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Rio Vista Chevrolet
Buellton, CA
1,361 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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July 18, 2026
This was the easiest car buying experience in my life. I was super impressed with the communication from Oscar. I was referred specifically to Rio Vista to buy my truck from other satisfied customers. I h I was super impressed with the communication from Oscar. I was referred specifically to Rio Vista to buy my truck from other satisfied customers. I have also used Rio Vista for my service needs on my other vehicles so it was natural to purchase my truck from them. I located a truck that I wanted at another dealership and they were able to successfully get the vehicle for me within a day and I literally was he dealership for less than 90 minutes including my test drive! Thanks Oscar! More
by chriszbinden
July 16, 2026
Jimmy is very easy to communicate your needs, very responsive, professional, great customer service. I will definitely contact Jimmy for my next buy, as well as anybody in my family responsive, professional, great customer service. I will definitely contact Jimmy for my next buy, as well as anybody in my family More
by oscar
July 15, 2026
From beginning to end, the process and sales reps Daisy and Sergio were great. Overall great experience. Definitely recommend Rio Vista Chevrolet for your next vehicle. and Sergio were great. Overall great experience. Definitely recommend Rio Vista Chevrolet for your next vehicle. More
by JJ
July 13, 2026
Oscar was genuinely patient, kind, understanding and helpful. He made the purchase so easy even when we had a few snags. If you guys offered 10 stars, I would give him 10 stars.! helpful. He made the purchase so easy even when we had a few snags. If you guys offered 10 stars, I would give him 10 stars.! More
by Kim Little
July 10, 2026
Rio Vista Chevrolet and Oscar were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend them. with. I would highly recommend them. More
by karen_burkett
Employees Worked With
July 10, 2026
This dealership was awesome and very helpful during the purchasing of my truck! The process was very straightforward and communication was great since mine was a delivery deal (4 hrs away). Oscar was fanta purchasing of my truck! The process was very straightforward and communication was great since mine was a delivery deal (4 hrs away). Oscar was fantastic and very straightforward with everything, he was even able to FaceTime me to showcase the vehicle since I wasn’t able to physically see it in person! All was delivered as promised and I couldn’t be happier! Great people over at Rio Vista Chevy! More
by alexaguilar1992
July 05, 2026
Had a great experience with Rio Vista Chevrolet. Ruben was awesome! He made the process very seamless! No hassle, no xx, no back & forth games that you get with other dealerships. They promise the b Ruben was awesome! He made the process very seamless! No hassle, no xx, no back & forth games that you get with other dealerships. They promise the best deal and they deliver! Ruben had great communication and response during the total duration, from start to finish! Glad I ended up working with Ruben! Will definitely recommend Ruben & Rio Vista Chevrolet! More
by macias.esteban
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July 05, 2026
Had a great experience with rio vista Chevrolet! Ruben was awesome! He made the process very easy. Communication was great! No back & forth xx like you’d deal with at other dealerships. They promise Ruben was awesome! He made the process very easy. Communication was great! No back & forth xx like you’d deal with at other dealerships. They promise the best deal, give you the best deal! Would definitely recommend working with Ruben & Rio Vista Chevrolet! More
by macias.esteban
July 02, 2026
Working with Daisy was, hands down, the best vehicle-buying experience my wife and I have ever had. From our very first conversation, Daisy was professional, transparent, knowledgeable, and g vehicle-buying experience my wife and I have ever had. From our very first conversation, Daisy was professional, transparent, knowledgeable, and genuinely focused on finding us the right truck; not simply making a sale. We were searching for a Lakeshore Blue gas-engine Silverado 2500, which was the equivalent of finding a needle in a haystack. Throughout the entire process, she kept us informed, answered every question promptly, and made what could have been a stressful purchase feel effortless. What impressed us most was her integrity. In an industry where customers often expect pressure tactics or hidden surprises, Daisy was refreshingly honest and straightforward. Her communication was outstanding, her attention to detail was impeccable, and she consistently went above and beyond to ensure we felt confident and comfortable at every step. The level of customer service she provided is rare. She treated us like valuable partners rather than just another transaction, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about our experience. Because of Daisy, we not only purchased the exact truck we wanted, but we also gained tremendous trust and confidence in Rio Vista Chevy. Rio Vista Chevy is fortunate to have someone of Daisy’s caliber representing their dealership. She exemplifies professionalism, customer care, and excellence. If I were managing a sales team, Daisy would be the standard I would want everyone measured against. Thank you, Daisy, for making this such a positive experience. We couldn’t be happier with our new truck and we will enthusiastically recommend both you and Rio Vista Chevy to anyone looking for a new vehicle. 10/10 highly recommend; Daisy is an absolute rockstar. More
by Chris F
July 02, 2026
Great experience Marcia with sales. And finance. Prices were incredible. We recommend to anyone looking to buy a vehicle. Buy from this family owned business. And finance. Prices were incredible. We recommend to anyone looking to buy a vehicle. Buy from this family owned business. More
by C_mluna
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