Special Interest Auto
Special Interest Auto is a Rochester-based car dealer offering a curated selection of pre-owned vehicles with a focus on transparent, low-pressure customer service.
Financing not verifiedBHPH Finder score 5.3/10
Today: 12:30 – 6:00 PM1466 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623Published · Details verified

Google rating
3.8 / 5
Reviews
46
Hours today
12:30 – 6:00 PM
Best for
Local buyers seeking a low-pressure, transparent experience when purchasing a used vehicle.
About Special Interest Auto
Special Interest Auto is a used car dealer located at 1466 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd in Rochester, NY. The dealership provides a selection of pre-owned vehicles to local drivers and maintains a professional, low-pressure sales environment. Customers can inspect vehicles and review available history reports to make informed purchasing decisions.
The dealership operates throughout the week with afternoon hours from Monday to Friday and midday hours on Saturday. Prospective buyers can contact the office at 585-424-4957 or visit the website to view current inventory. The business maintains a reputation for straightforward transactions and helpful service for those seeking a reliable used vehicle in the Rochester area.
Does Special Interest Auto offer in-house financing?
Unknown. We could not read the dealer's website (specialinterestautony.com) to confirm its financing terms; it appears here because Google returns it for buy here pay here searches in Rochester. Call and ask before visiting.
How BHPH Finder scores Special Interest Auto: 5.3 out of 10
- Google reputation (3.8 rating, 46 reviews)
- 4.8 / 6
- Has a website we could read
- 0.5 / 1
- Financing terms not verified
- 0 / 1
- Prints a down payment figure
- 0 / 0.5
- Says it reports payments to credit bureaus
- 0 / 0.5
- Open on Sundays
- 0 / 0.25
- Verified by the owner
- 0 / 0.75
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What does Special Interest Auto offer?
- Used car sales
- Vehicle history reports
- Test drives
- Customer consultations
Why customers choose Special Interest Auto
Helpful and patient staff
Straightforward sales process
Reliable vehicle condition
- Located at 1466 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY
- Open six days a week including Saturdays
- Carfax vehicle history reports available for inventory
- Customer-focused, no-pressure sales approach
When is Special Interest Auto open?
| Monday | 12:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30 – 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Where is Special Interest Auto located?
1466 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd, Rochester, NY 14623What do customers say about Special Interest Auto?
My experience here was great! John was friendly, polite and informative. There was no pressure at all in purchasing a vehicle and when I had decided to, the process was very straight-forward and easy. The Car Fax is available for most, if not all vehicles at this dealership and they're all pretty reasonably priced. I've been driving my 2014 Equinox for a month and have had no issues at all. Car was in great shape inside and out (other than tiny cosmetic issues but it is over 10 years old). I would definitely return here for another vehicle!
We met with John to purchase a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. He was very easy to work with. No pressure was able to coordinate meeting with him due to covid he's not in the office as much. I think we purchased a great car at a fair price from a reputable used car dealer. One minor problem with the car but can't say that it was an issue when the car was sold even though it happened the next day. Other than that five stars! You do get a basic warranty that covers major items for 30 days hopefully we won't need that.
Integrity isn’t something you usually expect from a used car dealership—but that’s exactly what we experienced here. Over two months after our purchase, a tough issue came up. John didn’t hesitate—he gave us his word he’d make it right, and he followed through. With all the uncertainty that comes with buying used, his honesty and commitment truly set this place apart.
John, the owner, is very patient and never pushy. I'm not one to make a quick decision, but he gave me time and space to think it over, and provided alternate options to the car I had come to see. He's definitely a car enthusiast so I put all that experience and knowledge to use finding a reliable car that best suits my needs. The car I bought was in perfect condition, cleaned immaculately, and had a "new car" smell I still enjoy. There was a little road noise when I test drove it but we determined it was nothing out of the ordinary. Regardless, he had it checked out and ended up making a repair the morning I picked it up, just to make sure it was perfect. The service is excellent and I would recommend anyone to shop here without hesitation. It's tough to find an honest dealer, but Special Interest Auto definitely fits the bill!
Found a car I was interested in online and emailed Special Interest Auto. They were very prompt with a response and answered all my initial questions quickly even in different emails. I went to look at the car and I worked with John who was very helpful. He allowed me to test drive and look over the car to my satisfaction. I went ahead and purchased the car and John made the process quick and simple. Due to my distance from the business, he was also very kind while I was arranging pickup which took a few days. Highly recommend this business if you are looking for a vehicle.
Questions about Special Interest Auto
What are the business hours for Special Interest Auto?
Special Interest Auto is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Does Special Interest Auto provide vehicle history reports?
Special Interest Auto provides Carfax reports for most vehicles in their inventory to assist buyers with their research.
How can I contact Special Interest Auto in Rochester?
Special Interest Auto can be reached by phone at 585-424-4957 or through their official website.



