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About Us

Over 50 years serving South Dallas

  • 57+ Years in Business
  • Est. 1967 Founded
  • Bishop Arts In the heart of
Cal Gary, founder of Cal's Auto Credit, 1923–2012
Cal Gary 1923 – 2012 Founder

Our History

He believed everyone deserved a second chance — and a set of wheels to get there.

At Cal's, our story is not measured in years, but in the generations of families who have trusted us. It all started with Cal's vision, who founded this lot with a clear mission: to help our South Dallas community get behind the wheel when others said no.

For five decades, our Buy Here, Pay Here system has been the heart of our business, allowing our neighbors to build their path with confidence. Today, we honor that legacy by evolving for you. We have incorporated new bank financing options, which allows us to offer you a renewed inventory with more modern, low-mileage cars. At Cal's, we remain the same ones you know and recommend, but now with more tools to take you further.

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Bishop Arts District

Located in the heart of the iconic Bishop Arts District — a vibrant neighborhood in South Dallas full of character, culture, and community. Visit us at 4123 S Lancaster Rd.

Our Location

4123 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216