Used car dealers in St. John's
29 dealerships in the St. John's area sell used cars — 6 independent lots and 23 franchised stores. Every one is listed below, with a way to reach them, and a way to get them bidding against each other for your car.
The St. John's used-car market
They are spread across 2 communities, with the most in St. John's (23) and Mount Pearl (6). Franchised stores dominate: independents are 21% of dealers here against 30% nationally, so most used cars in St. John's are sold off a new-car dealer's lot. Chrysler has the most franchised rooftops (2), followed by Ford (2) and Kia (2).
Dealer groups with more than one rooftop here: Hickman (3), Steele (3). A group's stores often share used inventory, so one call can cover several lots.
Specialists in the area: budget (1).
- St. John's23
- Mount Pearl6
Recommended buyers in St. John's
The dealers most likely to want a seller's car, ranked by our buyer's take. We read 25 of these 29 dealers' websites; 9 say outright that they buy cars from the public. The take weighs what a dealer says and sells, not its service or prices — ask several and compare the offers.
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01
(709) 726-6990
Hickman Automotive Group site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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02
(435) 336-8800
Terra Nova Motors site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell Us Your Vehicle”
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03
(709) 579-1999
Steele Honda site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell Us Your Car”
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Capital Auto Group site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “We'll Buy Your Car”
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05
(709) 726-6990
Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “sell or trade”
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06
(709) 691-0908
Joylynn Taylor Terra Nova GMC site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell Us Your Vehicle”
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07
(709) 738-2369
Mercedes-Benz St John's site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
On their website: “Sell Your Vehicle”
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(709) 726-7888
Capital Auto Centre site · St. John's Strong fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “We'll Buy Your Car”
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Rev Motors site · Mount Pearl Good fit
- Says on its website that it buys cars from the public
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Independent — buys across every make
On their website: “Sell Your Vehicle”
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10
(888) 455-9812
Steele St John's Chrysler site · St. John's Good fit
- Has a page on its site for selling or trading in your car
- Offers trade-in appraisals online
- Lists used inventory on its site
On their website: “Value Your Trade”
Tell us your car in Get dealers bidding and the ranking re-weighs for your make and kind of car.
Independent used-car dealers in St. John's
Lots that are not tied to a manufacturer and buy across every make. Sorted by community.
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Known for | Phone |
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| Plaza Wholesale Outlet site | Mount Pearl | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | Budget | (709) 726-8288 |
| Rev Motors site | Mount Pearl | Good fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | — |
| Capital Auto Centre site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (709) 726-7888 |
| Capital Auto Group site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | — |
| Hickman Automotive Group site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Hickman group | (709) 726-6990 |
| Terra Nova Motors site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (435) 336-8800 |
Franchised dealers selling used cars, by make
New-car stores sell the trade-ins they take in, and they are usually the strongest buyers for a used car of their own make. Stores that carry several makes appear under each.
Chrysler 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman Chrysler Dodge Jeep site | St. John's | Worth askingPart of the Hickman group | Dodge, Jeep | (709) 757-4364 |
| Steele St John's Chrysler site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (888) 455-9812 |
Ford 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Avalon Ford site | Mount Pearl | Good fitOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (709) 748-1017 |
| Cabot Ford Lincoln site | St. John's | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | Lincoln | (709) 722-6600 |
Kia 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| East Coast Kia site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (709) 726-4542 |
| Penney Kia site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (709) 726-4542 |
Mitsubishi 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Mitsubishi site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (709) 579-6487 |
| Capital MitsubishiCapital site | St. John's | Worth asking | — | (709) 579-6487 |
Nissan 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| O'Neill Nissan site | Mount Pearl | Good fitOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (709) 368-6011 |
| Ryan Ings - O'Neill Nissan site | Mount Pearl | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (709) 368-6011 |
Volkswagen 2
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Matthews Volkswagen site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (813) 733-8053 |
| Matthews Volkswagen | St. John's | Worth asking | — | — |
Acura 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Acura site | Mount Pearl | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (709) 364-2423 |
Audi 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Audi St John's site | St. John's | Worth asking | — | (709) 579-2834 |
BMW 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| BMW St John's site | St. John's | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (709) 754-3269 |
Cadillac 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Chevrolet | (709) 726-6990 |
Chevrolet 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Hickman Chevrolet Cadillac site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | Cadillac | (709) 726-6990 |
Dodge 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman Chrysler Dodge Jeep site | St. John's | Worth askingPart of the Hickman group | Chrysler, Jeep | (709) 757-4364 |
GMC 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joylynn Taylor Terra Nova GMC site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (709) 691-0908 |
Honda 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Honda site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (709) 579-1999 |
Hyundai 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Capital Hyundai site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (709) 726-0288 |
Jeep 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Hickman Chrysler Dodge Jeep site | St. John's | Worth askingPart of the Hickman group | Chrysler, Dodge | (709) 757-4364 |
Lincoln 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Cabot Ford Lincoln site | St. John's | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | Ford | (709) 722-6600 |
Mazda 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Steele Mazda site | St. John's | Good fitHas a page on its site for selling or trading in your car | — | (709) 726-8555 |
Mercedes-Benz 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz St John's site | St. John's | Strong fitSays on its website that it buys cars from the public | — | (709) 738-2369 |
MINI 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| MINI St John's site | St. John's | Worth askingOffers trade-in appraisals online | — | (709) 579-6464 |
Subaru 1
| Dealer | Community | Buyer's take | Also sells | Phone |
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| Capital Subaru site | St. John's | Worth askingLists used inventory on its site | — | (709) 726-9900 |
Before you buy from a dealer
Buying in Newfoundland and Labrador
Registration runs through the province's Motor Registration Division. HST applies to dealer sales, and it is worth confirming the dealer is licensed with the province before you commit.
Wherever you buy
Get a vehicle history report and a lien check before you pay — a car sold with money owing on it can be repossessed from the new owner. Ask for an independent pre-purchase inspection; a dealer that refuses one is telling you something. And compare the all-in price, not the monthly payment.
Selling instead?
A trade-in is one offer from one dealer. Get several instead: pick the St. John's dealers you'd sell to, send them your car in one message from your own email, and compare what comes back. Know your car's value first, so you can tell a good offer from a lowball.
Common questions
How many used car dealers are there in St. John's?
Our network lists 29 dealerships in the St. John's area that sell used cars: 6 independent used-car lots and 23 franchised new-car stores, which also sell the trade-ins they take in.
Which parts of St. John's have the most used car dealers?
St. John's (23), Mount Pearl (6). Together those account for 100% of the dealers in the area.
Which St. John's dealers are most likely to buy my car?
On what their own websites say and what they sell, Hickman Automotive Group, Terra Nova Motors, Steele Honda rank highest in our network. For a specific car, the dealers that sell that make new are usually the strongest buyers.
Can I get St. John's dealers to compete for my car?
Yes. Tell us your car on listyourcar.ca, pick the St. John's dealers you want offers from, and send them your car in one message from your own email. Each replies to you, and you take the best offer or none.
Dealer details come from our dealer network and may be out of date — call ahead before you visit. Figures on this page were computed from that network when it was last built.