Used Cars in Lakewood, CO
Used cars in Lakewood, CO
Used cars in Lakewood at Emich Chevrolet on South Wadsworth
Emich Chevrolet sits on South Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, about 5 minutes from the Lakewood Civic Center. Shop its used cars, trucks and SUVs alongside our three other stores in one search, with one market-based price on every Emich Approved used vehicle and non-commissioned consultants.
Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026.
Used cars in stock near Lakewood
| No Hassle price | $26,924 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $27,723 |
| No Hassle price | $36,031 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $36,830 |
| No Hassle price | $28,108 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $28,907 |
| No Hassle price | $33,494 |
| Recently discounted | -$357 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $33,936 |
| No Hassle price | $31,677 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $32,476 |
| No Hassle price | $32,723 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $33,522 |
| No Hassle price | $34,341 |
| Recently discounted | -$599 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $34,541 |
| No Hassle price | $33,136 |
| D&H Fee | $799 |
| Sale price | $33,935 |
the Lakewood Civic Center to Emich
Three Emich stores within 20 minutes of Lakewood
Emich Chevrolet is right in Lakewood, and Emich Volkswagen on South Santa Fe Drive is about 11 minutes away on the 6th Avenue Freeway. Emich Kia on South Colorado Boulevard is under 20 minutes away.
Drive time from the Lakewood Civic Center to each Emich store
Typical drive with no traffic. Rush hour will take longer.
Routed distances from the Lakewood Civic Center using OpenStreetMap data (OSRM).
Estimated sales tax on a $29,098 used car
Our median used-vehicle price on Sept. 29, 2026, at each city's combined rate
Combined state, RTD, cultural district, county and city rates for 2026. In Colorado you pay the rate for the address where you register the vehicle. Special districts can change it, and your county clerk calculates the final amount. Sources: Colorado Department of Revenue; city finance departments.
Buying and registering
Buying a used car as a Lakewood resident
| Topic | What Lakewood residents should know |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Where to register | Jefferson County Motor Vehicle. The Lakewood office is at 2099 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite K, with other offices in Arvada, Golden, Evergreen and Littleton. Appointments are required. |
| Sales tax | About 7.5% combined in most of Lakewood: 2.9% state, 1.0% RTD, 0.1% cultural district, 0.5% Jefferson County and 3.0% city of Lakewood. Some shopping districts differ. |
| Emissions testing | Required for most gas vehicles in the Denver metro area. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years (2020 and newer right now), and all-electric vehicles are exempt. When you buy a used car, the seller provides the passing test. |
| Trade-ins | We accept trade-ins of any make at Emich Chevrolet and our other stores. Get an online estimate before you visit. |
Colorado gives you 60 days after purchase to register the vehicle. Late fees are $25 a month, up to $100.
Local tips
Tips for Lakewood drivers
Our inventory
Our used inventory by price
199 used vehicles, Sept. 29, 2026
53 used vehicles were under $25,000. Median price: $29,098.
Why Emich
Why Lakewood drivers buy from Emich
A Lakewood store
Emich Chevrolet at 2033 S. Wadsworth Blvd. sells new Chevrolets and used vehicles from many brands.
Four stores, one search
Shop Emich Chevrolet, Emich Volkswagen, Emich Kia and Emich VW of Boulder together online.
One market-based price
The same price online and in the store, with nothing to negotiate.
Non-commissioned consultants
They aren't paid based on which vehicle you buy, so they can help you find the right one.
Used car questions from Lakewood shoppers
Is there an Emich dealership in Lakewood?
Yes. Emich Chevrolet is at 2033 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227, about 5 minutes from the Lakewood Civic Center. It sells new Chevrolets and used vehicles from many brands.
What is the sales tax on a used car in Lakewood?
In most of Lakewood the combined rate is 7.5% in 2026: 2.9% state, 1.0% RTD, 0.1% cultural district, 0.5% Jefferson County and 3.0% city. On a $29,098 used car, that's about $2,182. Colorado charges the rate for the address where you register the vehicle.
Where do I register a car in Lakewood?
At a Jefferson County motor vehicle office. The Lakewood office is at 2099 Wadsworth Blvd., Suite K, and appointments are required. You have 60 days after purchase to register.
Do I need an emissions test in Lakewood?
Jefferson County is in Colorado's emissions program. Gas vehicles are exempt for their first 7 model years, and all-electric vehicles are exempt. When you buy a used car that needs a test, the seller provides the passing test.
How far is Emich Volkswagen from Lakewood?
About 6.5 miles, or 11 minutes without traffic, via the 6th Avenue Freeway (US-6) to 350 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Denver.
Emich stores near Lakewood
Listed by drive time from the Lakewood Civic Center.
Sources
- Colorado Department of Revenue: sales tax rates (DR 1002, Jan. 2026)
- Colorado Department of Revenue: motor vehicle sales tax
- Colorado DMV: vehicle registration
- Colorado DMV: county motor vehicle offices
- CDPHE: emissions inspections
- Air Care Colorado: what you need to know
- City of Lakewood: sales and use tax
- Jefferson County: motor vehicle locations
Drive times assume no traffic. Tax rates are estimates for 2026 and can change. Inventory figures are a snapshot from Sept. 29, 2026. Last reviewed Sept. 29, 2026.