Our Story

Built for Buffalo. Built for you.

Drifka Motors exists because buying a reliable used car in Western New York shouldn't feel like a gamble — especially when you're a student, a first-time buyer, or someone who simply needs a car that works.

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Founding partners

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Buffalo-owned

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Open for you

The gap we couldn't ignore

We kept seeing the same story across Buffalo: young people and students who needed dependable transportation — to get to class, to work, to build a life — but were stuck choosing between overpriced lots, high-pressure sales floors, and vehicles they couldn't trust.

The options weren't designed for them. The process wasn't respectful. And too often, the cars weren't ready for the road.

Drifka Motors started as a answer to that gap — not a side project, but a commitment to bring a higher standard of used-car buying to a community that deserved one.

Our mission

We serve students, first-time buyers, and anyone in Western New York who needs a reliable used vehicle — with honest pricing, carefully vetted inventory, and a team that treats every customer like a neighbor, not a transaction.

What we stand for

Professional service without the pretense — the standard a dealership should have always held.

Transparency

Clear pricing, straight answers, and no hidden fees. You should know exactly what you're getting before you ever sit in the driver's seat.

Reliability

Every vehicle on our lot is selected and prepared with care. We sell cars we'd feel confident putting our own friends and family in.

Community

We're from Buffalo. We hire locally, partner with area colleges, and built this business to serve the people who live and work here.

Meet the team

Four partners. One standard. Drifka Motors is built by people who live here and care about getting it right.

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Chris Toutoundjian

Co-Founder

Focused on building a dealership experience rooted in trust — where customers leave knowing they made a smart decision.

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Anthony

Co-Founder

Brings hands-on automotive expertise and a commitment to putting quality vehicles on the lot, every time.

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Matt

Co-Founder

Ensures operations run smoothly so every customer gets a professional, seamless experience from first call to final keys.

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Nick

Co-Founder

Drives the vision behind Drifka Motors — connecting modern tools with an old-fashioned standard of doing right by people.

Students & first-time buyers welcome

Your first car shouldn't be your worst experience.

Whether you're heading to UB, Buff State, Canisius, or your first job across town — you need a car that starts every morning and a dealer who respects your budget. That's who we built this for.

Visit us on Rhode Island Street

202 Rhode Island St, Unit 7, Buffalo, NY 14213

Mon–Sat 9am–6pm