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Rio Vista Chevrolet
Buellton, CA
1,037 Reviews
Why Buy at Rio Vista Chevrolet
Sales: (805) 693-4642 | Service: (805) 693-4639
Thank you for the opportunity you have given to us. At Rio Vista Chevrolet we understand you have many choices when selecting the dealership you want to do business with. We are determined to provide you with the best purchasing and ownership experience for your new vehicle.
Here are a few of the reasons why people have chosen to do business with Rio Vista Chevrolet year after year.
1) Family Owned & Operated for 30+ Years: Mike, Tresha, & Sam Sell, owners of Rio Vista Chevrolet, personally guarantee our level of service will exceed your expectations. Sam represents the Sell family as the 5th generation in the automotive business.
2) Unrivaled Purchasing/Service Experience: Over the years Rio Vista Chevrolet has continued to be recognized as a leader in Customer Satisfaction Index ratings. Rio Vista Chevrolet adheres to the old time philosophy of “one sale at a time” and we pride ourselves on taking the hassle and confusion out of buying a new or pre-owned vehicle.
3) Full Service Dealership: At Rio Vista Chevrolet we do it all, we provide a full line of services dedicated to our customers, which include:
Retail Auto Sales
Full Accessories Department
Parts Department
Full Service Departments even for your off brand vehicles
Full Certified Auto Detail Department
4) Can't find the vehicle you're looking for? We can find it!: Additional inventory is available through our dealer network with thousands of vehicles that can be available upon request.
5) Credit Challenged? No Problem! We have great relationships with many lenders which allow us to offer loans that many others cannot! No matter what your credit history, we will have a loan for you! Rio Vista Chevrolet specializes in auto loans and can get you into a new vehicle today!
6) Full-Service Center: Whether it be a minor repair or major overhaul, Rio Vista Chevrolet's GM Factory-T
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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November 13, 2024
Had a quick and easy purchase. Very courteous, picked me up from my residence and brought me to the dealership. Very courteous, picked me up from my residence and brought me to the dealership. More
by stevomond
Employees Worked With
November 13, 2024
Oscar and ERIC make you feel very comfortable buying a vehicle at Rio Vista was a pleasant experience no hassle everybody at Rio Vista very professional very helpful Highly recommend buying a vehicle the vehicle at Rio Vista was a pleasant experience no hassle everybody at Rio Vista very professional very helpful Highly recommend buying a vehicle there More
by uvalle.eloy
November 01, 2024
Fue una experiencia fantástica, el personal muy amable con los clientes, y y lo importante que ablan español, con los clientes, y y lo importante que ablan español, More
by josemanciaalvarez
Employees Worked With
October 24, 2024
Hello all! I recently purchased my first Corvette ever (2024 Stingray Rapid Blue 2LT with Z51 Package) and I have to say, it was one of the most pleasant car I recently purchased my first Corvette ever (2024 Stingray Rapid Blue 2LT with Z51 Package) and I have to say, it was one of the most pleasant car buying experiences that I have ever had. I live in Texas so I was not able to physically go and see the car in person but the entire staff at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton California went above and beyond to make my dream car a reality. Oscar Sanchez was particularly incredible in guiding me through the entire process (I highly recommend talking with Oscar if you're thinking about buying a car from Rio Vista Chevrolet, he was absolutely awesome!). Oscar was always available to answer any questions that I might have, he personally took several pictures and videos of my car, he was extremely detailed, professional, honest (which is a huge personal thing for me when purchasing a car) and always went the extra mile when communicating with me which really gave me that extra sense of security since I wasn't able to physically travel from Texas to California to view and purchase my car. In addition to the great help that Oscar provided, I also want to thank Tyler Smith (General Sales Manager), Marcia Ridpath (Sales Representative), and Erik Perez (Finance Manager) for their help as well, I couldn't have asked for a smoother and straight forward buying process than I experienced, thank you all so much!! Also, just another quick note, in reference to timing and delivery, I first called Rio Vista on 10-10 about my car and before I knew it I had my car fully financed, papers signed, and my car was delivered to my house in Texas on 10-19. If you're thinking about buying a car in the near future, I would absolutely recommend giving Rio Vista Chevrolet in California a call, they will 100% take care of you and all of your car needs. Thanks again for all the help Oscar and team, I couldn't be happier right now!! More
by Z2THEP
October 22, 2024
I’ve bought a lot of cars over the years and this was probably the smoothest experience I’ve ever had. Good price and great service. probably the smoothest experience I’ve ever had. Good price and great service. More
by redtailrenovations
Employees Worked With
October 07, 2024
As a life long resident of the SY valley I expected better service. I purchased a 2017 Chevy Tahoe as is. Having never purchased a vehicle from Rio Vista, I expected better. My brakes failed while better service. I purchased a 2017 Chevy Tahoe as is. Having never purchased a vehicle from Rio Vista, I expected better. My brakes failed while my DAUGHTER was driving My transmission failed at 70,000 miles and I had to tow it back from Nevada to California. I have had to replace the number 7 spark Plug 3 TIMES!!! And now the lifters are failing! As this was my first time buying anything from Rio Vista I thought the service department would at least wash my car while it was there for 3 days After PAYING $209.00 to have a diagnostic run on it they offered to tear it apart for $1,400.00 and my help with part of it. I have reached my limit with this vehicle We have been Chevy people for 50 years, this is unacceptable! If you would have the courtesy to contact me regarding this vehicle, and suggest a way to get my vehicle running again I would appreciate it. Thank you Diana burt More
by Dissapointed
Employees Worked With
September 25, 2024
Gran servicio al cliente. Oscar nos ayudó de inmediato y respondió todas nuestras preguntas. Todo fue rápido y fácil. Gran equipo en Rio Vista Chevrolet. Oscar nos ayudó de inmediato y respondió todas nuestras preguntas. Todo fue rápido y fácil. Gran equipo en Rio Vista Chevrolet. More
by Yolanda reynoza
Employees Worked With
September 20, 2024
Purchased a 2023 Corvette via internet and phone. I live in Las Vegas. Car was transported to me on their dime. They also took my trade-in via the same transporter. I got a great price: a couple I live in Las Vegas. Car was transported to me on their dime. They also took my trade-in via the same transporter. I got a great price: a couple grand under Blue Book on a Certified Used Deal. Thank you salesman Syd (Sydney) Wasem. Syd was honest and followed through on everything promised. Totally NO-xx deal. He even took my calls and text msgs on his days off. This was a fast, clean deal. Syd gained my trust and I'll buy from him again. Thanks Syd!! You Rock!! More
by Ken
Employees Worked With
September 11, 2024
Dave & Justin in the Service Department are great. My issue is that I feel that I am paying 25-35% more than I should for repair work. The dealership makes money on their parts, their fee for diagno My issue is that I feel that I am paying 25-35% more than I should for repair work. The dealership makes money on their parts, their fee for diagnostics, and on the mechanic's labor. The fact that they charge by the book rate instead of actual time is a ripoff to the customer. Going forward it has become clear to me that I should seek outside dealership repairs by non-affiliated, but qualified mechanics. Additionally, a Service rate of $199/hour is just insane. More
by dclay
September 02, 2024
Great service, not pushy and very knowledgeable. Got a fair trade in value and a great price on my new vehicle 👍 Love you guys ☺️ Got a fair trade in value and a great price on my new vehicle 👍 Love you guys ☺️ More
by mariavega1665
