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Used car dealerFontana, CA
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Nation Auto Center

Buyer's Guide grade C · 158 public reviews · September 2026

Nation Auto Center earns a C. 158 public reviews average 4.1 stars and 21.5 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 17 percent of graded dealers around Riverside.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 21.5 percent, higher than the 11.5 percent typical near Riverside
  • Reviewers mention helpful staff most, in 71 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.1 from 158 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.12. 21.5 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need an adjusted rating of 4.2 and a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star120 76%
4 star4 3%
3 star0 0%
2 star1 1%
1 star33 21%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

helpful staff 71first time buyer 7reliable cars 4financing options 4first car purchase 4mercedes e 350 2low interest rate 2car approval 2clean cars 2firm pricing 2

Buying From Nation Auto Center

Nation Auto Center 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

Address14089 Foothill Blvd, Fontana, CA 92335
Websitenationautocenter.com
Listed featuresSells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday10 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday10 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday10 AM to 7 PM
Thursday10 AM to 7 PM
Friday10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday10 AM to 7 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Nation Auto Center a good dealer?
Nation Auto Center earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 158 public reviews averaging 4.1 stars, with 21.5 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Nation Auto Center inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Fontana. 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 Nation Auto Center open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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