General Info

Rensselaer Auto Plaza is a family-owned and operated business, founded in 1977 by David James. In June 1984, a new facility was built at our current location of 770 Hoosick Street in Troy. In 2001, renovations to update to Honda’s new brand image began, providing guests with a state-of-the-art dealership and support facility, including a drive-thru service area for easy drop-off and pick-up of vehicles. In 1988, David’s son, Andrew J. James, joined the company. Six years later, Andrew was named Vice President and General Manager and in 2008, he was named President of Rensselaer Honda. In 2010, Simply Better Auto Center, a pre-owned car dealership, was opened. The facility at 805 Hoosick Rd. greatly increased our need for service space along with the opportunity to sell pre-owned cars from a separate location. Today, Andrew carries out his father’s vision by continuing the tradition of “Simply Better” customer-friendly sales of new and pre-owned vehicles. Andrew’s goal of treating every visitor to our dealership as an honored guest and his pledge to put the customer’s needs first has given Rensselaer Auto Plaza the outstanding reputation and loyal customer base in the Capital District that it has today.