Come on down to Hawthorne Auto Square and get yourself an upgrade! We have a reputation for excellent service and easy financing. For a used car dealership in Santa Monica, CA, look no further than our Hawthorne Auto Square lot, where you can drive away in a new vehicle today.
Find Your Perfect Used Car in Santa Monica
If you’re looking for an affordable used car in Santa Monica, we can help. We carry a wide selection of premium and utility vehicles, including:
- Sedans
- Coupes
- Sports cars
- Hatchbacks
- SUVs
- Pickup trucks
- Minivans
- Passenger vans
- Hybrid vehicles
- Electric vehicles
We’ll help you find a car that fits your lifestyle and needs. Already know what you want? Great! Many of our customers are looking for something specific. If we don’t have the vehicle you want on our used car lot, we’ll track it down for you.
Call or visit us, and one of our friendly staff will take down the specifics and start hunting right away, so you don’t have to wander around Santa Monica’s used car lots all day.
Bad Credit? No Problem! In-House Financing and Buy Here Pay Here Options
Hawthorne Auto Square is the number one choice in no-credit and bad-credit car dealerships for Santa Monica car shoppers. We’ve gained an excellent reputation as the best “buy here, pay here” car lot in Santa Monica and the Southern California area.
Our in-house financing options include competitive trade-in options, “buy now, pay later” down payment solutions, and a fast pre-approved auto loan process.
Trade-In Your Vehicle
Don’t wait until you’ve paid off your existing auto loan to get the car you really want. With our competitive trade-in options, you’ll drive away today in a new-to-you vehicle.
Simply use our online market value tool to find out the Edmunds True Market Value (TMV®) of your car. This tool calculates the value based on the year, make, model, and condition of your current automobile, giving you a starting point for shopping. Keep in mind that the generally accepted mileage is about 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year. If you’re significantly over that, it can decrease the value of your car.
It’s often beneficial to do a trade-in if the value of the car is less than the remaining value of the loan. The car’s value is taken off the sticker price of the new car, and the remaining loan amount is rolled over into a new loan. If you’ve already paid off your car, the value of the trade-in comes off the price of the new car.
Get Pre-Approved for an Auto Loan
Auto loan pre-approval is a great way to start your new car hunt, and at Hawthorne, we make it easy. Our online approval system gives you the loan amount, interest rate, and payment terms in minutes instead of hours or days.
The amount, terms, and interest rate you qualify for are based on your financial history and credit. Pre-approval lets you know what to expect and can give you time to improve your situation before committing to the terms. Pre-approval can also keep you from falling into common traps like high dealer fees, upselling, and other sales tactics. You’ll know your budget before you even hit the lot!
Low down payments
Not everyone has a substantial vehicle down payment in their savings account. In addition to our auto loan pre-approval, we also offer low down payment options for “buy here, pay later” purchases for Santa Monica and Southern California residents. You can drive away with your car without a down payment — simply pay for the tax upfront and take up to six months to build your down payment.
Keep your down payment low by choosing a lower-priced vehicle or working to improve your credit. You’ll also decrease the down payment by paying what you can upfront. However, there are benefits to paying a high down payment, such as:
- Lower interest rate
- Low monthly payments
- Reduced loan-to-value ratio
- Improved chances of approval with better loan terms, even if you have no credit
Why Choose Hawthorne Auto if You’re in Santa Monica?
Hawthorne Auto Square is the “buy here, pay here” lot Santa Monica shoppers choose for their vehicles. Our thousands of satisfied customers throughout Los Angeles keep coming back and referring their friends and family.
You can trust the quality and value of every vehicle on our lot. Each car goes through a rigorous inspection process and California emissions tests before we put it out for sale. If the vehicle doesn’t pass the inspection and emissions test, it doesn’t go on the lot. We’re also a CARFAX® Advantage™ dealer, so you can get the full history of the vehicle you’re buying.
All our vehicles come with a 30-day, 1000-mile warranty. During that time, we cover 100% of the costs for the following repairs and services:
- Alternator and ignition system (not including battery)
- Braking and suspension systems
- Catalytic converter
- Electrical and computer components
- Emission device
- Engine and all internally lubricated parts
- Engine cooling system
- Transmission and transaxle drive components
- Starter generator
- Storing systems and all components
- Seat belts and all inflatable restraint systems (as originally manufactured)
Private sellers and auctions simply don’t have the service record we do!
Visit Our Used Car Lot Today!
Don’t delay! Visit our car lot today and talk to one of our friendly and helpful team members. Can’t make it in person? No problem! Get pre-approved, find out your trade-in value, or check out our selection online. When you’re ready, contact us to get started on the next steps.