Tyler Smith
Tyler Smith at Rio Vista Chevrolet

Tyler Smith

Sales Manager

Rio Vista Chevrolet

390 E Hwy 246
Buellton, CA 93427

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246 Reviews
5.0

246 Reviews

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246 Reviews of Tyler Smith

September 29, 2026

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There is no other dealership I would purchase a car from! ! Marcia and Tyler made everything so easy! I ended up with a 2027 lemon, after working with GM through the GM promise I was able to sell back my 20 More

by Ayresmitchell
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Other Employees Tagged: Erick Perez, Marcia Ridpath

Sep 29, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Knowing you were able to complete your GM promise buyback and purchase a new Chevrolet Traverse on the same day means a lot to our team. Marcia and Tyler made sure we had the Traverse you wanted ready when your paperwork arrived, and Erick handled financing quickly without pushing extras. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

August 31, 2026

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Marcia, Tyler and the entire team are awesome. They made the purchase a great experience and took the time to make sure everything was covered. I drove 100 plus miles and I would do it again to wo More

by RT
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Other Employees Tagged: Marcia Ridpath

Aug 31, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your mention of the care Tyler and Marcia took to cover every detail highlights our team’s commitment to a smooth purchase. Knowing that driving over 100 miles was worth it for your new Chevrolet 1500 is truly rewarding. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team.

August 21, 2026

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Vary nice people and great to work with they were vary patient and friendly highly recommend More

by skmiller0621
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Other Employees Tagged: Marcia Ridpath

Aug 21, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Knowing our team’s patience and friendly approach made working with us a positive experience is rewarding. Thank you for recommending us, and enjoy every mile in your new Chevrolet Trailblazer.

Aug 21, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Hi, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations!

August 18, 2026

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Rio Vista by far is the best dealership I have ever dealt with starting with TYLER SMITH Oscar the sales person all the way to financing, which is Eric to the owner of Sam. Very professional always give me t More

by Flynns painting
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Aug 18, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Knowing our team could secure the trade value you needed for your new Chevrolet 2500 is rewarding. Hearing that Tyler, Oscar, Erick, and Sam provided such professional service means a great deal to all of us. Thank you for recommending our dealership to your family and extended family.

June 20, 2026

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Easiest, kindest and most caring dealership I’ve ever worked with! Tyler, the sales manager was so responsive and helpful, and Jimmy was always available for questions and willing to help! The process fr More

by Andri
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmy Sanchez, Syd Wasem

Jun 20, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s fantastic to hear that Tyler and Jimmy made your Chevrolet Equinox purchase so smooth and caring. Thank you for sharing how responsive and helpful they were throughout the process. Enjoy your new Equinox and let us know if you need anything else.

June 13, 2026

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Best dealership team from sales, finance to the guys in the shop! Extremely accommodating of my body schedule. This team is the reason I purchased another Chevrolet truck after a lemon buy back ! More

by Shawnvpchlsm
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Other Employees Tagged: Justin Begley, Oscar Sanchez

Jun 13, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s fantastic to hear our team’s flexibility with your schedule gave you confidence in choosing another Chevrolet 2500. Thank you for trusting us again, and we look forward to serving you down the road.

June 12, 2026

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Oscar was Great! Great job thanks for all the extra help Tyler! From the moment we walked into the lot and started looking around at the cars. Oscar was kind not p More

by New not used
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Other Employees Tagged: Oscar Sanchez

Jun 12, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re glad Oscar and Tyler gave you a relaxed and informative experience. It’s wonderful you could compare different features, take a test drive, and find the right Chevrolet. We look forward to helping you again whenever you return.

June 10, 2026

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Oscar and the entire Rio Vista team treat you like family!! So appreciative of the experience. More

by Chris
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Jun 10, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing your Chevrolet Silverado 2500. It’s wonderful to hear Oscar and our team treated you like family. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again.

June 10, 2026

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I had a great experience at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton. The entire team was friendly, professional, and made the car-buying process easy and stress-free. They took the time to answer all of my qu More

by chandlerurb
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Other Employees Tagged: Daisy Sloan-Liddell

Jun 10, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s wonderful to hear our team made your Chevrolet 2500 purchase effortless and pressure free. We’re grateful you found our staff knowledgeable, transparent, and efficient from start to finish. Tyler and Daisy join the rest of us in looking forward to helping with any future vehicle or service needs.

June 01, 2026

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I’ve been buying cars from Rio Vista for 20 years and every experience with them is above excellent! Tyler and Marcia are the best! They are so easy to work with and so friendly! Working with them makes More

by Kevrock2015
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Other Employees Tagged: Marcia Ridpath

Jun 01, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s wonderful to hear you’ve trusted us for your Chevrolet purchases for 20 years. We’ll be sure Tyler and Marcia see your kind words about how friendly and effortless they make the process. Thank you for your continued loyalty and we look forward to serving you again.

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