Burns Chevy of Gaffney

Why Burns Chevrolet

Why Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney?

At Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney, our customers and our community are at the heart of everything we do. We're not just a car dealership -- we're your neighbors, friends, and partners in the community. Find out why customers have looked to Burns dealerships for over 100 years for new and used cars in the Upstate of South Carolina.

Putting Trust Back into Car-Buying

At Burns Chevrolet, we are passionate about disrupting the stereotypes that surround the car-buying experience. Come experience the difference yourself today.

Non-Commissioned Sales

Our salespeople are paid the same regardless of a car's price, so they are genuinely motivated to help you find the right vehicle for your unique needs and preferences.

Clear Pricing

When you see a vehicle price at Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney, that's the price you pay. Applicable fees are clearly disclosed so you are never surprised.

Peace of Mind

Each of our pre-owned vehicles undergoes a 97-point inspection for quality assurance. When you drive off our lot, you're driving a vehicle you can trust.

100 Years Serving the Upstate

Since 1923, the Burns family has provided the best new and used cars, trucks, and SUVs to the Upstate of South Carolina. Our 100 year history spanning four generations is a testament to the trust and loyalty we have earned in our community. Over the years, we've adapted and grown to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers while preserving the values that have been the hallmark of our success for a century. We're more than just a new car dealer or a used car dealer, we're a family owned, local business committed to serving the needs of the community and our team.

1923

C.W. Burns attends a two-week training to become an automobile dealer. He opens a Chevrolet dealership in Pageland, South Carolina on July 15, 1923. Chevy’s biggest seller that year was the 1923 Chevrolet Superior, known as the Series B.

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1927

The family business expands for the first time as Lancaster Motor Company opens in Lancaster, South Carolina.

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1959

C.W. sends his son, C. Weldon Burns Jr., to open a dealership in Rock Hill, South Carolina. This begins the legacy of Burns as a multi-generational family business. 1959 was also the year Chevrolet introduced its iconic El Camino.

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1984

Weldon promotes his eldest son, Claude W. III, to dealer of the Rock Hill store. Weldon continues to grow the family business by opening a Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge dealership in Gaffney, South Carolina. Sam, Weldon's second son, is the dealer, beginning the legacy of selling new Chevrolet cars and trucks and offering used vehicles for sale in Gaffney.

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1990

Sam Burns comes to Gaffney, bringing nearly 70 years’ of Burns history offering new and used vehicles for sale in South Carolina. In 1990, Chevrolet had an interesting lineup of vehicles for sale, including the Chevy Astro Van, the Chevy Beretta, the popular SUV Chevrolet Blazer, the Camaro, Caprice, Cavalier, and Celebrity, Of course, Chevrolet also offered the Corvette as well as Chevy trucks like the C1500, K2500, and economical S10 Pickup.

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1994

Lancaster, South Carolina sees its second Burns dealership, this time, a Ford store offering new Ford trucks and cars for sale. Ford had popular models in 1994 like the F-series and Ranger pickup trucks, and cars like the Taurus and Escort all in the Top 10 vehicles sold that year. The second-best selling vehicles in 1994 were the tough and dependable Chevrolet C-K full-size pickups. It would be 5 more years before Chevrolet introduced its top selling truck, the Chevy Silverado.

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2013

After 30 years on Limestone Street in Gaffney, Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney moves to its current position at exit 92 on I-85 where they still offer new Chevrolet cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as Chevrolet service and genuine OEM parts. For over ten years in this location, locals have found a dependable place to buy used cars for sale, get their oil changed, or explore the newest Chevy trucks, SUVs, EVs, and cars.

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2017

Another Burns Ford dealership opens in York, South Carolina. Soon to follow are Burns Auto Credit in Spartanburg and Burns Buy-Here, Pay-Here in Lugoff, South Carolina, offering those with credit challenges to obtain auto financing and car loans that fit within their budgets.

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2020

Sam Burns passes the dealer title of Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney to his son, Charlie Burns. Of course, 2020 was the year everyone and every business faced obstacles they’d never imagined. And although new car availability was a challenge and finding good used cars for sale was sometimes rare, Charlie and the team continued to focus on serving the Burns Chevrolet customer and the Gaffney community.

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2023

The Burns Family of dealerships celebrates 100 years of business in South Carolina!

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Burns Gives Back

We believe that a business is only as strong as the community it serves. Burns Chevrolet of Gaffney takes pride in its active role in supporting the local community in Gaffney, South Carolina because we deeply care about the community that supports us. We've been part of countless charitable initiatives, sponsorships, and events that aim to make Gaffney and the surrounding areas better places to live.

These are just a few of the organizations we are honored to support:


Frequently Asked Questions

Most of our pre-owned vehicles include a 3-month, 3,000 mile limited warranty.

Most repairs covered by our 3-month, 3,000 mile limited warranty would also be covered by a PowerTrain warranty. This includes most major engine, transmission, and drivetrain repairs. In addition, the warranty will cover some safety and driveability concerns that would not be covered by a normal PowerTrain warranty. We provide a list of all covered components at time of vehicle sale.

We are proud to have staff that speak Spanish and Portuguese that are available to help our customers that don't speak English.

Yes. Our Service Department offers competitive pricing on vehicle services like oil changes, tire rotations, and brake service. Our skilled technicians are trained to work on a wide range of makes and models, ensuring that all customers receive top-quality service and maintenance for their vehicles.

Yes. If you currently own a vehicle, you can use it as a trade-in to reduce your down payment on a vehicle purchase. And even if you're not purchasing a car from Burns Chevrolet, you can still sell your vehicle to us.

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