On Saturday, February 28 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of Avanza Autos at 5301 Gasoline Alley Drive in Bakersfield.
But this event is about more than free tacos, music, and giveaways.
It marks the beginning of something intentional.
What is Avanza Autos?
Avanza Autos is a Spanish-first dealership created to better serve hardworking families in Bakersfield who may have felt overlooked by traditional car-buying processes.
Backed by the trusted team at Jim Burke Ford Lincoln, Avanza Autos was built with a clear mission: to remove barriers, restore dignity, and provide practical solutions for individuals navigating financial challenges, language differences, or life circumstances that make purchasing a vehicle more difficult than it should be.
Reliable transportation changes lives. It affects employment, education, childcare, healthcare access, and overall stability. For many families, the ability to secure dependable transportation is not just a convenience. It is opportunity.
Avanza Autos exists to create that opportunity.
Why a Spanish-First Dealership?
Bakersfield is home to a vibrant and growing Spanish-speaking community. While many dealerships offer Spanish-speaking staff, Avanza was intentionally designed from the ground up to serve this audience first.
That means:
- Communication that feels natural and clear
- Processes built with transparency in mind
- A team that understands the cultural and financial realities many families face
- A commitment to respect and integrity at every step
This is not about a transaction. It is about trust.
A Community Celebration
The Grand Opening on February 28 is designed as a relaxed, community-focused celebration. Guests will enjoy:
- Free tacos and refreshments beginning at 11:00 AM
- A live remote with a local radio station
- Music
- Fun activities and giveaways
- The opportunity to meet the team and tour the dealership
This is not a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. That will take place at a later date. This event is about welcoming the community and sharing the vision behind Avanza Autos in an approachable and meaningful way.
Backed by a Legacy of Trust
Avanza Autos is proudly backed by Jim Burke Ford Lincoln, a dealership that has served Bakersfield for decades with a commitment to professionalism, integrity, excellence, and respect.
Avanza carries that same foundation forward, while focusing specifically on expanding access and serving families who deserve thoughtful, dignified solutions.
Moving Forward Together
The word “Avanza” means “advance” or “move forward.”
That is our goal.
To help families move forward.
To create access where barriers once existed.
To strengthen our community one vehicle, one family, one opportunity at a time.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you.
Join us Saturday, February 28 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 5301 Gasoline Alley Dr. in Bakersfield.
For more information, visit AvanzaAutos.com or follow @AvanzaAutos on social media.