Bear Auto LLC

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  Julie Rambow
2 months ago
I bought a car from these folks and they treated me awesome and the car ran well!

  Khisha Pratt
7 years ago
I read the reviews and went to purchase a car for my son. We met with owner and had a fantastic experience. He was honest, up front, personable, and has a great business philosophy! I have bought many cars new and used and have honestly never had a better buying experience. We ended up purchasing a Dodge Avenger! It drives well and is in great condition! He is a licensed dealer and has a lot of positive energy! We will be back in a couple of months to look for another car for my other son who will be getting his license soon. This is my first 5 star review of any car dealership! I highly recommend Bear Auto, LLC!

  Bryan Ploof
7 years ago
From Vermont and drove down to look at an '02 F-150. Bought it for $1,500 cash on the spot. Gary put a used battery in it for me that I have had no issues with. I've put 2500 miles on her since Octoberand haven't had to put any money into it other than an oil change. Gary was up front and honest about two issues the truck had, rare for a used car salesman. He informed me of an on and off check engine light, and the odometer was on and off. Gary told me this before I drove two hours to look at the truck. Upon bringing to my mechanic the check engine light and odometer where just loose wire connections and have been perfect since tightening. Buying a used car is always a coin flip. Buying from Bear Auto has been the only time I've won the toss. A+++ for being. Honest and upfront, great price and quality vehicle. I am extremely satisfied and will be returning for another 4x4 next week. Will post another review after 2,000 miles on my next New to me vehicle!!! Thanks Gary!

  steven marchand
6 years ago
Great prices on good cars. If you want nice you can get it, if you need cheap you can get that, they have something for everyone. I got my girlfriends car there at a great price at 82,000 miles!! Great for her for work and safe for our kids, and then I got a second work truck with minimum work I've put thousands of miles on it. Very happy, and will return. Thanks guys

  Jocelyn Baker
6 years ago
Bought a 99 Toyota Camry for $750 with 243k miles when they were asking for $1,150. Been driving the car for a few days. Needs about $800 in work(struts, gas gauge, blower motor) which is expected for the amount I paid. Ethan was very sweet and made the purchase as smooth as possible. Very personable man. He informed me what the vehicle may need. Battery, tires etc. Its a used car dealership that buys auction vehicles. You get what you pay for. I am satisfied with my purchase. These guys are good in my book

  Jessica Alfreds
5 years ago
Made the mistake of trusting them when all they said was that the car I bought from there only needed a new sway bar link. Turns out it needed a whole new power steering rack, brakes, it had a misfire, etc. the car just sits in my parking lot because it would cost more to fix it then to sell it. As long as they re getting your money, they don t care about anything else. Not to mention the people were rude and kept rushing me along.Never will I recommend this place!!!

  Jennifer Tucker
4 years ago
They were great guys to work with. There are some issues with the cars and they tell you that right up front. It's cheaper than buying a new car, one with a lot of issues off Craigslist or payments They welcome you to bring a mechanic to look at it if you want. I hope they're in business when I need my next car. Thank you guys for all the help. Btw, I bought mine in 2017 and is still going.

  Arik Arsenault
5 years ago
Like many others, my experience with Bear Auto was an extremely positive one. Ethan and Lance are friendly, pleasant and forthcoming. I have NEVER had an easier used car dealership transaction than the one I had at Bear Auto. I traded in a car for an SUV and the whole thing was smooth as butter. There was one small hiccup that really only had to do with scheduling and it was handled with integrity and no BS. I found them through Facebook and was hesitant to drive from Manchester, but I'm glad I did. It was 100% worth it. 10/10- would buy from Bear again without question.

  Carol Docos
7 years ago
Great cars good prices and honest people. Very happy with a car my BF bought there had it checked out mechanic was impressed !!! Couple of minor things. But for a 2002 Grand Marquis it is in great shape .Would buy another one there .

  Dee Griffin
7 years ago
I bought a 2004 Jeep Grand Cheroke about 3 months ago. I brought it to my mechanic and he was impressed with the deal i got. Gary was pleasant and honest. I would highly recommend family, friends, or anyone looking for a vehicle to check them out.

  ChrisMonica WhitemanPlacido
7 years ago
Now that I have recovered from the "deal" I got from this place, I will post a review with just the facts. I found them through Craigslist and contacted them with questions. This led to a Friday night meeting where I was told two big falsehoods that led me to purchase a worthless vehicle. First, I was told the vehicle was not rusty and another vehicle I wanted to see was. Turned out the rockers panels were completely rotten under the plastic covers. Next, I was told it had one diagnostic code, which I was shown. I should have checked it myself because it turned out to have five codes. When I brought the vehicle to a mechanic to get the work done for inspection, I discovered it would cost at least a couple thousand to get it legal.When I contacted the owner, he offered me a couple hundred dollars back but was absolutely unwilling to stand by his product. He wasn't rude about it, but trusting them left me in a terrible bind that took me months to recover from.I think a general rule of thumb would be to not buy from a dealer that cannot inspect. At least take the car to your own mechanic before buying. Buyer beware, there are no lemon laws in New Hampshire.

  Cristel Peake
5 years ago
Spent $2000 on a car that has been nothing but problems. Our original agreement said that the seat would be fixed before we picked up the car. They wiggled a few wires and called that fixed. Don t be taken in by the friendly sales person Lance, it s all just a tactic to get your money. We found an over heating a few days after picking up the not fixed car. They told us to put bars leak in! That is not fixing the problem.Bottom line don t do business with this company. Most unethical used car dealer that I have ever dealt with.

  Emma Ross
7 years ago
I bought a car about 2 and a half years ago. It has been the best car I've owned yet. Just typical wear and tear maintenance needed within those couple years. I went there needing a reliable car to get me through school and left with the perfect vehicle. I'd definitely recommend them!

  Carolyn Alonardo
6 years ago
Needed an inexpensive second car that could make it to Florida! Found a great car that looked good and drives really well. Made it all the way to southern Florida without any issues! Still driving it to and from work, great a.c., and saving money!I'll be back when I need another new to me car!Thanks Bear Auto

  Shawn Hutchins
7 years ago
Was sold a vehicle by Gary that ended up having a rotted frame and rockers that were non-existent from rust, that could not pass state safety inspection, but he led me to believe that it would pass by saying the rust was "nothing". And while I was on my way making the 45 minute drive to see the SUV that was supposedly ready to go, he then calls me to let me know he is currently touching up a little spot of rust. Well that spot was about a 2 foot section that was presently being filled with Bondo on the rear quarter. Plus when I got there the battery was dead and it was 2.25 quarts low on oil(out of a 4.5 quart system)! Oh and the "like new" tires were only at 1/3 when measured. Also still has an ongoing check engine light issue, even though he stated it had none but later admitted after I got there to knowing it did, so it could not pass emission testing for that either. He then evaded question of what it needs, if everything worked, and if it had any leaks. Here is what was found: CV boot ripped, flex pipe broken, rack & pinion was worn out and leaking like a sieve, AC does not work, leaking/failing rear shock, only 2 lines on the rear defrost work, and a hole in the air filter. He seems like a nice guy, but he is just another dishonest used car salesman that leaves himself a 5 star reviews of his own business on Google and Facebook. He did eventually get back to me after some hounding on my part and finally gave me a measly $200 for my trouble for a car that cannot be on the road safely or legally. Please do yourself a favor to save this kind of a headache, buy from a real dealer that does inspections and gives a warranty. I wish I had now. Sorry so long, but I hope this helps, and thanks for reading.

  Dane Miller
6 years ago
The guys at Bear were great from start to finish. They showed me lots of options in my price range, and in the end, I drove off with a smoking deal on a great car. One of the guys looks just like a gold-chained Justin Bieber; he was a real hoot. Anyway, I highly recommend this place if you're in the market for a previously-owned vehicle.

  Scott O'Neil (ScottyRock13)
8 years ago
First off, I am from South of Boston in MA. I needed a vehicle for commuting and I came across Bear Auto. I was not disappointed, they were very professional and took the time to explain to me very honestly what was possibly wrong with the car. I'm putting some money into my new purchase but wasn't caught by surprise. Very honest, highly recommend for a used vehicle. They also knew about the Mass laws and took the extra steps to make sure the paperwork was proper. Thank you bear auto!

  Vicky Raz
7 years ago
These guys have a great selection of quality, inexpensive vehicles! We got an AMAZING deal on a 2003 Corolla, that was in great condition, and they made the paperwork/sale, quick and easy. Check 'em out!

  Robert Marra
6 years ago
These guys are awesome. Guy named Ethan was super nice. Guy went out of his way to give us a kick-a** deal! Got a 2007 or 8 Hyundai Sonata for two grand w/ only 116 K miles... It was mint. Basically legally stole my car from these guys, they're awesome. Go here, or get screwed by some private dealer, your choice.

  David Lagor
5 years ago
So many cars in every price range. Went there for a car I saw on website and left with an even better one that had just come in. The staff was amazing, knowledgeable and professional. Family atmosphere. Quickest car purchase I ve ever experienced. Thanks bear auto

  Kristen Buckley
6 years ago
I bought an awesome old 1998 Chevy Astro Van from Bear Auto for $800, the guys who sold it to me were really nice and helpful, and I drove away a very satisfied customer. Some inspection work and a paint job later the van is superroad trip worthy, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without them

  Bianca Pelkey
6 years ago
Bought a car for 1000. I understand that it was a cheap car but was told that it needed nothing. Bring it to my car guy after it was bought ( my mistake) and it needed $1000 worth of work. When I was told that it would pass first try. Thankfully Gary did so his part and too the car back did the work cheaper and we only had to pay about half the cost. I am glad he made it right. Hope this helps!

  Nicholas O'Connor
6 years ago
In a recent experience with Bear Auto, which I don't have the time or patience to go into all the details, a few red flags have been raised that cause me to question the trustworthiness of Bear Auto. Words of advice: be very cautious if considering a vehicle from them; do your homework; don't make any impulsive decisions; you're probably going to get what you pay for (in other words there's a reason it's priced so low), and for sure have a local mechanic that you trust thoroughly look the vehicle over before buying.

  Keith Hudon
3 years ago
Went to look at a vehicle. They wouldnt allow me to take it to my mechanic to have it checked out. The next day they messaged me saying I could but only if I would take there guy with me. I asked for carfax and they basically laughed in my face. Clearly they are hiding things. When I had looked at it they said it would pass inspection. I found safety items that would stop it from passing but clearly they were going to pass it anyway.

  Justin Degreenia
7 years ago
Rolled onto the lot at 7pm and was made to feel welcome. The owner helped me out and was very accommodating to my needs and 4 children i brought with me. The owner personally delivered my purchase to my house the same day i bought the car. Up and beyond service. Would do buiness again.

  Brandon Chartier
6 years ago
The majority of their vehicles are rust bucket lemons that they know nothing about; all vehicles are bought at auctions for bottom dollar and after doing no actual work on the vehicle they double the price and sell them with unsafe/no inspection paperwork before you leave. The friendship that no longer exists between myself and the owners/employees desolved because of money and the fact I was unwilling to participate in their poor business practices.

  Randy Provencher
6 years ago
Bought a clean Audi a4 from here. The car has been great and I didn't have to put any $ in it to pass inspection. Pretty good for $1,500! Thanks Lance!

  Zachary Smith
6 years ago
Dealer was very up front and honest. Worked with me on the car I bought. Overall a great experience, will most likely come back when I'm ready to trade it in for something newer!

  Alicia Thompson
7 years ago
Bear Auto was a good experience. My friend and I just came back from there. We were shown around by Ethan. He did a great job with walking us threw step by step. He was very patient. Very up front. He even went out of his way to help us out! Thank you for a great experience!!

  Bosstown Beanz
6 years ago
Great guys. They was patient with me when it came to me going to pick up a car. They was straight forward wasnt pushy at all. Great business men. The service was great ill be sure to refer friends to them.