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Used car dealerGarland, TX
C

Sam Automotive

Buyer's Guide grade C · 271 public reviews · September 2026

Sam Automotive earns a C. 271 public reviews average 4.2 stars and 19.6 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 31 percent of graded dealers around Dallas.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 19.6 percent, higher than the 12.3 percent typical near Dallas
  • Reviewers mention easy process most, in 22 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.2 from 271 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.20. 19.6 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star210 77%
4 star5 2%
3 star3 1%
2 star2 1%
1 star51 19%

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 22car selection 21truck selection 8test drive 5fair pricing 4no hidden fees 3dependable cars 3helpful team 3easy sell 2no pressure sales 2

Buying From Sam Automotive

Sam Automotive 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

Address2917 S Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75041
Phone430-202-1056
Websitesamautomotive.com
Listed featuresBuys vehicles, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday10 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday10 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday10 AM to 7 PM
Thursday10 AM to 7 PM
Friday10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday10 AM to 7 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Sam Automotive a good dealer?
Sam Automotive earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 271 public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, with 19.6 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Sam Automotive inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Garland. 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 Sam Automotive open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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