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    The car they were trying to scam with

    STAY AWAY -- TERRIBLE AND MISLEADING EXPERIENCE. I was told the vehicle was available and was instructed to drive an hour and a half to the dealership. I made the entire trip, only to be told when I arrived that the vehicle was not even there. What makes this even more unacceptable is that they had already had me complete a credit application and ran my credit for a vehicle they knew--or should have known--was not available. After wasting my time and putting a credit inquiry on my report, they tried to switch me to a completely different vehicle. This is extremely misleading and completely unprofessional. If the vehicle wasn't available, they should have told me BEFORE taking my credit application and BEFORE making me drive three hours round trip. STAY AWAY. In my experience, this felt like a bait-and-switch scam. Do not waste your time, do not make the drive, and do not give them your credit information until you personally confirm the exact vehicle is physically there and available

    Huge dent where someone stabbed the car then scraped it along the top.
    Chris C.

    Horrible business practices. Called in prior. Asked about the price. Checked if there were dealer options installed that would add to the price. Answered me 3 times, no. Estimated APR? Around 3.5%. I want to know up front what to expect. Drove a hour in LA traffic. Showed up. Mandatory "tracker" I would get "access" to as an dealer added device. 3k non-negotiable. Okay fine. I know you have to make money. Checked out the car? Obvious accident damage to the front bumper. Hood was key'd. Huge dent over the passenger side door. Like someone stabbed it and pulled it all along the top. Side of the car key'd. 0% EV charge. Low 12v battery warning. But don't worry though. It "passed" the 124 point inspection.

    Luke K.

    I bought a 2018 Honda Civic EX with Lima and honestly couldn't be happier. The whole process was super smooth and easy, no pressure, no weird vibes. Lima was cool, helpful, and straight up from start to finish, which made everything stress-free. The car was exactly what I was looking for and in great condition. If you're trying to buy a car without the headache, I'd definitely recommend working with Lima. Solid experience all around.

    My new baby
    C C.

    I came in at 12pm on 11/11 carless, & walked out at 4:00pm with a 2013 Benz ML350 !!!! I was greated, checked in, & seen within 15 minutes with Mr Neyar, whom felt like family, each department actually really felt like family in a way because they're not just trying to make a sale. They care, & want to see you win & that's exactly what they did for me. This dealership MAKES it possible for you to get a car. good/bad credit, they give OPTIONS. Showcasing a great selection to choose from within my budget. TIP: Please dont have high expectations outside the means of YOUR budget, otherwise, yeah you may not have the experience you expected. They offer in house financing which really helped me achieve getting a car, they do have the option to go through the bank if you prefer as well. Financing was easy breezy & stress free! Cashier was so sweet I wish I got her name but she was lovely.

    Jesus H.

    I don't even know where to begin. I've never written a review before, but what I experienced at CarWorld in Hawthorne, CA was so unbelievably bad that I feel obligated to warn anyone even thinking about going there. I drove over an hour and a half through traffic with cash in hand, ready to buy a 1992 Lexus SC400 that they had listed online. The photos weren't perfect, but they were close enough to make the trip worth it. I even scheduled an appointment for 7:15 PM to make things easy and professional. The moment I arrived, I realized I'd made a mistake. The car looked nothing like the pictures -- completely misrepresented. But fine, I was still willing to take a look and test drive it. Then came the so-called "salesman," one of the rudest, most arrogant people I've ever dealt with in my life. He treated me like I was wasting his time the moment I asked to test drive the car -- as if showing interest in their own inventory was some sort of inconvenience. When I mentioned paying cash, he snapped, "Cash or financing?" in the most dismissive tone imaginable, like I wasn't even worth talking to. Then he told me something that honestly sounded like a joke -- a mandatory $2,500 "tracking device" fee that cannot be removed and is apparently only charged if you pay cash. Let that sink in. They literally punish you for paying upfront. What kind of shady, back-alley business practice is that? And to top it all off, the car that was listed for one price online was nearly triple the cost in person. It's pure bait-and-switch. Everything about this place screams deception, disrespect, and outright greed. CarWorld isn't a dealership -- it's a scam dressed up as a business. They lure people in with fake prices, treat customers like garbage, and then try to trap you with ridiculous, made-up fees. I went in with genuine intention to buy that night, and left feeling completely disgusted and insulted. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. If you value your time, your money, or your sanity -- stay as far away from CarWorld Hawthorne as possible.

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    BEE and finance good customer service help me out with finding a suitable payment for me all around 5 stars

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    Mr Bee in finance was able to get me what i wanted!!,Easy and fast!! i would recommend this to all my friends and family.

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    My fiancé and I had an amazing experience at South Bay Toyota! Brandon, Tim, and Marc went above…read moreand beyond to make the entire car-buying process smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable. Brandon's knowledge, professionalism, and patience were truly exceptional. He took the time to answer all of our questions, never made us feel rushed, and worked with us as we explored different options until we found the perfect vehicles for our needs. His expertise and genuine care made all the difference. Tim and Marc were also fantastic throughout the pricing and paperwork process. The entire team was friendly, transparent, and incredibly supportive, making us feel valued every step of the way. Thanks to their outstanding customer service, we drove away with not just one, but two brand-new Toyotas on the same day--a Camry and a Highlander! We couldn't be happier with our experience. If you're looking for a dealership that truly cares about its customers, we highly recommend South Bay Toyota. Be sure to ask for Brandon--you'll be in great hands! Thank you, gentlemen for making this such an exciting and memorable experience!

    The way the sales people have ignored me every time I am here getting my car serviced makes me…read morethink I look like a vagrant, and I'm okay with that. I purchased my car in 2018 and have brought it here for service ever since. But the last 3-4 visits, I do the same thing, sit in the lobby for about an hour then walk around the lot looking at cars. I've been think about getting a new car for a while, but I haven't had a car note in years, so I'm reluctant. Not to mention, I rarely drive, so rare that I was thinking of just selling the car, then had to have someone bring me back to logic. Let me just say this, this review is in no way about the service dept. If I had an other issues I would go to Carson or Manhattan Beach, but I come here. Today's visit really annoyed me, I'm stilling in the lobby reading my book and a salesman named Anthony comes in and begins to speak about the 4th of July sale. I listen, because I can really be easily convinced to get a new car, but I notice that despite him having my full attention and us only being within feet of each other, he is not talking to me. He confirmed it, when he begin asking everyone in the room, individually, if they were interested in taking a look at the numbers on trading in a vehicle for a new one without any commitment. He didn't ask me or the guy behind him who could easily be confused as being asleep. I didn't speak up, because I could just as easily be swayed by characteristics to keep my money. What I did do was get up and walk the lot, like I normally do when I am here and I peaked at a few cars, while also speaking with my husband, because I needed someone who was going to tell me if I was over thinking the whole situation. Can you guess what happened next, as walked around circling the cars and taking an extra second to stare at the sticker... Nothing! No one approached me and asked if they can help. No one came out of the sales office, after watching me from the large glass windows I was looking at vehicles in front of. Nothing! So I walked back to the lobby to wait for my car and write this review. But then, I started wondering why I was even giving 3 stars and my husband called me back to ask if I saw anything I liked. I told him I didn't but they probably had the car on the used car side. So I got up and walked around the used car lot side and I did see two or three vehicles that I was interested in. These I took a few extra seconds to look at because I wanted to see the price, the year, the details, the warranty information. But again, no one came out. No one came to help me to ask if I was interested in anything or to see if I needed assistance. The only time I spoke to an employee at South Bay Toyota was each time I walked back to the service center where they offered me shuttle services or wanted to see if there's anything that they could assist me with. So I am giving three stars because I could easily walk to service department and ask them to get me a sales agent and I'm sure that person who comes to me would be all too enthusiastic about showing me what's available. It has happened before and that's why I know exactly what vehicle I want next.

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    This company was supposed to come pick up my car (which was a total loss following a collision)…read more The other driver's insurance company said these guys would come get the car on Friday. I was home all day waiting to hear from them. Then they told the insurance company that they called and there was no answer and no voicemail, which is absolutely FALSE. I did not have a single missed call, and my voicemail worked fine. Then I left two messages for them and waited on hold for an hour before they disconnected me. NO ONE ANSWERED and no one called back. Horrible business.

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    This place is so horrible. It is located on Crenshaw & Rosecrans. It's a private auto dealer that…read moresells used cars. On the website it looks fairly reasonable on prices so I thought why not, and gave them a shot. The sales person was very nice and everyone instantly greeted us as we came in. My son purchased a Nissan with no problems. We applied for financing and everything was perfect. Three days went by and the check engine light came on. So, my son went immediately to the establishment and they plugged it in the machine to diagnose and suddenly nobody knew how to speak English. The people there were only able to tell them that they would order the part and each time he followed up they didn't have it. Text messages to and fro we're sent to management only to get texts saying they didn't have the part. We had to send our grandparents over there and threaten lemon law for litigation and to our surprise they pretended lemon law does not apply to used cars. They were put in their place, and today we await for a call telling us when to bring the car for it's repair. I want to point out that they said it's a coil for the transmission that needs to be replaced. I'm putting this here on Yelp to prevent others from getting manipulated into buying a bad car. Be aware of this place if you do not know how to fix cars, and if your not bilingual. My heart breaks knowing that there are local dealerships ready to burn people.

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