Tim is amazing! He sold me my 2010 Mazda 3 Grand Touring back in September, and I couldn't be happier with his customer service. I was interested in getting a compact car to drive around so I went looking online for a few weeks. I came into Del Mar Auto LLC with my girlfriend and brother and walked around the lot of the dealership, no one approached us until we walked past the office and he ran out to greet us. I originally wanted different car, but once that didn't work out, Tim offered us different options and really knew his facts - how much the price would be will depend on my down payment and not my credit. And I don't have that great credit history but he made it simple and easy to understand. We spent 2 hours at the dealership total, and Tim was extremely patient and helpful. He offered many different options and was very open to letting us see and test-drive multiple cars. Since it was a big purchase for me I had to think long and hard, but it seemed like Tim didn't mind. Definitely wasn't pushy! Once we decided on the car, Tim had us sit and start the paperwork. Overall, the dealership was great. Nice location, nice atmosphere and complete customer satisfaction. Definitely don't regret buying my car here! And you should check it out. I am also a veteran and he served me with honor and dignity never pushing for the sale and that is why I decided to purchase a used car from Del Mar Auto LLC! read more

Easiest transaction ever. Tim made it super simple and quick. I was in and out in less than one hour. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great deal with no pressure. Easiest transaction ever. Tim made it super simple and quick. I was in and out in less than one hour. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great deal with no pressure. read more

I called in today to see what the process was for buying a car. I asked what documents/materials were needed and the salesman rudely ignored everything I asked and said, "well, the main thing you need to bring is the money!" as if i was clueless that money was a necessary material to purchase something. the reviews that are calling this place shady are spot-on. scratching this dump off my list of car dealerships to buy from. read more

Tim is the coolest and the best! This is the most awesome place to buy a car Tim will work with you work out the pricing and any pricing he's just cool.... Straight up cool! And he only gets awesome cars! read more

I bought a 1998 Ford explorer, the horn did not work, after taking it to his guy, and he wanted 2 days. Then his mobile guy was dumb, so i got part ti. Paid for part i installed. Would recommend them. Good cars read more

I called from 150 miles away because Tim had the car I wanted and he agreed to hold the car for me for a few days until I could get there on the weekend. The car was everything he promised and he'd put special care into it. He held it a few more days until I could come back and pick it up, no problem. The title transfer was easy, the price was great and I am delighted with the car - a little Honda speedboat from 2005. He didn't blow any smoke or sweet talk me but he answered questions honestly, told me about flaws he saw and treated me with fairness and kindness while selling me a great car. And he gave me great advice on selling the car I'm retiring. No ferns but great information and advice - plus extra points for holding the car while others called him to buy it. read more

STOP....DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM THIS DEALERSHIP They sold us a bad car that doesn't work...do not buy a car here unless you want a piece of junk car. Their mechanics don't know what they are doing. All they want is your money and to get you off their lot in a junk car. BE WARNED...DO NOT BUY FROM THIS PLACE read more

SHADY!! This is the used car dealer you've been warned about. DO NOT go to this business. You will get sweet talked and used. I sold Tim my car and he was my best friend. But then he never registered the car in his name and I had to pay $200 in fines on tickets the car received AFTER I sold it to him. Go somewhere else, this business is the worst. read more

Tim was a really sweet guy. He let me finance my Miata with half down payment of the price. I honestly love my little car. Its a 15 yr old car so i exepected it to have some few down problems but at the end im happy to have my miata. Thank you ! read more

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Very strange "Salesman". Said they do not answer questions about the cars they sell. How would you purchase a used car without asking questions about it? There are many other places to purchase a car from, I would go elsewhere. read more

Really good spot ! He gives you options and tries his best to get you the car you want . He's open 9am-5pm mon-sat and available by appointment as well . Thanks for my 2009 Dodge Charger ! read more

Just bought my 2014 Hyundai Veloster from Tim at Del Mar. I had originally went to Los Angeles to buy a similar car that had been sold before I reached. I was determined to get a car and called Del Mar to check out the Hyundai, that they had lowered the price on. Tim was quick getting me all the info I needed, we negotiated over the phone. He gave me an amazing price that was too good to be true. I told him I'd be there soon and he stayed open for me. I test drove the car and loved it instantly. Within 45 minutes I was out the door. He told me he would look for the spare key and call me, he called within 10mins. Unfortunately, on the way home my battery died when I went to the gas station BUT Tim apologized and explained the car had been sitting for a while and that he's make it right. ( I bought my car cash so I wasn't expecting him to do much at all, honestly) but Tim went above and beyond and purchased my battery over the phone at O'Reilly'a and made sure I was sure i was squared away! My car is amazing and feels brand new. He was honest about me needing an oil change, honest about the price and did not haggle me. I can't believe he bought me a battery. Much appreciated. Highly recommend!!! Here's pics of my new baby which he had washed and clean for me. read more

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My husband and I recently purchased a 2003 sonoma from Del Mar Auto, and we couldn't be more satisfied with our purchase! Tim was polite and professional and willing to work with us! We got a great deal on a great one owner car with low mileage. All the cars on this lot are well maintained and beautifully detailed. We will definitely be a repeat customer. He also has a wide range of vehicles to choose from! Tim was very accommodating before the purchase as well waiting after hours on the lot for us just to come and look at the car on mother's day! Overall we could not be happier with the service we received here, and would recommend Del Mar Auto to anyone looking to purchase a used car in excellent condition at a great price! read more

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This place has come through for me many times. They are always very friendly, fast, and efficient and will make sure to take care of you!

Stopped in basically browsing from traffic.. I walked up and was met by a guy who appear pretty pre occupied with the business of starting his day of getting his cars to go. I looked at all the cars and found two I really liked..I came back two days later based on the research I was able to conduct from the info he gave me on both cars..I really felt no pinch in my decision making process ..no rush and a sense of welcome from my initial arrival. I was able to get a damn reliable 2003 xj8 from Tim..the process of the sale itself was easy and when it was time for him to work with me on those small give/takes..he was fair. read more

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Man, this guy Tim is the worst kind of dealer. Long story short, I am a serious buyer looking for a specific type of car that Tim happened to have on the lot, a z3m roadster. I called Tim ahead of time and came by as instructed. The price was decent and the car looked OK with a few mismtached/poorly fitting body panels. Because of the body issues, I asked Tim if I could leave him with a deposit and put the car up on a lift so I could look for rust, subframe damage, etc. HE FLAT OUT REFUSED TO LET ME DO THIS AND BECAME EXTREMELY DEFENSIVE AND CONFRONTATIONAL. What do you have to hide, Tim? What kind of car dealer won't let a potential customer inspect a vehicle? You made me furious by claiming that you "didn't have to let me see anything." Who buys a used car without a full inspection first? What an idiot...I bet it's a salvage/auction/damaged car and he didn't want me to see it. Buyer beware. read more

I got a one owner 2008 suv with 94k miles at a competitive price when compared to other private sellers and dealer based on my 1 month of research. Don't expect Tim, the owner, to let you take it to a mechanic but he extended the transmission and powertrain warranty. He ordered a missing headrest on the spot. I got the car checked out and had some minor work done on it to increase fuel efficiency. The car was well taken care of as Tim stated. Overall, I'm pretty happy with the purchase. read more

fantastic experience with this dealership... they went above and beyond what was required and made the who transaction very easy and painless. When I showed up to pick up my car, they asked me to come back in an hour, within 30 minutes they called and the car was ready, washed and ready to go. They have continued to follow up with me and make sure everything is ok with the car and if I need another car, I certainly will be going back to Del Mar. thank you a million.. Jonathon read more

Tim is indeed brusque and direct, but when I needed help getting a car for my pregnant sister, he went above and beyond. I got her a very nice Pathfinder in good condition for a great price and he fixed the breaks, the rotors, and ordered a new computer for the car. I would recommend this place to any of my friends. read more

Wow! Buying here was a much better experience than I ever hoped for. I wanted a car for my daughter and was pleased to find that they had a variety of foreign and domestic cars for sale with competitive pricing. The sales guy was great. He showed us the best options for our need and budget. It was so refreshing to go there, pick a car...and buy it! No upsale... We were in and out in less than an hour. Will definitely refer Del Mar Auto to friends! read more

Tim is the Man! And I found the perfect car, at a better than perfect price! He is legit and highly recommend it!

So impressed with this establishment! Purchased my most recent car "Little Red" here. The service is amazing and ongoing. Had a couple of minor issues and they took care if it, no questions asked ASAP. I will without a doubt recommend them to ANYONE looking to buy a pre-owned vehicle, specifically ladies. I felt very comfortable with them. No BS and they answered all my questions, going above and beyond. Thank you Tim, Emile and the rest of the team at Del Mar Auto. I will be back! read more

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Tim is a stand up guy. I don't understand why there are so many bad reviews? I bought a Toyota 4Runner in great condition with an impeccable detail job on the body and under the hood. I've had it for over 4 years now and it still runs great. read more

I bought 2 cars from Del Mar in the last 4 years, and I was very satisfied with both , and the customer service was very professional..since than two of my friends I referred also bought cars and they were also very satisfied.. read more

Despite what you may read, Tim one of the owners has been extremely helpful, flexible and honest with me. He put me in a good car for a low down payment and flexible terms. When I had issues with the car he found warranty information that saved me hundreds of dollars and all in all has provided much more service and personalized attention than you would expect from a used car dealer period. Nothing wrong with these guys, I recommend them!!!! read more

Really a cool place to get a car--they have a beautiful selection! The vehicles are very well maintained and in good condition. The people are sharp and professional and actually care about customer service. You can get a really good deal on a car here...and it's conveniently located by the sea so you can go to the beach to celebrate your new ride! read more

My experience with the gentleman at the dealership was nice. They were wonderful as far as customer service goes. Unfortunately they sold me a lemon. In bought the car in January and it's now May, and it has died. The engine light came on the next day I bought it and was told it was too late. He said to take it to his guy where I was hustled out of money to look the car and was told it was fine. My roommate is a mechanic and has clearly stated its a lemon and I got hustled. I am a sweet woman who doesn't want trouble. I want a safe vehicle hat is reliable, which was what I was told I was buying. I would not trust these men and their vehicles. They will hustle you, and your car will probably only run for a few months. I am not only disappointed in being lied to, but now I have to buy another car!! I am livid and would recommend anyone that thinks this is a good deal or a good place to buy a car, to keep driving! Don't stop here because you will spend money on something that will not last!! read more

I brought my girlfriend to Del Mar Auto LLC where we bought a car from Tim. He sold us a 2003 BMW 325i which came with an engine and transmission warranty for the first 60 days. Low and behold, a month later a check engine light came on. He referred me to Gary's Pit Stop, a BMW specialist in Westchester. Gary was super knowledgeable about BMW's (highly recommend him if you own a Beemer). The car needed an oxygen sensor which wasn't covered under the warranty but Tim took care of the bill anyways. I would definitely buy a car from him in the future. read more

Best place to buy a used car, prices were very low. They held a car for me until I was ready to buy. Bought a car at an incredible percentage rate. Tim had my car fine tuned, polished, and even filled up my gas tank. Anything goes wrong in next few months, he said it wouldn't be a problem just bring it back and they would take care of it. read more

just bought my second car from Tim. Great BMW convertible. Its an old 1996 but the car is in great shape for its year and runs like a bat outa hell! What can I say. 5 speed BMW will always be good in my book, but finding one that has had all the nicknacks fixed is a true gem. Thanks TIM! read more