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Used car dealerSilver Spring, MD
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DARCARS Automotive Group

Buyer's Guide grade C · 753 public reviews · September 2026

DARCARS Automotive Group earns a C. 753 public reviews average 3.9 stars and 19.8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 15 percent of graded dealers around Washington.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 19.8 percent, higher than the 12.3 percent typical near Washington
  • Reviewers mention toyota most, in 17 reviews
  • Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 3.9 from 753 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.91. 19.8 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 star416 55%
4 star125 17%
3 star63 8%
2 star35 5%
1 star114 15%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

toyota 17waiting area 13car buying experience 10car servicing 6oil change 5respectful staff 5free repair 2parts department 2tire rotation 2informative staff 2

Buying From DARCARS Automotive Group

DARCARS Automotive Group 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

Address12511 Prosperity Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Phone800-327-2277
Websitedarcars.com
Listed featuresRentals, Oil changes, Service department, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday9 AM to 5 PM
Friday9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday9 AM to 9 PM

Common Questions

Is DARCARS Automotive Group a good dealer?
DARCARS Automotive Group earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 753 public reviews averaging 3.9 stars, with 19.8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at DARCARS Automotive Group inspected before I buy?
Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Silver Spring. 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 DARCARS Automotive Group open on Sunday?
Its listed Sunday hours are 9 AM to 9 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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