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Celebrating 81 Years of Serving the Greater Utica Area at United Auto Sales of Utica

United Auto Sales Original Location on Oriskany Street in Utica, NY

This spring, United Auto Sales of Utica is proud to celebrate an incredible milestone — our 81st Anniversary!

For more than eight decades, our dealership has remained committed to serving the Greater Utica Area with quality vehicles, exceptional customer service, and a family-oriented approach that continues to set us apart. As a proud third-generation, family-owned and operated dealership, we are honored to continue the legacy started by brothers Joseph G. Steet and Thomas Steet back in the 1940s.

From our humble beginnings on Oriskany Street in Utica to our current location on Commercial Drive in Yorkville, the Steet family has always believed in hard work, honesty, and treating customers like family. Today, that tradition continues through Joe Steet Sr. and his children, Joe Steet Jr. and Carly Steet Mathias, who proudly carry on the family business and its commitment to the community.

United Auto Sales on Commercial Drive in Yorkville in the 1970's

Over the years, United Auto Sales of Utica has grown into one of the area’s largest used vehicle dealerships, offering a selection of over 500 used vehicles. Whether you’re looking for a dependable used sedan, a hardworking used truck, a spacious used SUV, a versatile used van, or even something sporty or luxurious like a convertible, we have something for every lifestyle and budget.

United Auto Sales Today!

Our family’s roots in the Utica area date back to the 1900's, and our dedication to the local community has always gone far beyond selling vehicles. Joseph G. Steet was also one of the founders of the Clifton Park Auto Auction, helping bring affordable used vehicles to dealerships throughout the region and contributing to the automotive industry in Upstate New York for generations.

United Auto Sales of Utica Family History!

At United Auto Sales of Utica, we take pride in making it easy to do business with us. From helping customers find the right vehicle to working with all types of credit situations, our team is dedicated to making every customer feel comfortable, valued, and supported throughout the buying process.

As we celebrate 81 years in business, we want to sincerely thank our customers, employees, friends, and community for supporting our family dealership throughout the generations. We look forward to continuing to serve the Greater Utica Area for many years to come!

United Auto Sales of Utica
4991 Commercial Drive
Yorkville, NY 13495
Phone: (315) 864-5700

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Barb Mazzotta and Valerie Rinaldi, Hosts of Steet Ponte Auto Group Golf Tournament Posing with Prizes from Tournament

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There’s nothing better than a beautiful summer day on the golf course with great people—and this year’s Steet Ponte Auto Group Annual Golf Tournament delivered all of that and more! This year, our annual tournament was held at Holland Heights Golf Course in Herkimer, NY in August, bringing together team members and friends from across the Steet Ponte Auto Group for a day of golf, food, prizes and plenty of fun. We were proud to have representation from all of our Steet Ponte stores, along with several of the businesses we’re fortunate to work with throughout the year, including New Hartford Window Cleaning and Zeibart. It was a great opportunity to step away from the dealerships, enjoy some friendly competition and spend time together outside of the office. A huge thank-you goes to Barb Mazzotta of Steet Ponte Mazda, who coordinated this year’s tournament and put together an incredible day for everyone who attended. From the moment golfers hit the course, there was something to look forward to! Golfers were treated to hot dogs and hamburgers at the turn, a drink tent to keep everyone refreshed throughout the day, and tons of prizes provided by our manufacturers and Steet Ponte stores. In fact, everyone went home with something! And, of course, the day wasn’t complete without a great meal. After finishing up on the course, everyone gathered for dinner at Holland Heights, giving us the perfect opportunity to relax, share some laughs and wrap up an unforgettable day. We couldn’t have asked for better weather or a better group of people to spend the day with. Events like this are a great reminder of what makes the Steet Ponte Auto Group special—not only the dealerships and brands we represent, but the people who make up our team and the business relationships we’ve built throughout our community. We also want to give a special shoutout to Valerie Rinaldi of Steet Ponte Ford Lincoln for helping make this event such a success! Thank you to Barb, Valerie, our participating stores, our business partners, our manufacturers and everyone who came out to golf with us. We’re already looking forward to next year! Until then, we’ll see you on the course! ⛳

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