About Us

Welcome to Genesis of Smithtown

Thank You for Choosing Genesis of Smithtown

The team at Genesis of Smithtown would like to welcome you to our dealership in St James, where we’re confident you’ll find the vehicles you’re looking for at a price you can afford. Come and check out our full selection of new Genesis vehicles, or get a great offer on a reliable pre-owned model. No matter which vehicle you decide on, our professional finance team will help you get settled with a competitive financing or lease plan.

When you’re looking for quality auto maintenance and repairs near St James, you can always count on the professional technicians in our Genesis service department as well, where we handle everything from oil changes and filter replacements to powertrain and drivetrain repairs. Schedule an appointment today, or purchase parts from us to handle maintenance and repairs on your own.

Lots of folks in St James count on the high-quality vehicles and services found at Genesis of Smithtown, and we look forward to living up to our reputation every day. Stop in and see us today, or contact our staff with any questions.

THE COMPETITION DIFFERENCE: OUR STORY

OUR LONG ISLAND STORY BEGAN WAY BACK IN 1962 WITH OUR FOUNDER, JOSEPH C. BUZZETTA.

Joe, as he’s known to friends and family, was born and raised on Long Island with a deep passion for cars. His journey in the automotive world began early, working as a young teen washing and detailing cars. By the age of eighteen, Joe was already selling vehicles at a dealership in his hometown of Huntington. After serving abroad in the military, Joe returned to New York and briefly worked in his family’s restaurant, Bella Vista, which was located in Centerport. However, his heart was always in the auto industry, and it wasn't long before Joe partnered with his close friend, Oscar Rubio, to open an auto service shop on Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset. As time passed, Joe expanded his business, acquiring additional franchises, including Genesis of Smithtown, and eventually moved his operation to Route 25.

Today, Joe’s children, Joe Jr., Jim, and Nancy, and grandson, James Buzzetta Jr., are all an integral part of the family business, helping to grow and diversify their automotive offerings. The Buzzetta family remains deeply connected to the Long Island community, living locally and passionately supporting organizations like St. Charles Hospital, Alternatives for Children, Paws of War, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, LI 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk, Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Celebrate St. James, Smithtown Children’s Foundation, and many more.

At Genesis of Smithtown, the Buzzetta family is dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their neighbors. When you visit our dealership, you’ll always be treated like family. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Our Long Island story began way back in 1962 with our founder, Joseph C. Buzzetta.

Joe, as he’s known by his friends and family, was a car nut, born and raised on Long Island. He worked in all aspects of the car business, starting as a kid washing and polishing cars, and later, at the age of eighteen, was already selling cars at one of the dealers located in his hometown of Huntington. After serving in the military abroad, Joe returned to New York and worked for a time in his family’s restaurant, the Bella Vista, then located in Centerport, New York. But automotive was always his first love, and he soon found a way to gather the resources to open an auto service shop with his good friend, Oscar Rubio, on Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset. As the years went by, Joe was able to procure other franchises, in addition to our Mercedes-Benz franchises, and moved his shop, now a dealership, up to Route 25.

Over the years, Joe’s progeny, Joe Jr., Jim, and Nancy have all joined him in the business and the family was able to add additional brands to their family business. Deeply rooted in the Long Island community, the entire family resides locally to the stores and strongly believes in giving back and reinvesting in the community. Some of the organizations that are close to their hearts are the St. Charles Hospital, Alternatives for Children, Paws of War, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, LI 2 Day Breast Cancer Walk, Ward Melville Heritage Organization, Celebrate St. James, Smithtown Children’s Foundation, and many others.

The Buzzetta Family takes great pride in our local Saint James, Smithtown and Lake Grove, NY community and they love building relationships with their fellow neighbors. We can guarantee, you’ll always be treated like family when you visit a Competition dealership, whether you visit Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, Mercedes-Benz of Huntington, Competition BMW, Competition Subaru of Smithtown, located conveniently near Huntington Station and Hauppauge, New York, or previously visited Competition INFINITI of Smithtown! We believe in developing long-lasting relationships, the kind of relationships our business’s foundation is built on. We hope to meet you all soon!