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4 Best Used Car Dealerships in Minneapolis (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Updated · 5 min read

We compared 19 used car dealerships in Minneapolis on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A used car is a purchase where you're trusting someone's word about a vehicle you can't fully inspect yourself. The used car dealerships in Minneapolis and nearby Golden Valley hold more than 2,500 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.4 to 4.9, but more than 2,200 of those belong to a single dealer, so the smaller lots come with far less evidence to go on.

Short answer: Poquet Auto, based in Golden Valley, is rated 4.9 from more than 2,200 Google reviews, with reviewers praising no-pressure sales and fair trade-in offers. ARRC Auto (4.7) and Metro Motor Sales, Inc. (4.5) are smaller Minneapolis lots, and Time Motor Sales Inc. (4.4) has the smallest review base. No prices are published here.
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Used-car lots, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Poquet Auto 4.9 ★ 2,259 Large inventory, financing and a service department View ›
2 Metro Motor Sales, Inc. 4.5 ★ 146 First-time buyers who want things explained View ›
3 ARRC Auto 4.7 ★ 109 Buyers working through tight situations View ›
4 Time Motor Sales Inc. 4.4 ★ 60 Budget-minded buyers and trade-ins View ›
4 Best Used Car Dealerships in Minneapolis (2026)

The dealerships, reviewed

Poquet Auto logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Poquet Auto

4.92,259 Google reviews

Poquet Auto is a used car dealer at 800 Lilac Dr N in Golden Valley. Google files it under used car dealer, truck dealer, car leasing service and car finance company. Its site lists a finance application center, a trade-in calculator and service departments in Golden Valley and Lakeville, and says it is closed on Sundays.

What people praise

  • Sales staff described as never pushy, with the door open to step back and think
  • A fair trade-in offer, according to several reviewers
  • A finance department that explained the options and moved quickly, according to one reviewer
  • A service department that one reviewer says handles care after the sale

Worth knowing

  • The dealership is in Golden Valley, not Minneapolis itself, with a second site in Lakeville for service
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,259 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page by a wide margin, with consistent praise for low-pressure sales. A sensible first stop if you want inventory and financing under one roof.

Website+1763-522-2000 Directions

800 Lilac Dr N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

Metro Motor Sales, Inc. logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Metro Motor Sales, Inc.

4.5146 Google reviews

Metro Motor Sales, Inc. is a used car and truck dealer at 5219 Minnehaha Ave in Minneapolis. It is open Monday through Friday and until 3 PM on Saturday. Reviewers describe buying a first car and a truck there, with test drives and paperwork handled by the team.

What people praise

  • Staff who explain each step to a first-time buyer, according to several reviewers
  • A full rundown of what had been done to a truck before the sale, according to one reviewer
  • Follow-up information sent after the sale when a buyer asked for it
  • A buyer who reports no issues since purchase

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays, and Saturday hours end at 3 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume146 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown79% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A small lot with warm reviews from first-time buyers. Its 4.5 rests on fewer reviews than the top name, so ask for the vehicle's service history.

Website+1612-721-4644 Directions

5219 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417

ARRC Auto logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

ARRC Auto

4.7109 Google reviews

ARRC Auto is a used car dealer at 429 W Lake St in Minneapolis, open Monday through Saturday. Google lists it simply as a used car dealer. One reviewer describes walking in with their paperwork, test driving more than one car and leaving the same day.

What people praise

  • Salespeople described as understanding and willing to work with each buyer's situation
  • Test drives and paperwork completed in a single visit, according to one reviewer
  • Reasonable prices and transparent, patient service, according to one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One 1-star reviewer disputes warranty coverage after purchase, so get any warranty terms in writing before you sign
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume109 · 82nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Mostly strong reviews, with buyers praising friendly, understanding salespeople. Ask exactly what is covered before you sign.

Website+1612-208-9454 Directions

429 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Time Motor Sales Inc. logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Time Motor Sales Inc.

4.460 Google reviews

Time Motor Sales Inc. is a used car dealer at 1101 E Lake St in Minneapolis. Google also files it as an auto repair shop. Reviewers describe finding a car within their budget, agreeing on a trade-in value and working with the owner and his wife.

What people praise

  • Friendly, patient staff who listen to the budget and don't push
  • A fair price and trade-in value, according to one reviewer
  • A mechanic check before sale, according to one reviewer
  • A no-interest option that one reviewer called rare

Worth knowing

  • The smallest review base and lowest rating on this page, so there is less to go on
Reputation scorecardrank in Minneapolis
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume60 · 68th
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A neighborhood lot with warm feedback from its buyers. Ask for the financing terms in writing, since the praise for them comes from a single reviewer.

Website+1612-724-3631 Directions

1101 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Reading the scorecards

The rating is each dealership’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, compared with the other dealerships on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from more than two thousand people carries more than a 4.9 from a few dozen would. Recency shows how lately customers are still posting reviews.

What shapes the price of a used car

No prices are published here. What you pay depends on the make and model, mileage, condition, your trade-in, financing terms and any warranty or service plan added. Ask each dealer for an out-the-door figure in writing that lists every fee.

Where the lots are

Poquet Auto is in Golden Valley, with a service site in Lakeville. Metro Motor Sales, ARRC Auto and Time Motor Sales are in Minneapolis, on Minnehaha Ave, W Lake St and E Lake St. Searching for used car dealerships near me? Each listing below has a phone number, hours and directions.

What to ask before you sign

  • Does the car come with any warranty, and what exactly does it cover?
  • Can I see the service history and have my own mechanic inspect it?
  • What is the out-the-door price, including fees?
  • How is my trade-in valued, and can I get that figure in writing?
  • What are the financing terms, and is there a penalty for paying early?

Frequently asked questions

Where are these used car dealerships located?

Metro Motor Sales on Minnehaha Ave, ARRC Auto on W Lake St and Time Motor Sales on E Lake St are all in Minneapolis. Poquet Auto is in Golden Valley, with a second site in Lakeville that its website lists for service.

Which of these dealers do trade-ins?

Reviewers describe trade-in offers at Poquet Auto and Time Motor Sales, and Poquet’s site has a trade-in calculator. Ask any dealer for the trade-in figure in writing before you agree to the purchase price.

Do these dealers help with financing?

Poquet’s site lists a finance application center and a payment calculator, and one reviewer describes its finance team explaining their options. A Time Motor Sales reviewer mentions a no-interest option. Confirm terms with each dealer directly.

What should I check on a used car warranty?

Get the coverage in writing and read it before signing. A Poquet reviewer describes buying an extended warranty, so ask what is included and what costs extra.

Before you sign

Poquet Auto has the deepest record and a service department, while the Minneapolis lots have thinner but mostly warm feedback. Whichever you choose, get the price, trade-in figure and any warranty in writing.

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