Super friendly guys! No haggle pricing, which I appreciate. They even made sure I had enough gas to get home to Stockton! Mazen was great, Adam needs to switch to android, but aside from that he's pretty awesome. read more

Buyer Beware!! Read this company's many bad reviews before shopping here.This review is long overdue. I bought a used 2003 jaguar x type 2.5 l from them in November of 2022. Body looked great but that was just about it as I soon discovered. First thing was driver's seat wouldn't raise or lower so they kept the car for 2 weeks on the pretext of fixing it. Little did I know the real reason they didn't want me driving it back to Nevada that day was because 1) I would have had to fill the gas tank and seen that the tank level sensors weren't working as would only register between empty or 1/2 full, 2) the car would have overheated as radiator wasn't functional , Ac condenser bad which I would have discovered on way back to Nevada if I even made it that far- and would have returned the car that day before the check cleared. On delivery 2 weeks later after being unloaded from car shipping trailer- the battery was dead and had to be replaced. The gas tank registered empty and when I filled it- it only came up to 1/2 full. Repairs needed immediately- radiator, AC condenser, gas tank had to be removed to replace sensors, rough ride so new shocks then discovered it was the bushing ends that needed repair. New tires as tires bad and new headlights as likewise bad. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. 11k spent on repairs but final insult recently was when instrument cluster failed and I had to pay 2500 for a new cluster and to have it cloned to old one. Suddenly an air bag light was present- the shop discovered a piece of paper in the old cluster when they pulled it that was covering the air bag warning light explaining why I suddenly had an air bag light showing with the new cluster. Don't know if El Vista did that or they bought the car at auction that way but I do know they knew all the other mentioned things were bad as had the car 2 weeks going over everything so were aware of all the issues. Also they never fixed the seat which they used as a reason to prevent me driving the car home that day.. Very sketchy auto sales. Don't buy from them. I'm now in process of getting air bag issue fixed after already putting in $13, 500 into car for repairs to date and that was not counting the initial $6,995 cost to purchase car. See photos of car on purchase with their El Vista tags on it. They have already removed my review once but I will continue to keep putting it back on to warn others. read more

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Do you research before purchasing a car from here. Read the reviews and don't pay for the extended warranty. It's a scam.

Mazan sold me a Toyota Corolla for the low got me in and out quick definitely the nicest and most professional people to get a car from.

First, I have to state that I have worked in dealerships on the new and used car sides for years in my younger life and know what negotiations involve. My husband saw a vehicle for me that would be a fun vehicle to have. He came and got me and took me to El Vista. I looked at it, we test drove it, and discussed my thoughts privately. I liked it but the price was high for the year and mileage. We decide to go in to start discussing price. When I started to speak about where I wanted to be on price and what we found on Kelley Blue book, they printed out the Kelley which matched my offered price. The salesman sat there and my husband said well thats our offer. He said they had to call the owner and left. He came back and said the manager said no. No counter offer, no negotiation. We.got up and walked outside where my husband approached Adam the manager. They claimed because of the aftermarket tires and rims they couldnt sell for less. Our price was $2k less than the ask....seriously?! We got home and my husband called Adam and said you guys didnt even try to negotiate what is your counter offer....he said he had to call the owner. What good is a manager that cant negotiate? He called us back and said $500 off. $500??? They made me feel like they just didnt want to deal with a woman. Because I was the one setting the price. These guys clearly dont want to sell this vehicle. I would not recommend anyone who is looking to negotiate because they will milk anyone without knowledge for the moths in your pockets. read more

Recently came to get a new car for school this semester and I was so nervous about the process because this was my first time doing such a big purchase like this. And El Vista Auto Sales made everything so smooth! I went to few places before I came here and none of them were like this. Since it was my first time I didn't want to get ripped off or taken advantage of so I was skeptical, of course. However Hamed walked me through every step clearly and reassured throughout the process while was genuinely happy to answer any questions I had (I had a lot). It was nice because I didn't feel pressured to buy this car. (Which I felt at most other big dealerships) Overall, highly respected company and they won't be happy unless you are! Check this place out!! read more

Was driving around town and needed something to do! I ask the young sales manager if I can test drive the car and he said yes! Also Gave my daughter and I a free show to the Tesla dance! read more

AMAZING experience , went to all of the big dealerships on McHenry ave which is the main auto row in Modesto however the best treatment I got was from small dealership on Yosemite Blvd Better selection of cars , cheaper prices and substantially better customer service and I know it's hard to believe but I was even offered a lowered rate Don't take word try them your self you won't be disappointed read more

I was able to buy a BMW, very good service. The friendly sales person and everyone there helped me to handle my situation easily. I recommend using El Vista auto sales to anyone who needs a vehicle these days. Affordable. read more

I bought a car recently from this dealership a 2010 Buick enclave. I drove the car around town for a few days and the check engine light came on. The DVD player that was advertised didn't work and one of the tires needed to be fixed it wouldn't hold air. I understand it's an older car but they obviously cleared the check engine light and weren't honest. I would not recommend buying any vehicles from here unless it came with a warranty. read more

The people that work here a SCAM artist!!! They post a car say there was no accidents and come to find out the car had 3 major accidents. They didn't give us the car fax till the end and when we we're signing papers the finance guy was talking to us distracting us and not even explaining the papers we signed. When he showed us the car fax he cover the part that said severe damage with his arm. He even got us to sign a paper saying we can't take them to court but we didn't read it because he didn't explain it to us. And we have bought a lot of cars before and never had anyone give me papers to sign like that. We tried to talk to a lawyer but these people are smart and professional scammers!!! So just be careful please don't come buy a car here. Hopefully I can save someone so this doesn't happen to them read more

Amazing staff. No pressure. Will actually work to get you the best deal on your future ride.

Hamed & Jose were amazing! They did not pressure us at all and were really kind. I would definitely recommend this place over a dealership.

Very good place to buy a car, amazing overall experience. Special shoutout to salesman Mazen and financial manager Hamed, they found us an amazing deal and by the next day had an even better one ready. Highly recommend if you're looking for a car. read more

Mazen and Hamed were amazing and professional sales consultant and finance manager. They were so patient with me because I was indecisive about which car to purchase and they let me test drive any of the car. I 100% recommend this place! Amazing service !!! read more

Luis was great with us, no pressure, and while they use Auto Check instead of Carfax, we are overall very satisfied with the whole process. We waited for a clean bill of health from a trusted mechanic before writing this review so we could say with more confidence what the outcome was. We combed the Bay Area for the Subaru Outbacks in the right age and price range, and we're willing to drive almost 65 miles each way for the one on their lot IF it drove right, and met all the markers. If not, we were fully prepared to press on to Roseville and Auburn, but as it happened it met the criteria. Car buying is never a joyful experience, and most often pretty stressful, but Luis talked us through the paperwork with kindness and compassion. It was nice since the tank was flashing empty that they kicked in a voucher for some gas (although a full tank would have been even nicer, but they did meet my honey at a slightly lower final price point so definitely *not* a huge complaint) Here's hoping we won't need to make our way to Modesto for another car for a VERY long time, but there were NO sleazy tactics, no shock quotes, and no non-standard hidden fees. (AVOID SUBARU/TOYOTA OF OAKLAND, if you need more info, I wrote a review of them too, and we suggest running far far away from them!!) read more

Bought a wonderful 2014 E class Mercedes. Very reasonably priced and the sales person was very agreeable and accommodating. I would be back for another car. One of the most pleasant car purchases I have ever made. encouraged me, if I wanted, to have the car fully inspected by my own mechanic. read more

Mazen was wonderful to work with... efficient, honest and friendly. We loved our transaction and love our new car!

Funny. These guys definitely play games. They have a "sister location" where they try and play off each other. Went to Walnut Creek to see a vehicle that was magically at another location that had "nothing to do with them" yet they reply as the same company on a website. When I wasted the time to check their "sister location" in Modesto, it wasn't even there because it was still in Walnut Creek..... well I played nice since I wanted the car and thought (which I'll take blame for, when you are dealing with liars it's hard to understand their sales pitch when none of them speak with each other to get the lies straight) we came to a 9000ish range. Had my business partner check it out since I didn't want to drive again just in case it wasn't there, then when he wanted to ask the price, the "new guy salesmen Ralph" acted surprised and said they "bought all the vehicles from the other company they gave nothing to do with so the price is asking". He then asked if I had an offer, so I said yea, $9000, in which he said he'd check .... Which one is it? Was that the final or what was happening . I get it though. They make the money off people who get loans. I feel bad for anyone who has to do that at a scumbag lot like this because their job isn't to help you, it's to push units and make money. Why I'd rather buy private. Here's to me never going there ever again, especially since they could've just told the truth and then I could've walked away knowing the vehicle was just out of the budget for a delivery vehicle we were hoping to get. Here's to you Ralph on your first day. Maybe you should check and make sure nobody looked you up and that you've worked there forever. I'd never shop here in hopes of getting something they honestly knew about. Good vehicle though, but notes on the 2008 Chrysler mini van. I own and run a shop. It needs brakes and definitely had some sort of heat issue that made it overheat. If you aren't a mechanic, it will need one thing up front (brakes) and possibly need soMething in the cooling system checked out. Other then that those are solid vans read more

They're very fast, friendly and helpful. They have a lot of selections of good models of cars to choose. I would recommend this auto dealership. read more

El Vista Auto Sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Modesto, California

I looked at a car and got the VIN number. The dealership did not tell me that there were two outstanding safety recalls on the car. One that is a faulty airbag that can kill people when deployed and the other is one that can cause the car to spontaneously catch fire. I told them those recalls needed to be done. I contacted the dealership several times and asked if it had been done. I didn't receive a response after several responses and then I did. I received the response that the recall work was done (photo attached). I went down there to see the car. I could tell the car hadn't been moved since I last saw the car and asked for verification the car had the recall work done. They backtracked and the work had not been done. I left and told them to tell me when the work was done and I would come back then. They called about a week later and let me know that the work was done. I told them I would test drive the car since it was safe now. I was told, "We drive it all the time and it's been safe." Tell that to the mother of the 16 year-old that died from the airbag going off. It gets worse. I test drove the car; a 335i BMW hardtop convertible, one owner, 55,000 miles approximately. The AC was not cold. I asked about it and several other things that were broken. They told me they would have their mechanic on-site look at it and check it. I was called and told that everything had been fixed and that they were waiting for the coolant they ordered to put in the AC because it was just low. He said the AC system had been checked for leaks with a chemical put into it. On Saturday, I got a call that the car was completed. I said I would come in to buy the car and needed to know the total amount to get a cashiers check and I wanted the contract to state the AC system had been checked for leaks before the coolant was put in. He refused. Absolutely refused. At this point, I asked to speak to a manager. He said that no manager was available. He said no manager was available until Monday. I told him I thought he was lying again as he did about the recall being done. He said he wasn't there job to make sure it was mechanically decent and I could take it to my own mechanic and pay out of my own pocket to have it thoroughly inspected at my own cost. I said I would and I did. What the mechanic found in that car included rat nests, a bent rim, engine tuning problems likely related to rats chewing threw wires, the AC was leaking so much coolant that it already wasn't as cold as it should be and the engine light and been recently reset. I have been lied to and they tried to sell me a car that mechanically should be salvaged. I have the text messages and paperwork to prove it. But most importantly, this dealership was willing to put me in a car that could kill me and others. read more

El Vista Auto Sales - It is still for sale there. BE AWARE. - Car Dealers Near Me - Modesto, California

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I had a great experience, my sales rep was the nicest guy "Mazen" helped me get the car I really wanted with an awesome affordable payment. If I need a car to will definitely go back to el vista. read more

El vista Auto sales is awesome !!! I have purchased 3 different vehicles from them since 2006! They all have been reliable and dependable vehicles. They are very trustworthy people. They are upfront with you and tell you your many options they offer. They always have great deals and great cars! I was a first time buyer and they made it painless! read more

These guys are outstanding, not just only at their jobs, but I feel the workers and owners are all great people. Very considerate, understanding and nice. I felt comfortable talking with the two salesmen and even one of the owners, Luai. I found out it's a family run business which i really like. This place changed my idea of car dealerships and those "cutthroat" salesman. I'm extremely happy with my the car I purchased and my cousin just bought his car there as well! We're both lovin El Vista!! Highly recommend this joint!! read more

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Today my niece bought her first car here. We had a great experience with everyone. Good selection and good prices. Would definitely recommend them.. Thanks guys..... read more

Very disappointed with this dealership. They sold me a 2011 BMW after 2 days the car started smoking out of the engine. They told me to bring it to their shop. After 5 trips the problem was not fix. I have to spent lots of money to fix oil leak which the dealer claimed they don't know. Their shop said they fixed the gasket but when I brought the car to a repair shop in Tracy the mechanic said the problem is the gasket. I felt i was trick by the dealer. I don't believe they don't that the car have oil leak. I would never shop a car again at this place. read more

This is my 3rd purchase from El Vista Auto Sales. They have always made my purchase experience feel like a breeze. They make sure I get the best rates on my purchase and it is super simple. They don't make it a long drawn out process to purchase a vehicle. I will be back soon to buy my teenager a car soon. read more

They fill out paper work incorrect, it took a month for them to get a loan on the truck that my husband wanted. My husband came with his own loan, but they didn't want to give him the bill of sale so our bank could give them the check. They were acting very shady and when we said that we didn't want the truck since there was no loan all of a sudden we had a loan. Their sales people were very rude and didn't want to give us information about which bank got us the loan. All they cared about was getting paid, that's what they said to us. We found out which bank gave us the loan when we got the bill in the mail. read more

I recently bought an 07' Dodge Charger from El Vista. After a week the computer went out. The folks there were more than willing to help fix the problem. Everyone I spoke with from day one was friendly and genuinely wanted to help me out. It's been a while since I've seen customer service on this level. If you're in the market for a used car, pay these guys a visit, they definitely deserve your business. I know I'll be recommending them to all my family and friends. read more

Sold me a with expired tags and took it back and said someone took them off and said it was there problem no more and I had the license plate cover some bullshit and now my car is having transmission issues no even a year with the car and it's a 2015 Camry read more

I bought,,, a ford mustang gt,, from El vista,,Vista,,, they so cheap,, they could even change , the air filter,,, it was so dirty, an a cheap one,, an when I had a problem with the car, an I purchased a warranty,,, when I bought the car from them, they didn't even wanna,, bother helping me,, all they said, not our problem,,, you go call, the number in the paper work,,, not our problem,, we can't even help you,,, even after they sold me the car,,, they where rude people,, before selling me, the car, they where super nice,, after they sold me the car, attitude changed,,, an they where assholes,,, wow what a dealership,,, only nice,, when you wanna sell a car, after that, they treat you like shit... that really sucks. I would never ever, send anyone to your dealership,, espically after being treated so bad. read more

No pressure sales. Luis was very accommodating and was very patient with me while I decided which corolla I took home. I ended up taking a 2013 home with 22,000 miles for a great deal. Financing only took a few minutes and I was on the road within an hour. I would recommend this place to anyone. Speacial thanks to Adam and Luis. read more

El Vista Auto Sales - Corolla I bought - Car Dealers Near Me - Modesto, California

Ralph the salesperson was good, BUT how can it pass the SAFETY INSPECTION when all 4 tires are BALD and the only way we found out was it rained last night and we HYDROPLANED plus the tires were all different name brands, one was FIRESTONE another KELLY another one GOODYEAR and finally TOYO Tires. That is a good indication that they're USED TIRES!!! They did not offer help even though I had receipts. This all happened within 2 weeks after I bought the car. If I had the option l would have given 0 stars. read more

Tires and wheels put on! Couldn't be happier! Next stop is a grill guard and a lift. All promises made regarding the truck were followed through with. Thank you Tom! Thank you Adam! I'll see you guys in a few years for my next baby! read more

El Vista Auto Sales - Ready for the mud! - Car Dealers Near Me - Modesto, California

Amazing Customer service . Luis and Adam are your go to guys Best service ever they got us a proved with in minutes took their time answer all of our questions .Adam knows what he is doing he gets you a proved no matter what.Hands down to this place I will recommended it to anyone. read more

If I could put negative stars, I would. This is the absolute worst service I've ever received. The salesman and owners are both horrible at what they do. Not only did they not tell me I needed insurance when I got my purchase contract to take to my CU, but when I did pay for full coverage, they still didn't let me take the vehicle off the lot. I gave them a $20000 check from my CU stating that they now own the car right.... I paid $25000 total to these idiots and I still don't have the car. They give so many excuses and didn't respond to the questions I asked them. Please don't ever come here for my sake. This is going to me one and only review I'm ever going to write. That's how bad this place is. read more

Not professional at all. Sold me a car that was barely standing. Made it look good. Very rude customer service when I talked to the owner. Didnt do a professional job. When it came to fixing thi gas with the car. Make sure if they fix something. You watch them. Instead of putting new clips on my bumper they just cocked it. Would not recommend it. read more

Best place I've ever been to. I've bought many cars from this place and every purchase has been amazing and great cars. Helpful staff, easy financing. Luai helped me on my first purchase in 2006, since then I've bought many cars till this day! Ive always received the best apr rates here, I don't think new car dealers could even match their rates. Thanks for all the great work El Vista Auto and Staff. read more

Best car dealer in town, hands down. Got pre-approved on Thursday and got my car on friday with reasonable payments within my budget area. Got a super clean 2014 fusion at a great price. Employees were super helpful and nice getting me into the car I wanted. No pushy salesman here!! 200% would recommend to everyone i know. If you're looking for a great car, this is the place to go! read more

Very easy dealing with the guys here when shopping for a new car. Prices were very fair and no one was pushy. I loved the service, would def recommend. I felt like a person rather than a just a customer, the way it should be. read more