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Paniagua Auto Mall
W
hen Francisco Paniagua moved to the United
used car dealership was offered to him, and he took it. Little
States in 1990 as a teenager, he worked hard
did Paniagua know then that job would be the beginning
picking grapes and strawberries in California.
of a successful journey. After working at the local used
Then, in 1992, Paniagua moved to Dalton, GA, with big
car dealership for three years, Paniagua moved to a new
dreams. While finishing his education at Dalton High
dealership. He worked there for another three years.
School, he also worked full-time as a dishwasher and a
As a child, Paniagua had always dreamed of having
busboy at Cracker Barrel. Then he worked at a Mexican
his own business. So in April of 2004—after many years of
restaurant where he served as a waiter and a bartender.
hard work—he launched Paniagua Auto Sales at a small
Later, one of his
car lot on Morris Street in Dalton, Georgia. The business
high school teachers
was very successful and sold many cars. So in January of
helped him get a
2012, he opened his second location, Paniagua Auto Group
job in the carpet
in Cleveland, Tennessee. A year later, Paniagua has the
industry. After six
opportunity to acquire his present site, Paniagua Auto
months of working
Mall. Paniagua and his family have successfully served
as a creeler, Paniagua
the community for five years from this location on Walnut
was promoted to a
Avenue in Dalton, Georgia.
machine operator. Paniagua enjoyed
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Paniagua Auto Mall has a full inventory and an excellent selection of pre-owned vehicles—from family cars to sports
his job, but after four
cars. Are you looking to establish your credit? Paniagua
years in the carpet
Auto Mall can help you! Paniagua welcomes you to test
industry, a sales
drive any car or truck with a valid driver’s license. We also
opportunity at a local
offer the car history of every one of our cars. We do not
