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Sam's Auto Sales

Buyer's Guide grade C · 164 public reviews · September 2026

Sam's Auto Sales earns a C. 164 public reviews average 3.9 stars and 25 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 18 percent of graded dealers around Providence.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 25 percent, higher than the 11.8 percent typical near Providence
  • Reviewers mention polite staff most, in 8 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 3.9 from 164 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.95. 25 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need an adjusted rating of 4.2 and a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star111 68%
4 star8 5%
3 star4 2%
2 star5 3%
1 star36 22%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

polite staff 8car selection 8car buying experience 7warranty 4vehicle selection 3nice cars 3car condition 3approval process 2fair deal 2credit approval 2

Reviews here bring up warranty. A topic showing up does not say which way the review went, but those are the subjects that tend to surface after a sale goes badly. Have any car from this lot checked before you sign. What review words tell you.

Buying From Sam's Auto Sales

Sam's Auto Sales 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.

Its listing points to in house financing. When the lot is also the lender, get the full price, the rate and the term in writing before you talk about a payment. Buy here pay here explained.

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

Address936 Cranston St, Cranston 02920
Phone401-942-3333
Websitesamsautori.com
Listed featuresRentals, Car wash, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Delivery, Small business
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday8.30 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday8.30 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday8 AM to 5 PM
Thursday8.30 AM to 5 PM
Friday8.30 AM to 5 PM
Saturday8.30 AM to 3 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Sam's Auto Sales a good dealer?
Sam's Auto Sales earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 164 public reviews averaging 3.9 stars, with 25 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Sam's Auto Sales inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Cranston. 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 Sam's Auto Sales open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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