At The Car Dad, we'll walk you through every step.

No more guesses or rushed decisions.

Hi, I’m Brian Leach, the Car Dad, and I’ve been in the car business for over 40 years.

I’ve always loved setting people up with the right ride. Right car vs. wrong car makes a big difference in your life.

 

But what I DON’T like is the rampant bamboozling I’ve seen in some dealerships. Many salespersons try to pressure you into a quick decision (that always comes out in their favor…).

 

Not at the Car Dad. Our goal is for you to leave the lot with a car you love and a deal you won’t regret. (Even when it’s time for your monthly payment.)

 

Experience the difference today. Ask us anything, and we won’t pressure you.

 

Do any of these sound like you?

Then you’re in the right spot.

If you have bad credit, we’ll work it out. If you have no credit, we’ll work it out. I’ve been doing exactly that for decades. Everyone deserves transportation. 

 

If you have no or low credit and no experience buying a car, that’s all the more reason to come to the dealer who will walk you through your options. We’ll give you time and space to consider, and we’ll help you pick financing that you can feel good about—even after you leave the lot. 

 

Hop on a call and we’ll answer all your questions—without any pressure or sales tactics.

 

Hear from a happy customer

Bob Shimer came into the Car Dad dealership, looking for a car for his son, Luke Shimer, who was going to school in Washington. We chatted and enjoyed a test drive. Luke’s previous car had been totaled, so they had insurance money.

 

We were, as always, extremely transparent. Here’s what the inspection said. Here are the things we fixed—and the things we didn’t fix. It was a 20-year-old car with 140k mileage, so we looked at the CarFax and explained the financial options to Bob.

 

Bob approved of the car and the deal. The next day, Mom came in, and she asked, “Where do I sign?”

Luke loved his new car. Bob texted us later with this review:


“We bought our son a used car to use while at school.  I went all over Santa Rosa looking for something and not only found the perfect car for him at Car Dad, but worked directly with the owner, Brian, which was a great experience. He was patient, informative and quite kind and made the used car experience wonderful.  I would definitely recommend Car Dad if you are looking for a good used car.  Thanks again Brian [the Car Dad].”

 

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