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    Central Auto

    3.6 (72 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    '05 Corolla S from Centeral Auto Sales!
    Nick M.

    My '92 Civic Honda was stolen last month on Mothers Day, I was very upset and only had that car for 8 days. I was afraid to go through another private party car sales, instead I came across to CENTERAL AUTO SALES! I want to give them more than 5 stars, these guys are absolutely great! They're very flexible, understanding, helpful, and they care about their customers as their number 1 priority. They work with their customers very good. On the other hand, they want to make sure their customers stay happy with their new car. It always feels good to be number one customer satisfaction from them. I bought a '05 Corolla S 5 speed stick shift, the car is in absolutely great condition. I love my car and I'm grateful for purchasing this car. But it does need to have the clutch replace though but these guys are awesome, they said they'll take care of it! They also have been very patient with me because I am Deaf myself, they work with me by communicating through handwriting on paper. CENTERAL AUTO SALES are friendly to EVERYONE! Especially the fact that they are DEAF FRIENDLY TOO!! The next time I need to buy another car, I am defenietly coming back to Centeral Auto Sales! Defenietly worth my money and these guys deserve more than 5 stars. So if any of you future customers need to buy a car, please go straight to Centeral Auto Sales, you will not regret it! Remember they will help you and work with you guaranteed!

    Well-worn radiator not indicative of newly replaced
    Matt E.

    Management from Central Auto Sales called to explain the oversight, a series of communication issues that unfortunately culminated in the incomplete servicing of my otherwise stellar 2003 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 Crew Cab. Mo took responsibility for the human errors, and immediately dropped a check in the mail to cover my cost for replacing the worn out, leaking radiator. That was a stand-up response to a frustrating situation, which has now been satisfactorily resolved. Loving my truck, and am super glad Central Auto was able to have it for me!

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    Good dealership, pulls some strings to get me approved, and everything after went smooth

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    Highly don't recommend. They sell lemons. Bought a car. The headgasket was bad. Drove 5 minutes off the lot and it started overheating.

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    Had a great car buying experience at central. Wasn't pressured like other places and left with a good purchase. Would definitely go back.

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    The best car buying experience I've ever had. Fully transparent with everything and found me my perfect car. Thanks Mo!

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    I am glad we stopped by, wonderful staff. Thank you Sam for your time we appreciate everything.

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    There were several aspects of the visit that I appreciated:…read more* The facility was clean, and refreshments and donuts were provided * The undercarriage inspection video was helpful and informative * The cashier kindly allowed me to borrow a charging cord for my phone * My Service Advisor, Matt, was informative and did a great job explaining the available service options to help me decide which services to select for my vehicle However, I am extremely dissatisfied with the overall service experience and wait time. I scheduled my service appointment for 9:00 AM, but my Service Advisor, Matt, did not meet with me until approximately 9:45 AM. While he was very helpful during our discussion, I was quoted about an hour (possibly a little longer) for the completion of the service. By 11:30 AM, my vehicle was still not finished, and I had to ask the cashier to follow up with Matt for an updated ETA because he was assisting another customer. At approximately 12:00 PM, Matt apologized and explained that there was only one technician handling oil changes that day. He then advised me the vehicle would be ready in another 15 minutes; however, the service was not completed until around 12:30 PM. In total, I spent approximately 3.5 hours at the service center for a Service A appointment, which I find completely unacceptable, especially given the originally quoted timeframe. I understand unexpected delays can happen, but better communication and time management would have greatly improved the experience.

    I bought a 2020 GLA 250 2.5 months ago. Before I even drove…read moreoff the lot and same day called them to tell them there was issues with it The sales men promised to handle it and get this repaired right away. For 3 week I called talked to management came in and was given the run around. Told they would call me back and would fix the items. Finally they took it in fix one of the issues with the. Manifold. Then few week later the car broke down again with thermostat, air intake pipe. Battery all going out. Left me stranded in AZ. And now struggling to get management to help. One says they will try and cover the cost but no one calls back or responds . I thought I had got my car from a reputable company . But definitely they make it hard on their clients. Two month and everything is falling apart. Seems like they mechanics did not carefully go through it before selling it. Total lemon I am stuck in AZ paying thousands of dollars for repairs that should have been done before selling the car. And no one responds to my calls. My family vacation totally ruined.

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    I only selected a 1 star because I had to.. I financed a car through this company that was a lemon…read moreand had open safety recall and suspension issues I haven't even had the car a year and have had problems with it since a week after I I Got it from them... they rip you off and sell Un safe vehicles...do not buy a car from them ..They are garbage

    I purchased my SUV from Mirage Auto Sales April 2019 for $10k ($13k after taxes & warranty). Since…read morethen I have spent almost $5k in repairs, the most recent being the water & auxiliary pumps and sensor all having to be replaced. Even though the pumps were supposed to be covered under the warranty, I still had to come out the pocket almost $900. While the mechanic had my engine taken apart, he inspected it and told me that the engine is so badly corroded (see pic)....that he didn't think I would get any longer than 6 months out of the car and I shouldn't drive long distances with it. I haven't even gotten 2 full years out this car yet and still owe $10k!?!? Long story short.....BEWARE of the vehicle you buy from here. Most of the cars are older, have high miles and are cars that certified dealers would not sell themselves. Do your research...ask for the Car Fax, have car checked with a mechanic and/or compare Kelly Blue book, before buying. It's worth the extra few thousand dollars to buy from a certified dealership, because you could be spending that extra thousands of dollars in repairs anyways, on a car from here. Don't end up in my situation!!!

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    If you want to experience the attitude and dealings of a textbook, predatory used car salesman,…read morethis is your place. I was looking at a truck advertised at $17,881. However, they MANDATE an extra $2,000-$2,500 fee on top of the advertised price for "VIN Stamping and a LoJack anti-theft system." They they install these on every vehicle before listing for sale and claim that the VIN stamping is legally required. What they don't mention is that while California law requires them to OFFER it, California Vehicle Code § 24020 explicitly gives the buyer the right to DECLINE IT. I requested both the LoJack and VIN stamping be removed because I didn't want either. The manager flat-out refused to sell the truck without them. During our conversation, I got the manager to admit that the VIN stamping only costs them $259. Knowing that a LoJack activation typically runs about $500, they are charging nearly $1,900 in pure, unadulterated markup just to pad their pockets. They are using these "fees" to falsely lower their advertised price online, then forcing you to pay the real price at the desk. If you show up with cash and refuse to be ripped off, they will walk away from the deal. For anyone reading this, know your rights. This dealership is actively violating multiple California consumer protection laws: California Vehicle Code § 24020: Violates your legal right to decline catalytic converter VIN etching.The Car Buyer's Bill of Rights (AB 68 / Civil Code §§ 2982 & 2982.2): Requires a separate, explicit written disclosure of add-on costs and prohibits adding products without express written consent. California SB 478 (The Anti-Junk Fee Law): Outlaws advertising one price and forcing mandatory hidden fees later. Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 (CLRA) & Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200: Prohibits deceptive misrepresentations and illegal "tying" arrangements. They deliberately avoid putting these items in text messages and emails because they don't want a paper trail of their illegal mandates. They solely prey upon people who don't do their research, the financially illiterate, or buyers who get too emotionally attached to a car to walk away. If this dealership has done this to you, do not just leave a bad review--report them officially to the California DMV Investigations Division, the CA Attorney General, and the FTC. Take your hard-earned money somewhere that isn't putting profits over people. Steer clear.

    Central Auto - car_dealers - Updated August 2026

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