After owning and operating a successful tire business in Henderson, NC, brothers Phillip and Curtis White had a vision. They realized folks in the Raleigh, NC area -- especially those with credit challenges -- needed a way to get affordable, pre-owned vehicles with financing to pay for them. At the time, there weren’t many dealerships offering this type of service.

In March 1989, the White brothers opened AutoMax and started offering on-the-lot financing for the reliable used vehicles they sold to residents of Raleigh, NC, and the areas surrounding Henderson, NC.

You can still find us in the same building in Henderson, but we’ve added a second used car dealership in Youngsville, and most recently a third used car dealership in Wilson, to better serve customers all over central North Carolina, including Wake, Durham, Orange, Franklin, Vance, Granville, Person, Nash, Johnston, Warren, Edgecombe, Wilson and Halifax counties.

Despite our growth, our core values haven’t changed, and we’re still a family-owned-and-operated business, run by the second generation of the White family, Mike, Allen and Jeff.

Service was great. Kevin and Christian met all my needs. Would recommend anyone to purchase a vehicle from them. They make sure you get every detail as well as work with you in getting into a vehicle that works with your financial needs. Highly recommend checking them out.

Over a month ago

I love our new Kia Soul. The process was quick and easy, And Victor was amazing! I’ve been stalking his Instagram for some time and decided why not buy our next car here. Plus they offer Dealer Warranty on all the vehicles you can’t beat that. If you need a reliable car I don’t care what any other dealership has promised you GO SEE VICTOR!! We really appreciate you Victor!

Over a month ago

The staff was courteous and easy to work with. Anytime I had a question or needed information I got an answer back immediately. The process of purchasing a vehicle from Automax was wonderful.

Over a month ago

This was the first time where the process for me buying a vehicle was super simple!!!! I filled the application out online, submitted required documents, and was approved and received a text the next day. The vehicle I wanted was at a different store so that made arrangements and brought it to the dealership closest to me. Went to pick my vehicle up and the process took less than two hours!! Victor was awesome in communicating and letting me know what to do and finishing the purchasing process.... More

Over a month ago

Stacey is the absolute nicest person I ever bought a car from, made everything so easy and seamless. Will definitely buy a car from her again

Over a month ago

We Think Of You As A Friend. That's The AutoMax Difference.

When AutoMax first opened, the term “buy here pay here” was still unfamiliar to car buyers. The concept of purchasing a car through dealership-funded loans was new, and dealerships who operated this way used terms like “in-house financing” or “tote the note.”

Today, we use the term “buy here pay here.” For some people, that important phrase is the difference between owning a reliable car and having to walk or rely on buses or friends to get you to work, school, church, and the store.

A buy here pay here deal is based on trust between the dealer and valued customer. AutoMax embraces that trust and extends financing to every customer, regardless of their creditworthiness. We offer loans to everyone, even those with a bankruptcy, charge-off or repossession in their pasts. Instead, we focus on the future, and help you make your life better with a quality used car.

And because we get to know you when you shop with us and work with you each month, servicing your loan, we don’t think of you as just a customer. We think of you as a friend. That’s the AutoMax difference.

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We Think Of You As A Friend. That's The AutoMax Difference.

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