Used Cars in Fort Lauderdale from $6,999

“I take all of that into account before I even buy a car at auction.”

— Omari Grant, Owner & ASE-Certified Mechanic

Every vehicle at Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales passes this inspection before it reaches the lot. Cars that fail are rejected at auction — no exceptions.

Three structural red flags per ASE-certified mechanic Omari Grant of Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales: wavy or repaired body panels (collision or poor prior work), misaligned body lines where the trunk or hood doesn't sit flush (accident damage), and a ‘Christmas tree dashboard’ — multiple warning lights on simultaneously, typically electrical issues or water damage.

When you search for used cars in Fort Lauderdale, you deserve more than a typical lot full of mystery vehicles. At Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales, every car goes through a hands-on pre-purchase inspection performed by owner and ASE-certified mechanic Omari Grant — a professional with over 30 years of automotive experience. Omari personally evaluates each vehicle at auction before a single dollar changes hands. If the car does not pass, it does not come to the lot. Period.

As a used car dealership in Fort Lauderdale built on transparency, we make financing simple. Bring as little as $500 down and you can drive home the same day — no credit check required. We look at your income and ability to pay, not your credit score. Bad credit, no credit, prior repo, bankruptcy — we work with everyone.

Every vehicle we sell comes with a complimentary 90-day warranty serviced at our sister shop, Front Line Auto, located right here in Oakland Park. You get a real mechanic-backed guarantee, not a handshake.

Our bilingual staff — se habla español — is ready to help every customer across all of Broward County. Whether you are coming from Lauderhill, Sunrise, Plantation, Pompano Beach, or anywhere in South Florida, this car dealer in Fort Lauderdale is committed to getting you into a reliable vehicle at a price that works for your budget.

Buying a used car in Fort Lauderdale involves a few Florida-specific steps worth knowing upfront. Florida charges a sales tax of approximately 6–7%on used vehicle purchases, collected at the time of title transfer at the county tax collector's office. Broward County buyers should budget for this on top of the vehicle price.

Florida title transfer requires a valid ID, proof of insurance, and the signed title from the seller. At Fort Lauderdale Auto Sales, we handle all title paperwork in-house — no trips to a third-party tag agency on day one.

Before buying any used vehicle in South Florida, always run a VIN check(CARFAX or AutoCheck). South Florida's salt air and humidity accelerate corrosion, particularly on undercarriage components, brake lines, and wheel wells. Ask specifically about a vehicle's hurricane history — flood-damaged vehicles often surface in the South Florida used car market after major storms. At FLAS, every vehicle is sourced from auction with documented CARFAX history reviewed before purchase.

South Florida vehicles also face accelerated AC compressor and cooling system wear due to year-round heat load. An ASE-certified inspection — like the one Omari Grant performs on every vehicle before it reaches our lot — specifically checks cooling system health and identifies vehicles with deferred AC maintenance.

“Most dealers leave you hanging when you walk off the lot. That's not a good way to conduct business. You have to stand behind your product. Stuff happens. Give me a call. We're here for you.”

— Omari Grant, Owner & ASE-Certified Mechanic