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:

  1. In this process, simply supply Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or make and model.
  2. Enter your contact information.
  3. Select for drivetrain, mileage, equipment, options, title history, vehicle rating and assessment.
  4. 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.

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! 

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!!

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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Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Want to Sell Your Car, Truck, SUV, or Minivan? 

United Auto Sales Wants to Buy it!

Does the thought of trying to sell your vehicle that fill you with dread? We’re looking to stock our inventory, and we want to buy your car, truck, SUV, or minivan! There is no doubt that selling your vehicle can be a stressful experience that takes too much of your personal time that you could spend doing other things. 

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Most people advertise their car online and wait for people to inquire, while others simply park it on their front lawn and hope someone will stop by. We have a team of buyers at United Auto Sales consisting of another father and son duo, Ray & Tommy Pietruszka! 

We’ll make it a streamlined approach that will make selling your vehicle a breeze. Stop down today, we’re conveniently located at 4994 Commercial Drive in Yorkville, NY.

We built our business on buying vehicles. When we opened our doors in 1945, we were only wholesaling. So over the past 75+ years, we have made the process as easy as possible as we have bought vehicles from many Utica, NY area customers who were looking to sell their cars! 

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We’ve developed a reputation for having an easy process that leads to a pleasant way to sell your vehicle. You could advertise your current automobile online and schedule appointments out of your own personal time to meet the people interested, but, as you know, there are lots of folks who aren’t serious and some who will offer you a price that is less than market value. Why put up with all of that when we can make your life a lot simpler?

Make a virtual or in person appointment, and our team will take a look at your vehicle, and make you an offer. If you accept the offer, you will get instant payment. It is really that simple. 

Our offers will be based on what the market says your vehicle is worth, so you don’t have to be concerned about ridiculously low offers or a painstaking negotiation process. The goal of our team is to make selling your car easy. We are always on the lookout for quality used cars to join our inventory, so we are eager to see your car.

Thursday, 04 February, 2021

At United Auto Sales, it’s our goal to provide the Utica area with quality pre-owned vehicles that give you make affordable choices, and reliable ones that meet your needs. For those who are in need of a vehicle, but might think they can’t get one because of credit issues, we’re here to tell you we can help. With our special financing for those with credit challenges, we’ll help you find the right vehicle, and put you on a path toward restoring your credit.

We believe everyone deserves to drive a vehicle, and never assume that bad credit means you can’t get a great car. We know everyone’s circumstances are different, and with our Special Credit Department, we’re here to help all those who have credit issues. We know how to get you financed, help you re-establish credit, and how to establish new credit. There’s many options for you, as you can find a standout vehicle at a low price, with monthly payments that are affordable and you can pay to help not only get you a vehicle for your daily routine, but also to put you on the path to bringing up your credit score by showing you can make the payments.

We’ll discuss the different options among our current selection of used vehicles that would fit in your budget and give you the opportunity to take them out for a test drive while also discussing the process of getting you approved for credit, securing an auto loan with standout rates from various different lenders, and getting you an affordable payment plan.

When you’re ready to get started, contact us at United Auto Sales here in Yorkville and serving Whitesboro, Herkimer and Utica and we can begin the process with you!