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Welcome To Paya's - Where The Best Prices Meet The Road

Paya's has been in the business of buying, repairing and selling vehicles since 1960! We specialize in sourcing our vehicles from various locations nationwide. Chris Paya handpicks our entire inventory to make sure our lots are filled with the BEST used vehicles possible. All of our vehicles undergo a rigorous inspection process that includes structural, drive-train and electrical systems - Literally "Bumper to Bumper" inspections. In addition - They undergo a 100+ Point Inspection, test drives by management and of course, a Vermont State Inspection.

Paya's is the largest dealer of branded titles in New England - And we didn't become #1 overnight. It was over 60 years of Hassle-Free Pricing, Full Vehicle Disclosures and having the BEST prices on all of our vehicles. Here are some benefits of buying with us:

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Offering Two Locations To Serve You!

Paya's Auto

559 Mountain View Rd.
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-5951
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday Closed

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Paya's North

264 Colchester Rd. (Route 2A)
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-288-9097
Sales - Extension #1 Parts - Extension #2 Service - Extension #3
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm Sunday By Appointment Only

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Thoughtful Amenities

The Paya's Pledge - A Commitment To Our Customer Experience

Three locations, one mission, under the same local ownership and management. Regardless of which location you chose for your new-to-you vehicle, you will benefit from the Paya's Pledge! Over 50 years thousands have discovered and experienced our commitment to our customers to deliver the best car buying experience.

We recognize the amount of trust and consideration that goes into a vehicle purchase and we aim to show our appreciation by providing more value to our customers everyday. From the moment we get the chance to meet our customers for the first time to when they come back to upgrade to their next vehicle - Paya's is here for you.

We strongly believe in the quality and resale value of our vehicles; we are so confident in our vehicles, and we'd love to sell them again! Our repeat customers are offered the most for their trades as we know the quality of vehicle we are receiving. Having been in the business of selling branded vehicles for 50+ years, we know the quality and value of our vehicles in the market place.
The Paya's Auto Story

It all started back in 1960 when Ed Paya, the founder of Paya's General Repairs, started an auto body shop on Mountain View Road in Williston, Vermont. He did oil changes, brake jobs, undercoating and a handful of other general repairs and body work for the local community. Once business was off the ground, Ed found himself in possession of a few vehicles that needed a home and put them out on his front lawn. Paya's was born.

His son, Chris Paya, worked locally at various establishments while helping out with the family business from a young age. When Ed was looking to retire, Chris decided to try his hand at the business. He quickly found himself running out of vehicles to put on the front lawn. Realizing the demand for quality vehicles at lower prices than the big dealerships on Shelburne Road, Chris decided to put more emphasis on buying and selling quality rebuilt titled vehicles. He would go to auctions with his flatbed tow truck and buy lightly damaged vehicles and bring them home to be repaired multiple times a week. Chris and Paya's Auto quickly gained a reputation at the nearby IBM plant for selling great quality cars for the best price and sales took off. Having the best price and high-quality cars wasn't the only attributes selling the business, but it was Chris' down-to-earth, straight forward and reasonable "Vermonter" personality that also radiated through to customers.

Fast-forward to today and Chris is STILL working here, hand-picking lightly damaged vehicles to repair and sell. Now he has his daughter and son working for him as the business has organically grown into a multi-dealership organization and has a full-Service Center, Salvage Yard and Parts Department. Paya's has sold thousands of cars over the 50+ years, from Maine down to Florida and Bahamas - To Michigan and Hawaii. Paya's appreciates any and all customers that come to us looking for the best value in a high quality used vehicle and will continue to try and serve our local community and those out-of-state to the best of our ability!

  1. Paya's Auto

    559 Mountain View Rd.
    Williston, VT 05495

    • Paya's Sales: (802) 878-5951
  2. Paya's Auto - Williston

    559 Mountain View Rd.
    P.O. Box 1713
    Williston, VT 05495

    • Paya's Sales: 802-878-5951
  3. Paya's North - Essex Junction

    264 Colchester Rd.
    Essex Junction, VT 05452

    • Paya's Sales: 802-288-9097
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  • Contact our Sales Department at: (802) 878-5951
  • Monday8:00am- 5:00pm
  • Tuesday8:00am- 5:00pm
  • Wednesday8:00am- 5:00pm
  • Thursday8:00am- 5:00pm
  • Friday8:00am- 5:00pm
  • Saturday8:00am- 4:00pm
  • SundayClosed