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1st Choice Auto

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Sales hours: 10:00am to 7:00pm
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Monday 10:00am–7:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am–7:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am–7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am–7:00pm
Friday 10:00am–7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am–7:00pm
Sunday Closed
(855) 366-2310 (855) 366-2310

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About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since February 2025.
OUR PRIDE IS BASED ON THE FACT THAT MANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS ARE REPEAT CUSTOMERS. WE WANT TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS AND TRUST FOR LIFE. MOST OF OUR VEHICLES ARE 1 to 2 OWNERS WITH METICULOUS MAINTENANCE HISTORY WELL CARED FOR AND IN GREAT COSMETIC AND MECHANICAL CONDITION. WE HAND SELECT EACH AND EVERY VEHICLE WE BUY SERVICE AND RECONDITION THEM AS BEST WE CAN TO MAKE THEM ROAD WORTHY AND RELIABLE THEN TEST DRIVE THEM EXTENSIVELY TO PINPOINT HIDDEN ISSUES. WE THEN PRICE THEM COMPETITIVELY AND AGGRESSIVELY WITHIN OUR LOCAL MARKET TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A VALUE PURCHASE. PLEASE GIVE US A TRY AND JOIN OUR MANY SATISFIED REPEAT CUSTOMERS.
@@@ WE BUY CARS @@@ TRADE-INS WELCOME @@@

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No hassle, vey expeditious, no pressure, very

No hassle, vey expeditious, no pressure, very accommodating, good customer service, I would recommend to anybody.

No hassle, vey expeditious, no pressure, very

No hassle, vey expeditious, no pressure, very accommodating, good customer service, I would recommend to anybody.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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This dealer is the best car buying experience I have ever

This dealer is the best car buying experience I have ever had in my entire life.

This dealer is the best car buying experience I have ever

This dealer is the best car buying experience I have ever had in my entire life.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Looked at a crv said it was free from accidents from the

Looked at a crv said it was free from accidents from the carfax report it was obvious it was damaged on the side you could tell from the poor repair job on the door

Looked at a crv said it was free from accidents from the

Looked at a crv said it was free from accidents from the carfax report it was obvious it was damaged on the side you could tell from the poor repair job on the door

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 1.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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This was honestly the best sales experience I have had in

This was honestly the best sales experience I have had in many years. Mike answered every question we had and made us feel confident in the car we were looking at. The sale itself was fast and efficient and we completed the deal withing minutes. I would definitely recommend Mike and 1st choice if anyone is looking for a vehicle. We will look to them next time we need a vehicle. Thank-you Mike.

This was honestly the best sales experience I have had in

This was honestly the best sales experience I have had in many years. Mike answered every question we had and made us feel confident in the car we were looking at. The sale itself was fast and efficient and we completed the deal withing minutes. I would definitely recommend Mike and 1st choice if anyone is looking for a vehicle. We will look to them next time we need a vehicle. Thank-you Mike.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Dealer had the car I wanted.

Dealer had the car I wanted. Price was fair. I on.y complaint: No need for the $399 document preparation fee - - obvious penny catching

Dealer had the car I wanted.

Dealer had the car I wanted. Price was fair. I on.y complaint: No need for the $399 document preparation fee - - obvious penny catching

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Not worth the headaches

"Friendly" people at dealership, but thats pretty much where the good ends. Bait and switch type of sales. Signs inside the office state explicitly "NO GUARANTEE FOR MD AND DC INSPECTIONS" despite it being stated in every one of their online sales. Salesman pulled up a screen quickly that stated they bought the car I was looking at for $8.5k then tried to tell me that they were making just 500$ off the sale. Car would absolutely not pass MD inspection with mechanical issues and windows not working properly. Salesman said they could do 100$ off and not "guarantee" the car would pass inspection or pay the full $12,990 price. So buyers beware, this is the exact type of used car salesman you've been warned about.

Not worth the headaches

"Friendly" people at dealership, but thats pretty much where the good ends. Bait and switch type of sales. Signs inside the office state explicitly "NO GUARANTEE FOR MD AND DC INSPECTIONS" despite it being stated in every one of their online sales. Salesman pulled up a screen quickly that stated they bought the car I was looking at for $8.5k then tried to tell me that they were making just 500$ off the sale. Car would absolutely not pass MD inspection with mechanical issues and windows not working properly. Salesman said they could do 100$ off and not "guarantee" the car would pass inspection or pay the full $12,990 price. So buyers beware, this is the exact type of used car salesman you've been warned about.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 3.0
  • Buying process 1.0
  • Quality of repair 1.0
  • Overall facilities 1.0
  • Overall experience 2.0
  • Does not recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did not make a purchase
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Very friendly and accommodating

I bought my first car from here and I am loving it. The customer service was excellent. It is a small local dealership and everyone is very friendly. Thanks so much. Monia

Very friendly and accommodating

I bought my first car from here and I am loving it. The customer service was excellent. It is a small local dealership and everyone is very friendly. Thanks so much. Monia

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 5.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Eddie was very kind and professional, I greatly...

Eddie was very kind and professional, I greatly appreciate his excellent customer service and professionalism.

Eddie was very kind and professional, I greatly...

Eddie was very kind and professional, I greatly appreciate his excellent customer service and professionalism.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process
  • Quality of repair
  • Overall facilities
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
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Trustworthy-Great Selection-Great Prices

We searched all over Northern Virginia for a reliable used car for our college aged daughter. From the scary fly-by-night warehouse dealers in Chantilly to a dealer in Alexandria selling a car that had obviously been in an accident as a 0 accident vehicle. Eddie and the team at 1st Choice Auto were a breath of fresh air. It's a small team, not competing with each other, with a solid lot of inventory, and a focus on helping their customers find a vehicle. They engaged us in dialogue to understand what we were looking for, recommended a couple vehicles on the lot, then took us out to see their entire inventory. We found a great Toyota Rav-4 with some bumper damage. Eddie got the rear left bumper fixed and painted! Price was fair and process was well oiled. I will come here first to purchase my next used vehicle.

Trustworthy-Great Selection-Great Prices

We searched all over Northern Virginia for a reliable used car for our college aged daughter. From the scary fly-by-night warehouse dealers in Chantilly to a dealer in Alexandria selling a car that had obviously been in an accident as a 0 accident vehicle. Eddie and the team at 1st Choice Auto were a breath of fresh air. It's a small team, not competing with each other, with a solid lot of inventory, and a focus on helping their customers find a vehicle. They engaged us in dialogue to understand what we were looking for, recommended a couple vehicles on the lot, then took us out to see their entire inventory. We found a great Toyota Rav-4 with some bumper damage. Eddie got the rear left bumper fixed and painted! Price was fair and process was well oiled. I will come here first to purchase my next used vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 4.0
  • Overall facilities 4.0
  • Overall experience 5.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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Recommended, with caveats.

I purchased a Honda from this dealership in October. Based on my experience with 1st Choice Auto, I'd rate their communication 5/5 and the condition of the vehicle that I purchased from them 3.5/5, for a total of 4/5 stars. The pros: they answer calls promptly and courteously. They work with out-of-state buyers (i.e., I was permitted to send a mobile mechanic to check out the vehicle for a pre-purchase inspection, and I was allowed to put down a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve the vehicle). They provided an itemized list and total of all costs over the phone and by email, and offered to handle the DMV/MVA paperwork for me. The mechanic noted that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced, and the dealership took care of that for me at my request. The cons: their listings claim that, "All safety recalls performed prior to vehicle pickup." That was not, in fact, the case with my vehicle. I arrived at the dealership more than three business days after placing my deposit. They offered to take it to a Honda dealership for me to get the recall resolved, but it was too late and inconvenient at that stage to do so (an acquaintance drove me a bit under 2 hours to reach the dealership as I did not have my own car, and I didn't want to impose on them any further by returning at a later date). Furthermore, while the car did pass both Virginia's state inspection and my home state's inspection, I ended up paying an additional $600+ for repairs. My advice is to mentally tack on an additional 10% to 15% to the total purchase price to land at a realistic amount you'll end up paying, and don't expect the vehicle to be 100% as you drive off the lot with it. If you find yourself considering a vehicle at the upper end of your budget, be sure to inspect the vehicle first and revise your offer accordingly.

Recommended, with caveats.

I purchased a Honda from this dealership in October. Based on my experience with 1st Choice Auto, I'd rate their communication 5/5 and the condition of the vehicle that I purchased from them 3.5/5, for a total of 4/5 stars. The pros: they answer calls promptly and courteously. They work with out-of-state buyers (i.e., I was permitted to send a mobile mechanic to check out the vehicle for a pre-purchase inspection, and I was allowed to put down a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve the vehicle). They provided an itemized list and total of all costs over the phone and by email, and offered to handle the DMV/MVA paperwork for me. The mechanic noted that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced, and the dealership took care of that for me at my request. The cons: their listings claim that, "All safety recalls performed prior to vehicle pickup." That was not, in fact, the case with my vehicle. I arrived at the dealership more than three business days after placing my deposit. They offered to take it to a Honda dealership for me to get the recall resolved, but it was too late and inconvenient at that stage to do so (an acquaintance drove me a bit under 2 hours to reach the dealership as I did not have my own car, and I didn't want to impose on them any further by returning at a later date). Furthermore, while the car did pass both Virginia's state inspection and my home state's inspection, I ended up paying an additional $600+ for repairs. My advice is to mentally tack on an additional 10% to 15% to the total purchase price to land at a realistic amount you'll end up paying, and don't expect the vehicle to be 100% as you drive off the lot with it. If you find yourself considering a vehicle at the upper end of your budget, be sure to inspect the vehicle first and revise your offer accordingly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Customer service 5.0
  • Buying process 5.0
  • Quality of repair 3.0
  • Overall facilities 5.0
  • Overall experience 4.0
  • Does recommend this dealer
  • Shopped for a used car
  • Did make a purchase
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