Used car dealerCollege Point, NY

Merit Cars

Buyer's Guide grade C · 42 public reviews · September 2026

Merit Cars earns a C. 42 public reviews average 4.2 stars and 16.7 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 33 percent of graded dealers around New York.

At a glance

Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
Complaint share 16.7 percent, higher than the 12.4 percent typical near New York
Reviewers mention knowledgeable staff most, in 15 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.2 from 42 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.23. 16.7 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 star31 74%

4 star4 10%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star7 17%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

knowledgeable staff 15unique cars 6long distance sale 3easy transaction 3easy to work with 3selection 3tr6 2vintage car collectors 2helpful team 2car variety 2

Buying From Merit Cars

Merit Cars 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	132-01 14th Ave, College Point, NY 11356
Phone	347-438-1180
Website	meritcars.com
Listed features	Sells used vehicles, Checks, Delivery, Women owned
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	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Merit Cars a good dealer?

Merit Cars earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 42 public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, with 16.7 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Merit Cars inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in College Point. 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 Merit Cars open on Sunday?

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

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