Dennis Public Garage

Buyer's Guide grade F · 46 public reviews · September 2026

Dennis Public Garage earns an F. 46 public reviews average 3.5 stars and 34.8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 8 percent of graded dealers around Newark.

At a glance

A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars.
Complaint share 34.8 percent, higher than the 11.5 percent typical near Newark
Reviewers mention affordable cars most, in 5 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got an F

The star average is 3.5 from 46 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.78. 34.8 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a C it would need a complaint share of 25 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star24 52%

4 star6 13%

3 star0 0%

2 star3 7%

1 star13 28%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

affordable cars 5car buying experience 5salesman 4deals 3polite staff 2vehicle quality 2upfrontness 2car selection 2honest 2used car sales 2

Buying From Dennis Public Garage

Dennis Public Garage 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	280 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Phone	973-242-7000
Website	dennispublicgarage.com
Listed features	Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9.30 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday	9.30 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday	9.30 AM to 5 PM
Thursday	9.30 AM to 5 PM
Friday	9.30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday	9.30 AM to 4 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Dennis Public Garage a good dealer?

Dennis Public Garage earns an F in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars. The grade reads 46 public reviews averaging 3.5 stars, with 34.8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Dennis Public Garage inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Newark. 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 Dennis Public Garage open on Sunday?

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

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

CUnited Auto Nation Incunder a mile F77 Auto Mallunder a mile CE Mecca Auto Salesunder a mile ATri-State Car Havenunder a mile FVictory Motor Sport13.5 miles FSuper Buy Auto Sales of NJ4.5 miles

Buyers Also Look At

CSimon Auto GroupNewark F77 Auto MallNewark CUnited Auto Nation IncNewark

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