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5 Best Car Dealerships 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 · 8 min read

Car dealerships in New York don't lack for reviews. The names on this page have racked up nearly 28,000 of them between a handful of lots, and the top spot alone accounts for more than half that total. When one dealership's review count tops every other lot here combined, the real question isn't who's popular, it's whether that scale still shows up in how they treat one customer at a time.

Short answer: Major World Used Cars Dealership in Long Island City leads with 14,516 reviews at 4.5 stars, more than every other dealership on this page put together. Stream Auto Outlet in Valley Stream posts the highest rating at 4.7 across 2,923 reviews, and NJ State Auto in Jersey City follows close behind at 4.5 on 2,880 reviews with financing for lower credit scores. Expect the used-car process here to run a few hours from test drive to paperwork.
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Volume leader versus the highest-rated names

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Major World Used Cars Dealership New York 4.5 14,516 Largest inventory and selection View ›
2 Stream Auto Outlet - Used Car Dealer New York 4.7 2,923 Highest rating on this page View ›
3 NJ State Auto Used Cars 4.5 2,880 Buyers with lower credit scores View ›
4 Queens Auto Mall, Inc. - Used Car Dealership New York 4.2 3,859 Trade-ins and BMW/import buyers View ›
5 Toyota of Manhattan 4.2 3,697 New Toyotas and factory-backed service View ›
5 Best Car Dealerships in New York (2026)

The dealerships, reviewed

Major World Used Cars Dealership New York logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Major World Used Cars Dealership New York

4.514,516 Google reviews

Major World is a used car dealership in Long Island City that's been operating for more than 40 years, carrying a huge inventory across nearly every major make, from Acura and Audi to Toyota and used trucks. It's open seven days a week until 11pm, runs a bilingual staff, and also operates its own GM service center for parts and repairs. Financing options are built into the shop for a range of credit profiles.

What people praise

  • Sales staff described as patient and unpressured even with first-time buyers
  • Long hours, seven days a week, make it easy to fit a visit around a work schedule
  • In-house GM service center handles parts and repairs after the sale
  • Owner responses to reviews are personal and specific, not copy-paste

Worth knowing

  • Such a large inventory means the buying process can take a while start to finish
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume14,516 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Major World's review count is the standout number on this whole page, and the sentiment behind it holds up: five-star reviews describe patient salespeople and a smooth process for first-time buyers specifically. It ranks first here on the strength of that volume and rating together, not volume alone.

43-40 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Stream Auto Outlet - Used Car Dealer New York logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Stream Auto Outlet - Used Car Dealer New York

4.72,923 Google reviews

Stream Auto Outlet is a used car dealership in Valley Stream that also brokers financing and leasing, with a inventory skewing toward newer, higher-end trades including BMW and other imports. It's open seven days a week, with shorter Sunday hours, and reviewers consistently name individual salespeople who walked them through the DMV paperwork.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise specific salespeople by name for being unpressured
  • DMV and paperwork process described as smooth with regular updates
  • Strong five-star concentration, over 90 percent of reviews at the top rating

Worth knowing

  • Smaller footprint than Major World means less inventory to choose from at any one time
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume2,923 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Stream carries the best rating of any dealership on this page, and it's not a fluke of low volume, nearly 3,000 reviews back it up. If you want the highest-rated experience here, this is the one.

324 W Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580

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

NJ State Auto Used Cars

4.52,880 Google reviews

NJ State Auto operates as a pre-owned auto dealership in Jersey City, just across the river, with an inventory spanning cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids starting under $3,000. The dealership specifically markets financing for buyers with lower credit scores and low down payments, and it doubles as an auto repair shop and auto broker.

What people praise

  • Reviewers with lower credit scores describe getting approved when other dealers turned them down
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, according to multiple reviews
  • Wide price range across the inventory, from budget cars to newer trucks

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described a hard credit inquiry running through multiple lenders without clear disclosure upfront
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume2,880 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown85% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: NJ State Auto ranks here on real strength for buyers other dealers won't work with, but the one detailed negative review is worth reading closely before you sign anything: ask for the interest rate in writing before you let them run your credit.

406 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

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

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

4.23,859 Google reviews

Queens Auto Mall is a used car dealership and auto auction operation in Richmond Hill, open seven days a week, that draws buyers from as far as Minnesota for specific imports like BMW's X3 and X5 lines. It functions partly as an auction house alongside its retail dealership operations.

What people praise

  • Sales staff named repeatedly for smooth, low-pressure negotiations
  • Buyers travel from out of state for specific import models

Worth knowing

  • A trade-in seller described a lowball offer well below Carvana and CarGurus estimates
  • As with any auction-adjacent lot, appraisal offers can vary sharply from online estimators
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume3,859 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency9 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This one's strongest for buying, especially imports, less strong if you're selling or trading in. The one detailed complaint here is about a trade-in valuation, not the buying experience the five-star reviews describe.

134-01 Atlantic Ave, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

Toyota of Manhattan logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Toyota of Manhattan

4.23,697 Google reviews

Toyota of Manhattan is a franchised new and used Toyota dealership on 11th Avenue, the only new-car franchise on this page, with its own parts counter, finance center, and free valet parking for service visits. It sells and services Toyota vehicles across the greater New York City area, including electric and hybrid models.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight transparent online parts ordering with no markup surprises
  • Service department reviews describe clear communication and same-day turnaround for routine work
  • Free valet parking removes a real headache for a Manhattan dealership

Worth knowing

  • New-car dealership pricing sits above the used-car lots on this page
Reputation scorecardrank in New York
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume3,697 · 88th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Toyota of Manhattan ranks last here on the numbers, but it's the only franchised new-car option on this page, and the reviews describe a level of service-department follow-through the used lots don't offer. It's a different kind of purchase entirely, new with a factory warranty versus used and as-is.

679 11th Ave, New York, NY 10019

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How we score these dealerships

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many actual customers left feedback, which we weigh against the rating so a dealership with thousands of reviews and one with a few hundred both get judged fairly on their own numbers. Confidence blends the two together, and recency checks whether people are still reviewing the dealership now. No business can pay to change any of these figures.

What does a used car cost in New York? (2026)

Prices vary enormously by make, model, mileage and year, so we won’t invent a blanket figure. From what’s visible on these dealers’ own sites: NJ State Auto lists cars starting around $2,750 and trucks from roughly $3,150. Expect financing terms, trade-in value, and add-ons to move the final number well beyond the sticker price.

Serving the five boroughs and beyond

These dealerships cluster around Long Island City, Jersey City, Valley Stream, Richmond Hill and Manhattan itself, covering most of the metro without a long drive from any borough. If you’re searching “car dealership near me” from Queens or Brooklyn, several of these are a short trip away.

What to ask before you buy

  • Is the interest rate and APR disclosed before you sign, not after?
  • How many hard credit inquiries will be run, and can that be limited?
  • Is there a CarFax or AutoCheck vehicle history report available?
  • What’s included in the price versus what’s an add-on fee?
  • Is there a return window or as-is disclaimer on the vehicle?
  • What warranty, if any, comes with a used vehicle?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

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

How did you choose these dealerships?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for car dealerships across the New York metro area and ranked on rating, review volume, and how recently customers are still leaving feedback.

Is a higher review count always better?

Not automatically. It means more people bought there, but a smaller dealership with a higher rating can still be the better fit depending on what you’re buying and how much personal attention you want.

Do any of these dealerships help with bad credit?

NJ State Auto specifically advertises financing for lower credit scores and small down payments, based on multiple reviewer accounts.

How often is this page updated?

We refreshed the data behind this page in July 2026 and revisit it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

The bottom line

Major World’s scale and rating together make it the safe default for most used-car shoppers in New York, and Stream Auto Outlet is worth cross-shopping if you want the single highest-rated experience on this page. Whichever lot you visit, get the financing terms in writing before your credit gets run.

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