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Our Story: I90 Auto Group LLC
I90 Auto Group LLC is a locally and family-owned used-car dealership in Amsterdam, NY. The dealership opened in 2018 and operates three locations across Amsterdam and Gloversville, serving customers throughout Fulton and Montgomery County.
How I90 Auto Group Got Started
The owner entered the automotive industry in 2016. I90 Auto Group opened in 2018 after the owner spent years working in the industry—starting as a detailer, moving into sales and financing, and learning the business from the ground up.
The owner grew up around the automotive industry and saw a need for a different type of dealership in the Fulton and Montgomery County area. The goal was to build a dealership focused on affordable used vehicles, straightforward buying experience, and the ability for customers to work directly with decision-makers.
"I90 Auto Group started from my own experience working in the automotive industry. I began as a detailer at a car dealership and eventually worked my way into sales and financing. After learning the business from the ground up, I opened my first location in 2018. My goal was to build the kind of dealership I felt the Fulton and Montgomery County area needed: a trusted, straightforward place to buy an affordable vehicle without the pressure or typical dealership experience. At the time, there weren't many independent dealerships in the area offering the combination of affordable inventory, financing options, and a customer-focused buying experience I wanted to provide. Since opening that first location, I90 Auto Group has continued to grow while staying focused on those same principles. Today, we operate three lots across Amsterdam and Gloversville and continue to serve the local community with affordable vehicles, flexible financing options, and a straightforward approach to buying a car."
Why I90 Auto Group Chose Amsterdam
Amsterdam made sense for I90 Auto Group because of its central location to serve customers throughout the Fulton and Montgomery County area. The dealership's location allows it to conveniently reach customers in Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, Broadalbin, Fonda, Fultonville, Mayfield, Hagaman, Tribes Hill, and Fort Johnson.
The owner saw a need for more independent dealership options in the region and wanted to build the business in a community where it could serve local customers and become recognized as a trusted dealership.
"Amsterdam made sense for i90 Auto Group because I saw a need for more independent dealership options in the Fulton and Montgomery County area. I wanted to build the business in a community where we could serve local customers and become a dealership people would recognize and trust over time. Its central location also allows us to conveniently serve customers throughout Amsterdam, Gloversville, Johnstown, and the surrounding communities. As the business has grown, we've expanded to three locations in Amsterdam and Gloversville while keeping our focus on serving the same local area where we got our start. For me, the goal has never been to become a large, impersonal dealership. It's about being a local business that people can come back to and recommend to their friends and family."
The Owner's Background
The owner brings experience across multiple segments of the automotive industry: vehicle sales, F&I and financing, used-car management, vehicle purchasing, wholesale operations, auctions, dealership ownership, automotive lending, mechanical and service work, and collision and body work.
This diverse background allows I90 Auto Group to personally select much of its inventory and work directly with customers on all aspects of their purchase.
How I90 Auto Group Selects Its Vehicles
I90 Auto Group sources vehicles from customer trade-ins, direct consumer purchases, dealer trades, wholesale auctions, fleet vehicles, local wholesalers, and other dealerships. The owner personally handles much of the vehicle buying, which means inventory selection reflects direct decision-making.
When selecting vehicles, I90 Auto Group prioritizes mechanical condition, affordability, local demand, AWD and 4WD capability, and price-to-value ratio. I90 Auto Group buys vehicles even when the owner isn't purchasing a car, allowing the dealership to build inventory that meets customer needs.
How I90 Auto Group Prepares Its Vehicles
Before a vehicle is offered for sale, I90 Auto Group inspects and services each one rather than putting it on the lot as soon as it arrives. The preparation process includes:
- Road test - Mechanical inspection - Diagnostic scan - Brake inspection - Tire inspection - Fluid inspection - Oil and service check - Completion of needed mechanical repairs - Completion of needed safety repairs - Professional detailing - New York State safety and emissions inspection - Third-party inspection
Most initial vehicle inspections are performed by I90 Auto Group's own experienced mechanics, who evaluate each vehicle after it comes into inventory and identify any mechanical or safety-related items that need attention. Before delivery, each vehicle goes through a New York State safety and emissions inspection performed by an independent licensed inspection station. Customers are also welcome to have a vehicle inspected by a mechanic of their own choosing before purchasing.
"Before a vehicle is offered for sale at i90 Auto Group, we take the time to evaluate it and address the items it needs rather than simply putting it on the lot as soon as it arrives. Each vehicle is inspected by our mechanics and serviced as needed, with the goal of making sure it is ready for its next owner. Once the necessary mechanical work is completed, the vehicle is professionally detailed and prepared for sale. Before delivery to the customer, every vehicle must also pass a New York State safety and emissions inspection. We sell used vehicles at affordable price points, so we don't pretend every vehicle is going to be perfect or brand new. What we do believe in is being straightforward about what we're selling, addressing the issues we find, and giving customers the opportunity to have any vehicle independently inspected by a mechanic of their choice before purchasing. That process allows us to offer affordable inventory while giving our customers more confidence in what they're buying."
How I90 Auto Group Sets Its Prices
I90 Auto Group determines asking prices by looking at current market conditions, comparable vehicles for sale in the local market, vehicle condition, mileage, equipment, and industry pricing guides such as JD Power. The dealership focuses on a specific affordability range and uses market-based pricing tools.
The goal is to price vehicles competitively from the beginning rather than start with an inflated price and rely on heavy negotiation. I90 Auto Group takes into account the work performed to prepare the vehicle for sale and the overall condition of the vehicle, with the aim that asking prices make sense for both the vehicle and the local market.
"We determine our asking prices by looking at a combination of current market conditions, comparable vehicles for sale in our area, vehicle condition, mileage, equipment, and industry pricing guides such as JD Power. Our goal is to price our vehicles competitively from the beginning rather than start with an inflated price and rely on heavy negotiation. We know many of our customers are shopping within a specific budget, so we focus on offering fair, straightforward pricing and good value for the money. We also take into account the work we've performed to prepare the vehicle for sale and the overall condition of the vehicle. Ultimately, we want our asking price to make sense for both the vehicle and the local market."
The Customer Experience at I90 Auto Group
I90 Auto Group is intentionally a smaller, owner-operated dealership. Customers can browse without pressure, encourage test drives, and work directly with the owner rather than being passed between multiple departments.
The dealership offers transparent pricing, clearly explains trade values, and reviews financing options with customers. The buying process is kept simple, and customers are given time to make their decision. Customers can begin the purchase process online and complete parts of the transaction remotely. I90 Auto Group focuses on making sure customers understand the vehicle and the deal before they buy.
I90 Auto Group does not require dealer add-ons, and advertised pricing is not conditional on financing.
"Customers should expect a relaxed, straightforward experience. We don't believe in high-pressure sales or trying to rush someone into a vehicle. You're welcome to look around, test-drive vehicles, ask questions and even have a vehicle inspected by your own mechanic before making a decision. If you're financing, we'll go over the available options with you and explain the numbers so you understand what you're agreeing to. Because we're a smaller dealership, you'll be working directly with the owner rather than being passed between multiple departments."
Financing Options at I90 Auto Group
I90 Auto Group works with customers across a wide range of credit situations, including excellent credit, good credit, fair credit, customers rebuilding credit, first-time buyers, customers with limited credit history, and those arranging financing through their own bank or credit union.
The dealership's goal is to understand each customer's situation, explain the financing options available, and help find an option that makes sense for their budget.
"We work with customers across a wide range of credit situations, from excellent credit to customers who are rebuilding their credit or purchasing their first vehicle. We also regularly work with buyers who have limited or no established credit history. Our goal is to understand each customer's situation, explain the financing options available to them, and help find an option that makes sense for their budget. Customers are also always welcome to arrange financing through their own bank or credit union."
I90 Auto Group's Community Involvement
I90 Auto Group participates in community events, sponsorships, local business organizations, and charitable work to serve the communities it operates in.
What I90 Auto Group Is Proud Of
I90 Auto Group is proud of its repeat customers, customer referrals, and the local reputation it has built. The dealership takes pride in helping first-time buyers, growing from a small operation, and selling vehicles it is comfortable putting its name behind.
Work With I90 Auto Group
"We're a small, owner-operated dealership, and that's intentional. In most cases, you'll work directly with me throughout the process rather than being passed between a salesperson, sales manager and finance manager. You're welcome to ask questions, take a test drive, bring your own mechanic to inspect the vehicle, and take the time you need to make a decision. We try to keep our pricing and financing straightforward so you understand the vehicle and the deal before you buy."
What Customers Say About I90 Auto Group LLC
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