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JOE BOWMAN AUTO PLAZA Now in HARRISONBURG, VA

Harrisonburg

    Joe Bowman Auto Plaza Serves Harrisonburg, VA

    Picture courtesy of City of Harrisonburg
      As a family owned Harrisonburg Chevrolet dealership, Joe Bowman Auto Plaza has served the Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg, VA for over 60 years.

      From the James Madison University student that needs a quality used car to the growing family, we’ve been helping people just like you get where you want to go reliably and in style.

      Whether it’s visiting the farmer’s market on a Saturday morning, going to one of the 16 parks that Harrisonburg offers, like Hillandale Park, or to any of the Harrisonburg museums such as the Civil War Orientation Center residents have plenty of places to enjoy.

      On the “routine” side of life, there are the everyday driving responsibilities of taking kids to school, their extra curricular activities, work, and other family outings. No matter where your life takes you, getting safely to your destination and back should never cross your mind.

      Our Commitment to Quality New and Used Car Buying in Harrisonburg


      Here at Joe Bowman Auto Plaza, we know that life is plenty busy! That’s why buying a new or used car should not be a hassle or a burden.

      We have an extensive inventory of vehicles to choose from, as well as a broad network of local lenders and large financing institutions. That means we have tremendous flexibility to work within your budget to get you into a quality car, truck or SUV. and large financing institutions. That means we have tremendous flexibility to work within your budget to get you into a quality car, truck or SUV.

      And if you’ve had credit problems in the past, we want to help! Take advantage of our 2nd Chance Credit program. We’ll work with you to find a lender that won’t bury your chances of building equity.

      What’s more, on our website, you can:

      • Prequalify for financing
      • Personalize the terms of your loan to fit your budget

      That means you can adjust the price of the vehicle you want to buy, the down payment, and the financing terms.

      Get started today by filling out our secure form.

      We make car buying easy!

        How We Back Up Our Commitment To Buying Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles


        Whether you’re taking a drive to hike one of the Shenandoah National Park’s trails, enjoying an afternoon at the Virginia Quilt Museum, or taking the kids to a JMU game (Go Dukes!), you want to make sure the focus is on your experience, not your vehicle.

        At Joe Bowman Auto Plaza, we do everything humanly possible to ensure you buy a quality car, truck, of SUV!

        Our new Chevrolet vehicles come with manufacturer’s warranties. And every pre-owned car, truck, or SUV we sell must pass the 75-point pre-owned car inspection checklist.

        Our mechanics search for possible issues and, if there are any, correct them on the spot. We make sure, to the best of our mechanical ability, that the vehicle you want to buy is mechanically sound.

        We then follow up that safety commitment with a 30 or 90-day warranty, depending on the mileage and year of the car.

          Trade-In Options for New and Used Cars


          Here at our Harrisonburg dealership, another way we make car buying easy is with our Maxx Advantage program. You no longer have to spend days or weeks trying to sell your old car privately.another way we make car buying easy is with our Maxx Advantage program. You no longer have to spend days or weeks trying to sell your old car privately.

          Check the Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer on our website. Find out what your vehicle is worth. Then come in to our dealership. Once we verify the condition of your vehicle and its features, we’ll take it in on trade or buy it from you.

          And you don’t even have to buy a vehicle from us to take advantage of this program

          With the Maxx Advantage program, as long as your vehicle meets our quality vehicle standards, we'll write you a check for it the same day!

          You’ll always get the most money from your old car. Plus, we take care of all of the paperwork.

          Secondly, Joe Bowman Auto Plaza always welcomes trade-in’s. And you’ll always receive a fair trade-in value for your vehicle. We’re in the business of buying and selling all kinds of vehicles. That’s why we welcome quality pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUV’s.

          Our Harrisonburg, VA Service After the Sale Promise


          As a Harrisonburg VA dealership, we want to earn your trust. But we also want to earn your lifetime loyalty. That’s why all of the Joe Bowman Auto Plaza customers receive:

          • Preferred service scheduling
          • Courtesy transportation while your vehicle is in the shop
          • Lifetime FREE car inspections as long as you own the vehicle

          Whether you’re new to the Harrisonburg, VA area, or a lifetime resident, remember that our reputation hinges on every sale we make.

          You can shop with confidence at Joe Bowman Auto Plaza.

          Joe Bowman Auto Plaza also serves Charlottesville, Staunton, Winchester.