New Start Motors

Buyer's Guide grade B · 37 public reviews · September 2026

New Start Motors earns a B. 37 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 8.1 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 58 percent of graded dealers around Bakersfield.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 8.1 percent, lower than the 11.1 percent typical near Bakersfield
Reviewers mention payment most, in 3 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 37 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.41. 8.1 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 and at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star31 84%

4 star1 3%

3 star2 5%

2 star0 0%

1 star3 8%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

payment 3prices 3

Buying From New Start Motors

New Start Motors 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	303 Taft Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Phone	661-268-4368
Listed features	Debit cards, Phone pay
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday	10 AM to 6 PM
Friday	10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday	10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday	10 AM to 6 PM

Common Questions

Is New Start Motors a good dealer?

New Start Motors earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 37 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 8.1 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at New Start Motors inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Bakersfield. 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.

Is New Start Motors open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 10 AM to 6 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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