviewers name the same salesperson repeatedly for patient, transparent help
CARFAX reports provided with vehicles, per multiple reviewers
Described by reviewers as flexible with scheduling and same-day purchases

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume342 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

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Our take: A strong second pick given the sheer number of consistently positive reviews naming the same staff for a genuinely straightforward buying experience.

+1323-796-0800 Directions

1912 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90033

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Ramos Auto Sales

4.5317 Google reviews

Ramos Auto Sales is a used car dealer on Alameda Street in South Los Angeles, working primarily with buyers who need financing help and a lower down payment. Reviewers describe a sales team willing to work through budget constraints, though at least one reviewer flagged a mismatch between advertised and actual down payment requirements.

What people praise

Reviewers describe staff working hard to fit cars to a buyer's specific budget
Several buyers mention being helped same-day after reaching out
Sales staff named individually as friendly and willing to negotiate

Worth knowing

One reviewer said the advertised low down payment did not match what was actually required at signing

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume317 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: Worth a visit if budget is tight, but confirm the exact down payment and credit terms before you drive over, since one reviewer says the advertised numbers didn't hold up.

Website +1323-587-8513 Directions

7203 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Westcoast Auto Wholesale

4.9195 Google reviews

Westcoast Auto Wholesale is a used car dealer on South Figueroa Street with a small, named sales team that reviewers mention returning to for multiple purchases over time. Several reviewers describe buying more than one car from the same dealership across different family members, a pattern that stands out among the dealers on this page.

What people praise

Multiple reviewers describe buying two or more cars here across different family members
Financing process described as simple and clearly explained before signing
Sales staff named individually and praised for genuine care in matching the right car

Worth knowing

Limited operating hours, closed Saturday and Sunday

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume195 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The dealer with the clearest pattern of repeat business among its own reviewers, which is a strong signal in a category where trust is everything.

Website +1323-779-6816 Directions

10001 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90003

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Cargro

4.2222 Google reviews

Cargro is a used car dealer on North San Fernando Road in Los Angeles. Reviews for this dealership are notably more mixed than the others on this page, with several buyers praising specific salespeople for a smooth, stress-free purchase, while other reviewers describe significant post-purchase disputes over vehicle condition and communication.

What people praise

Some reviewers describe a fast, transparent process with helpful financing terms
Specific salespeople named individually as knowledgeable and easy to work with
Repeat buyers among the reviews say they returned for a second purchase

Worth knowing

Several reviewers describe unresolved disputes over vehicle condition after purchase
The lowest rating and largest share of critical reviews among the dealers on this page
Listing is currently unclaimed on Google

Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume222 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown76% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This dealer has the widest range of experiences on this page. If you're considering it, get an independent mechanic's inspection before you sign anything, and get any promises about the vehicle's condition in writing.

Website +1323-222-8300 Directions

2242 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90065

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each dealer. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since a 4.9 from a few hundred reviews is a different kind of proof than the same score from a couple dozen. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a used car cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

Prices vary enormously based on the make, model, mileage, and year of the vehicle. One dealer on this page publishes its own inventory pricing, which we’ve used as a rough real-world reference below rather than an official citywide price list.

Job	Typical price
Older sedan or compact (10+ years)	$7,000 - $11,500
Mid-range SUV or sedan (5-8 years)	$13,500 - $17,000
Newer or luxury used vehicle	$17,000 - $20,000+

Ranges compiled July 2026 from published inventory pricing at Royal Cars Inc, one of the dealers on this page.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These dealerships are spread across Cypress Park, Boyle Heights, South LA, and the Figueroa corridor, so a “used car dealership near me” search from most parts of central and south Los Angeles should turn up at least one of these within a short drive.

What to ask before you buy a used car

Can I see a CARFAX or vehicle history report before I commit?
Can I have an independent mechanic inspect the car before purchase?
What exactly is the total down payment required, in writing?
What financing terms and interest rate am I actually being offered?
Is there any warranty or return policy if a problem shows up in the first few weeks?
Who do I contact if there’s an issue with the vehicle after I drive it off the lot?

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 pulled real Google Business data for used car dealerships across Los Angeles and ranked them by a combination of rating, review volume, and how recently customers have been reviewing them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which dealer has the most consistent reviews?

East LA Auto Sales and Westcoast Auto Wholesale both show a strong pattern of repeat, satisfied buyers across their review history.

Should I still get an independent inspection even at a highly rated dealer?

Yes. An independent mechanic’s inspection and a vehicle history report are worth doing no matter which dealer you choose, since reviews reflect other buyers’ experiences, not a guarantee for your specific car.

The bottom line

Royal Cars Inc and East LA Auto Sales stand out as the safest defaults, both with strong ratings backed by a real volume of reviews. Whichever dealer you choose, get a CARFAX report, an independent inspection, and every financing term in writing before you sign.

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