Best in Hood
Menu
CitiesGuidesSubmit your businessReviews processAboutContact

4 Best Car Auction in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Buying a used car at a car auction in New York usually means picking between speed, price, and trust, and rarely all three at once. Between them, the dealers on this page have logged over 7,660 Google reviews, and one name alone, Queens Auto Mall, accounts for more than half of that total on its own.

Short answer: NJ State Auto Used Cars ranks highest with a 4.5 rating across 2,879 reviews, known for flexible financing even with lower credit scores. Auction Direct NJ Auto Sales posts the strongest rating on the page at 4.8 across 652 reviews, while Queens Auto Mall carries the most reviews of any name here at 3,859. Expect financing options and trade-in offers across all four.
Jump to a business

How New York's Car Auction Dealers Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 NJ State Auto Used Cars 4.5 ★ 2,879 Overall / flexible financing View ›
2 Queens Auto Mall, Inc. - Used Car Dealership New York 4.2 ★ 3,859 Widest selection, most reviewed View ›
3 Auction Direct NJ Auto Sales Inc 4.8 ★ 652 Highest rated, straightforward pricing View ›
4 Ny Auto Auction 4.6 ★ 274 Work vans and first-time buyers View ›
4 Best Car Auction in New York (2026)

The shortlist, reviewed

NJ State Auto Used Cars logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

NJ State Auto Used Cars

4.52,879 Google reviews

NJ State Auto Used Cars, based in Jersey City, is a used car dealership offering cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans alongside its own financing arm, advertising "no hidden fees" and transparent pricing on its site. Reviewers describe the dealership working with buyers who have lower credit scores and smaller down payments, alongside standard trade-in and Carfax reporting services.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say salespeople worked with low credit scores and small down payments
  • Named salespeople get called out repeatedly for clear communication
  • Trade-in and instant cash offer options advertised
  • High review volume relative to most competitors

Worth knowing

  • At least one reviewer described a high interest rate and multiple hard credit inquiries they felt weren't clearly disclosed upfront
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,879 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most balanced combination of rating and volume on this page. The financing flexibility reviewers describe is a real differentiator for buyers who've been turned down elsewhere, though it's worth reading the interest rate terms carefully before signing.

Website+1201-200-1100 Directions

406 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

Queens Auto Mall, Inc. - Used Car Dealership New York logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Queens Auto Mall, Inc. - Used Car Dealership New York

4.23,859 Google reviews

Queens Auto Mall, based in Richmond Hill, is a used car dealership with a large inventory spanning economy cars up to luxury imports, doing business as an auction-style used car auction operation. Reviewers describe working directly with named sales staff on everything from entry-level purchases to imported performance cars.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly name specific salespeople as patient and unpressured
  • Wide range of inventory, from everyday sedans to imported luxury cars
  • Out-of-state buyers describe traveling specifically to buy here

Worth knowing

  • A reviewer selling a car described a trade-in offer far below online valuation estimates
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume3,859 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency9 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review volume by a wide margin on this page, which brings the rating down slightly given the sheer number of transactions represented. Worth cross-checking any trade-in offer against an independent valuation first.

Website+1718-313-0885 Directions

134-01 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

Auction Direct NJ Auto Sales Inc logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Auction Direct NJ Auto Sales Inc

4.8652 Google reviews

Auction Direct NJ Auto Sales, located on Tonnelle Avenue in Jersey City, is a used car dealership reviewers describe as quick and low-pressure, with several short, direct reviews praising affordable pricing and professional service without elaborating on specific vehicles.

What people praise

  • Highest rating of the group at 4.8
  • Reviewers consistently call the price affordable
  • Multiple reviews describe the service as fast and professional

Worth knowing

  • Reviews tend to be short, so there's less detail on specific models or financing terms than the other listings here
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume652 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The rating here is the best on the page, even if the review volume is smaller than NJ State Auto or Queens Auto Mall. Worth a call if a straightforward, no-drama purchase matters more than a huge inventory.

Website+1201-333-8367 Directions

624 Tonnelle Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Ny Auto Auction logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ny Auto Auction

4.6274 Google reviews

NY Auto Auction, based in Brooklyn, is a used car dealership with reviewers describing purchases ranging from a first car to commercial work vans, with named salespeople like Jesse handling much of the day-to-day customer interaction described in reviews.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the experience buying a first car
  • Multiple reviews describe smooth work van purchases
  • Named sales staff get consistent individual praise

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described unexpected fees added at the dealership beyond the advertised online price
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume274 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A smaller review count than the others here, but consistent praise for handling first-time buyers with patience. The pricing complaint is worth asking about directly before you go in, since it's the kind of thing worth clarifying on any used car purchase.

Website+1718-788-5900 Directions

50 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

5

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

Watch: 4 Best Car Auction in New York (2026)

How we rank these dealers

Rating is the live average pulled from Google. Review volume tracks how many customers actually left a review, weighted against the others on this page. Confidence combines both, so a dealer with thousands of reviews outranks one with a few hundred even at a similar rating. Recency checks how current the reviews are. No dealer can pay to change any of these numbers.

What does a used car cost at a New York area auction dealer (2026)?

Pricing at these used car auction-style dealerships varies enormously by vehicle age, mileage, and trim, and several reviewers mention additional fees, documentation charges, or down payment requirements added at signing that weren’t obvious from the online listing price. Ask for the full out-the-door number, including any documentation or down payment fees, before agreeing to anything.

Serving the New York metro area

Most of the dealers on this page sit just across the river in Jersey City, with others in Queens and Brooklyn, so a search for car auction near me in New York will likely turn up all four regardless of which borough you start from.

What to ask before you buy

  • What’s the full out-the-door price, including documentation and down payment fees?
  • Can I see a Carfax or AutoCheck vehicle history report?
  • How many hard credit inquiries will financing require?
  • What’s the interest rate, and is it fixed?
  • Is there any warranty on the vehicle after purchase?
  • If I’m trading in a car, how was that value calculated?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these dealers?

We pulled every car auction and used car dealer in the New York area with a real Google presence, then ranked on rating, review volume, and how recently customers were still leaving reviews.

Do these dealers offer financing for lower credit scores?

Reviewers at NJ State Auto Used Cars specifically describe working with buyers who had lower credit and smaller down payments, though terms vary by lender and should be confirmed directly.

Can I trade in my current car?

Yes, several of these dealers advertise trade-in and instant cash offer options, though reviewers suggest comparing the offer against an independent valuation first.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 using live Google ratings and review counts, and revisit it periodically as new reviews come in.

The bottom line

NJ State Auto Used Cars is the safest default, balancing a strong rating with the flexible financing reviewers describe. If pricing simplicity matters more than inventory size, Auction Direct NJ posts the best rating on the page. Whichever you choose, get every fee in writing before you sign.

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.

Get listed See pricing