Newark Rides - Newark, Illinois

Jeremy C.

I bought a white 2008 Mazda6 V6 from Newark Rides about three months ago, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience or the car. From the start, the team was straightforward, friendly, and made the process easy without any pressure. The car has been running flawlessly—smooth ride, strong engine, and no surprises under the hood. It’s been exactly what I was hoping for and more.

Three months in, I just wanted to say thanks to Michael and Jeff for their professionalism and honesty. It’s rare to walk away from a used car purchase feeling this confident, but that’s exactly how I’ve felt since day one. Would absolutely recommend Newark Rides to anyone looking for a dependable used vehicle and a genuinely good buying experience.

Cristian V.

I found the car that I was looking for that I saw on Carguru. It was a 2016 Lexus ES 350. I was skeptical about the Price at $11,900. I thought there were some hidden fees with it. Either way, I checked it out the day after New Year's. My brother took me out there to take a test drive. He loved it and gave me the Green light to get the car. Michael was an honest sales and gave me no haggling price. The price I saw was the price I paid with registration and plates. The only issue was getting the loan, but my bank quickly resolved that issue. I was a little worried when I asked Michael to hold the car for me when I put in a $500 deposit, but he kept his word and sold me the car even though he was pushy to get the loan done quickly but got it done after work. I would recommend this dealership to a friend if he or she is looking to buy budget-friendly cars!

Julie R.

**Forgot to mention the rack and pinion also needed replaced. Reply to owner...no need. He junked it. Wasn't worth replacing the transmission. Even a total cost of $500 would be too much.

My son bought a car 5 months ago. We looked at a couple and one they offered was a Ford that had obviously gotten wet at one point as it had a HORRIBLE, putrid smell
and the one he ended up with was cheap, yes, in value and quality. We paid more than we should have. That's what happens when you get a car out of immediate need. I feel bad and regret even suggesting this place.
On a positive note (the only one), Michael did throw in a three month warranty that we ended up not using (because we couldn't). I only went here because my son needed a reliable (which I made very clear) first car with no payment. BUT, The day we took it home, the antifreeze ended up leaking really bad. I called Michael and he did have someone come and pick it up and took it back to their mechanic, who fixed part of the issue. There have been a few other issues since then which I anticipated since it was an older car. After putting quite a bit of money into it for other things, now the tranmission went out and will cost more than the car is worth. I regret ever going here. It was a complete lemon that should have been junked before now.

Lena T.

I got my first car here, 2008 Honda Civic and I absolutely love it. I was looking for something cheap and reliable because I work and go to school and don’t have a lot of money to spend on a car and Micheal helped me find exactly that. They were really upfront and honest about the car and the issues it had, I took it to the mechanic later and they just confirmed that the car is great for its year and mileage and doesn’t have any terrible issues. The experience was so great that a couple months later my boyfriend got a car from them too!!! Great place, very nice and trustworthy people))))

Tammy S.

If you are looking for a fancy building and a beautifully appointed lot you are not going to find it here. However, if you are looking for a car that has been gone over top to bottom and bumper to bumper for safety and reliability at a fair price then this is your place. They even stated there are many car brands they do not dewl with as they are not reliable enough to put their name on.
Our daughter was looking for a small, safe, reliable car for her first car. They gave her a good deal and treated her very fairly even including a 6 month warranty.
We found the car online and sent a message to which they responded in a timely manner so we had some basic information to decide if we wanted to make the hour long drive to give it a closer look. When we arrived they allowed us to test drive it and did not pressure us in any way. They were very casual and easy to work with.

Amir J.

I’d never thought I could find a trustworthy and honest dealership before I found Newark Rides! My girlfriend and I have had an exceptionally positive experience with doing business with them. Special thanks to Michael, he is a devoted salesman who is willing to be in customers’ shoes and suggest the best-fitting vehicle for them.

Lisa R.

Great experience today at Newark Rides! Great customer service, full transparency. Highly recommend! Definitely will be back if shopping again!

Morgan H.

Michael helped us find a beautiful car after we had a mishap with ours. His service, manners, and willingness to go above and beyond to ensure that we had all our needs met before we even drove off the lot, genuinely spoke for itself. Don't hesitate to check them out, look at what they have in stock, and find yourself the perfect match. Thank you again Michael for being as amazing as you are with us.