Cars And Beyond

Buyer's Guide grade B · 21 public reviews · September 2026

Cars And Beyond earns a B. 21 public reviews average 4.8 stars and 4.8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 77 percent of graded dealers around Columbia.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 4.8 percent, lower than the 12.7 percent typical near Columbia
Reviewers mention first car purchase most, in 3 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.8 from 21 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.52. 4.8 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star20 95%

4 star0 0%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star1 5%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

first car purchase 3selection 3patient 3respectful staff 2cost 2honest staff 2patient staff 2question answering 2the future 2questions 2

Buying From Cars And Beyond

Cars And Beyond 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	2416 Broad River Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Phone	803-661-6070
Listed features	Sells used vehicles
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Tuesday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Wednesday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Thursday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Friday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Saturday	9.30 AM to 6.30 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Cars And Beyond a good dealer?

Cars And Beyond earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 21 public reviews averaging 4.8 stars, with 4.8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Cars And Beyond 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 Cars And Beyond open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

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