The 7 Best Used Car Dealerships in San Marcos, TX

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When buying a used car, there are a lot of factors that you have to consider: mileage, age, damage, wear and tear, just to list a few. 

A reputable used car dealership will help you navigate the ins and outs of buying a pre-owned vehicle and get you back on the road - without ripping you off. A good used car dealership will offer you benefits like pre-purchase inspections, car history reports, and even limited warranties - all things you won’t get from private sellers or shady dealerships.


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1. Texas Auto Center

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Address: 2701 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, 78666

Phone number: 512-878-0888

Specialty: A huge selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs

Reviews: 4.5 on Google Reviews (500+ reviews)

Website: https://www.texasautocenter.com/

Texas Auto Center will get you into the pre-owned car you’ve been looking for with no runaround. They’ve got a wide selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs across their 3 San Marcos and Austin-area locations.

Their professional, knowledgeable, and low-pressure salespeople will take their time and answer any and every question you have so that you drive off the lot satisfied. Their in-house financing means that they can work with poor credit scores. You’re not required to use their in-house financing, however - CoPilot always recommends that you get quotes from at least 3 different banks or lenders before signing a loan to make sure you’re getting the best deal. 

2. Kyle Chapman Motors – San Marcos

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Address: 1503 River Rd, 78666

Phone number: 512-396-9966

Specialty: All vehicle types

Reviews: 4.6 on Google Reviews (300+ reviews)

Website: https://www.kylechapmanmotors.com/

With a large inventory and three locations (San Marcos, Austin, and Buda), you’re sure to find the pre-owned car you’re looking for at Kyle Chapman Motors. 

Any Austin native is used to seeing Kyle Chapman stickers on the backs of cars - they’ve been serving the Austin area for more than 40 years. 

With a great, friendly sales staff that’s quick to answer online customer questions, they’ve got one of the best online shopping experiences in the area. 

Be sure to check out their digital showroom to see listings from all 3 locations - you’ll get a better variety than if you show up in person to one of their lots. 

3. Abel Autohaus

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Address: 1710 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd., 78666

Phone number: 812-392-0004

Specialty: Great for student budgets

Reviews: 4.8 stars on Google Reviews (100+ reviews)

Website: https://www.abelautohaus.com/index.shtml

The folks out at Abel Autohaus are about as close as you can get from buying from an individual - they’ll take the stress out of the car selection and buying process by being incredibly knowledgeable about the cars on their lot. 

When we went to check out this dealership, we gave them a budget and were quickly directed to an excellent model well below our target price that much better fit our preferences. If a used car dealer is willing to sell you a car at or below the budget you quote them, you know they’re pretty honest. 

Financing and student budgets are no problem at Abel Autohaus. They offer in-house financing and fair prices with low-interest rates on all of their vehicles - however, CoPilot always recommends you get financing quotes from at least 3 different banks or lenders before buying a used car. 

They’ll work with your limitations to find a car you love and make sure you drive off the lot in a safe, reliable car. The salespeople are upfront and honest about their vehicles so that you can make the most informed decision. 


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4. Texas Triumph Motors

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Address: 145 Quail Run, 78666

Phone number: 512-940-8908

Specialty: Low-cost family cars

Reviews: 4.5 on Google Reviews, 100+ reviews

Website: https://www.texastriumphmotors.com/

Haggling isn’t necessary here. Their cars are marked “as is” with reasonable prices and a team that cares about your satisfaction, even long after you’ve bought the car. 

The CarFax is on the seat of the car when you’re browsing and basic maintenance is done before all sales. 

They don’t offer in-house financing, so you’ll have to go through a bank. However, their reasonable prices and upfront, low-pressure sales tactics will make you feel confident about your pre-owned purchase.

5. Jordan Motorcars San Marcos

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Address: 709 IH 35 S, 78666

Phone number: 512-878-0822

Specialty: Great sales and support staff

Website: https://www.jordanmotorcarssm.com/

If you’re looking to call around first and get an idea of what price you’ll be expected to pay (or if you just want to message them while you’re at work), the salespeople at Jordan Motorcars are great to talk to. 

Once you open communications whether on the phone, online or in-person, they start working on your request, searching for your vehicle, and working as hard as possible to stay within your price range. 

6. The Trading Post

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Address: 1950 IH 35 S, 78666

Phone number: 512-878-4469

Specialty: Trucks

Ratings: 4.1 on Google (19 reviews), 4.1 on AutoTrader

Website: https://www.sanmarcostradingpost.com/

Your pre-owned car purchase here will be quick and stress-free. They offer quality vehicles at reasonable prices, and they have several financing options available. 

The salespeople at The Trading Post will go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied with your experience, even going out of their way to pick you up at the airport if you’re coming in from out of town - which people are willing to do for their great selection of heavy trucks & other work vehicles.  

If you’re looking for a used pickup in San Marcos, the Trading Post is the place to look. 



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7. Hashtag Auto Solutions

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Address: 16044 TX-123 N, 78666

Phone number: 512-766-5441

Specialty: High-mileage vehicles

Website: http://hashtagautosales.com/

Hashtag Auto Solutions specialize in high mileage vehicles at very affordable prices. The salespeople are very amenable and will work with you to get you into a great car, but the online shopping experience is where Hashtag Auto shines. 

They offer many nearly-new and off-lease models at great prices, making this one of the best dealerships to find recent-model used cars in San Marcos. 

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