Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling

Buyer's Guide grade B · 20 public reviews · September 2026

Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling earns a B. 20 public reviews average 4.7 stars and 5 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 67 percent of graded dealers around Kansas City.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 5 percent, lower than the 12.7 percent typical near Kansas City
Reviewers mention caring staff most, in 6 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.7 from 20 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.47. 5 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 star17 85%

4 star2 10%

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.

caring staff 6car buying 4reliable vehicle 2fair pricing 2truck 2car needs 2marketplace 2

Buying From Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling

Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling 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	1551 N Courtney Rd Ste D-1, Independence, MO 64050
Phone	816-886-2624
Website	illuminautodealer.com
Listed features	Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Delivery, Veteran owned, Women owned, Small business
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 5 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 5 PM
Friday	9 AM to 5 PM
Saturday	10 AM to 2 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling a good dealer?

Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 20 public reviews averaging 4.7 stars, with 5 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Independence. 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 Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling open on Sunday?

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

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Buying from this lot?

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We check the car at Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling before you sign.

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Inspect a car at Illuminauto Salvage & Dismantling

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The grade covers the dealer. We check the car.

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

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