PPI AutoPowered by Supercanic951-267-8500
Dealers / Spokane, WA / Car Center
Used car dealerSpokane Valley, WA
F

Car Center

Buyer's Guide grade F · 103 public reviews · September 2026

Car Center earns an F. 103 public reviews average 3.3 stars and 38.8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 3 percent of graded dealers around Spokane.

At a glance

  • A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars.
  • Complaint share 38.8 percent, higher than the 15.2 percent typical near Spokane
  • Reviewers mention pricing most, in 21 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got an F

The star average is 3.3 from 103 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.49. 38.8 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a C it would need an adjusted rating of 3.6 and a complaint share of 25 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star53 51%
4 star8 8%
3 star2 2%
2 star2 2%
1 star38 37%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

pricing 21trucks 12car buying experience 7vehicle quality 5kind staff 4family run business 3no pressure sales 3fair pricing 3salespeople 3best deal 3

Buying From Car Center

Car 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

Address8814 E Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212
Phone509-638-1177
Websitethecarcenterwa.com
Listed featuresSells used vehicles
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday9 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday9 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday9 AM to 7 PM
Thursday9 AM to 7 PM
Friday9 AM to 7 PM
Saturday9 AM to 7 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Car Center a good dealer?
Car Center earns an F in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars. The grade reads 103 public reviews averaging 3.3 stars, with 38.8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Car Center inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Spokane Valley. 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 Car Center open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

C509CARSunder a mileASpokane Hyundaiunder a mileAChampion Auto Groupunder a mileBRuby Street Motorsunder a mileFBecker's Used Cars6.3 milesFP M Auto Sales3.7 miles

Buyers Also Look At

C509CARSSpokane ValleyCSpokane Valley Auto SalesSpokane ValleyFCar MartSpokaneBCarHop Auto Sales and FinanceSpokane

Grades update when public reviews do. Is this your dealership and something here is out of date? Tell us. See every graded dealer in Spokane, WA. Found a car here? Book a pre purchase inspection in Spokane, WA before you sign.

Buying from this lot?

Inspect it on the lot

We check the car at Car Center before you sign.

951-267-8500Call now

Inspect a car at Car Center

Send the car details and we will call you back.

Details

No payment now · We confirm scheduling before any work

The grade covers the dealer. We check the car.

122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

Call 951-267-8500