Why Buy Amato?

In 1961, Ford came calling and Amato made its first appearance in Milwaukee. Southgate Ford was opened on South 27th Street.

In 1980, Amato Automotive purchased an Oldsmobile store and moved it to North 76th Street. 

In 1984, after 30 years in the business, John Amato Sr. sold the business to his son, John S. Amato. John S. has grown the business to what it is today. Over the years, he built the body shops, an in-house finance company, and held franchises such as Oldsmobile, Hyundai, Mazda, Ford, Cadillac, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.

After being family owned and operated 60 plus years, the third generation is now involved in the business and is excited to continue to serve the Milwaukee and neighboring communities.

Warranty Forever!

Warranty Forever is exclusive to Amato and included with every used vehicle we sell with fewer than 100,000 miles. It covers your engine, transmission, drive axle and fuel pump. There is no cost to you and there is never a deductible. Good for as long as you own your vehicle. Yes, FOR LIFE!


Free CARFAX® Report

Every vehicle comes with a free CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ for your peace of mind!


Guaranteed Financing

We work with all the major banks and credit unions. Amato also has its own finance company, which allows us to make the financing decisions. We understand that bad things happen to good people. That's why we're willing to finance your future, not your past.


Huge Selection

Amato has hundreds of pre-owned vehicles available at four distinct locations in Milwaukee County, as well as one dealership in Waukesha County.


Award Winning Service

Amato has earned every manufacturer's award for service. It is priority number one for car buyers. If Amato takes good care of you, there's a better chance you'll look to Amato the next time you want to buy a car. If you're looking to service your vehicle we offer service specials for your maintenance and repair needs.

• Everyday value pricing on service

• We service all makes and models

• Free alignment checks

• Shuttle service to home or work

• Free multi-point inspection with any service

• Free car wash with any service

• Rental cars on site

• 12 months same-as-cash financing

 

Hand-Selected Inventory

Amato buyers travel the country to hand-select the best cars to fill our lots. In addition, every Amato used car must pass a 120-point inspection before it is offered for sale. Each car is then satisfaction-insured with a warranty.


Lowest Price

John Amato demands it. Every car at Amato is priced at, or below Kelly Blue Book…the guide most universally used and trusted by banks and dealers. Ask to see the Blue Book price…we'll be glad to show you.


3-Day Return Policy

Love it or leave it! We stand behind every vehicle we sell. If you buy a vehicle and decide within 3 days you don't like it, return it!


Program Cars

Amato has low-mileage, model-year vehicles that we sell for half what they cost new! And the best part is, they'll never, ever run out of warranty thanks to the Warranty Forever program.