Let's be honest -- car buying isn't for the faint of heart. There were a few moments of anxiety along the way, but that's just part of the process. I was searching for a specific Mazda 3, and while it wasn't the exact trim I originally had in mind, it was the color I couldn't find anywhere within 100 miles. That alone felt like a win. Was the experience perfectly smooth? Not entirely. The car business is definitely a game, and if you're not 100% fluent in it, you feel that. But I went in knowing that, and I can respect the hustle. At the end of the day, I drove off in the car I wanted -- and I'm genuinely happy with it. Ridwan, thank you for taking the time to walk me through all the features before I left the lot. That extra effort made a difference. Appreciate the team here! read more

Had a great experience purchasing my Certified Pre Owned 2025 CX-50 Hybrid. It's my first Mazda ever and I love it. I worked with salesman Rid who was extremely friendly and accommodating. Very personable and explained everything clearly to me. Looking forward to utilizing Mazda's services for future maintenance services. read more

NOTICE OF DMV INVESTIGATION & $19,618.00 SURETY CLAIM (Case #PC-0000057760) ​I am documenting the following factual violations regarding my vehicle purchase: ​Failure to Pay Off Trade-In (CVC § 11709.4): The dealership did not pay off the $19,618.00 lien (Contract Line 1G) on my 2020 CX-5 within the legal 21-day limit. This resulted in my bank account becoming delinquent. ​Financing Discrepancy (CVC § 11713.1): I was promised 1.9% APR in writing. However, the final contract was processed at 5.89% APR. ​Rebate Manipulation (Line 6E): A $2,750.00 manufacturer rebate was used to justify the higher interest rate instead of the lower APR originally quoted. ​Resale Violation (CVC § 5753): The dealership marketed my trade-in for resale for $22,995 before paying off the underlying lien. ​Official Case Numbers: ​DMV Investigation: #PC-0000057760 (Cerritos Office) ​Surety Bond Claim: #100664285 (HCC Insurance) ​BBB Case: #24734622 ​Notice to Management: To maintain the audit trail for the state investigator, all communication must be in writing via email. No phone calls. read more

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I had an outstanding experience at Caruso Mazda of Long Beach! Israel in sales was exceptional from start to finish. He was patient, attentive, and completely professional throughout the entire process. I came in knowing what I wanted and walked out with my brand new 2026 Mazda CX-30 Sport Select. Israel & Gabino were great! They took the time to make sure I understood all my options. The whole team made the experience smooth and comfortable and I left feeling confident and excited about my purchase. If you are looking for a dealership that listens, respects your time, and delivers what you are looking for, I recommend Caruso! read more

Tito and Richard helped me get into a brand new CX 5 with their special financing. Painless car buying experience. If you're shopping for a new car, I would definitely look here. Much better than other local Mazda dealers in the area. read more

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Charlie Pham and Chris are top notch!! They made my lease buy out easy and simple. They embody human centricity! I was in and out in no time! ;) read more

My car shopping experience at Caruso was by far the best of over a dozen. The salesperson, Rid, was exceptional. He was able to easily answer my questions and was super respectful. The way I was treated here really stands out. The only tricky part was figuring out where to go for sales. Pretty crowded lot and streets. I parked in the service area and made contact. Rid's manager Tito also made the experience one of the best. I appreciate his transparency and honoring my no for an answer when there were features I didn't need. Again, I felt my time and preferences were honored in a way they were not at other dealers. This should be the standard for sales. Confidently recommend Caruso Mazda in Long Beach! read more

We just bought a 2025 Mazda CX-5 Premium Plus from Caruso Mazda, and it was an amazing experience! Until now, we've been a Toyota family--we've been driving our 2008 Toyota Sienna since we bought it new and hadn't stepped into a car dealership since. While we always assumed we'd stick with Toyota, we decided it was time to explore other options. Our first stop was Caruso Mazda. Solomon took us on a test drive in both the Premium Plus and the Preferred trims. He was incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Then we met with Tito, the sales manager, who walked us through the pricing and loan options and answered all our questions. What stood out the most to us during that first visit was how respectful both Solomon and Tito were. We told them we were just starting the car search--and there was zero pressure to buy on the spot. Over the next couple of weeks, we test-drove the RAV4, CR-V, and Forester. Compared to our experience at Caruso Mazda, the vibe at Toyota and especially Honda was the total opposite--very pushy and high-pressure. Even setting that aside, my husband and I both agreed that the CX-5 delivered the best driving experience, features, and overall value. We made an appointment to test-drive the CX-5 one more time with Solomon and Tito, just to be sure. Again, they were welcoming, patient, and helpful. They didn't have the exact color we wanted in stock, but they sourced it from a partner dealership, and it arrived the very next day. We also had a great experience with Josh in financing. He gave us plenty of time to review everything, answered all our questions thoroughly, and--just like the others--was low-pressure, helpful, and kind. After we wrapped up the paperwork, Solomon spent time walking me through all the car's features (there are a lot!). Coming from a 17-year-old minivan, this felt like a major upgrade, and Solomon was patient, knowledgeable, and supportive. He even said I could schedule a time with him if I wanted more help down the road. The next day, I noticed a very minor discrepancy in the paperwork. I reached out, and Tito responded within an hour with an explanation and even offered to expand the coverage we had originally purchased. That kind of service speaks volumes. If you're in the market for a car, I highly recommend Caruso Mazda. Thank you, Solomon, Tito, and Josh, for such a positive and easy experience! read more

Two weeks ago I leased my CX50 Hybrid after shopping at 3 local Mazda dealerships. Caruso was the first dealership i went into and Richard Presley did such a great job finding me the car I was looking for. Richard and David Ortega worked diligently to get me an unbelievable deal and are very professional and a pleasure to work with. If you are looking for a beautiful car and a great team to purchase it from, go in and ask for them by name. You will thank me later. Thank you, Caruso, Richard, and David! read more

If you are a Costco member you must look into their car buying program with Caruso Mazda and connect with Marco. My spouse and I went through the process with him and can honestly say, after almost 2 years since we bought our Mazda, he is above and beyond amazing! The relationship one has with the dealership after the sale is made lasts for the life of the car. Normally one only deals with the service department - however, Marco is still offering assistance with questions/complaints etc. We have NEVER had this experience with past salespeople. When he says "Here's my number, call me anytime" he means it. It wasn't a sign on the line and I'm done with you feeling. I can honestly say that my spouse can have a hot temper and Marco handles it with professionalism each time. I can't say enough about the experience and how he hasn't ignored calls for help. Marco is why Caruso Mazda has our business. We have recommended him to friends and family because of this. Keep being you Marco- it has made a significant impact on our experience. Your behind the scenes work ethic has not gone unnoticed nor unappreciated. Thank you for your continued patience with my spouse. Lol read more

Fabulous inventory, convenient location and top shelf staff! I really enjoyed my interaction with the Management here, they go up and beyond to make you feel comfortable and important. Go check them out! Thanks guys, Frank Peña read more

Had a great experience with Marco. He was attentive and gave us a good price. Got the car that I wanted.

We had a wonderful car buying experience with Caruso and our sales advisor was Israel who was excellent and a very friendly gentleman. He responded promptly to text messages and allowed my wife and I to test drive 2 different models. He was very knowledgeable of the Mazda vehicles and he in fact drives a Mazda himself. He helped us to determine that the CX-30 would be the best vehicle for us. Tito ensured that we would get the best deal and was transparent in the entire process. Tito was open and honest and really made our time spent there worth it. Our CX-30 had a minor blemish damage on the side mirror that I discovered later in the evening after taking delivery. Israel and Tito helped us right away and we eventually got it replaced. I would not hesitate to purchase another vehicle with Caruso and especially working with Israel and Tito. read more

Caruso Mazda - Car Dealers Near Me - Long Beach, California

It's not too often that you'll find consistent professionalism at a dealership, but Caruso Mazda is the exception. I've been coming to Caruso for the last few years to service my car because of the sales culture here. I've never felt pressured or coerced into buying new, trading in, or paying for useless repairs. I've found the staff (Luis & Hugo) here to be personable and honest, providing recommendations that they've taken or suggestions that they'd also follow. I've been recommending Caruso to family and friends, and they've also had the same experience, like my parents. Like other customers, they enjoyed working with Israel. He helped them land a new CX-50 at a great price and competitive interest rate, and showed top-tier customer service throughout the whole process. Definitely recommend coming here for purchase or service. read more

HUGE APPRECIATION AND SHOUT OUT TO Israel & Bob!! They gave me the best car buying experience I have had thus far. I really appreciate Israel for all his help and information. He literally has the best customer service ever and made my experience 100x better. As well as Bob I appreciate his thorough explanation with everything and his amazing customer service as well! I seriously had an outstanding experience thanks to Bob and Israel! Like I said before their customer service was top-notch both were very friendly and great at what they do. They went above and beyond to ensure I felt was taken care of, making the entire experience enjoyable. Thank you Bob and Israel for making my visit a great time! I literally love my brand new 2024 MX-5 Miataaaa!!! read more

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Salesman Rid was very helpful, thorough, and made the buying process very smooth. The dealership credited me a generous amount for my trade, which was notably older in years. Finance Manager Joshua was very genuine and supportive as well. After a lot of research, I landed on a certified used car which was beautifully kept inside and out; they washed it and filled the tank before sending me home. I was very happy overall with my experience at Caruso Mazda. read more

I recently bought a CX 5 here and I would recommend anyone interested in a Mazda to check them out. As a young woman, I've had bad experiences at dealerships. It's an intimidating process but my salesman Israel made me feel extremely comfortable! He was very friendly and both transparent and patient with all my questions. I felt very welcomed and at ease. I didn't feel rushed or felt any pressure at all. You can tell that he knows his stuff and actually enjoys working with Mazdas. He was also very helpful with making sure I got connected to the Mazda app. I would also like to give a shoutout to the gentleman that handles all the financial paperwork (I believe his name is Josh). He was also very kind, honest, and friendly! He explained everything thoroughly and answered any questions I had. The team here is likable and there is an energy and culture here of good, genuine people that you don't come across at other car dealerships. Despite coming in at the end of the day, everyone was so pleasant and helpful. I cannot stress how comfortable (and yet still professional) the environment was. Thank you Israel and Josh for going above and beyond to create a great experience! If you don't like the stereotypical pushy salesman and want to enjoy the car shopping process, I recommend asking for Israel! read more

I came to Caruso Mazda on Sunday, 12/29/24. Days prior, I  chatted with a salesperson about a 2016 Toyota Sienna XLE Premium minivan I found on Carfax. I went to a Honda dealership first, then I called Caruso and said I would be coming in two hours. The minivan was buried deep in cars on the lot, which was not an issue. The issue was when the van wouldn't start. The salesman, Allex explained that sometimes the cars sit for a while, and the batteries die. Fair enough, but I did say I was coming in. The Toyota Sienna XLE was listed for $17,776 both online and on the window sticker. Immediately after driving the minivan, Allex informed me that this wasn't the actual price. He said the price would be $2000+ in additional fees for an alarm, a paint sealant, plus other "accessories" put on by Caruso. I specifically chose the "XLE Premium package" which has an anti-theft device, and loads of features already included. I told Allex I thought it was deceitful to advertise the car without disclosing this. I almost left, but the assistant sales manager, Victor Gomez, invited me inside to run numbers to see if we could make it work. We ran the numbers, putting my 2016 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro as a trade-in. I disclosed to Victor that I had been offered $29,250 cash from another dealer, and wanted the same. I declined the first two offers. Victor's next offer was the trade-in cost for my 4Runner, and Caruso would pay $7k of my remaining loan balance + an additional $2000 + their 2016 Toyota Sienna XLE which would be fully paid. I told Victor I would consider it, gave it some thought, then I agreed, and he shook my hand, and said we had a deal. By now, it was closing time, so they took the keys to my 4Runner, started marking it up, and said they would get the minivan ready for me. In the meantime, I dealt with their finance manager who briefly read what each document was for. I seemed to be standard liability stuff. I declined any extended warranty. By the time, Bob and I finished, everyone was pretty exhausted. Victor came to tell me they discovered the minivan had a broken driver's side mirror and it couldn't be driven, so he said for me to take my 4Runner as a loaner vehicle while they repair the minivan. The next day on Monday, 12/30/24 after a long sleep, I pulled out my paperwork to add the minivan to my insurance. When doing so, I found some MAJOR discrepancies in the contract. Caruso had charged me $395 for the alarm, plus instead of saying I would receive $2000 as we agreed, on page one, it stated that "the amount financed" (which is a balance I would owe them) was $1565.05. This is a false representation of what I had agreed on. I immediately reached out to their staff to express my concerns. Nery Chacon, the General Sales Manager, responded with a structured breakdown of the fees for the Sienna minivan. I pointed out that I never agreed to pay for their alarm, because this model of minivan came with an anti-theft device, and I pointed out that by how the contract was worded, said I would be financing the $1565.05. His response was not satisfactory to me. One of the attorneys I spoke with, told me that in CA you can legally cancel a car sales contract within two days if the car costs less than $40,000, due to dishonest sales tactics or fraudulent terms. Since it had not even been 24 hours, and since I didn't even have their minivan (nor was I given a timeframe of when it would be fixed), I chose to cancel the contract. I felt Caruso's employees had not been transparent about their prices and were intentionally dishonest with the numbers we agreed to. The next day, on Tuesday 12/31/24, my 4Runner was listed for sale on their website for $36k and the Sienna Minivan was taken off their site. They had also registered my 4Runner with Carfax listing it under their dealership. I reiterated to Nery that I no longer wanted to do business with them because I felt they had been dishonest. Nery agreed to void the contract. I requested that they remove my 4Runner from their website and return my 2nd car key. It took until Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 for them to change the carfax and to take my 4Runner off their website. To date, I still haven't gotten my 2nd key returned, so I can barely sleep at night because I am worried/paranoid someone could take it right out of my driveway. This entire situation caused me an immense amount of stress, it ate up 5 days of my time and energy when I could have been out looking for other vehicles and could have gotten a better deal at a more ethical dealership. I felt the men at Caruso use all the typical manipulative sales tactics which is why the "scummy car salesman" stereotype exists. Had I to do it over again, I would have never visited Caruso Mazda because it was a miserable experience. If you are looking for a used car, I warn you, proceed with caution. read more

I visited Caruso a few weeks ago to check out different trims for the CX-50, and specifically the Hybrid AWD. Even though we ended up purchasing a car from a different brand, I still want to give this place 5-stars for overall dealership experience, and have since recommended others here. read more

Had an appointment today to see couple cars and Richard at Mazda showed me the cx-50 that I really liked. Richard and his team provided an awesome offer and excellent service Will definitely be referring friends and family to Richard read more

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The service department here is absolutely top notch.. they always take care of the guest and they do it with style. Luis and Hugo are superstars! I would recommend this service shop to anyone! read more

This is the last place you would ever want to do business with they totally took advantage of me. It cost me a lot of time in trouble to begin with. They lied to me straight off the beginning. I had just purchased a Toyota from a different dealership. They told me I would not lose any money on that car if I traded it in well when I finally got the paperwork, the one that showed me the price that they were given me for the Toyota it was $9000. I lost $9000 by driving a car one week that I had bought from the dealership when they ask you to electronically sign your signature don't do it. That was my biggest mistake because then they just didn't even show me the paperwork that had already been signed where they signed the paperwork themselves. I left my glasses in the Toyota, which I've repeatedly asked for over and over and they're like I'll go get those in a minute, so I couldn't even really see the paperwork that I was signing. Their liars and scammers the kind you would expect from a low class dealership, not Mazda and things just got worse than there. And I never did get my glasses and when I asked to have my Toyota back because I didn't want to meet their accommodations over the damn payment they told me it was too late. I couldn't have it back and they told him I couldn't get the Mazda gave me the damn payment they actually can I get a ride home. I have never in my life ever been treated like this. I felt like a criminal. They had me up there all day eight hours. I had not eaten anything and was really just wanting to try to get home and actually get something to eat and when I got home, I was gonna look over the contract which they told me was in the Gulf department wrong it was not there and by the time I got back to the dealership to receive the contract the time had expired where you could renege on the contract if he decide to purchase from them, you better watch every move may check everything they do because they will lie to you and they will scam you and take advantage, especially the elderly people. read more

I am very happy with the experience I had at this dealership thanks to Marlon and Tito. They really went above and beyond to make sure that I would receive the best deal on the CX-30 that I was looking to purchase. Marlon was extremely patient and helped answer a lot of my questions before I even went to the store which made the buying experience a lot more comfortable for me. Meanwhile Tito helped to answer many of the finance questions that I had before I was ready to purchase the vehicle. Also, shoutout to AT who made the financing process super quick and easy and Nery who helped to give me the best pricing for my vehicle. Thanks to these guys I am happy to say that I had a great overall car buying experience and I would highly consider purchasing from them again in the future. Keep up the good work! read more

Don't go here for service. They are short staffed so something simple will take forever to get it repaired. Their phone system is completely broken. Calling here for an update on your car will only take you to a phone schedule service where they will "call you back". Which pretty much doesn't happen. I had to show up physically for someone to tell me the status on my car. read more

Great experience shopping for our 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Everyone there was very welcoming and attentive to all our needs. Richard Pineda was the sales person that helped us lock in our deal, we wiill definitely go again to him in the future for our car purchases. read more

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I just recently had my car serviced at Caruso Ford and Lincoln and the customer service was beyond amazing. Sheri was my service representative and she was so helpful and honest. The entire time my car was in service, I was debating on getting a new vehicle. Richard Pineda was the sales representative that helped me test drive multiple Lincoln's. I ended up not buying a Lincoln but did decide to trade my car in for a brand new Mazda CX-90 from Caruso Mazda. Richard was still my sales representative at Mazda. He was so patient, honest, respectful and not pushy. Never once did I feel any pressure from him to buy any of the cars I looked at. I never received annoying phone calls after walking away from the Lincoln sale. This was about a month long process for me to finally make a decision on a new car. Richard would answer any questions I had about the cars and current deals, but still was never pushy. I truly appreciated that!! When I had text him about the Mazda I wanted to see, he had it ready and right upfront when I arrived at the dealership. I even received a follow up call after my purchase from Richard. Every single employee I had contact with at either dealership was amazing!! They were nice, happy, respectful, very easy to talk to, mindful of my time, and just overall very pleasant to work with. The customer service at Caruso Mazda and Caruso Ford and Lincoln is definitely top notch!! The level of service has turned me into a lifetime customer. read more

Caruso Mazda - Car Dealers Near Me - Long Beach, California

There are regular old dealerships and there's Caruso Mazda. I was intimidated at first; anticipating the stereotypical runaround from salesmen. But from the moment I called to inquire about a CX-5, I knew this was the dealership I was going to go with. Soloman was the salesman I was working with and he was so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with finding me the perfect car. The entire team worked together for about 24 hrs to get me at a good rate and went above and beyond what I ever expected a dealership would do. Gabino, Bob, and Salim were other helpful folks there that weren't just set on selling me any car, but made sure I had the best car with the best deal. I left feeling at ease knowing that I was taken care of. So happy I decided to go with Caruso Mazda in Long Beach! read more

Shout out to RICHARD PINEDA. made everything easy and streamedline. Got my new Ford Explorer with him a few months ago and not to long a Mazda CX-50. No pressure whatsoever and didn't feel like just another sale. Felt comfortable with him, he was attentive and very candid with us. We are familiar with buying cars and he made it very simple to make a purchase. While many times i dread to step foot in to a dealer this wwas the complete opposite . Thanks again RICHARD well see you soon for our future cars. read more

Caruso Mazda was fantastic to buy a car from. They made the whole process easy, no pressure and professional. Israel was wonderful! Friendly, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend them! read more

My 2020 Mazda had a issue - and despite being purchase out of state before our relocation we are so happy to have found an amazing new Mazda Family so close to Home in Long Beach. Mark (Sales) was the only person available over the weekend, and provided great help and calming customer service and some great jokes. Upon text me and checking in for my arrival the next Monday - We were greeted and treated like guests in a HOME! We walked out with a repaired car thanks to the Amazing Hugo - Service Manager, and a New 2023 Cx50 Turbo which we had been eyeing. The same day! I will be sending everyone we know here! Thank you to the entire Caruso Team and Owner for A++ Service. read more

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Awful experience here with my family. They fleeced me on a used car by failing to disclose roughly 2K worth of repairs it required immediately post sale. I trusted their word and paid dearly for it. Worse, when I immediately inquired about the repairs with the executive team I was dismissed and humiliated. Their GM refused to return my call and the pre owned manager tried to bully me out of the dealership. They're frauds. read more

I recently got my Mazda CX-9 serviced at this dealership and I received great service. Hugo, the service Manager was very helpful and explained many things re the service they did. Would strongly recommend them to everyone. Thanks again Caruso Mazda! read more

Buying a car can be a daunting process, everyone knows this, but Caruso Mazda left me satisfied. I wanted a car at a certain price, and after some back and forth, Nery, Marco and Aaron came through. I can honestly recommend them and I plan to use them again in the future. read more

purchased a 2025 CX50 from Caruso Mazda. Israel our salesman did a great job making sure we were well taken care of. Hugo the service manager had also been an awesome help with our questions. This dealership has done a great job making sure we have been taken care of. Thank you for making this purchase go smoothly. Love my Mazda CX50! read more

Got my 2023 Mazda Miata RF club package! Customer assistance is great and A plus!!! Get your cars here people! They offer discounts and special rates! Pls contact my sales agent here Richard Pineda, he accomodated us like vip's and updates us always on my car. Thanks Mazda Caruso especially to Richard! My dream car has come true :) read more

Caruso Mazda - Car Dealers Near Me - Long Beach, California

Had a great experience buying a new Mazda CX30 here. Israel was very helpful and accommodating of our budget and now I have a beautiful new car! I had some really bad experiences at dealers in the LA area, so it was very refreshing to not get any BS. Israel also knew the car really well, and it was helpful to know he also owns and likes Mazda as I was new to the brand. Bob in Finance was also pleasant to work with! read more

This dealership is a scam. I came in to test drive their "certified" preowned Mazda vehicle with "no accidents". I'm pulled into an office and told by the sales floor manager that the car is not certified and has been in an accident, even though it is advertised on both their website and other third-party websites as being certified (it's still listed on their website as certified pre owned right now) . I drove an hour to come out here and this is my first experience with Mazda. Thanks for wasting my time. read more

I would be happy and confident to recommend Caruso Mazda Of Long Beach to a friend or family. My sales contact , Julie Frisch was very responsive and helpful with my purchase. As an Internet sales specialist Julie got to it, she and I were able to put together my deal and purchase, in a very competent , and straight forward execution. I had not made a new car purchase in over a decade, and this worked out well for me. Thank you for your excellent help and service, JULIE , BOB , & HUGO... tops in my book ! read more

We had a wonderful experience with their associate Ricardo Salazar. He was professional, patient and he answered all the questions we had. Overall experience with the management and the dealership was excellent. Highly recommend them. read more

Excellent experience buying a new 2024 MAZDA MX-5 RF GT a couple months ago. Thanks to Israel Espinoza, very professional was very responsive with my inquiries and questions and never gave a hard sell. Very informative and he let us know our options. Visited the dealer today again. He greeted me with professionalism and respect... read more