Buy Here Pay Here Used Cars in Knoxville, TN
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Cherokee Auto Sales

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Why Choose Cherokee Auto Sales?

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
Approvals

Fast in-house financing with 4–5 minute approvals. No credit or license needed. Get pre-qualified online in under an hour.

1-Year
Service Contract

All financed cars have an available 1-year service contract, giving you reliable coverage from day one—no matter your budget.

Low Down
Payments

Low down payments and flexible terms based on your paystubs. No bank needed. Real financing for real-life budgets.

In-House
Insurance

Affordable $27/week in-house insurance. Quick, easy, and handled on-site so you can hit the road immediately.

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Featured Vehicles - Quality Used Cars in Knoxville

Find reliable used cars for sale in Knoxville, TN — all priced between $7,000 and $13,000.

2010 CHEVROLET MALIBU LT
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2010
156,333 miles
11056
2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX LS
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2012
117,431 miles
11055
2004 SUBARU FORESTER X
$12,990
2004
185,372 miles
11054
2003 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5
$13,990
2003
89,089 miles
11053
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About Us Cherokee Auto Sales

Your Local, Family-Owned Dealership – 52 Years Strong

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.

Need Flexible Car Financing in Knoxville, TN?

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.

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