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LA Auto Center LLC — Used Car Dealership in Studio City, California
LA Auto Center LLC is your #1 source for buying and selling quality pre-owned vehicles. With years of experience serving the area, we are dedicated to offering high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to our customers.
We have extensive relationships in the dealer community, allowing us to purchase a wide variety of lease returns and new car trades at exceptional values. This lets us pass along huge savings on the highest-quality vehicles of your choice. Begin your car search on our website, then shop and visit us for a quality dealership experience.
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Three quick questions so we can point you the right way:
1. Are you a California resident?
2. Is your income at least $3,000 a month?
3. Any vehicle repossession in the past 12 months?
Please answer honestly. We confirm residency with your ID and income with recent pay stubs or bank statements — if the details don't match, we can't move forward, and any credit check already run still shows on your credit report. Being upfront saves you a wasted trip and protects your credit.
Down Payment Assistance — Guides & News
Helpful reads on financing, trade-ins, and getting approved with the California Down Payment Assistance Program.
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Do I need a bank account to get financed?
Yes — an active bank account is required. Note that online-only accounts like Chime won't work with our lenders.
What documents do I need to apply?
Your 3 most recent pay stubs — or 2 months of bank statements if you're self-employed or paid in cash — plus a valid driver's license.
How long is my approval good for?
About 48 to 72 hours once it comes through, so plan to pick your car within that window.
Does applying affect my credit?
Submitting the application doesn't automatically run your credit — our finance team reviews it and talks with you first.
Does disability or SSI income count?
Yes. All documentable income counts, including disability and SSI.
Do you take trade-ins?
Yes — when you have the title in hand and there's no loan left on the vehicle.
Do you deliver cars?
Yes — we deliver throughout all of California and cover half the shipping fees.
I had a repossession. Can I still get approved?
A past repossession isn't automatically a dealbreaker once it's at least 6 months behind you.
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