Why choose us?
Established in 1989, Lighthouse Car Centre is a family‑owned and run dealership based in Shoreham‑by‑Sea, West Sussex. For over 35 years we’ve been proud to offer friendly service, honest advice and excellent customer care to thousands of happy customers — past, present and future. You can read their experiences on our Customer Feedback page.
We’re easy to find on the A259 between Brighton and Worthing, and you can drive straight into our open forecourt and park on site.
Our Story
Lighthouse Car Centre began in 1989 when a father‑and‑son team opened a small site in Cheapside, Brighton with just 15 used cars. In 2003 we moved to our current forecourt on the A259 in Shoreham‑by‑Sea, where we now display over 80 quality used cars. Although the business has grown, our family values and friendly approach have remained exactly the same.
Our Aims
With over 100 years of combined experience between staff, our priorities are unchanged: to offer a wide selection of affordable, high‑standard used vehicles and deliver excellent levels of customer service. We take a no‑pressure, stress‑free approach that customers appreciate — many never look anywhere else. Visit our Customer Review page to see their feedback.
Finance & Warranty
We have been licensed credit brokers since 1989, offering competitive consumer finance tailored to your individual circumstances. We also provide a unique warranty for added peace of mind — simply click the Warranty tab for full details.
Buying Your Car
As well as selling cars, we are always keen buyers. Whether part‑exchange or cash purchase, we look for well‑maintained vehicles with service histories. If you have a car to sell, we’ll be more than pleased to take a look and hopefully make you an offer.
Our Stock
We offer over 80 quality used cars, including automatics, ULEZ‑compliant vehicles, low‑insurance options, first‑time‑driver cars, estates, SUVs and diesels. Every vehicle is prepared to a high standard, and when you visit us you’ll find a friendly, relaxed environment with no hard‑selling tactics.
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service — feel free to check out our Google reviews.
Our Team
The team of staff at Lighthouse Car Centre are friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable.
John Burgess – Founder
Fred Burgess – Founder
Karl Redfern – Salesman
Dan Johnson - Salesman
John - Valeter
