Website: https://eatonauto.com/
Eaton Automotive Group is a used car dealership based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company sells pre-owned vehicles primarily through online sales, emphasizing no-haggle pricing and a transparent fee structure. According to its website, the price shown is the price the customer pays, with no hidden document, PAC, or dealer fees. Eaton Automotive Group, which also operates as Eaton Used Cars, Inc., is a family-operated business with a history dating back to 1976.
Services
Eaton Automotive Group focuses on used vehicle sales. Its website offers several tools and features to support the buying process, including:
- Used vehicle sales with online purchasing
- Vehicle shipping
- An auto loan calculator
- A vehicle comparison tool
- An online inventory
- A frequently asked questions section
The company’s inventory has included a range of makes over time, such as Chevrolet, Toyota, Acura, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Dodge, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lamborghini, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Range Rover, Renault, and Tesla.
A central feature of the business is its no-haggle pricing policy. The company states that the advertised price includes taxes, title, license, shipping, and required completion fees, and that there are no hidden document, PAC, or dealer fees.
Buying Process
According to the company’s FAQ, customers contact the dealership about a vehicle of interest, then wire funds; once the funds clear, the vehicle and title are shipped to the buyer. All vehicles ship from Nashville, with multiple shipping methods available and pricing that varies by ZIP code. Nashville-area customers can schedule an appointment by email or phone to view inventory in person. The company does not offer financing and asks buyers to arrange their own funding in advance from any source. Vehicles are sold AS-IS with no implied warranty, and all sales are final; the dealership provides condition reports to help buyers make informed decisions. Eaton Automotive Group also buys vehicles from individuals, stating a preference for Nashville-area vehicles that are roughly seven years old or newer, under 100,000 miles, and with no major damage. If a desired vehicle is not in inventory, the company will attempt to locate a match on request.
About
Eaton Automotive Group was founded in 1976 by father and son Jimmy and Kenneth Eaton, originally as Eaton Auto Village. The family matriarch, Jean Eaton, later established a second location called Eaton Used Cars. For decades the company operated primarily as Buy Here Pay Here lots, and at times offered Chrysler/Dodge and Ford/Mazda franchises. In 2020, the business transitioned to exclusively online sales operations.
The company describes itself as a family-operated enterprise now spanning four generations, and emphasizes this multi-generational continuity as central to its longevity. According to its website, the company’s goal of providing quality vehicles and customer service has allowed it to remain in business since 1976. As it approaches its 50th anniversary, the company states it aims to maintain this service standard for another fifty years.
Location & Contact
Eaton Automotive Group is located at 520 Lafayette St., Nashville, TN 37203. The phone number listed is (615) 255-4426, and the email contact is [email protected]. The company operates by appointment only, Monday through Friday.
Additional Information
The business transitioned from physical lots to online sales in 2020 and supports out-of-area buyers through vehicle shipping. Online tools available on the website include an auto loan calculator and a vehicle comparison feature. The company stresses transparent, all-inclusive pricing as a defining part of its sales approach.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (eatonauto.com).