Military Appreciation Program
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
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.
Our dealership at 5012 Auto Center Boulevard sits just off SR-3 in West Bremerton.
| Installation | Approx. distance | Typical drive | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & IMF (Bremerton) | About 4 miles | 10 to 15 minutes | Via Kitsap Way |
| Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor (Silverdale) | About 13 miles | 20 to 25 minutes | SR-3 south |
| NUWC Division Keyport | About 13 miles | 20 to 25 minutes | SR-308 west to SR-3 south |
Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and shift change times.
New orders to PSNS, Bangor or Keyport? Here is how we help you get settled.
The Washington Department of Licensing allows active duty members stationed here to keep their vehicle registered in their home of record.
Many families arrive with one car and quickly need another for a spouse, a commute to base or a teen driver.
AWD and 4WD SUVs and trucks for winter driving, mountain passes and weekends on the Olympic Peninsula.
Browse our full inventory online, get pre-approved and schedule a test drive for the day you land.
Moving on? Selling locally can be simpler than shipping or storing a vehicle.
A Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer is valid for 7 days, pending inspection, so you can plan around your move date.
Still making payments? We pay off your lender and handle the title paperwork.
For OCONUS moves, selling often costs less than shipping and storage. We can usually complete the sale in a single visit.
Heading somewhere snowy or hot? Trade into a vehicle that fits your next duty station.
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.
Show your ID to your sales consultant to apply the offer.
Credit union pre-approvals welcome, plus our lender network.
Buy, sell or trade around your move date.
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:
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.
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.
Ask your insurance company about storage coverage while you are deployed, and keep track of your registration renewal date.
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.
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.
Advantage Used Car & Truck Center
5012 Auto Center Boulevard
Bremerton, WA 98312
360-373-1448
Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 7 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
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.
Visit us at 5012 Auto Center Boulevard in Bremerton or call 360-373-1448 to ask about our Military Appreciation Program.