Firestation Auto Center is quickly becoming one of the best used car dealers in Tyler Texas. Located off the corner of Vine and Glenwood, it is a drive from the other quality used car dealers found mostly on the loop. Located on the spot of the old Tyler fire house, Firestation has a distinct Tyler feel to it, allowing a pleasant experience. I went by during my search for a car not long ago and left feeling that although they didn’t have the car I was looking for, they treated me unlike any other dealer I visited and when my car finally bites the dust Firestation will be the first place I visit.
One thing that always bothers me with the search for a new car is the ferocity with which the salesmen approach me. There’s nothing like the feeling you get when you drive into a parking lot and are pressured to make a huge purchase on a moments notice. Like a zebra being preyed on by drueling hyenas. At Firestation this can not be further from the case. At Firestation I wasn’t approached until I looked around for someone to ask about the car.
The salesmen were experts on every car on the lot and were never too pushy. Allowing me to enjoy looking at the cars without being asked if I’m going to buy it before I even see the inside.
Firestation only selects 40 to 50 cars due to the size of the lot so there is a chance you won’t find what you are looking for. The prices are as decent as the other used car lots in Tyler and unlike most of the other dealers, Firestation offers some sort of warranty on the majority of their vehicles. Although most of the warranties last around six months, it is a step up from the “as-is” status at most used car dealers.
Firestation is under new ownership, but little has changed in how the dealership has operated. The service is still top of the line and since they have stayed with the idea of only selecting a few vehicles, the quality of the vehicles is great for used vehicles, having few to no vehicles with high mileage on them.
Twenty five years of service says that Firestation is one of the highest caliber dealers in the east texas area. Every time I drive by the dealer I can’t help slowing down and checking out their newest cars on the lot and since some of the cars have posted prices it keeps the bartering mainly out, allowing everyone the same purchasing opportunities.
The down side to this dealer is that the financing of their vehicles is somewhat limited. If you have financing lined up I’d recommend checking out Firestation auto center the next time you are in the market for a new car. Since Firestation does have a website allowing you to view a large selection of the cars in their inventory, you can car shop without leaving the house if you so choose to.