New Wave Automotive

Buyer's Guide grade B · 1,408 public reviews · September 2026

New Wave Automotive earns a B. 1,408 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 12.2 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 49 percent of graded dealers around Denver.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 12.2 percent, higher than the 11.3 percent typical near Denver
Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 73 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 1,408 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.49. 12.2 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 star1,183 84%

4 star41 3%

3 star12 1%

2 star12 1%

1 star160 11%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

car buying experience 73easy process 71truck selection 64kind staff 51vehicle selection 43down payment options 26credit approval 23first car purchase 17wait time 5affordability 4

Buying From New Wave Automotive

New Wave 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

Address	1262 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80223
Phone	303-639-9283
Website	drivethewave.com
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Small business
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 8 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 8 PM
Friday	9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 7 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is New Wave Automotive a good dealer?

New Wave Automotive earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 1,408 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 12.2 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 Wave Automotive inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Denver. 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 Wave Automotive open on Sunday?

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

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