I am a big car guy, and always enjoy getting a chance to drive through and see all of the new cars that our local dealership have to offer! You have some awesome vehicles, some great service departments, and of course great people throughout our region, so let’s go over each, and answer some questions for you.

Please Note: This is not a “Best Of” article, and these are listed in alphabetical order.

Alpine Motors

Alpine Motors is a staple in the car dealership community here in Sandpoint. They offer a great service department, and both GMC and Buick vehicles. You should definitely check out some of their awesome vehicles like the 2022 GMC Sierra Denali or the compact Buick Encore, both of which fill a very important niche.

They also offer one of the widest arrays of used vehicles that I have seen in the local area, making it a great choice to visit for anyone looking for a vehicle of any kind. As of this writing they have used vehicles ranging from Ford Explorers to Toyota Tacomas.

Need To Know

  • New Vehicles Offered: Buick, GMC
  • Used Vehicles (Y/N): Yes
  • Service Department Available: Yes

Business Info

  • Phone Number:
  • Address: 476749 US-95, Ponderay, ID 83852
  • Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm, Sat: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Chosen Motors

This smaller dealership is one of the only truly used car dealerships in our area! They sell a wide range of cars for anyone. I have seen cars ranging from Mercedes G-Wagons, and Porsches all the way to Mazda Proteges and RVs out on their lot.

If you are looking for a small town experience, and a specialty vehicle, this is a great place to drop by whenever you have a minute.

You can also easily see what inventory they have at the moment, as they are located in the front of Six Star Automotive on Highway 2.

Need To Know

  • New Vehicles Offered: No
  • Used Vehicles (Y/N): Yes
  • Service Department Available: No

Business Info

  • Phone Number: (208) 597-6755
  • Address: 909 US-2, Sandpoint, ID 83864
  • Hours: Mon – Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Mike White Ford

Mike White Ford is a growing franchise of dealerships, and until recently this location was known as Rokstad Ford. They offer a wide range of Ford branded vehicles such as the new Bronco and Bronco Sport as well as the top selling F-150. They also offer a range of other used vehicles, including even a recent Testla Model X.

If you want to take your Ford product into the shop, you should at least take a quick look at their Service Department by giving them a call.

Need To Know

  • New Vehicles Offered: Ford
  • Used Vehicles (Y/N): Yes
  • Service Department Available: Yes

Business Info

  • Phone Number: (208) 263-3127
  • Address: 476600 US-95, Ponderay, ID 83852
  • Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm, Sat: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Pierce Auto Center

With Dodge’s move to muscle cars, RAM’s move upmarket and popularity due to their interior and overall quality, and of course Jeep quickly becoming one of the biggest brands on the market today, Pierce is a dealership you probably should take a visit to.

Some of my favorite vehicles they offer are the Dodge Charger, the RAM TRX (or Rebel) and of course the Jeep Wrangler or Grand Cherokee L (the new 3 row SUV).

They also offer one of the best value oil changes in the area, and a good overall service department.

Need To Know

  • New Vehicles Offered: Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, RAM
  • Used Vehicles (Y/N): Yes
  • Service Department Available: Yes

Business Info

  • Phone Number: Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 6:00pm, Sat: 9:00am – 6:00pm
  • Address: 30 Gun Club Rd, Sagle, ID 83860
  • Hours: (208) 263-4212

Taylor & Sons

If you are looking for a modern pickup, or a mid-engine sports car rivaling Italian exotics, then Taylor & Sons is a dealership you should be visiting. With the release of the highly anticipated Corvette C8, all eyes have been on Chevrolet, and what they are doing.

They also offer some other great vehicles like the Silverado, the new Blazer and of course the Suburban. They offer really any vehicle size or type that you could want out of a vehicle.

Their service department is state of the art, and is definitely someone you should be taking a look at visiting if you have a GM vehicle.

Need To Know

  • New Vehicles Offered: Chevrolet
  • Used Vehicles (Y/N): Yes
  • Service Department Available: Yes

Business Info

  • Phone Number: (208) 263-2138
  • Address: 476751 US-95, Ponderay, ID 83852
  • Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 6:00pm, Sat: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I want a brand of vehicle that Sandpoint doesn’t have?

Sandpoint is still a small town, and because of this we don’t offer every brand of vehicle. Some brands include Subaru, Toyota, BMW and more. For those vehicles your best bet would be to take a closer look at Coeur d’Alene or even Spokane to get a vehicle that we don’t have.

Why is buying a vehicle from a dealership a good idea?

There are definitely pros and cons to buying a car at a dealership rather than private party. However the primary reasons for a dealership is availability, quality, and the fact dealerships have to maintain a reputation that an individual seller doesn’t have to have. They also offer warranties, and other perks.

Conclusion

I hope this article gave you some good ideas as to where you might want to shop for your new car! We have some really great dealerships in our area, and you should definitely visit each to see what works best for your needs.