Our Story
The Car Lot is a small-town, family-run used car dealership built on years of experience, deep industry roots, and a shared dream to do things differently. The Weiss family—Tom, Toni, Devin, and Prestin have all spent years in the car business, gaining experience in every corner of the industry. Tom Weiss, the family’s patriarch, has been in the business for nearly 18 years, climbing the ladder from salesman to general manager, who helped launch a brand new store and successfully ran it for his last 9 years in the business. His dedication inspired both of his sons to follow in his footsteps. His oldest son, Devin Weiss, joined the business after graduating high school, working his way up from a salesperson to finance director. Devin built his reputation on providing top-tier customer service and building long-lasting relationships through honesty, transparency, and dedication. At the same time, Toni Weiss (Mother) was managing a small used car lot in their hometown, proving once again that this business truly runs in their blood. The youngest son, Prestin Weiss also joined the family trade after he graduated high school. He brought his own drive to succeed, and is known for making customers smile behind the wheel of their new ride.
In 2025, the Weiss family made a bold decision to leave behind their stable, long-term jobs and take a leap of faith—opening The Car Lot. After years of working long hours for other companies, being limited in how they could serve customers, and spending more time on the road than at home, they chose to create something of their own: a dealership close to home, where people are treated like family, not just numbers.
Our Mission
Though still in the early stages, The Car Lot is driven by big dreams and even bigger values. The goal is to offer reliable, affordable vehicles ranging from $2,000 to $10,000—ideal for first-time drivers, daily commuters, or retirees. They will also offer vehicles above that price point occasionally. No gimmicks, no markup games—just good business. Rooted in community, powered by hustle, and built on experience, The Car Lot is more than just a dealership. It’s a family dream in motion, right here in a small town—with hopes to one day serve customers across the country, one honest deal at a time.
How we chose our name
We’re a small used car dealership with big dreams. We built this business with heart, hustle, and a whole lot of conversation—especially about what to name it! After tossing around everything from professional to playful, we landed on The Car Lot—as simple as it gets. That simplicity made us smile, and it stuck. We’re proud to offer reliable, hand-picked vehicles with a focus on honesty, friendliness, and treating every customer like a neighbor—because here, you probably are one. We believe The Car Lot is a name that everyone will know and love one day!