I strongly recommend staying away from Hillsborough Auto Sales. I bought a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze…read morefrom them for my younger sister after we specifically asked whether the vehicle had any issues and were told that it did not. Within only two days, the vehicle began idling roughly, the check engine light came on, and my sister noticed a strong oil smell and oil leaking around the engine. We gave the dealership an opportunity to fix the vehicle. They claimed the problem was the fuel injectors, said they repaired them, and returned the vehicle to my sister, telling her it was "good to go." That same day, smoke began coming from under the hood. The following day, heavy smoke entered the vehicle through the air-conditioning system while my sister and her newborn daughter were inside. This was dangerous and completely unacceptable. I had Midas perform a diagnostic inspection, and they found oil leaking from several locations, including the valve cover, timing cover, oil pan, rear main seal, and oil cooler housing. Their technician specifically documented that these were "not fresh oil leaks" and that the vehicle had been leaking for quite some time. Despite this, the dealership refused to take responsibility, provide a refund, or cover the necessary repairs. I am including photos of the oil leaks because people deserve to see the condition of the vehicle we were sold. Returning the vehicle after an unsuccessful repair and saying it was safe to drive put my sister and newborn niece in a dangerous situation. Based on our experience, I would never purchase another vehicle from Hillsborough Auto Sales, and I would not recommend them to anyone.

Salesmen that I dealt with were rude and disrespectful. They wouldn't return my calls. Car was in…read morepoor shape and they didn't want to fix it. I tried to return it the very next day and they wouldn't take it back. They called me stupid, I didn't know what I was talking about and that I needed to do my homework when I asked for the sensor lights to be fixed and other safety issues. They spoke Spanish to the finance company of which I didn't understand and the price of the car went up by at least $3,000.00 without my knowing it when I got the bill of sales 2 weeks later from the finance company. I was there from 10:00 am until closing (sick and just wanted to go home). Salesman went home before I did because he took someone else to sell a car to and I had to find someone else to help me. They took advantage of an elderly woman who was alone. Shame on them.

I recently bought a used car there for my granddaughter. I was super pleased. It's a husband and…read morewife team with a full-time mechanic as well. Their service bay is clean and organized. They are true professionals, and wonderful people to deal with. I will always bring the car there for service, and I may even bring my car there for service. I am so impressed with them. Color me... Very happy.

From the owner: "Thank You for Choosing DTD Used Cars Sales. We are equipped with Full-Service Repair Shop. Our…read moremission is your satisfaction. We have over 25 years experience in automotive industry. We started DTD Used Cars Sales to satisfy all automotive needs in one place. From purchasing Your First Preowned Car to staying on top of your Maintenance to Cosmetic Upgrades, we got you covered. Give us a call. We can Help.

The staff was nice. My main complaint is I found a major scratch on the front door which wasn't in…read moreany photos of the car, when I asked them to lower the price just $100 for too get it fixed which would not have covered the cost to get it fixed. they won't even budge 100 bucks. They just gave the old line "prices are set by corporate". Don't think anybody actually buys that line

I went here planning to buy a BMW SUV, but the customer service was very disappointing. When I…read morearrived, there was no one outside to assist me. I walked around the lot for a while, and no one came out to help, so I drove to the front of the building, went inside, and asked if someone could assist me. The two women inside told me they don't go outside. At that point, I said, "Okay, well you just lost a sale." On top of that, the lot looked more like a junkyard than a dealership, which didn't give me much confidence. It made me feel like I might end up buying a lemon. In the end, I'm actually glad it happened because I went to BMW of Tampa instead and purchased a 2026 BMW X3. The experience there was amazing.

I had high hopes for this place... mainly because of the awesome reviews and in depth research we…read moredid before bringing the vehicle in for service. I brought my C300 in for service, upon picking the vehicle up I noticed the right, front passenger side wheel and tire was not in the same condition as when I dropped it off. After several attempts to have the wheel and tire repaired due to their negligence during the after service test drive (that we didn't opt for or was told it would be driven), unfortunately Trevor refused to make this right. Additionally, I asked to see the before pictures and video that was mentioned on the phone, but was told there wasn't any. Any time a car goes in for service, a detailed report is completed by the technician, but I was told they do not do this. That's a bit concerning to me. Needless to say, be careful getting your car serviced here.

I really recommend this place !!! They were quick to get me in and I did not feel at all like the…read moreprices were bad !!!

Came in here to check out 2 vehicles that I saw online. Was greeted by Emely super nice and helpful…read moreshe got me all registered and gave me all the information I was looking for with the car I wanted to see. Man within minutes she brung the car around took my Info so we could I could go test drive the car. While in the vehicle she was very knowledgeable, friendly and accurate with information. While I test drove the car her staff took my car to get an appraisal to see what I could get for my trade in. All that was done when I got back inside. Diago the manager Yeahhhh that guy he's freakin great hands down along with the finance guy .. they worked my deal so smoothly and efficiently!!! I am here to tell ya they literally did their thang!! Did I mention I drove my car home tonight ... I sure did they were not letting me leave without taking her home. Super impressed with this place and trust me what they did tonight I'm making sure everyone knows how great of an experience I had here. Talk about fast, efficient, knowledgeable, friendly and excellent customer service .. I'm still blowed away of the fast smooth process.

Does not inspect the vehicles before sale. Completely rounded off oil plug. They just spray them…read moreoff then sell them

Michelle and her Manager / Owner?? assisted our daughter purchase her first car. They were…read moreprofessional and helpful.

I am a cash buyer with no trade. I sent them two emails…read moreexplaining my buying facts and requesting a out the door price. They did not answer either email. I can not talk on the phone due to medical a problem. I think this is a VERY poor to due business!

Got a promotional mailer about these guys opening up this week and it was full of some incredible…read moredeals. It was sooooooo good that I had to get down there to check it out. Was blown away by how busy these guys were and how nice their lot looked, especially for just opening up. Love the Big Red Barn... what a landmark?!?!?! The quality and selection they had was pretty impressive, especially compared to what I was finding at many other local independent dealers. Met with Ron Reese personally, who is the owner here. Not only did he work out a heck of a deal but he was one of the most upfront and genuine people I think I have ever met on a car lot. Really appreciated his approach and time. Definitely check these guys out as they have been nothing but good to me and I know how hard it can be to find someone you can really trust out there. These are all good people out of Kentucky and their down home genuiness will fit right in here in the Riverview community.

I found this place thru a deal on groupon. Being new to the area I wasn't sure what to expect but I…read morehad a wonderful experience at Victory Auto Mall! I made an appointment for an oil change on a Friday afternoon. The place was easy to find and once I walked in and was greeted by Kim I knew I was in great hands! Kim was super sweet and accommodating. I forget the guys name that did my oil change but he was awesome and super knowledgeable. Being a lady who doesn't know anything about cars other than it needs gas to run (lol) he took very good care of me, answered all my questions and didn't pressure me into buying or paying for anything extra like i've experienced everywhere else i've gone to before. I will most definitely be back! thanks so much for the awesome service!

I purchased a used truck from Victory Auto Mall in St. Petersburg in September 2025. At the time of…read moresale, I was told the check engine light would be repaired. Since then, I have returned the vehicle to them multiple times (including three trips from Fort Myers), and the issue was never resolved. I was eventually told to take the truck to a dealership for repair. The vehicle has now been diagnosed with a bad transmission and inverter. The extended warranty sold at the time of purchase does not cover all of these issues, leaving me with significant out-of-pocket costs. I withheld a remaining $1,020 of the down payment due to the unresolved issue tied to the original agreement. Instead of resolving the matter, the dealership placed a registration/tag stop, preventing me from renewing my registration, and has stopped responding to my calls. I am currently attempting to resolve this directly and through formal channels. I will update this review based on how the dealership handles this situation moving forward.

I bought this truck, they were very hostile with negotiation for starters. And their car fax was…read moreexcellent condition, we tried explaining that the truck is not in excellent condition. And to be quite frank iv looked at over 60 trucks in the last month and half- everything has been garbage. This one seemed to be best mechanically that we had seen. The body had quit a bit of damage, interior they did and excellent job cleaning. I bought this truck and didn't even make it home. Had to call for a tow truck, the radiator had a crack in it, had to pay for the tow, mechanic and the radiator alone was $400. The cab of truck is also leaking there is water marks all over the headliner, wouldn't crank yesterday had it towed back to the mechanics and the truck needs head gaskets and batteries. I haven't even made my first payment on this truck. Very disappointed! I would never recommend this place.

We were in search of an affordable and reliable car for our son who is in college. After weeks and…read moreweeks of combing the internet and visiting most of the used car lots in the Tampa Bay Area we came across the Auto Store of Tampa Bay II and we are so grateful we found it. The Auto Store of Tampa Bay is a small family owned and operated lot which is easy to miss amongst the many used car lots, congested and fast pace road it is located on. However, what attracted us to it was the noticeable cleanliness of all the vehicles on the lot. Every vehicle was detailed and display with so much pride we had go inside. After browsing the impressive lot out front we decided to go inside where we were greeted by Mike W. who was not overly pushy and very upfront about all the cars on the lot. He took the time to learn what our priorities were and answered all of our questions which were a lot. Lol We test drove the vehicle we were set to buy and notice the AC wasn't blowing as strong as it could have (keep in mind this was a 12 yr old car); Mike offered to take it to his mechanic for a check and recharge at no additional cost and even included that as a guarantee in the bill of sales. We planned to register the car in another state which became more complicated than we anticipated and Mike went above and beyond (2 weeks AFTER we purchased the car) to help us navigate the different registration and tax requirements; even helping us making calls to the Florida and out of state DMV's and getting some required forms notarized for us at no additional cost to us. Again this is a couple weeks after we purchased the car from them. Our overall experience with the Auto Store of Tampa was a great one! We were able to purchase an affordable, good looking, AND RELIABLE vehicle for our son. We will definitely be back for any future used car buying needs and HIGHLY recommended them to anyone who is hesitant about used car lots. Pros: Affordable Prices Professionally Detailed Vehicles Outstanding Customer Service Bilingual (English and Spanish) Honest about their inventory Easy to Work with and Negotiate Deal Available even after the sale is complete Good mix of newer and older cars all very clean Cons: Not the best location to get in and out of Parking is hit or miss Not the largest inventory in the area

Though I view buying a car as just a bit less inviting than a root canal, my experience at Gagel's…read morewas painless. Gagel's forgos the standard process which usually includes an 8 hour hostage situation followed by a bit of waterboarding. During which time the "customer" is either convinced the dealer "knows just what you need," or they breakunder the pressure and do as they are told. The salesmen at Gagel's allowed me to try out vehicles at will. Any questions about previous use and any previous "injuries" to the vehicles were met with frank discussions including photos of the damage that had been repaired. Since I had narrowed down my choices before arriving the entire process took under an hour. I left with a low mileage car that looks, inside and out, like it just came off the factory floor. Each car I tested was similar in that the mileage was low and condition top notch. There was no junk. How refreshing. If other car dealers took the lead from Gagel's and resorted to honest, low pressure sales, perhaps the reputation of the used car industry would climb out of the gutter.... I never thought I would say this to a car dealer---But it was a Pleasure doing business with you.

I had the best experience today! After getting crazy prices from places all over town I drove over…read morean hour to this location and won't go anywhere else after today. Josh was very professional and was willing to work with everything I needed. Great prices, customer service & products. Highly recommend.