New England Kenworth • Portland

Buyer's Guide grade B · 95 public reviews · September 2026

New England Kenworth • Portland earns a B. 95 public reviews average 4.5 stars and 7.4 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 35 percent of graded dealers around Portland.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 7.4 percent, level with the 7.4 percent typical near Portland
Reviewers mention friendly staff most, in 15 reviews
Closed Sundays · Truck dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.5 from 95 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.45. 7.4 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star69 73%

4 star15 16%

3 star4 4%

2 star2 2%

1 star5 5%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

friendly staff 15parts availability 4truck repair 3trailers 3trailer switching 2parts desk 2waiting area 2diagnosed 2people 2

Buying From New England Kenworth • Portland

New England Kenworth • Portland deals in trucks. Work trucks carry their history in the frame, the hitch and the drivetrain, and a clean cab can sit on a tired chassis. Check the tow gear and look underneath before you pay.

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	42 Wallace Ave, South Portland 04106
Phone	207-775-6328
Website	newenglandkw.com
Listed features	Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Delivery
Type	Truck dealer

Hours

Monday	7 AM to 5.30 PM
Tuesday	7 AM to 5.30 PM
Wednesday	7 AM to 5.30 PM
Thursday	7 AM to 5.30 PM
Friday	7 AM to 5.30 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is New England Kenworth • Portland a good dealer?

New England Kenworth • Portland earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 95 public reviews averaging 4.5 stars, with 7.4 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at New England Kenworth • Portland inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in South Portland. 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 New England Kenworth • Portland open on Sunday?

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

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

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