Buying a car shouldn't feel like a fight. We've been family-owned since 1965, and we've built our reputation on the small, honest things other dealerships skip. That's everything from the full tank of gas we put in every car to the credit-card fees we don't charge. Here's what that looks like.
Drive off ready to go. We fill the tank on every vehicle we sell. You'd be surprised how many dealerships hand you the keys with a quarter tank of gas and call it a day.
Put up to $2,500 on a credit card with zero surcharge. Most dealers let you pay a similar amount by card, but then they quietly tack on a 2–4% "processing fee." We don't.
Our flat $289 documentation fee is one of the lowest in the state, and it's already baked into the price you see. The only thing added at signing is Utah tax, title, and registration. The number we quote is the number you pay.
Every used car comes with a free Carfax vehicle history report, up front. No upcharge, no asking. We want you to have all the information about our cars before you decide.
We hand-pick the cars we put on the lot and back them with optional extended warranty coverage. A used car is only a good deal if it holds up after you drive it home.
Our salespeople aren't paid on commission, so no one's calculating what to push. We're family-owned since 1965, twice named Utah's Quality Dealer of the Year, and A+ rated with the BBB. The same friendly faces are still here to help you year after year.
Forty-plus lenders for every credit situation, trade-ins always welcome, and a free Used Car Finder that sources the exact vehicle you want from our wholesale network at no extra cost.
| What you get | Peterson Auto | Typical dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Full tank of gas | Every car | Often doesn't fill the tank |
| Credit card up to $2,500 | No fee | 2–4% surcharge |
| Carfax report | Free, up front | Extra or on request |
| Documentation fee | Flat $289 - no other fees | $400–$1000+ |
| Commissioned salespeople | No | Usually |
Yes. Every vehicle we sell leaves the lot with a full tank. Every car, no exceptions and no need to ask.
No. You can put up to $2,500 on a credit card with zero processing or surcharge fees. Most dealerships charge a percentage for the same thing.
Yes. Every used car on our lot includes a free Carfax vehicle history report, shown up front so you have the full history before you decide.
Only a flat $289 documentation fee, which is already included in our advertised price. The only other costs are Utah sales tax, title, and registration. No padded prices and no junk add-ons.
No. Our team isn't paid on commission, so nobody is pushing you toward a vehicle that isn't the right fit for you.
Browse the lot, take a test drive, and see how the little things add up. We're at 8498 South State Street in Midvale, open Monday through Saturday. Call (801) 561-2727 with any questions. You'll leave with a straight answer either way.
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