Military Appreciation Program

Military Vehicle Discounts Near Naval Base Kitsap

Advantage Used Car & Truck Center in Bremerton is proud to serve the sailors, service members and families of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor and Keyport. We offer military appreciation pricing, financing that works with military pay, and a team that understands PCS timelines and deployments.

Questions? Call 360-373-1448

Advantage Used Car and Truck Center dealership in Bremerton, WA

Does Advantage offer military discounts?

Yes. Through our Military Appreciation Program, active duty and retired military personnel can receive a special offer toward the purchase of a pre-owned car, truck or SUV. Call 360-373-1448 or ask your sales consultant for current details, and bring your military ID when you visit.

Minutes From Your Duty Station

Our dealership at 5012 Auto Center Boulevard sits just off SR-3 in West Bremerton.

InstallationApprox. distanceTypical driveRoute
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF (Bremerton)About 4 miles10 to 15 minutesVia Kitsap Way
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (Silverdale)About 13 miles20 to 25 minutesSR-3 south
NUWC Division KeyportAbout 13 miles20 to 25 minutesSR-308 west to SR-3 south
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Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and shift change times.

PCS Into Kitsap County

New orders to PSNS, Bangor or Keyport? Here is how we help you get settled.

Keep your home-state plates

The Washington Department of Licensing allows active duty members stationed here to keep their vehicle registered in their home of record.

Need a second vehicle?

Many families arrive with one car and quickly need another for a spouse, a commute to base or a teen driver.

Built for the Pacific Northwest

AWD and 4WD SUVs and trucks for winter driving, mountain passes and weekends on the Olympic Peninsula.

Shop before you arrive

Browse our full inventory online, get pre-approved and schedule a test drive for the day you land.

PCS Out of Kitsap County

Moving on? Selling locally can be simpler than shipping or storing a vehicle.

Get a firm cash offer

A Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer is valid for 7 days, pending inspection, so you can plan around your move date.

We handle your loan payoff

Still making payments? We pay off your lender and handle the title paperwork.

Overseas orders

For OCONUS moves, selling often costs less than shipping and storage. We can usually complete the sale in a single visit.

Trading for your next station

Heading somewhere snowy or hot? Trade into a vehicle that fits your next duty station.

Military Appreciation Program

Active duty and retired military personnel can receive a special offer toward the purchase of a pre-owned car, truck or SUV. Ask for current details at 360-373-1448.

Bring your military ID

Show your ID to your sales consultant to apply the offer.

Military-friendly financing

Credit union pre-approvals welcome, plus our lender network.

PCS-ready

Buy, sell or trade around your move date.

Out-of-State Title and Registration

Military personnel temporarily stationed in Washington are considered nonresidents unless they were Washington residents when they entered the service. According to the Washington Department of Licensing, that gives you options:

  • Keep your home-of-record registration. You can keep your vehicle licensed in your official home of record instead of getting Washington plates.
  • Register a new purchase in your home state. You may request a 45-day temporary permit to drive in Washington while you wait for your out-of-state plates.
  • Choose Washington plates. You can also register your vehicle in Washington if you prefer.
  • Leaving the service and staying here? Washington registration rules change once you are no longer on active duty, so plan for that transition.

Title, registration and tax requirements depend on your home of record and your plans. Our team will walk you through the paperwork for your situation before you sign.

Service member couple reviewing vehicle paperwork

Buying, Selling or Storing Around a Deployment

Buying before you deploy

A spouse or trusted family member can often complete a purchase with a properly executed power of attorney. Call us first so we can tell you exactly what lenders and the Department of Licensing require.

Storing a vehicle

Ask your insurance company about storage coverage while you are deployed, and keep track of your registration renewal date.

Your rights under the SCRA

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act can cap interest at 6 percent on loans taken out before active duty. It generally does not apply to new loans taken out while serving. Your base legal office can advise on your situation.

Couple reviewing financing options on a laptop

Financing That Works With Military Pay

Steady military pay is a strength on any credit application. Our finance team works with lenders that understand military service, including buyers early in their careers with limited credit history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Through our Military Appreciation Program, active duty and retired military personnel can receive a special offer toward the purchase of a pre-owned car, truck or SUV. Ask your sales consultant for current details and bring your military ID.

The Military Appreciation Program is available to active duty and retired military personnel. Veterans, reservists and military family members should ask our team about current offers, since eligibility can change with each program.

Our dealership at 5012 Auto Center Boulevard in Bremerton is about 13 miles from the Bangor main gate, typically a 20 to 25 minute drive south on SR-3.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in downtown Bremerton is about 4 miles from our dealership, usually a 10 to 15 minute drive by way of Kitsap Way.

Yes. According to the Washington Department of Licensing, active duty service members temporarily stationed in Washington are considered nonresidents unless they were Washington residents when they entered the service, and they can keep their vehicle registered in their official home of record instead of getting Washington plates.

Yes. If you register your new vehicle in your home of record, the Washington Department of Licensing allows you to request a 45-day temporary permit so you can drive in Washington while you wait for your out-of-state plates. Our team will walk you through the title, registration and tax paperwork for your situation before you sign.

In many cases, yes, with a properly executed power of attorney that covers the vehicle purchase, financing and titling. Lenders and the Department of Licensing have specific requirements, so call us before your deployment and we will tell you exactly what paperwork to prepare.

It depends on where you are going. For an overseas PCS, or if your vehicle does not suit your next duty station, selling can be simpler than shipping or storing it. A Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer gives you a firm offer that is valid for 7 days, pending inspection, which makes it easy to plan around your move date.

Yes. We contact your lender, pay off the loan and handle the title paperwork. If your vehicle is worth more than you owe, the difference goes to you or toward your next vehicle.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act can limit interest to 6 percent on loans you took out before entering active duty, and it provides protections against repossession on those pre-service loans. It generally does not apply to new loans taken out while you are already serving. Talk to your lender or base legal office about your specific situation.

Yes. If you are already pre-approved through your credit union or bank, bring the approval with you. We can also compare it with options from our own lender network to make sure you get a competitive deal.

Often, yes. Many lenders offer programs for service members with limited credit history, and steady military pay works in your favor. See our first-time buyer financing page for what to bring.

Visit Advantage Used Car & Truck Center

Where to find us

Advantage Used Car & Truck Center
5012 Auto Center Boulevard
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-373-1448

Sales and finance hours

Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM

Drivers we serve

Service members and families at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, NUWC Keyport and Jackson Park, plus Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and all of Kitsap County.

Military Appreciation Program available to active duty and retired military personnel with valid military ID. Offer details may change; see dealer for current terms. Financing subject to lender approval. Registration information is summarized from the Washington State Department of Licensing and is not legal or tax advice. Contact the Department of Licensing or your base legal office for guidance on your specific situation.

Thank You for Your Service

Visit us at 5012 Auto Center Boulevard in Bremerton or call 360-373-1448 to ask about our Military Appreciation Program.

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