Leggat Mazda of Burlington vs Mazda of Hamilton
Leggat Mazda of Burlington and Mazda of Hamilton both sell Mazda in the Hamilton area, about 16 km apart. If you're trading in a Mazda or buying one, these are the two stores you're most likely to compare.
Leggat Mazda of Burlington looks the stronger buyer for your car. On the buying side the two are level on what their sites say, so let the price of the car you want decide, and get Leggat Mazda of Burlington's offer on yours first.
Selling or trading in your car
Which store is likelier to want your car, and to make buying it easy.
| Leggat Mazda of Burlington | Mazda of Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's takeOur score for how likely a dealer is to want a car, from what it says and sells. | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car, and offers trade-in appraisals online. | Worth askingHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car, and offers trade-in appraisals online. |
| Says it buys cars from the public | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| A page for selling or trading in | Sell/Trade ↗ | Sell/Trade ↗ |
| Online appraisal | Yes“Value Your Trade” | Yes“Value Your Trade” |
| Lots it can place your car onA group can move a trade to whichever of its stores sells it best, which helps the offer. | Leggat group | Single store |
Buying your next car
What each store offers someone buying from it, as its own website puts it.
| Leggat Mazda of Burlington | Mazda of Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| New makes it sells | Mazda | Mazda |
| Certified pre-owned programInspected used cars with a manufacturer warranty. | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Used inventory on its site | Yes“Pre-Owned Inventory” | Yes“Pre-Owned Inventory” |
| Pricing policyNo-haggle, upfront or transparent pricing, in its own words. | Yes“stress-free Mazda shopping with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a team dedicated to finding” | Yes“stress-free Mazda shopping with transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and a team dedicated to finding” |
| Free vehicle history report | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Help with creditSays it finances buyers with bruised or no credit. | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Buy online or at home | Not stated on its site | Not stated on its site |
| Extended or lifetime warranty | Yes“Get an Extended Warranty” | Yes“Get An Extended Warranty” |
Visiting, and living with the car
When you can get there, and what the service side offers once you own the car.
| Leggat Mazda of Burlington | Mazda of Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Showroom hours a week | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Weeknight hours | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Saturday | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Sunday | Hours not found | Hours not found |
| Service extras mentioned | Collision centre, Loaner cars, Car wash, Tire storage, Express service | Collision centre, Loaner cars, Car wash, Tire storage, Express service |
| Languages | Not stated | Not stated |
The business behind it
Track record and recognition. Older isn't automatically better, but a long-running store has a reputation it's protecting.
| Leggat Mazda of Burlington | Mazda of Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| In business since | Not stated | Not stated |
| Family-owned | Yes“for what has become Leggat Auto Group today – a family-owned business that remains committed to serving their customers” | Not stated |
| Awards it mentions | None mentioned | None mentioned |
| Size | 61–150 staff | 6–20 staff |
What trading in here is worth
In Ontario, HST on a dealer sale is charged on the price minus your trade-in. So trading in at the store you buy from saves 13% of the trade-in's value in tax: on a $15,000 trade-in, about $1,950. A cash offer for your car from anyone else has to beat the trade-in by that much to leave you better off.
Tax saved by trading in: $1,950. To beat it, a cash offer must be over $16,950.
Rates as of 2026. Confirm with the dealer, and see what your car is worth with a free Smart Estimate before you take any offer.
Where this comes from
Leggat Mazda of Burlington
We read 4 pages of its website on 2026-10-08: home, why leggat, service scheduler, team. Check its licence: OMVIC dealer search ↗.
Mazda of Hamilton
We read 4 pages of its website on 2026-10-08: home, about, service scheduler, team. Check its licence: OMVIC dealer search ↗.
A winner is only named for a row when one dealer says something the other doesn't. A store's website not mentioning something doesn't mean it doesn't offer it — ask. This comparison says nothing about prices, how a store treats its customers, or how its service department does the work. For that, read each one's reviews and ask people who've bought there.
Common questions
Is Leggat Mazda of Burlington or Mazda of Hamilton better for selling my car?
On what their websites say, Leggat Mazda of Burlington is the likelier buyer. In its favour: buyer's take; lots it can place your car on. Get a written offer from both before you decide.
Is Leggat Mazda of Burlington or Mazda of Hamilton better for buying a Mazda?
They're level on what their websites say. Compare the price of the exact car you want at both.
Should I trade in my car at Leggat Mazda of Burlington or Mazda of Hamilton, or sell it myself?
Trading in at the store you buy from saves 13% of the trade-in's value in sales tax, because tax is charged on the price minus the trade. A private sale usually gets more money, but it has to beat the trade-in by that margin to come out ahead.