About Carson Honda
Serving All of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Torrance
Carson Honda is Your Trusted Honda Dealer in the South Bay
For over 40 years, Carson Honda has proudly served South Bay drivers. We put the joy back in buying and servicing your Honda, with a relaxed vibe that lets our customers drive every sale. With access to thousands of new and pre-owned cars, Carson Honda specializes in finding your ideal Honda and keeping it running for years to come. Our multicultural, friendly staff is here to provide a Happy Honda Experience for all at our convenient showroom on East 223rd Street in Carson, CA.
Our History
Founded over four decades ago, our roots date back to Wilmington, where we served our community as Harbor City Honda. In 2004, we moved to our current location and officially became Carson Honda. We expanded our facilities and capabilities while maintaining the neighborhood and community-focused values that shaped us from the beginning. We continue to honor our legacy today, as our long-tenured staff and stable team lives in the community we serve.
What Sets Carson Honda Apart
Our Sonic Automotive dealership is committed to a modern, customer-driven experience for all our clients. We stand out in Carson by offering a family-rooted, community-focused approach to sales and service, giving you a range of benefits:
- Over 40 years serving the South Bay community
- Deeply, rooted, long-tenured staff for a true family environment
- More than 200 years of combined factory-certified technical experience
- Culture built on transparency and customer empowerment
Carson Honda is Proud to be Part of Sonic Automotive.
Sonic Automotive is one of the largest automotive and powersports retailers in the United States, connecting guests to exceptional experiences across more than 140 locations nationwide. While our team is deeply rooted in the local community, we are also part of a broader network committed to delivering consistent, high-quality service at every touchpoint.
Everything we do is guided by a single purpose: to deliver an experience for our guests and our teammates that fulfills dreams, enriches lives, and delivers happiness.
Our people, our transparent processes, and our commitment to Carson Honda Transparent Pricing-which is our promise of no hidden fees, and the price you see is the price you can get-reflect a simple belief: at Carson Honda, we feel Trust is not a luxury, it's our standard. That commitment has earned all of us at Sonic Automotive recognition as one of Newsweek's 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies in America.
2026 Most Trustworthy Companies in America
Sonic Automotive is honored to be recognized by Newsweek for our unwavering commitment to trust, transparency, and exceptional experiences.
Learn more about Sonic Automotive.
Awards and Accolades
Carson Honda has been recognized as a leading California dealership for customer service, performance, and transparency:
- 2025 Honda Council of Excellence Award: given to the top 15% of US dealerships for standout finance and insurance service
- 100/100 Transparency Score (Grade A) from CarEdge: reflects our fair, transparent pricing and minimal fees
- Top Customer Ratings: 5/5 on Cars.com, 4.8/5 on Kelley Blue Book, 4.8/5 on DealerRater
2025 CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer
Recognized for outstanding customer satisfaction, based on verified customer reviews.
Showroom and Service Facilities
Carson Honda offers a modern facility emphasizing convenience, efficiency, and comfort. With a prime location just minutes from LAX, Long Beach, and downtown Los Angeles, we are easy to reach from across the area. Our comfortable service lounge offers private workspaces for convenience, along with complimentary WiFi, snacks, water, and coffee for our customers. Shuttle service availability gives you added convenience, and early drop-off / late pickup options make it easy to fit service around your schedule.
Carson Honda in the Community
We are actively involved with local initiatives and the community we serve at Carson Honda. As a proud supporter of the annual Baker to Vegas Run, we work alongside the local sheriff's department each year to give back to our community. We remain committed to uplifting our community that has supported us for decades.
Our Team at Carson Honda
Our greatest strength at Carson Honda is our people. Many of our team members have built their careers at our dealership for decades, and we make sure every customer is welcome. We have team members fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, Farsi, Arabic, and Ilocano. Long-tenured team members at Carson Honda include the following:
- Derek Prieto, Shop Foreman: 35 years
- Juan Lopez, Parts Manager: 28 years
- Mayra Ramirez, Warranty Admin: 22 years
- Medardo Peralta, Certified Honda Technician: 22 years
- Jesus Villaneda, Service Greeter: 22 years
- Erwin Mauricio, Service Advisor: 21 years
- Tracey Kesterman, Finance Director: 20 years
- Sal Macias, Parts Specialist: 19 years
- Luis Razo, Sales Manager: 19 years
- Ricky Agagas, Sales Client Advisor: 18 years
Our general manager at Carson Honda began his career at our original store, Harbor City Honda, back in 1987, growing with our dealership ever since and embodying the community connection that drives everything we do.
A Message from Our General Manager
Carson Honda has been serving the community for over 40 years. We are known for our full transparency, high customer satisfaction and strong service reputation.
We have an unusually stable and highly tenured team members which means you see the same friendly faces welcoming you back. I started my career here in 1987 and have called it home for most of the last 38 years.
I invite you to come in and experience the Carson Honda family treatment. It will be our pleasure and honor to provide you our services.
Thank you and hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Frequently Asked Questions
Carson Honda offers a fully transparent sales process, with all vehicles backed by upfront prices. We offer a large selection of new and used vehicles and a friendly hassle-free experience for all our guests.
Carson Honda has received a Grade A Transparency Score from CarEdge, based on verified real-world customer experiences. We maintain high customer review scores on DealerRater, Kelley Blue Book, and Cars.com, reflecting our commitment to customer care.
Carson Honda is conveniently located on 1435 East 223rd Street in Carson, CA, minutes from Los Angeles and Long Beach.
You can contact our team at (855) 237-3434.
We offer financing and lease options through trusted lenders, giving guests competitive terms for loan and lease plans. We also offer service financing through SunBit for flexible payment options on repairs and maintenance.
Yes, every vehicle at Carson Honda is sold at Sonic Price, our transparent haggle-free price model.
Yes, Carson Honda proudly offers discounts for military personnel and students.
Yes, we offer delivery service beyond our immediate region.
Yes, custom orders are available through Carson Honda. We can help you configure a vehicle build that best suits your needs.
No appointment is required, but we do recommend scheduling ahead.
Yes, we have team members fluent in Spanish, Tagalog, Farsi, Arabic, and Ilocano.
Yes, Carson Honda is fully wheelchair accessible for both sales and service.
Our service team has over 200 years of combined factory-certified Honda technical experience, giving you the confidence you deserve that your vehicle will always get expert care near Torrance and Gardena.
No appointment is required, but we recommend scheduling ahead to avoid wait times.
Yes, we offer both early drop-off and late pickup options at our service center.
Our service department is open from Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, and on Saturdays from 7am to 5pm.
We do not offer mobile service at this time.
Our waiting area features a comfortable lounge space, private workspaces, complimentary refreshments, and WiFi.
We offer shuttle service for guests who need transportation while their vehicle is being worked on.
Yes, we sell both genuine Honda parts and accessories at Carson Honda.
Yes, we sell official Honda branded merchandise at Carson Honda.
No valet services are available at this time.
Visit Carson Honda Today
We invite you to visit us near Torrance and Gardena today to see why we stand out at Carson Honda. As a proud Sonic Automotive dealership, we hold ourselves to a high standard for quality customer care and transparency, and we look forward to working with you.
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Carson Honda
1435 E. 223rd Street
Carson, CA 90745
- Contact Us: (855) 237-3434



