I got a great deal on a car. They were friendly and welcoming. I would Strongly recommend!!!

sales person went beyond to get me the bro a vehicle Tony. He even picked me up from the rental car

I wish I could give a lower rating what a horrible place rude shady not helpful cars are gross and not in good shape don't waist your time like I waisted over 2 hrs just to look at nasty cars that are in horrible condition read more

After 30 days of attempting to purchase a vehicle from this dealership, I ultimately encountered a level of unprofessionalism that was disappointing and unnecessary. I arranged for my brother to visit in person due to proximity, and instead of assisting, the primary salesperson delegated the interaction to someone else. Later, I personally flew from North Carolina to Connecticut to view the vehicle, only to be met with arrogance and dismissive behavior. Respect and professionalism should be standard in any transaction -- especially when a customer is clearly serious enough to travel for the purchase. I would advise future buyers to evaluate carefully who they choose to work with at this dealership. read more

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Super happy with my experience from a better way wholesale I was skeptical after reading some disturbing reviews but had a pleasure in my experience so far . I worked with Ritchie a young man my daughter's age he helped me pick out what i wanted and the vehicle is mint low mileage and clean inside and out. Recommend everyone try it out for yourself and not to right them off before u give them a try. U will not be sorry read more

A Better Way Wholesale Autos - Car Dealers Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Very rude customer service brought my car there 2 times paid 700 dollars to fix the problems brought it home 2 days later the car is doing the same thing that they said they fixed when asked if I could bring the car back the girl says we don't have any appointments until July my guys are all booked up... im trying to see what the dates are where I can book it but they don't answer the service phone feels like im getting screwed by a bunch of scammers that's what this place is I believe... read more

Overall experience and concern I had a highly disappointing experience with A Better Way Wholesale Auto. I feel misled and cannot recommend them based on my recent purchase. The truck I bought had several flaws that were not disclosed at the time of sale. I discovered issues that should have been caught before sale, calling into question the vehicle's overall condition. I am troubled by what seems to be a pattern of selling vehicles with hidden problems. It appears there may be gaps in the inspection process or possible unscrupulous practices that prioritize a sale over customer safety and reliability. After purchasing a Ford F-150, I checked the Ford database and found discrepancies between what was advertised and what the service history showed. The history available did not align with the claims made about maintenance and repairs, which undermined my confidence in the vehicle's upkeep. This experience has encouraged me to warn people exploring their inventory. I expected full transparency, accurate disclosures, and a fair representation of vehicle condition; instead, I was was too trusting and a bit overzealous with securing this purchase. I was sold a vehicle with a faulty transmission that failed while I was driving multiple times under 5k miles after I purchased the vehicle. The company faced a lawsuit back in 2024 which spells out my current issue. PLEASE do your research if considering this dealership. read more

I look at reviews for places like this and generally take them with a grain of salt, however in this case do yourself a favor. Stay THE F AWAY from this place. I took the 30 min drive to see a car their e-mail BOT said was available, and of course it wasn't. Apologies from the young lady at the front desk, but that won't get me my time and gas money back. Again: STAY THE F AWAY!! read more

Paid $10,000 cash for a car, took 2 weeks to get a working radio, another 2 weeks to replace missing front fender well...completely gone!!!, and the dash light was on for the tire pressure sensor...said they would fix. picked up the car saw the paper work stating that they recalibrated the system and the light was off so i did not think about it until the light came back on the next day. had it checked at another place. they said there was no sensors in the wheels...so it was impossible to recalibrate...they bold faced lied to me. Overall very bad experience, will not recomend or go back read more

So I didn't read reviews but saw the car I was searching for online from them. Great price low miles year and model I wanted. The listing had the wrong colors posted, yet I didn't care about that. Im about the reliability of the car and quality. Minor damage on car fax that I may have overlooked. I probably wouldn't have made the 2 hr trip from Queens if I had seen that. Car looks good, interior is a hot mess, like a mechanic may have owned it. Again probably hard to clean but not my priority, I know I can work with this. I did my calls before hand and constant confirmation of the vehicle being ready to view was maintained. I showed up just before closing and the Jessica and Phil assisted me fully and professionally. Jess test drove with me and is knowledgeable as I commented on some details. They were very clear of what I could expect and willing to assist with bringing my car to a mechanic of my choice for my pre-purchase inspections. If any reasonable issues are seen they will address, if a major issue is reported, a repair or full deposit refund is agreed to. Phil will see to detailing the interior if the sale goes though. I am very pleased with the no-frills, no hassle visit I had today. I will post my results and next experience as I complete my car purchase or move on. I recommend, doing your research of what you want and what you are willing to pay. All dealerships have an extra cost some more than others. This one is at least reasonable and overall the cost is still thousands less than other used car sales. New cars have an origiantion fee and a dealers fee in addtion to regular fees that is astronomical and this is why I'm buying used instead of leasing for the first time in 30 years!. When you have your act together and call in advance, keep communication open and know what you can or willing to spend- your experience should be flawless. I recommend viewing their inventory and ask for their help. So far- so good.... watch for my follow up posts! read more

I bought a lemon and somehow I'm getting stuck with a loan!!!From say one the car had a shit load of problems and it was my fault for taking it.The shit got serious and out of hand,when the vehicle kept over heating.The worst was when they told me ,I had all inclusive warranty.Then they wanted more money read more

A Better Way Wholesale Autos - Car Dealers Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Very happy with my experience at A Better Way. I drove off the lot with a really nice 2012 Acura MDX. I thought it was priced fairly, the service I received from Sage was great. I looked at about 10 cars before buying and test drove two. Some are rougher than others but you get what you pay for. I put down $500 to hold the car. They register the car for you, provide financing, and fix any safety issues before you leave. I got new brakes and tires. My family has bought about four cars from this company and we all recommend! read more

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This place is beyond unprofessional--it's dangerous. They have multiple lawsuits, legal cases, and a long history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Just read a few and you'll see the pattern: deception, negligence, and straight-up fraud. They knowingly sell cars with salvaged engines and don't disclose it. That's not a mistake--that's criminal. They push worthless warranties, then when your car inevitably breaks down, they keep it for weeks, maybe longer. When they finally touch it, they use the cheapest aftermarket parts possible. You'll be lucky if you get your car back in one piece. There's zero accountability. No integrity. And if you try to confront them? Expect excuses, lies, or complete silence. Don't trust the lot, don't trust the paperwork, and definitely don't trust the people. Save yourself the stress, the money, and the legal headache--do not buy anything from here. read more

Our experience with ABW Auto was PHENOMENAL. They have an huge inventory which felt overwhelming at first, but our salesman, Johnny, was so knowledgeable, personable, and patient and helped us find the perfect car for our family at an unmatched price! They do a full inspection and repair anything that doesn't come up to par, which made us feel so good about our purchase. They also don't haggle prices, which also made the process feel so up front and simple. Once we settled on a car, Liam in finance was also incredible and made the paperwork side of the process feel totally seamless. We'll definitely be coming back for future purchases! read more

Trash place to get a car. Bought from CT and had it registered in MA to find out it won't pass inspection.

-3 stars for this unprofessional and sleazy dealer! They tell you lies to get your money and then take forever to get things done! stay very far away from these hacks! They are the reason used car salesman have a bad rap! read more

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP!! Their salesman will lie to you about a deposit that is nonrefundable and that you can get it back and then tell you to go complain to a manager and they will not give you a deposit back and then they will pull a bait and switch on you this place is pulling a lot of illegal stuff do not put a deposit down whatever you do problem is you're traveling from distances display is a hoax !!!!!! read more

Poor business model. Their inspection is subpar. They have zero pride in the vehicles they sell. 2 cars purchased, and never again.

Confirmed two cars we wanted to see were still available. Realized initial contact was via AI but had email also, with a name. Checked again that cars available and each had two sets of keys, was told they'd be ready to see and even let dealership have updated ETA via text. Drove 90 mins at end of day to get there and have some time before they closed at 7pm. Got there only to be told that person on email not in that day. Someone else assigned to us. Told us that main car we wanted to see had been sold 5 days (!) prior. Then told that other car was in body shop and unable to see. Despite disappointment, decided to see one other car and waited 15 mins inside only to be told with about 10 mins to closing that car also in body shop and unable to see. Total nightmare. Obvious "reel them in" tactic just to make sure we made the trip. Their loss - happy to say we just bought a car for $3,000 more than the ones they had there that we wanted to see and the dealer was very helpful and very nice. I recommend you avoid A "Better" Way. Not honest. Terrible business practice. read more

Drove over an hour for a vehicle that they said they had but they did not. Either way, when we walked in the place felt like a hustle hub waiting to take your money. We would not have purchased anything here even if they had it. It was something straight out of a movie. read more

Had a wonderful time looking to buy a car here! Their car dealer Ryan was a great help finding a car that I liked and was within my budget. He was upfront and honest about potential problems with the car. He didn't try to rush me into a deal and was very patient when I had problems to sort out on my end. Make sure you ask Ryan about it comedy too! 10/10 small talk read more

They make you give them $1000 before you arrive to look at a car...and then once you go there if you don't want the car you lose the thousand dollars! What a ripoff. And their loan interest rate was 20% !!! They take advantage of students and immigrants. and on top of it there's no place to leave a review on Google. Horrible horrible horrible place to buy a car. read more

Wow, this is actually the worst way to buy a car! You can't even see a car without being harassed by a salesman. They literally won't let you go browse through the inventory. We came in and weren't even greeted. Thought we would go look through the lot to see what we liked but customers aren't allowed to do that. Insane business practice. read more

I bought the car on Monday, and I made a big mistake, i did not check the tires too closely. I was reasured since they told me I had a 60-day guarantee. I went to a mechanic (a friend who wouldn't want to sell me anything useless), and he immediately told me I needed new front tires and a tire alignment. So I called them, they told me to come so that they could check. The same salessman told me that i had nothing to worry about and that they were good and "road legal for some time.". I insisted quite a bit, and then, they told me to come back in 10 days so that the mechanic can check the car but that they couldn't guarantee to cover the cost if they deem it road legal. There is no way that makes 30+ miles. Waste my day so that they will fight with me to not cover the cost. I tried to call them and ask them if I could send pictures to the mechanic to determine it via mail, and they were adamant, no can do. The cars are a good price, some in an ok condition but I highly advice to carefully check the car before buying it and to get a 2nd opinion right after you buy the car from another mechanic. Be prepared to fight to get them to cover the cost included in the guarantee. It's a shame because I had a mostly good experience with them up until that point. Tldr : Tires are 5 years old, original tires of the car, 58 000 miles, cracks everywhere, thread really thin, and according A Better Way, completely ok. read more

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Pros: - Such a vast selection of used cars in all price ranges. - No B/s service. They told me everything about every car I was interested in, including accident history, airbags, structural damage, etc.. - A Very helpful representative said "look, it doesn't matter what car you get, I still get paid the same." Gave solid auto guidance for a first time purchase Cons: - Can be an absolute ZOO if you come at a bad time/busy day - Waiting times can be long; expect to wait an hour or more if busy - Finance department needs more staff! Aside from the baseline wait, the wait to complete my auto purchase was borderline absurd (2+ hours waiting, with the associates saying "just a few more minutes" every few minutes for hours) If you're looking for a first car, budget car, or just to browse a wide selection, this place is great. If you're in a time crunch, you may want to consider an alternate option. read more

Ok if I only looked at the dealer rating which could be better I probably wouldn't had called or visited but that being said from the first call to the buying process was very easy Jeri the sales person did a fantastic job for me some days I had time restraints and he was very courteous of that and did his best to meet my schedule , he came to pick me up at my house on the morning I picked up of my vehicle, went above and beyond what he had to do and I appreciate that. So maybe don't go by the score of the dealership but the people they have working there I would highly recommend them as far as my buying process and eventual purchase it was flawless. read more

If i could give this less than one star i would. I never write reviews but this place was so bad i had to. When i got my Subaru Forester there about two weeks ago it was a terrible experience. Every single person was rude. Dont expect to be greeted at the door cause you wont. Also be aware that they will be adding BS fees onto the car and will add a warranty on to the car without your knowledge and you wont know till you sign for the car. I was there from 12pm to after close at 7pm. that how long it took to fully get the car. They claimed they put all new brakes on the car before i got it and the day of getting the car the brakes have squeaked very loudly. I went back two weeks later which was yesterday and dropped the car off to get fixed for the issue free of charge and when i had to call them to see where it was they said they didnt even touch it the first day. now here we are on day two I am currently waiting for them to pick up the phone but absolutely no one is answering. I need my car back. If you're reading this before going there do not. I mean it do not go there, the absolute worst place i have every been to. Also do not trade a car in there cause they will offer thousands less than the book value. Way better off going to carmax to sell. read more

DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE!!! THE VEHICLES ARE JUNK, AND THE SALES PEOPLE ARE ALL LIARS. I bought a used car for my son who is a new driver. I let the sales person know that I am concerned for his safety. He knowingly sold me a 2017 Jeep renegade that (after review by my mechanic friend) "is held together with random bolts and spray foam". THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT EACH CAR GOES THROUGH A 150 point INSPECTION. THAT IS A LIE. THEY WILL SHOW THE CARFAX (which was not at all accurate). I have to replace the steering rack, radiator and additional repairs that total $1800. THIS SALESPERSON WHO SOLD ME THIS CAR, WHILE QUOTING BIBLE SCRIPTURE HAS PUT A VALUE ON HIS SOUL. Was the small commission you received worth risking the life of my son? Save all of those BS stories of how customers "buy you lunch" or venmo you money due to your honesty. The stories are all smoke screens and deceit. It must be very difficult to claim to be a follower of Christ, and also a used car salesman. Ultimately, I just feel incredibly ripped off and deceived. I work with HUNDREDS of colleagues and families that I will be sure to warn about this place, FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. Everything I feared about entering into this experience (at first) ultimately came true. DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE. DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE. DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE. I CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH. read more

I sure wish I would've read the reviews first there's a reason they have less than two stars. I wish there was a way to give them less than one. during my experience, They lie They exaggerate They stretch the What's the right way to say they are dishonest! I am so sorry I wasted my time and energy and several days of my life dealing with them. They should change the name to "a worse way wholesale" I feel I was treated very poorly when I tried to explain to them that in a nice comp professional tone, I was told that I was confrontational and hard to deal with. Hopefully they're gonna refund my money. I put as deposit they said they would. read more

Do not recommend. they buy salvaged cars and sell at top dime. I drove home over two hours home with an empty tank and warped rotors. stay away!! read more

Do not buy a car here. You've been warned. It's of my opinion that they rolled the odometer back and marked salavage cars to clean titles. It screams shady. read more

I purchased my current vehicle from here. They have lots to choose from. I went in to look at the car. I met Liam. A very nice and professional gentleman. He set everything up by email & text. The following week I was there and I was taken care of immediately. A very smooth process. Did I mention I LOVE MY CAR. read more

MAJOR SHOUT OUT!! To MY sales guy..Rick!! 2nd SHOUT&hug(lol) To Scott in Finance...!! I'm putting this review out there because if I read a review like this I probably would have been a lot more comfortable in coming down to this lot sooner. I knew I wanted this Dodge Challenger cuz I had experience in the past with the vehicle but.. Rick made it super smooth and easy going through paperwork and insurance stuff. Yes everybody should be a little nervous it's a big purchase to buy but Rick super down to earth nice guy and if I didn't believe it myself I wouldn't have known there are truly good people out there! Provided I picked a nice car not even $35,000 miles on the vehicle but I tell you God honest truth I walked in on Friday at 1:00 I picked up my car on a Saturday at 2:00 p.m. drove it off the lot! Got to get that second shout out to Scott and finance... Now Scott did all the numbers to get me the best rate for financing and it took a few tries but he got the best rate for me.. yeah Scott was definitely the person I walked out at the end just happy to get out of there and drive my car ! Rick my sales guy had the biggest smile on his face and I Personally Gave this..Man a Hug! Remember we're all just people trying to get through it all. I kept telling these guys I couldn't believe how smooth it went. I'm now driving my car and I love it! My advice when you're coming here please call the place get a name of somebody and get a time that you're going to come down there and keep to the appointment time so a person can provide you their utmost time. Very important to do that call because these cars move so quickly and there are other people who are working on the same deals so my advice call and get a name so you're not sitting in that line like everybody else. I read the reviews top to bottom all in all I was so lucky to have had these two guys from beginning to end take care of me and the smooth transactions!! Hope to see you guys soon again Rick and Scotty!! You Made This Girl ONE LUCKY Dodge Challenger driver!! read more

A Better Way Wholesale Autos - Car Dealers Near Me - Naugatuck, Connecticut

Literally the worst car buying experience I've ever had. I came to a ABWHW and purchased two vehicles for my business. I made it very clear what my requirements were and throughout the process it became clear the sales department has no clue what they're talking about and simply tell you what you want to hear. I explained my timeline, my budget, my urgency, and my deadlines and at every turn, they blatantly lied. Today, I find out that my vehicle won't be registered for another 4-6 weeks when I made it clear to my sales agent that I needed it ASAP- he said it would be very fast. Had I known this would have been this delayed, I would have bought it in cash or purchased in New Jersey. Additionally, during the actual car buying experience I was given inaccurate information on proof of residence and other required documentation. This people have absolutely no idea what they're talking about. The ONLY competent people at this place is Gladys and Sharon, and both have admitted to the incompetence of the sales department and the poor experience customers have received. As far as the cars go- they seem to be good but I will provide an update 6-months from now on that. My suggestion - DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE. THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER DEALERS WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND WILL NOT BLATANTLY LIE JUST TO GET THE DEAL. If I wasn't on such a time crunch I would have simply cancelled the deal and asked for refunds on both vehicles. But now, I've already wasted two weeks and I need to get moving. Do yourself a favor, stay away!!! read more

We were looking for a car on the Internet and found A Better Way Wholesale Autos! We knew the car we wanted to ask about and met Alex the moment we walked through the door. What a pleasant experience. He was able to provide all the information immediately and we were in a test ride quickly. Alex was a pleasure to work with, knowledgeable and moved us through process quickly and easily. Would definitely recommend purchasing a vehicle anytime! read more

Not often do I feel compelled to write a negative review. Alex Pierre, Antonio and Emanuel were a disappointment to deal with. I could not after 2 days of calling and emailing get a simple straight answer on the car color (advertised as white, CarFax shows it as blue), no one could answer why the advertised odometer reading didn't match the CarFax either. When I originally requested a CarFax (standard to ask) Alex told me to look it up myself! Why be in sales if you can not sell? Rude, dismissive and while I had planned to buy TWO CARS here for my twins birthday I'll now be buying zero cars here-ever. read more

I went to look and test drive some cars i liked on their website. As soon as we walked in we didn't have to wait (which is great) Unfulfilled it was the only good thing. We sat down with the guy he asked if we already knew what car we wanted to see and i told him i had 5 on my list, and as soon he heard how many he quickly said "Oh Noo I cant do all that, lets pick out the first 2 on your list and thats it", I then asked "why" I mean im the one paying and had went with $20,000 because I wasn't planning of financing. His replay to my why was "You see this place how packed it is?" "And do you see all these cars, I have to walk far to get the car you want because most of them are parked outside, up the hill because we have no parking near by".... I looked at my husband and he already knew I was uncomfortable with the answer and was ready to go.. but i said "listen ok just bring me these 2 for now" " it is your job to walk and get me the rest i want to see" and he just laughed like a "yeah oook" laughed So he went and got me the 1st car which is was a 2018 Fiat 500L, he took 30mns just to get it (as i was walking in to their parking lot i saw it close to the building door so it was NOT far at all) I don't know why he took 40mns to get it but ok, then he said "it has no gas so i have to go get some" that was an other 15mns, It was Hot and they didn't evn offer a drink of water or you can stay inside sitting down while i take care of this, noooo he told me to wait outside cuz he didn't wanna go back inside to get us... Ok i was already mad, tired og waiting and told my husband lets go, as we were leaving the guy comes with the gas, Ready to test drive it, but first had to inspect it, the windshield was cracked from side to side, needed to brakes and rotors and the inside there was something wrong with the stereo screen IT DID NOT SHOW ANYTHING AT ALL, BACK UP CAMERA DIDN'T WORK OR MAYBE IT DID BUT SINCE THE SCREEN DIDNT WORK WE COULDN'T FIND OUT, IT WAS STUCK ON "FIAT LOGO" The guy kept sayng "yeah yeah they know about it and will get fix, but they wont fix it till you put a down payment"... But shouldn't they fix those issues before the customer test drives the car???? Just saying So i still wanted to test drive it, which i did but not too far because the brakes were bad like really bad and i was scared my husband is a mechanic so he said "nooo way we will continue to drive it like this" went back and said No to that car, he then brought me a 2017 Toyota Yaris with 2kmiles That one didn't even wanted to start up so um i told him " lets continue with my list" as i wanted to test drive a Chevy trax, a chevy volt and a Honda Civic And he said no because they were too far, and instead he wanted us to look at an SUV that was right in front of the building door near us, i said No because it wasnt what I wanted and we left.. He said "I could've been helping someone else" as if we wasted his time. He wasted ours I went to Blasius Kia in Watertwon and OMGod the treatment was INCREDIBLE As soon as we walked in they all welcomed us, offered us to sit, brought us some water bottles, offered coffee (which we took and was amazingly good) and offered some snacks, it wasn't hot in there nor they kept us waiting outside in the sun.. I showed them a list I already had, 4cars and they said "we will be glad to help you" and quickly brought them all.. i test drove them all and guess what?? Came out with a 2023 Kia Forte that same day. All cash I do NOT RECOMMEND A BETTER WAY AT ALL SORRY ITS MY PERSONAL OPINION GO TO A HIGH CLASS DEALERSHIP PLEASE By the way my 20yr old daughter bought her first car there when she turned 18yrs old and the first day she got it, it started to give her problems so the next day she had to bring it back and they stayed w it for 45days Got it after that long time and gave her more problems, brought it back and they keept the car for an other 3wks, she got it back and still had problems My husband checked the car and was sooooo messed it my daughter had to buy all the stuff to get it fixed them mechanics had no idea what it was nor what they were doing The lady from the shop said "we are short on mechanics" not our problem Bad experience at 18yrs trying to buy her very first car with the sweat of her forehead How sad read more

I left a review shortly after a month of buying my car. Today is now 8 MONTHS after buying the car for $10k and there have been issues since the first month. 1- They WILL clear check engine lights (it happened to me) 2- I am now having to pay $3k for REQUIRED work to be done to the car, never mind the other almost 4k for other issues. 3- The required work is engine related so if I don't get it fixed, the engine will blow. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND ANYONE EVER GO HERE FOR ANY REASON!!! Avoid at all costs, you're better off taking a few months to fix your credit and save and then going to a REAL DEALERSHIP that won't SCREW YOU over! read more

Called ahead of time to make sure the car my daughter was interested in was available before making the hour long trip. Was assured it was and salesman promised to pull it aside for her. When we arrived less than an hour later, someone else was test driving it! read more

Bought a car in March I'm retired so I hardly drive it.The car hits a bump and winds up on the other side of the road.Take it there for service...needs new strut and alignment and a valve clamp. They want $600!!Now the dashboard lights are going off.Im afraid to drive the car!!Scam artists!! read more