For over 50 years, Cherokee Auto Sales has helped East Tennessee drivers get back on the road with confidence. With Buy Here Pay Here financing, affordable down payments, we make it easy to drive away in a dependable car today. Ready to get started? You can even get pre-qualified before stepping on the lot.
Fast in-house financing with 4–5 minute approvals. No credit or license needed. Get pre-qualified online in under an hour.
All financed cars have an available 1-year service contract, giving you reliable coverage from day one—no matter your budget.
Low down payments and flexible terms based on your paystubs. No bank needed. Real financing for real-life budgets.
Affordable $27/week in-house insurance. Quick, easy, and handled on-site so you can hit the road immediately.
EXCELLENT Based on 297 reviews Gary Lewis2025-03-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are awesome I went to a lot of places to try and get a truck this guy's had me one less than a hour I was driving home and the truck runs perfectly good I would recommend these guys to anyone come and see them find out for your self thanks a million Christian Brown2025-03-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chris and chuck and the girls at this location is very professional, honest and respectful. I have gotten several vehicles and ever time I needed service on the vehicles they helped me every time and I am happy with the services and professionalism that they provide and offer Amanda Johnson2025-03-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great place great service. Mr. Chuck is so awesome.. keyera ridley u2025-03-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you guys so much! Very helpful very forth coming and honest
Find reliable used cars for sale in Knoxville, TN — all priced between $7,000 and $13,000.
Located in the heart of Knoxville, we’ve been helping drivers since 1972 with fair deals, flexible payments, and a team that treats you like family. Whether you’re rebuilding credit or buying your first car, Cherokee is here to help you every step of the way.
At Cherokee Auto Sales, we specialize in Buy Here Pay Here financing designed to work for all credit situations. Whether you have bad credit, no credit, or you’re working on a fresh start, we finance directly through our dealership—no banks or outside lenders involved. That means faster approvals, more flexibility, and a team that’s here to help you every step of the way.
Getting started is easy: all you need is an ID/drivers license or passport, your last 3 paystubs, and a desire to drive something dependable. Want to know how much you qualify for? Visit our Get Approved page to learn more and apply online in minutes.