Buy here pay here · Bloomington, Peru & Pekin

Bad credit? No credit? Let's get you driving.

Get approved online in minutes, then stop in to pick your car. In-house financing with low down payments and payments built around your payday.

Three locations, real people

Bloomington

1525 W Market St
Bloomington, IL 61701

Peru

4405 Frontage Rd
Peru, IL 61354

Pekin / Peoria

1215 Court St
Pekin, IL 61554

4 simple steps

How it works

01. Apply online in minutes

Bring a job with provable income, a valid driver's license, a phone and your down payment.

02. Come in, do the paperwork

No ride? We'll pick you up and bring you to the store.

03. Pick your car

Every vehicle is inspected and serviced, with the price posted online. Trade-ins welcome.

04. Build your credit

Payments line up with your payday, and on-time payments are reported to the credit bureau.

Cars on the lot now

Why Advantage?

For 30 years we’ve been Central Illinois’ buy here pay here dealer for people with past credit problems. No banks in the decision. You deal with real people who make decisions right here at the dealership.

All you need is a job, a valid driver’s license, a phone and your down payment.

What Our Customers Say

     
 
 
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   Shanika Dorris 
 1 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shellie did a great job getting me into my vehicle I fully recommend when you go for a ca ask for Shellie.
  
 
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   Catherine Leas 
 35 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hands down one of the best car places I've ever been to they really do work with you and are very kind highly highly recommend if you need a car and are struggling
  
 
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   Nicole 
 37 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shellie was awesome helped me to understand exactly what I was getting myself into ! Hope to do great business with you guys !
  
 
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   Trust tendo 
 40 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shellie did great and worked with me well today
  
 
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   Gigi 
 47 days ago
 
 
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Shellie was absolutely amazing and got us into the car we wanted at an extremely good price!! I highly recommend Advantage Auto sales of Pekin and thank Shellie for her help getting a vehicle!
  
 
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   Ashley Moore 
 48 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Melissa was wonderful to deal with ! She made this process extremely easy and stress free. She was very patient and helped us with any questions we had.
  
 
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   Kameron Lawson 
 50 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fast and easy service amazing hospitality and left with a vehicle ! Couldn’t be happier
  
 
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   Mary Newman 
 56 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jason was very quick and caring. Idk who trained him but he is excellent!!! Great work
  
 
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   Erika Schick 
 62 days ago
 
 
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Shellie at Pekin, IL went above and beyond to get the car that I need, easy process as I am a current customer with Advantage Auto Sales I was trading in and got the same vehicle 5 years newer! Thank you Shellie for being kind and helpful!
  
 
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   Keto 
 90 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly and the staff were great  very professional highlyrecommended
  
 
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   Melinda Vargas 
 90 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelly is professional and great to work with highly recommend
  
 
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   Cameron Hoover 
 91 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shellie handled everything quickly and efficiently. Would use again in the future
  
 
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   sheridan victoria 
 96 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shellie was amazing and kind. Helped make the experience great and was extremely friendly!
  
 
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   Clint Sims 
 106 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shelling was very patient with me and my wife while I tried to decide what I wanted and worked with us the whole time.  Place is pretty great.
  
 
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   A Google User 
 119 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They helped me get into my first car and it was excellent working with Shellie