Marvin K. Brown Auto Center

Buyer's Guide grade C · 956 public reviews · September 2026

Marvin K. Brown Auto Center earns a C. 956 public reviews average 4.1 stars and 17.7 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 20 percent of graded dealers around San Diego.

At a glance

Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
Complaint share 17.7 percent, higher than the 10 percent typical near San Diego
956 public reviews on record
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.1 from 956 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.10. 17.7 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 star650 68%

4 star85 9%

3 star52 5%

2 star19 2%

1 star150 16%

Buying From Marvin K. Brown Auto Center

Marvin K. Brown 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

Address	1441 Camino del Rio South Mission Valley, Auto Cir, San Diego, CA 92108
Phone	877-816-9041
Website	mkb.com
Listed features	Rentals, Car wash, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Debit cards, Phone pay, Women owned
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 7 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 7 PM
Friday	9 AM to 7 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday	11 AM to 6 PM

Common Questions

Is Marvin K. Brown Auto Center a good dealer?

Marvin K. Brown 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 956 public reviews averaging 4.1 stars, with 17.7 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Marvin K. Brown Auto Center inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in San Diego. 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 Marvin K. Brown Auto Center open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 11 AM to 6 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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