Wednesday, 17 November, 2021
Winter is on its way, and many drivers know that that means some work on their vehicle to make sure that it’s ready for wintery driving conditions. If you’re a newer driver to the area or just want a refresher on winter driving prep, our team has put together a guide for you. Our winterizing your vehicle tips cover everything from the right winter tires to car battery tests, so be sure to check it out and read more below about how our service team can help you!
Ways to Winterize Your Vehicle
Snow and ice make driving more difficult for a variety of reasons, and the cold weather can impact your vehicle in different ways. You’ll want to put on either winter or snow tires for the additional traction that the tread of these tire types offers, and we can mount winter tires near Rome. Getting an oil change will help ensure that your engine has the lubrication it needs, and you’ll want to check other fluids, too. Be sure to test your battery because you don’t want to get stuck in cold weather with a car that won’t start.
Trust Our Yorkville Auto Service Center with Maintenance Needs
There are many auto shops near Whitesboro, so why come to ours? We’ve covered why to service with us for many drivers in the area, and it boils down to being a reliable, affordable auto service center. Our team is happy to go over service your vehicle may need, and we won’t suggest anything that we don’t truly think would help. When you want to extend the life of your model or help it handle different driving conditions, schedule service with United Auto Sales of Utica!
If you’re wondering about how to prep your vehicle for snowy conditions or need to schedule winter tire mounting near Herkimer, NY, contact our service center today!
Monday, 18 October, 2021
It’s that time of the year! The crew at United Auto Sales of Utica is excited and ready for this year’s Halloween Costume Contest!! Every year, we encourage the team here on Commercial Drive in Yorkville to dress up for Halloween and participate in our Halloween Costume Contest! We upload all photos to our social media and the pictures with the 1st, 2nd and 3rd most likes wins cash prizes for the People’s Choice, while our owners, Joe Steet Sr. and Steve Ponte Sr. pick winners from different categories for the Owner’s Choice awards! We love seeing everyone’s creativity year after year, and can’t wait to be able to hold this contest again! Check back with us on Friday, October 29th for updated photos!! 
Wednesday, 06 October, 2021
We’re so excited to announce the newest addition to the Steet Ponte Auto Group Family, Steet Ponte Nissan! Located at the same place on 4967 Commercial Drive in Yorkville, NY, we are thrilled to round out our family of dealerships with the customer favorite brand, Nissan. 
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The company sells its vehicles under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. In 2013, Nissan was the sixth largest automaker in the world, after Toyota, GM, VW, Hyundai and Ford and is the leading Japanese brand in China, Russia and Mexico.
Don’t forget, we share used inventory with ALL of our stores, meaning we now have even MORE used cars, trucks, SUV’s and vans to choose from! Please join us in welcoming this brand to our family of stores!
Friday, 10 September, 2021
As a dealership, United Auto Sales of Utica understands those credit nuances that may affect a car purchase elsewhere in Yorkville. That’s why we’ve tasked our fluent finance associates to meet any, all client challenges as they present themselves.
Our mission is to find the appropriate payment option tailored to your current circumstances wherever in Utica you reside.
United Auto Sales of Utica’s Special Credit Department
When in Rome, a client in the market for a quality, used vehicle might have nagging credit issues. This might comprise a weighty mountain to surmount or even think past. And your need of a vehicle only adds to stressors that may collectively encompass a complicated affair at other Herkimer dealerships.
Though, have no fear. United Auto Sales of Utica’s Special Credit Department professionals are well honed considering their important role. So if your credit score is well less than stellar, they will diligently work on your behalf. With already established professional relationships with local lending institutions, an auto loan is easier than first thought — for all.
The United Auto Sales of Utica Way to Good Credit
An auto financing loan is a great way to re-establish good credit. And with payments made on time monthly until payoff, the better your credit rating becomes. Each payment is duly reported to the three major credit bureaus of Experian, Equifax and TransUnion.
And with a quality, used SUV selected from United Auto Sales of Utica’s eclectic inventory, there’s more value to the dollars spent.
United Auto Sales of Utica — Credit Issues Surmounted
For more information on auto loans specific to your credit circumstances, visit our local Yorkville area dealership today. You might be surprised as to our financing skills.
Wednesday, 01 September, 2021
Double congratulations are in order for the Finance Department at United Auto Sales of Utica! Last Monday was a very bittersweet day for us at #UnitedAutoSales as we said Happy Retirement to our Finance Manager, Roger Pisaneschi! We celebrated with a catered lunch and said our “see you laters” to everyone’s favorite Finance Manager over the past 25+ years! We’re sure many of you reading this have been helped by Roger over the years into a vehicle you love, and we have been so happy to have him working with us. Roger always has a smile on his face and has been a team player through and through, always willing to help where it’s needed. We will miss you, Roger, but we know that you’ll be enjoying your family time, R&R in Alaska, fishing, hunting, and all the things you love to do! Thank you for a wonderful run!
And now, we’d like to congratulate Dave Wright on his promotion to Finance Manager! Dave has been a longtime employee of the Steet Ponte Auto Group and was recently promoted to Finance Manager upon Roger’s retirement! Dave has many years of experience in the Auto Sales Industry, as well as the Auto Service Industry having worked across the street at our Toyota store for a while, and of course for United Auto for many years. Rest assured, he knows this business inside and out and is a great asset to our store. Dave lives locally in Utica, NY, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with family and friends, and fixing things around his house! Dave’s favorite vehicle is the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. Dave looks forward to this new venture and is excited to help his customers, new and old, in a different department of the store!
Friday, 27 August, 2021
United Auto Sales of Utica wants to buy your car given the unique “United Trade Power” program. And in this, you don’t have to settle for local Yorkville value. United Auto Sales of Utica could place your vehicle in front of thousands of potential buyers nationwide. It’s our commitment to you near Rome.
Why Should I Sell My Current Car to United Auto Sales of Utica?
In today’s day and age, things have become strange. And while we’re insulated from such things in Whitesboro, there’s no telling who will answer the ad when selling your current vehicle. Then comes the haggling to ensue.
So, why not establish the value of your current vehicle through nationwide auctions? With this in-hand, United Auto Sales of Utica will provide you with a windfall to use against our vast, eclectic inventory. Or simply walk away with cash in pocket.
How Do I Learn The Value of My Current Vehicle in Herkimer?
United Auto Sales of Utica has created the online valuation form.
So should you wish to sell outright within a United Trade Power auction, the process is simple. Your vehicle’s confirmed value will provide United Auto Sales of Utica with the necessary information to make you an offer premised upon nationwide auctions. Here’s what to expect:
- In this process, simply supply Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or make and model.
- Enter your contact information.
- Select for drivetrain, mileage, equipment, options, title history, vehicle rating and assessment.
- Once all is complete and submitted, you’re treated to the value of your current vehicle based upon United Trade Power nationwide auctions.
United Auto Sales of Utica’s ‘United Trade Power’
Let a United Trade Power auction help settle the value of your current vehicle. Contact us today to learn how.
Steet Ponte Auto Group Company Picnic 2021
Friday, 06 August, 2021
This past Sunday, August 1st, we held our Annual Company Picnic for the Steet Ponte Auto Group at Enchanted Forest Water Safari in Old Forge, NY! We have held it here every year since 1994, when we purchased our Toyota store in Yorkville, NY. This year was a bit different due to our rainy and colder summer we’ve been having, but still had over 300 people in attendance!
The rain luckily held out until about 2pm, so many of us were able to squeeze in a bunch of water slides, dry rides, and walks through the Enchanted Forest part of the park. As always, the staff at the Park were extremely hospitable and helpful. We had a great picnic lunch, and the never ending ice cream is always a fan favorite!!
Cheers to everyone who came out to celebrate the Auto Group in a relaxed, non-work environment!
Wednesday, 14 July, 2021
We love to share local events going on in the Utica, NY area and we’d love to share one that is coming up.
The Annual Fire Truck Spectacular hosted by the New Hartford, NY Fire Department will be taking place on Thursday, July 15th at 6pm in the New Hartford Shopping Center parking lot! This a FREE event that’s great for families.
It’s always conveniently held in front of Nicky Doodles Ice Cream, so after you check out all the fire trucks, rescue trucks, ambulances and even a helicopter (that makes a dramatic entrance and exit each year!!) head on down for some great food and cold sweet treats.
We proudly sponsor this event each year, as it not only promotes child safety with their smoke house, but is also very helpful for adults as local insurance companies are always on hand as well. Not to mention, many of our employees of the Steet Ponte Auto Group are proud volunteer firefighters.
We hope to see you on Thursday, July 15th at the New Hartford Shopping Center for some FREE family fun!
2x the Congratulations at United Auto Sales!!
Saturday, 03 April, 2021
Please help us congratulate our General Manager, Lou DeMichele on his retirement, and thank him for his years of leading United Auto Sales to be such a successful store!!!! Lou, we will miss you and your commanding presence, keeping everyone in line, and for always making sure our customers’ needs were met, but know that you will thoroughly enjoy ALL Saturdays off from now on up north!!! Thank you, Lou, for everything you did for us!
Ready for round 2?
Help us congratulate Dom DeMichele on his promotion to General Sales Manager of United Auto Sales!!! Taking over for his brother, Dom is ready to lead our team and make all of your transactions with United Auto easy and enjoyable! Congratulations, Dom!!
Meet our Staff: Chris Webster!
Friday, 05 March, 2021
The first Tuesday of every month we introduce a different face of United Auto Sales to help you get to know us better! This month, we’re introducing Chris Webster! Chris is one of the Service Managers at United Auto who started working with us in late 2018! He lives locally in Utica, NY, and in his spare time enjoys working on cars, and spending time with his family and friends. Chris’ favorite vehicle is the 1963 Chevy Impala! #FamilyBusiness #LocallyOwned
Tune in next month to meet another friendly face at United Auto Sales of Utica!
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