UPDATE: My dad has owned the truck for 5 years since my last review and the truck still runs great and he has never had an issue with it. For context, the truck is a 26 year old Tacoma with 166K miles and he got his money's worth out of that truck! I am in the market for a second car and I am constantly checking the website to find the perfect car because of how great my dad was treated at that dealership. read more

Looking for a hassle free used car experience? This is the place! None of the dealerships BS to deal with. No annoying phone calls. No up sales of things you don't need. All of the cars are clean, low miles and most with single previous owners. The experience is hassle free and we couldn't be more happy with our purchase! A beautiful car at a great price. We would definitely buy another car from Carzoid. A refreshing experience! read more

Carzoid - Hassle free used car experience! - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

Bought a car from Russ after looking around for a week or two. He was super friendly, helpful, and honest. Agreed quickly on a very fair price for the car. Process was smooth and easy. Really appreciated the attention to detail and the quick and straightforward service. Great doing business with Carzoid. read more

I've been searching for two months to find a quality used car for my son. Before finding Russ and Carzoid, I had made two offers on vehicles that were not accepted. I kept hearing; "the price is the price". Russ recently got in a vehicle I was interested in. He went over all the service records with me, ran the CarFax and let me test drive it on my own. Once I decided to purchase the vehicle, he made the price negotiation easy arriving at a very reasonable deal that was on the lower end of book value and what comparable vehicles were selling for in Ca. I would certainly recommend giving Russ a shout if you're in the market for a quality used car. read more

I was looking to buy a car from abroad for a pending move to Santa Barbara County. Russ was so easy to work with, and I was able to process everything and pick up the car the day after I flew in. It was exactly as described and I've been driving it without issues for the last several months. He had all the maintenance records record so I could see what work had been done on the car recently. As a mechanic's daughter, I'm usually skeptical and cautious when it comes to buying used cars, however Russ made me feel at ease and the initial price was already great value compared to other vehicles I was looking at. I would definitely recommend that you go to Carzoid. read more

After spending 6 months or so trying to find a low mileage midsize SUV in my area at a decent price, I started searching outside of my immediate area. I saw some vehicles on the Carzoid website that really fit my needs. Russ (the owner?) was extremely responsive to emails and very helpful. So my wife and I drove the 70 miles to Santa Barbara, and after checking out several vehicles found one we really liked. Russ gave us a great price on it, so we went to the bank, had a cashier's check made out, and drove it up. Drive a little, save a lot! Will definitely go back there again for our next vehicle. Note all the cars on the lot were very nice, and great prices. No junk. read more

Bought a 2011 Audi here a little less than 2 years ago. 1 year down the line it had engine light turning on. Took to dealership and was told vehicle had a timing chain CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT on my VIN. Car now won't start or drive at all, $8,000 quote to fix and I still owe over $3,000 in payments on the car. Beware of the fake reviews. (Keep in mind I have never left a one star review) read more

Carzoid - Clean looking car, however dealership is a scam - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Santa Barbara, California

If you're tired of usual used cars dealerships and sick of the hustlers and classic car Salesmen then this is the place where you need to shop your next car. A total family business managed by Russ (the owner), he is an honest and knowledgeable person ... no games no lies no $99.99 bulls**ting. You will get the best deal either you're buying a car from him or selling your car to him (which BTW i had both experiences). He only sells cars in perfect conditions and no hidden issues or mechanical problems. Most of his cars are privately owned and well maintained (no Auctions cars here). I had a great experience with Crazoid and i will be coming back for sure. read more

I wasn't going to write a review, but I do think people should be aware that Russ does not feel used cars should be in their best condition to sell. Yes, used or classic cars are not going to be perfect, but in my opinion basic upkeep should be done when purchasing a car. We had a preinspection done on a 1984 Volvo and found a number of issues that were not mentioned to us - 2 different kinds of leaks, brake lights/wipers not working, lose belts, etc. Some things obviously aren't going to be perfect - we understand that - but it was as if he didn't even try to have the car in good shape before selling, and it was listed 4 times the KBB value. Very disappointed as he has such great reviews on Yelp. I recommend everyone get a prepurchase inspection. Worth every penny. read more

Hey Russ, I just wanted to say a big thank you for taking good care of my mom, Diane! She is extremely happy with her purchase and your service. I will be sure to write some positive feedback for you on Yelp, and my mother will do the same. Please express our gratitude to Bill as well for all his help! We really appreciate it and I will probably be back soon to buy another car from you guys. I have two kids whose cars have seen better days. Thanks again and take care! read more

Russ was helpful, to the point, very transparent about the condition/history of the car, and was fine with me taking it to my mechanic before purchase. He didn't have the key fob on hand, and ordered them after I bought the car, texted me a week later and I picked them up. All around great experience. read more

Recently bought my TT Roadster from Russ and it was the most positive car buying experience in my 30+ years of buying cars. Russ was patient, thoughtful and forthright in his dealings with me. That is refreshing since most people would agree that buying a car new or used car sometimes is a trying experience. Russ did everything he said and then some. His efforts were beyond expectation and certainly spoke to his dedication in maintaining a well earned reputation attested to on Yelp and Car Gurus by his satisfied customers. Should I ever need another car and Russ should have it, I would not hesitate in making another 2 hour drive from L.A. In short, beyond having the car I wanted and at a fair price, I believe I also found someone honest with whom I and others agree, can be trusted to treat his customers fairly and honestly--that is saying a lot in today's make-a-buck society. read more

Russ is a great guy to work with. After searching many dealerships online, we found our car on their website and called about it. His communication was excellent and the deal we worked out was great - happy to have done business with him. I will highly recommend him to friends and family and will be back the next time we need a good, clean used car. Thanks again Russ! read more

Russ is awesome! I was trying to sell my car by myself on Craiglist and Kelly Blue Books but I didn't have any luck. I went to Carzoid and made $1,500 more than I was offered from Carmax or the Kelly Blue Books Cash In program and my car sold in less than a month! Russ was a pleasure to work with and took care of everything for me. Super honest guy, definitely has your best interest in mind and will take care of you. read more

We have sold three cars on consignment with Russ at Carzoid and couldn't be happier with him. We tried other consignment lots and they just let the car sit there hoping for a walk in. Russ immediately had the car listed online, on ebay, in Auto Trader, etc. I will definitely work with him again and am happy to recommend him to friends. read more

I had a decision to make: Trade in my car as part of a purchase deal - or - Sell the car directly to simplify the transaction. After getting a "low blue book" offer from the dealer, I stopped by Carzoid on a lunch break. Russ was able inspect, run a quick CarFax, and make an offer so quickly I was able to stop on the way back to work for a Habit burger. The offer was better than the dealer trade-in amount and my decision was easy. He answered a couple follow-up questions by phone in the following week, and gave some valuable advice to prep for the loan pay-off with my credit union. The final transaction couldn't have been smoother (less than 30 minutes). I made it to the bank before they closed and was able to deposit the check (without a hold). Maybe I just have had bad luck, but in past transactions with dealerships, there is always some "gotcha surprise" (that always seems to go against you) when the final transaction is completed. No surprises with Russ! The final numbers were EXACTLY as PROMISED. Russ was low key, straight forward, knowledgeable, and very pleasant to work with; a rare combination in the auto business as I have come to find. I Recommend Russ / Carzoid without hesitation! read more

I had a car to sell. Did my home work in checking the blue book. I was happy with the offer Russ gave me. With the additional stuff he would need to do, like changing out the tires so that it meets inspection, detailing and touching up some scratches, he gave me a price that's very close to blue book, after all, I skipped over running ads and screening buyers. I definitely recommend Russ and would take future car sells there! read more

Russ is the guy you want to sell your car! He is honest in his approach and researches the market to find you the best sale price. His fee is well worth the hassle of trying to sell your car solo. I highly recommend Carzoid and happy to refer! read more

Just bought our second car through Carzoid. If we have our way, we won't go anywhere else from now on. They have good cars, properly priced, and they are easy to do business with. I told the owner that I liked the way he does business. His answer: "I'm not desperate". In fact, he is a very good guy, unlike many car dealers we have dealt with in the past. read more

I just bought a car from Carzoid and had an absolutely fantastic and stress-free car-buying experience there. Russ is not your typical used-car dealer. He was very fair and honest about everything he knew about the car, including any problems which I may not have even noticed myself. He has a great website which he updates quickly with his new inventory and detailed pictures. I had been checking it for a while now, which is how I found out about the car I ended up buying. He brings some great quality cars to town and I've always noticed many other cars there that were very reasonably priced. I'll be sure to be back for buying more cars in the future. Businesses like these are the reason I'm glad I live in Santa Barbara, and don't have to deal with the typical headache and stress of buying a car down in LA. read more

I have purchased 2 BMW's at Carzoid and consigned 1 vehicle for sale. Russ sold my Mercedes AMG quickly for $17,000. I have bought a BMW 328i that had high miles for $6,900 and I drove it for 3 years and sold it for $5,500 to a private party. It was a very solid car and I only had one issue with a window and Russ took care of it for me. I bought a newer 3 series BMW for $9,000 and that vehicle had high miles and also was very strong. No problems with it just regular stuff. All in all the invetory is good. Cars are usually local with 1 to 2 owners. Russ and the sales staff there are informed and the cars are great. Highly Recommended read more

This weekend I drove from Northridge to Santa Barbara with the hope that the Volvo advertised on Craig's List was as described. It surpassed my expectations as did Russ. This was probably the only car-buying experience in my almost 60 years of driving and buying dozens of cars both new and used that I would describe as enjoyable. Russ laid it all out with receipts, CarFax and the backstory on the car. We easily came to agreement on the price which was fair for both of us. He sent us off for lunch and when we returned he had, as promised, completed the paperwork and we were on the road in record time. Today I took the car to my local Volvo technician who gives the car a clean bill of health confirming everything Russ had said about its condition. Really, what more could you ask for when buying a used car? I got my dream car from a pleasant human who I felt I could hang out with and came away with not even a pang of regret or doubt. Priceless. read more

Beware. All the positive reviews notwithstanding, my experience at Carzoid suggests that Russ may not be interested in selling sound cars. I was interested in buying a car he had for sale (which included him opening the hood and proudly showing off the engine) but when I took it to a mechanic for inspection, I learned that it needed over $1,300 in repairs. The mechanic even found a rag stuffed into a leaky oil line -- someone's attempt to mask this car's poor state. Meanwhile, Russ had priced this car in the "excellent condition" range. So maybe the take away is this: don't fall in love with any car on his lot. If one interests you, take it to a reliable mechanic for a certified inspection. It's the only way to protect yourself. read more

It seemed and ox-moron to think I found an honest, fair used car salesman, but I did! Russ and the sale transaction we carried out together couldn't have been any fairer (or less stressful). I am not only very impressed but very grateful! I got my dream car and dealt with a great salesman in the process. I'm one happy "camper"!!! read more

Russ is the man! Not only does he have a wonderful inventory of great cars, he really cares about his customers. He is more interested in you being completely happy and satisfied with your purchase than pushing you into the wrong car. How refreshing is that!?! Russ is an honest guy, and pleasure to work with. He stands by his word and really knows his cars. read more

i drove from about an hour away to look at a vehicle. when i arrived i was shown the vehicle, which was very nice so i asked to drive it. i was told to show DL & insurance. Pretty standard stuff but I saw they took my ID and went to make a copy of my info. I asked that if I did not end up buying the car, to have that photo copy of my info given back to me. The salesman refused and I had to talk to a manager. He too, told me no. I asked WHERE they would keep this info. He pointed to the office manager's file cabinet. They have NO need to keep this Sensitive Personal Information! This puts you at risk for Identity theft! What if that manager or some other disgruntled employee dumps that info in a dumpster. That happened near my home-employees locked the business and dumped stuff in a dumpster. I ended up NOT driving a car I liked because of this huge Identity Risk. They need to SHRED all info, in front of people, if they end up not buying a car. read more

Russ at carzoid is a true gentleman. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and kind. I feel like he's really taking care of me and has my best interest in mind. I would highly recommend bringing your car here to sell as they have a huge Internet network of listings for your automobile and they treat you really well. read more

Pretty upset with the car I bought, as it was sold with one key, and when I went to the Mercedes dealer to get a second, I come to find out that the computer in the car has been replaced with a salvaged car's, and the VIN number doesn't match. I now have to pay 1600.00 for a second key. Also, within a week of driving it off the lot, I paid 600.00 for now rotors (which were NOT covered by the "WARRANTY", which is basically bogus). When I called to ask for help, there was none, and he just said-you've bought a used car.... I don't know where Russ gets some of his cars...buyer beware. When you drive off that lot, you're on your own!! read more

I bought my 2010 Subaru Outback here about a month ago and I couldn't be more pleased with my car and my experience with Russ at Carzoid. I had been searching for the right car for over a year and was becoming very fatigued by scam artist car dealers with high pressure sales tactics and dishonest representations. I went to Carzoid and was surprised that he actually starting at a fair market value for the car and with my past experiences I worried their was something wrong with the car. When I took it to my mechanic who is a friend and I trust completely said they know Russ well and that he is a very honest person. They fully inspected the car and no signs of any trouble. He treated us with respect and was wonderful to work with. We have now put over 3,000 miles on the car and driven it through blizzards and on icey roads and it was a champ! I am so happy to have waited to buy the right car from right person. Thank you Russ! Will be buying our next car from you again! read more