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Tri-State Auto Sales

Buyer's Guide grade B · 921 public reviews · September 2026

Tri-State Auto Sales earns a B. 921 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 11.1 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 60 percent of graded dealers around Cincinnati.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 11.1 percent, lower than the 13.6 percent typical near Cincinnati
  • Reviewers mention easy process most, in 160 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 921 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.49. 11.1 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. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star781 85%
4 star33 4%
3 star5 1%
2 star5 1%
1 star97 11%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

easy process 160car selection 51down payment 44polite staff 41vehicle selection 23smooth process 21test drive 18reliable cars 15ford fusion 12informative staff 7

Buying From Tri-State Auto Sales

Tri-State Auto Sales 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.

Its listing points to in house financing. When the lot is also the lender, get the full price, the rate and the term in writing before you talk about a payment. Buy here pay here explained.

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

Address4505 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
Phone513-374-0327
Websitetristateautosales.com
Listed featuresBuys vehicles, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday10 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday10 AM to 6 PM
Friday10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday10 AM to 4 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Tri-State Auto Sales a good dealer?
Tri-State Auto Sales earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 921 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 11.1 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Tri-State Auto Sales inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Cincinnati. 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 Tri-State Auto Sales open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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