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Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City

Buyer's Guide grade B · 1,458 public reviews · September 2026

Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City earns a B. 1,458 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 9.9 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 63 percent of graded dealers around New York.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 9.9 percent, lower than the 12.4 percent typical near New York
  • Reviewers mention sales consultant most, in 120 reviews
  • Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 1,458 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.49. 9.9 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 star1,231 84%
4 star51 3%
3 star32 2%
2 star16 1%
1 star128 9%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

sales consultant 120leasing 118kind staff 61car buying experience 56new car purchase 48buick envision 28wait time 19oil change 15cadillac xt6 11new truck 11

Buying From Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City

Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City 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

Address45-02 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone866-590-2588
Websiteshopempirebuickgmcoflic.com
Listed featuresOil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, Delivery
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday9.30 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday9.30 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday9.30 AM to 7 PM
Thursday9.30 AM to 7 PM
Friday9.30 AM to 7 PM
Saturday9 AM to 7 PM
Sunday11 AM to 5 PM

Common Questions

Is Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City a good dealer?
Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 1,458 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 9.9 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Long Island City. 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 Empire Buick GMC of Long Island City open on Sunday?
Its listed Sunday hours are 11 AM to 5 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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