Paniagua Auto Mall

When Francisco Paniagua moved to the United States in 1990 as a teenager, he worked hard picking grapes and strawberries in California. Then, in 1992, Paniagua moved to Dalton, GA, with big dreams. While finishing his education at Dalton High School, he also worked full-time as a dishwasher and a busboy at Cracker Barrel. Then he worked at a Mexican restaurant where he served as a waiter and a bartender. Later, one of his high school teachers helped him get a job in the carpet industry. After six months of working as a creeler, Paniagua was promoted to a machine operator. Paniagua enjoyed his job, but after four years in the carpet industry, a sales opportunity at a local used car dealership was offered to him, and he took it. Little did Paniagua know then that job would be the beginning of a successful journey. After working at the local used car dealership for three years, Paniagua moved to a new dealership. He worked there for another three years.

As a child, Paniagua had always dreamed of having his own business. So in April of 2004—after many years of hard work—he launched Paniagua Auto Sales at a small car lot on Morris Street in Dalton, Georgia. The business was very successful and sold many cars. So in January of 2012, he opened his second location, Paniagua Auto Group in Cleveland, Tennessee. A year later, Paniagua has the opportunity to acquire his present site, Paniagua Auto Mall. Paniagua and his family have successfully served the community for five years from this location on Walnut Avenue in Dalton, Georgia.

Paniagua Auto Mall has a full inventory and an excellent selection of pre-owned vehicles—from family cars to sports cars. Are you looking to establish your credit? Paniagua Auto Mall can help you! Paniagua welcomes you to test drive any car or truck with a valid driver’s license. We also offer the car history of every one of our cars. We do not

hide any problems. In addition, Paniagua Auto Mall’s Service Department is open to the public for any mechanical needs or a simple oil change. Paniagua Auto Mall also wants the community to know that we buy cars if you are only interested in selling your vehicle. We pay in cash! Paniagua is very thankful to all the employers who gave him the opportunity to work for them when he first moved to the United States and this great land full of opportunities. The last seventeen years of hard work have paid off, and Paniagua is grateful to the thousands of customers who have trusted and bought their cars from Paniagua Auto Mall. In 2019, Mr. and Mrs. Paniagua obtained their United States citizenship— “this country is now our country,” said Paniagua.

Paniagua lives in Dalton, where he enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his wife and three young boys whom he adores. He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau. Paniagua Auto Mall looks forward to the future and serving the community for many more years to come.

You can stop by Paniagua Auto Mall and speak to their friendly and bilingual staff Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find Paniagua Auto Mall in two convenient locations: 1776 E Walton Ave, Dalton, GA 30721 and 696 Inman St E, Cleveland, TN 37311. Also, you can check out Paniagua Auto Mall’s inventory online at www.paniaguaautos.com and follow them on Facebook @PaniaguaAutoMall for inventory updates. You can also call at (706) 529-1919 for the Dalton location and (423)-813-4050 for the Cleveland location. Paniagua Auto Mall Donde Manejas Tus Sueños!