Always Affordable Auto

Buyer's Guide grade F · 107 public reviews · September 2026

Always Affordable Auto earns an F. 107 public reviews average 3.6 stars and 33.6 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 5 percent of graded dealers around Portland.

At a glance

A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars.
Complaint share 33.6 percent, higher than the 10.1 percent typical near Portland
Reviewers mention price most, in 17 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got an F

The star average is 3.6 from 107 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.73. 33.6 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a C it would need a complaint share of 25 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star58 54%

4 star10 9%

3 star3 3%

2 star5 5%

1 star31 29%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

price 17finance 7test drive 6pressure 6questions 6pay 5used car 5credit 4lying 4facebook 3

Buying From Always Affordable Auto

Always Affordable Auto is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	6113 NE St James Rd, Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone	360-984-6184
Website	alwaysaffordableauto.net
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Thursday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Friday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Saturday	9.30 AM to 7 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Always Affordable Auto a good dealer?

Always Affordable Auto earns an F in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars. The grade reads 107 public reviews averaging 3.6 stars, with 33.6 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Always Affordable Auto inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Vancouver. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

Is Always Affordable Auto open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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