Premier Auto Center
We’re on a mission to put the fun back into buying a car and treat our customers with the respect they deserve. Known as the “Watchdog Car Dealer” in Tucson, Premier Auto Center takes pride in doing things differently.
About Premier Auto Center
Premier Auto Center is a used car dealership in Tucson that aims to make the car buying process less stressful and more respectful. Known locally as the "Watchdog Car Dealer," the business says it takes pride in doing things differently. Its approach centers on putting the fun back into buying a car, treating customers with respect, and helping them move through the purchase process without unnecessary pressure.
The dealership offers a broad selection of pre-owned vehicles from many major manufacturers. Its online inventory includes cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, and sedans, with makes such as Toyota, Chevrolet, Ford, Jeep, Nissan, BMW, Honda, GMC, Kia, Ram, Mitsubishi, and others. The listings include a range of model years, body styles, equipment packages, mileage levels, and price points. Examples shown on the site include Toyota Camry and Tacoma models, a Chrysler Pacifica, Kia Niro EV, Nissan Versa, Ram 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Corvette, BMW models, and a Jeep Wrangler.
Premier Auto Center says its vehicles are hand-selected, and that the dealership spends significant time researching each one it sells. That research is used to set prices that reflect true market value, with the stated goal of reducing the need for customers to spend hours negotiating. The dealership describes this as doing the hard work in advance, so shoppers can browse its inventory at their own pace and take time to decide when they are ready. Its website also features new arrivals and vehicles on special, giving shoppers additional ways to review available stock.
Financing is another part of the dealership's process. Premier Auto Center offers a secure online credit application and says it provides pre-approval options for different types of credit. Its finance experts work with customers through the application and purchase process, while the dealership's relationships with lenders are intended to help secure competitive rates. The site also includes a Capital One pre-qualification option. Financing remains subject to bank approval, and available rates and offers depend on the applicant's credit and the vehicle selected.
Beyond vehicle sales, Premier Auto Center provides service and repair for a wide range of vehicles. The dealership invites owners to schedule maintenance and repairs through its service department. It also buys vehicles, with a site option for people who want to sell their car, and says nationwide inventory shortages have increased its interest in purchasing vehicles. For customers outside Tucson, the dealership offers shipping anywhere in the continental United States to the buyer's doorstep, with shipping described as approximately $1.20 per mile. Visitors can begin by browsing the online inventory, applying for financing, requesting service, or asking the dealership to evaluate a vehicle for purchase. The Tucson location is on West Wetmore Road, where the sales and service teams handle the next steps.