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AMS Auto

Buyer's Guide grade C · 30 public reviews · September 2026

AMS Auto earns a C. 30 public reviews average 4.1 stars and 20 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 32 percent of graded dealers around Columbia.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 20 percent, higher than the 12.7 percent typical near Columbia
  • Reviewers mention helpful workers most, in 2 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.1 from 30 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.19. 20 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need an adjusted rating of 4.2 and a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star21 70%
4 star1 3%
3 star2 7%
2 star2 7%
1 star4 13%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

helpful workers 2easy to work with 2car selection 2driving 2review 2

Buying From AMS Auto

AMS Auto 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

Address5505 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone803-446-3562
Websiteamsautosale.com
Listed featuresCredit cards
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday10.30 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday10.30 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday10.30 AM to 5 PM
Thursday10.30 AM to 5 PM
Friday10.30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday11 AM to 3 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is AMS Auto a good dealer?
AMS Auto earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 30 public reviews averaging 4.1 stars, with 20 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at AMS Auto inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Columbia. 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 AMS Auto open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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

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