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Your car is second most expensive and important purchase you'll ever make, and it's not one to make lightly. We've been in Ithaca for more than 60 years as a full-service dealership, so before you make that decision, come visit us for an experienced second opinion. We are Tompkins County's only independent New Car Dealer, which means we can buy and sell any brand!

Our primary goal is to make sure you're properly informed by helping with your research and encouraging you to look around. We are the most experienced and trusted "car guys" in the area, and are here to support you!
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He wanted to create a company that could meet everyone's total transportation needs, Automotive Consultants was born. Today Bill Card's Automotive Consultants has turned out to be one of Tompkins County's oldest and most respected establishments, still employing the same time-honored, forward thinking concepts others only talk about.
Our priority is understanding your situation and helping you discover the type of vehicle you need, all in a no pressure environment. We can guarantee honest, unbiased product comparisons, and get you any vehicle you decide on-delivered to your door! All pre-owned vehicles include our Independent Dealer Certification, and we are proud to offer affordable service contracts by CARS Protection Plus that help protect your investment. We have no brand affiliation or quotas to "push", but can get you any type of vehicle-serviced, waxed and ready to go!
Automotive Consultants is a New York State Qualified Dealer - license number 7011463. We do not claim to be nor are we a franchised dealer of any of the motor vehicle manufacturer's logos and pictures featured in this web site. These logos and pictures are purely a representation of our capabilities when buying or selling ANY make or model of vehicle.
You have two car buying options with Automotive Consultants: New or Used. With the current economy and new car prices continuing to rise, some car buyers are opting for quality pre-owned cars. Because we research all the manufacturers' buying and leasing incentives, coupled with a new car warranty, the choice between new or used comes down to what is the best scenario for you.
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Jaykip L.
Apr 29, 2022
Very pleasant experience, and love our new vehicle! I've been driving it around for half a year now and no issues at all, very excellent service. Bill was very kind and got straight to the point. No frills, no up-selling, just pure honesty and that's what I call good business! Would definitely purchase another vehicle again from this establishment.
Sean Ronnenberg
Feb 18, 2022
We worked with Jeff on a Toyota Prius that just came in, and couldn't be happier with his customer service. He went above and beyond to make sure the car was ready for us to check out since we were coming from the Rochester area. The price and quality of the vehicle were both very good, and appreciate the honesty we found here. We didn't end up purchasing due to a private circumstance, but I would absolutely recommend and use Automotive Consultants in the future. Thanks guys!
Thao Ly
Jun 14, 2021
I sold my car here last month. It was very convenient. They provide great service. The whole process took less than an hour. When you agree on the price and provide the car title, they will give you a check so that you can cash at the bank near by before leaving your car to them. I guess you can get a bit higher price if you sell on craigslist or other online market places. But if you want a safe, quick, and seamless transaction, I highly recommend this car dealer.
Bryan Joseph
Apr 24, 2021
I bought a 2017 Audi Q3 from Bill and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was the first time I met him and it felt like I've known him forever. He was more than willing to work with me for a final price and made sure the car was exactly for me. They took very good care of me and made sure my monthly payments were affordable. I highly recommend checking these guys out! Great people down there!
Danielle Eiseman
Mar 30, 2021
Bill and Jeff are really great to work with. My friend told me to go there and I was not disappointed. They had the exact car I had been searching for and at a fair price, it was inline with what I had researched. They were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was inspected before turning the keys over to me. After my test drive I noted a concern with the brakes.

Bill had them inspected and were replaced! Bill was super patient while I sorted out banking and loan issues. He even helped me find the right people to work with for the loan and let me know if there are ever any issues with the car I should come straight to him for help. Buying a car from Bill really emphasizes the power of local relationships and the importance of community. I will definitely send people your way!
Melissa Pope
Dec 28, 2020
We recently bought a car through Bill Card at Automotive Consultants in Ithaca. I have never felt so taken care of in a car buying experience! Every step of the way, we felt very confident that we were getting the best deal and the best customer service. We learned so much about the car buying process, which was very helpful especially during these uncertain times when every industry is affected by Covid.

It's a priority of his to get his customers a quality, reliable car, and he makes sure of that. We knew we weren't going to get the run around, or risk buying something that wasn't as reliable as it appeared. Bill is an excellent communicator and made us feel like we were his only clients. He made the whole process very smooth and easy, while getting us exactly what we were looking for.

I highly recommend Bill Card and Automotive Consultants for your next car purchase! They will take care of you like you are family - which is a really great way to buy a car :
Collin Lieberman
Apr 13, 2020
Bill and Jeff are possibly the only honest car salesmen out there. Bill helped me find the right car and make an informed decision, even though I ended up opting for a lease. He is genuinely helpful and enjoys guiding buyers towards smart decisions, rather than pushing them into a sale. He clearly prioritizes building customer relationships. His desk is usually a mess, but don't let that fool you. his cars and his intentions are spotless. I highly recommend you give him a call.
Jennifer Wright
Jun 08, 2019
The people were great and they worked with me while I was waiting for my bank to approve my loan, but everything that they said they would address before I purchased the truck they didn't do or didn't do properly. First problem - the tire pressure sensor. The light for the tire pressure was on when I test drove it. When I said something about it they said that they would fix it.

They told me that they replaced the bad sensor, but the light came back on an hour after leaving the dealership. I have checked the pressure in my tires numerous times, it is right, they didn't replace a sensor. Second problem - the car pulling to the right. Also when I test drove it I told them the the truck pulled to the right rather bad. They said they would get an alignment done and it seemed fine for a day, but it wasn't.

So if they did an alignment it wasn't done well, either that or if they noticed that it was another problem causing the pull to the right they ignored it. Third problem - Apparently there was a new fuel pump put in the truck before I bought it. I cannot remember if they told me that this was done while I was purchasing the truck, but 11 days after I drove off the lot my truck broke down on the side of the road.

I had to use my AAA miles to get it towed to the shop they get their repairs done at (Kuntry Kustoms - Ithaca). I was told that when they replaced the fuel pump that they broke a clip on a fuel line which caused my fuel line to pop off and thus why my truck broke down. So the place that they take their vehicles to for repairs don't even properly repair things.

Fourth problem - Before purchasing my vehicle I was told that they do a 50 (or whatever number) point inspection on the vehicle to make sure everything is running okay. Well come the winter I had to put the heat on, my truck was blowing cold air when it sat (to warm up, at a stop sign or light) or if you had the heat up too high and you weren't going fast enough. Turns out my truck was so low on coolant it wouldn't heat my truck unless it was in motion.

There was enough coolant so the gauge in the truck showed that the truck wasn't overheating, but there wasn't enough to heat my truck. I would have assumed that checking the coolant levels in the truck would be apart of their point inspection. If it is, they didn't look very well. Fifth problem - my Cabin air filter. The door to the filter was missing a screw and the filter itself was so dirty that it was causing the heat (when there was heat) to barley blow out of the vents.

Clearly didnt' take a good look at this during their 50 or whatever point check. All in all I am incredibly disappointed with the number of problems that I have had with my truck not even 2 months after purchasing the vehicle. I will never purchase a vehicle from Automotive Consultants again and I definitely will never be reaching out to Kuntry Kustoms to work on my vehicle. Automotive Consultants should think about finding a different shop because clearly they are part of the problem as well.
Kris Orourke
Mar 14, 2018
Highly recommend buying a vehicle from Bill. Bought a vehicle last week for a fair price and it runs great. Bill and his salesman Jeff were straight up and honest about everything. I didn't feel like a got swindled after leaving his lot. Please do yourself a favor. Don't look on Craigslist and definitely DO NOT go to Maguires for a used vehicle. I've done both and hasn't worked out in my favor. Go to Automotive Consultants and get yourself a reliable vehicle. You will not be disappointed. THANK YOU BILL!
Caj
May 03, 2017
My family bought a couple cars through them over the years and from what we could tell, always got the best price possible and worked with the owner, Bill Card himself at all steps of the transaction to make sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. The internet has probably since changed the car business dramatically, but it doesn't change the integrity Mr.

Card has (in a business that has a reputation of being shady, however deserved or undeserved) nor how hard he works for his clientele to get the exact kind of car they need at the best price possible. Hard to imagine buying anywhere else and an asset to the community.