Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Rochester Auto Dealer for New & Used Vehicles
Cortese Auto Group has served the Rochester community since 1975, founded by Patrick Cortese with a vision of creating a family-oriented environment for employees and customers. Over decades, we expanded our offerings to include Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, Ram, and motorcycle franchises while maintaining a commitment to ethical business practices. Our team prioritizes personalized service, fair pricing, and a vast selection of new and pre-owned vehicles across 15 acres of facilities. We emphasize transparency in all transactions, detailed repair explanations, and comprehensive warranties to ensure customer confidence.With multiple service centers and parts departments, we provide end-to-end automotive solutions including financing, trade-in appraisals, and maintenance. Our legacy of award-winning service continues under John Cortese, who upholds the original promise of honesty and community dedication. We operate under strict compliance with anti-discrimination laws and maintain written guarantees for all our products and services.
Services
New Vehicles
Used Vehicles
Certified Pre-Owned
Service Department
Parts Department
Financing Options
Vehicle Trade-In
Electric Vehicles
Motorcycle Sales
Body Shop Repairs
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer award-winning customer service since 1975.
- Our team provides transparent pricing and detailed repair explanations.
- We maintain written guarantees for all vehicle warranties.
- Our 15-acre facility houses multiple automotive franchises.
- We comply with all anti-discrimination laws in vehicle sales.
Services
New Vehicles
We offer the latest models from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, and Ram with competitive pricing and manufacturer warranties. Our sales team provides detailed comparisons and financing options to help customers find the perfect vehicle. Test drives and online inventory browsing are available for convenience.
Used Vehicles
Our certified pre-owned inventory includes thoroughly inspected vehicles with extended warranties and service history transparency. We offer vehicles under $20,000 and 25+ MPG options to suit various budgets and fuel efficiency needs while maintaining quality standards.
Service Department
Our factory-trained technicians perform scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs using genuine parts. Services include oil changes, brake inspections, and complex system repairs with written estimates available upon request during our extended weekday hours.
Parts Department
We provide genuine OEM parts for Chrysler, Ford, Jeep, and other represented brands with expert assistance for part identification and installation guidance. Emergency parts availability and pickup options support urgent repair needs during regular business hours.
Financing Options
Our finance center offers competitive loan rates, trade-in appraisals, and payment calculators to simplify vehicle purchases. We work with multiple lenders to accommodate various credit profiles while maintaining transparent pricing structures without hidden fees.
People
Samantha Cortese
Sales Manager
Samantha Cortese leads our sales team with over 15 years of automotive industry experience, focusing on personalized customer service and vehicle matching expertise.
John Cortese
Dealer Principal
John Cortese continues his father's legacy as dealership principal, overseeing operations since acquiring the Ford franchise in 2001 with a commitment to ethical business practices.
Questions
What brands do you sell?
We sell Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Lincoln, Mitsubishi, Ram, and motorcycle brands at our Rochester location.
Do you have financing options?
Yes, our finance center offers competitive loans, trade-in appraisals, and payment planning tools for all customers.
What service hours are available?
Service department open Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5PM and Saturday 8:30AM-3:30PM for maintenance and repairs.
Can I schedule service online?
Yes, use our online scheduler for convenient appointment booking at any time.
Do you sell electric vehicles?
We offer electric vehicle inventory from Chrysler, Jeep, Ford, and Mitsubishi brands with charging support guidance.
What parts do you carry?
We stock genuine OEM parts for all represented brands with expert assistance for proper part identification.
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Reviews (4)
Michael Cocquyt
Feb 24, 2022
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We bought an F150 from them three years ago and buying a Jeep from them tomorrow! Excellent team at Cortese!
Casey Dill
Feb 17, 2022
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I worked with Jay Sarkis. He really went above and beyond helping me get my Jeep. They jumped through many hoops to help me out. I will be sure to look to them for my next vehicle too!
Carrie Rodriguez
Feb 11, 2022
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An outstanding experience from beginning to end at Cortese! They are thorough, customer service is remarkable. they honestly treat you like an old friend. No nonsense, fair and honest. Jay Sarkis was my sales guy and I'd recommend him every day of the week, he really is the best. They even followed up with me to make sure I was happy with my car, and it's those little details that will keep me as a customer.
Kelly Karpowicz
Jan 16, 2022
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Great service department! They were prompt, everything was done in a timely manner and everything l brought it in for was addressed.
