Exhibit 23.1
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report dated April 12, 2000
included in Hometown Auto Retailers, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1999 and to references to our Firm included in this registration
statement filed on Form S-3 registering 15,000 shares of Hometown Auto
Retailers, Inc.'s common stock.
New York, New York
May 31, 2000
By: /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP
