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Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell

Buyer's Guide grade B · 1,541 public reviews · September 2026

Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell earns a B. 1,541 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 11.6 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 61 percent of graded dealers around Houston.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 11.6 percent, lower than the 13 percent typical near Houston
  • Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 86 reviews
  • Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 1,541 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.49. 11.6 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 star1,324 86%
4 star30 2%
3 star8 1%
2 star14 1%
1 star165 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 86car selection 37help with car purchase 23staff friendliness 15wait time 11warranty 10truck purchase 9tricolor auto 5vendor's attention 5treatment of the sellers 2

Reviews here bring up warranty. A topic showing up does not say which way the review went, but those are the subjects that tend to surface after a sale goes badly. Have any car from this lot checked before you sign. What review words tell you.

Buying From Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell

Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell 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

Address5219 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77022
Phone855-699-0838
Websitetricolor.uno
Listed featuresSells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
TypeUsed car dealer

Common Questions

Is Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell a good dealer?
Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 1,541 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 11.6 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Tricolor Auto - 45 N & Tidwell inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Houston. 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.

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