Wallingford Auto Park

My experience at Wallingford Auto Park initially was a pleasant one; Manny and Dan were courteous, and their staff very efficient with the paperwork, it took less than an hour to complete. The price of th pleasant one; Manny and Dan were courteous, and their staff very efficient with the paperwork, it took less than an hour to complete. The price of the car was very competitive compaired to the same car found at other dealerships. After I purchased the car however, it failed to start at the dealership; the service department then quickly charged the battery and I was on my way. A day later the "Service Engine" indicator appeared; I brought the car back to Wallingford Auto Park and the issue was fixed at no cost to myself. Two weeks later the indicator re-appeared because of another issue (non-warranty related) which will require $2k in labor and parts to fix this and other maintenance issues, one of which is to flush and replace the radiator coolant because it is of the wrong type (BMWs use a non-phosphorous (blue, not green) coolant.) Had I been wiser, I would have had the car examined at another service center prior to its purchase. Should anyone consider trading in their old car at this (or any other) dealership, might I suggest researching the actual selling value of your trade-in, not the whole-sale or "blue book" value, and use this as a starting point for your negotiation. I discovered later that Wallingford Autopark sold my trade-in for far more than what they had offered me...in my opinion. More

After visiting seven different dealerships in search for a car the clear standout was Wallingford Auto Park. It was by far the most enjoyable dealership experience let alone the superb quality of the vehicl a car the clear standout was Wallingford Auto Park. It was by far the most enjoyable dealership experience let alone the superb quality of the vehicles. The staff, in particular Manny Alvarez, Dan Koval, and Chris Dyer were a blessing with their fairness and were helpful in every way without any type of pushy attitude that people generally fear walking in. Manny even told me to do my own 'due diligence' and then get back to him before I made a final decision. Thanks again. More

I did a lot of homework on this Toyota MR2, an unusual model with definite advantages and definite limitations that I needed to evaluate. I was given generous access to the car. I tested it on curves and model with definite advantages and definite limitations that I needed to evaluate. I was given generous access to the car. I tested it on curves and at highway speeds. Michael accompanied me and found a convenient route for the test, which was useful because I did not know Wallingford. Although the MR2 is quite a rare car in the US, Michael had done his homework and was well able to help me get started. He showed me how to operate the convertible top and the somewhat unusual storage compartments. I then took my wife for a ride in the car, necessarily without Michael because the Mr2 is a two-passenger vehicle. Some of my requests were a bit unusual but the Wallingford Auto Park staff accommodated them cheerfully. I had a great conversation about the car with the head mechanic, who is called Steve if I remember correctly. He explained the car's special engineering features and made a number of valuable suggestions about how to maintain it properly, including care tips for the finish and convertible top as well as the engine and running gear. While I was consulting with Mike and Steve, Dan and other staff were busy answering my wife's questions about the car and setting up a somewhat unusual electronic payment method with my remote banking facility. Everybody was working hard while carrying on friendly conversation simultaneously, and the result was a relaxed atmosphere in which I could think and achieve my evaluation goals. I was able to complete the transaction in one trip, which was valuable because I live in Warren, Rhode Island, more than 80 miles away from the Auto Park. I had been pricing used MR2's on the internet for months and estimate that the price for this MR2 was about 15% lower than at other dealerships. I had no intention of buying a used car from a private seller and was glad to get such a price from a dealer with a good reputation. The car had been well inspected and well set up (see my rating for "quality of work"), with two new tires and a new battery. After a few days at home, I am enjoying the car and it certainly seems to be the right one for me. I give Wallingford Auto park a lot of credit for this positive outcome. More

The people here are amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a car or mechanic. Super friendly and understanding. They have my business. this place to anyone looking for a car or mechanic. Super friendly and understanding. They have my business. More

It was an absolute pleasure to buy a car from Wallingford Auto Park. Manny was a breeze to work with and made sure I got what I wanted. They will def have me as a repeat customer. Thank you Auto Park. Manny was a breeze to work with and made sure I got what I wanted. They will def have me as a repeat customer. Thank you More