Used car dealerTempe, AZ

1st Place Auto

Buyer's Guide grade B · 35 public reviews · September 2026

1st Place Auto earns a B. 35 public reviews average 4.9 stars and 2.9 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 77 percent of graded dealers around Phoenix.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 2.9 percent, lower than the 9.9 percent typical near Phoenix
Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 7 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.9 from 35 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.65. 2.9 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star34 97%

4 star0 0%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star1 3%

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 7easy process 4deals 3car sales 3no extra fees 2personable staff 2easy to work with 2car selection 2patient staff 2pay 2

Buying From 1st Place Auto

1st Place Auto 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	4665 S Ash Ave Ste. G9, Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone	520-220-9060
Website	drivewellaz.com
Listed features	Sells used vehicles, Credit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 7 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 7 PM
Friday	9 AM to 7 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday	11 AM to 5 PM

Common Questions

Is 1st Place Auto a good dealer?

1st Place Auto earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 35 public reviews averaging 4.9 stars, with 2.9 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at 1st Place Auto inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Tempe. 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 1st Place Auto 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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