Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd

Buyer's Guide grade B · 393 public reviews · September 2026

Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd earns a B. 393 public reviews average 4.6 stars and 9.2 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 64 percent of graded dealers around Austin.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 9.2 percent, lower than the 11.9 percent typical near Austin
Reviewers mention clarification of doubts most, in 7 reviews
Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.6 from 393 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.58. 9.2 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star344 88%

4 star9 2%

3 star4 1%

2 star1 0%

1 star35 9%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

clarification of doubts 7efficient 7vehicle selection 3help with the truck 2low down payment 2fast help 2help with procedures 2personalized attention 2ease of purchase 2waiting time 2

Buying From Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd

Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	5432 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Phone	855-699-0838
Website	tricolor.com
Listed features	Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Common Questions

Is Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd a good dealer?

Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 393 public reviews averaging 4.6 stars, with 9.2 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Tricolor Auto - Austin Frontage Rd inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Austin. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

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122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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