Ed is just a regular old nice guy. Very helpful with my car buying experience. Never felt…read morepressured. Ed and Rico, thanks guys. K.C.

Ed and Rico are great. They will work with you and are honest. You will not be disappointedread more

My Tesla had major issues on a trip to Solvang... and I had to rent a car to get home... It was so…read moreconvenient. Had a car in less than an hour... and when I drove back a week later to get my repaired Tesla, they drove me the 30+ miles to Santa Barbara.. in one of their amazing Electric Vehicles. What a nice Team of people. Highly Recommend for rentals and car purchases!! JOAN

Dan Vreeland at Jim Vreeland won't allow me to return a leased vehicle to his store because he…read morestates there is no room & i should take it to a different dealership when I live less than a mile from this one. According to Ford you can return a leased vehicle to any dealership. I've purchased two vehicles from this store and had nothing but good things to say. I will no longer patronized this store nor tell anyone in the valley to patronize. Filing a direct complaint with Ford customer relations as well.

we are out of town and need some help before a long drive home and the front counter person was so…read morehelpful!! and then our service person was one of the nicest/most helpful person we have talked to in weeks. if we lived anywhere near here this garage would become our place for all work. so nice/so helpful-- I can go on and on

I brought my 30 year old sedan to Buellton Garage for a diagnostic inspection after the engine…read morenoise and vibrations had increased to unbearable levels. I was ready to let the car go after 3 decades of reliable use. After they (BG) diagnosed several issues, I approved repairs and parts replacement. MY CAR IS DRIVING AGAIN AS IF IT IS CLOSE TO BRAND NEW. My wife is astonished, so am I. 95% of the vibrations are gone. Big thank you to Brandon who coordinated the entire process and to technician Christian who did most of the repair work. Toby also provided detailed information of many of the car's issues. I particularly like that BG provides photo and video documentation with the initial diagnosis and after new parts are replaced. Excellent use of technology! Yes, I highly recommend Buellton Garage.

Exceptional Experience Defined by Trust and Professionalism…read more I recently purchased a Chevrolet Silverado from Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton, and the experience was truly exceptional. I have always found the car-buying process to be stressful and unpleasant; however, this was the first time it was efficient, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. My sales representative, Marcia, was outstanding. She demonstrated a high level of professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and timely, expectations were set accurately, and there were no surprises. The level of trust and transparency she provided made the entire transaction straightforward and stress-free. I also utilized the dealership's complimentary vehicle delivery service, which was handled flawlessly. The process was well-organized, punctual, and reflected a strong commitment to customer convenience and operational excellence. From start to finish, this experience set a new standard for how car buying should be done. Rio Vista Chevrolet operates with efficiency, honesty, and professionalism that is rare in this industry. Without hesitation, my next planned vehicle purchase--scheduled for about a year from now--will be with this dealership. 10 out of 10 stars. Highly recommended.

If you're car shopping and want someone who actually feels like a human being instead of a walking…read moresales script, ask for Ruben at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton. We met Ruben early on while just doing some preliminary shopping, and he immediately stood out. He's incredibly thoughtful, genuinely knowledgeable, and just easy to talk to. No pressure, no weird sales tactics, no "let me go talk to my manager" theatrics every five minutes. Just a real, down-to-earth guy who knows his stuff and respects your process. What we appreciated most is that he listened. He didn't try to steer us into something we didn't want or rush us into a decision. He answered questions honestly, gave helpful insight, and made the whole experience feel comfortable instead of stressful. In a world where car buying can feel like navigating a maze with hidden traps, Ruben is the straight path. If you want a smooth, no-nonsense experience with someone you can actually trust, he's your guy.

i opt to retract my statements concerning this business in its entirety so i can be more…read moreresponsible and conservative . i know now more than ever it is not wise to spread to others what you may encounter from unpleasant people. i will be doing a full follow up review because the tow truck driver did damage my car . i use my car to take my kids to the doctor a lot. my son age ten is autistic and none verbal . my daughter is sixteen with spine cancer . i will leave that review about the situation as it unfolds. i may also do a tic tok to keep people aware.

Honest, helpful, and professional. My car broke down before Los Almos. Tow was there within an…read morehour. Grateful to get home.

This rental spot is so convenient for small town Buellton. They've got a great selection of U-Haul…read morechoices! We recently rented a truck and trailer without any issue! It was easy to pick up the truck and return it after hours. Their computer system inside was running pretty slow upon pick-up, but we were able to get what we needed.

July 10, 2025 We got a punctured tire a bit north of…read moreBuelton, Turned out to be the metal handle of a bucket. We limped into 101 Auto Shop since it was the first auto repair we saw. Cesar put our car on the lift and started making calls re the correct new tire we needed. We had plans to have breakfast at Ellie's , and figured we could walk. But Cesar, incredibly, told us to use his car and to enjoy the Danish pancakes. After breakfast we went back to his shop, paid a reasonable price and were on our way. Nowadays, you don't find this kind of service or such a trusting person. Thank you Cesar!

I just want to thank Rio Vista Chevrolet and its staff for a great experience. From the reception…read moreto the cashier, it was a pleasant experience. I recently needed to take my Chevy Blazer in for an issue with the amount of oil it was burning. I was told that it would be taken care of in about 2 days. But once they started work on it, they determined that it was a little more time than expected. After a through check, ordering parts, and scheduling of their technicians, I was able to pick my car a week later. In the beginning, I was a little annoyed with the fact that it was going to take so long, but once we my service rep went through all that was repaired, I felt better. They had repaired issues that I was unaware of before they became a bigger problem later and all under warranty. Thanks to the staff at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton.

I recently purchased a 2025 Chevy Suburban from this dealership. Considering how difficult it is to…read morefind the right model and design, Aaron Diaz was extremely helpful in locating the vehicle design I was looking for. For the first time, I relied on a dealership to locate and design a vehicle to my liking. The process was amazing when you consider the time Aaron took to keep me updated on the status of the vehicle and time frame of delivery. The financing process was straight forward as Aaron was very direct in the cost, availability of incentives, and upgrade options. There was no concerns consumers like myself common dread about up pricing, outrageous interest rates, and the pushing of unwanted overpriced accessories. Nearly 200 miles away from me, Rio Vista came highly recommended and it was well worth it. Aaron even had my vehicle delivered to me.

Did not meet expectations nor do I think that the web description of services offered are accurate…read more My car took two hours to complete and it is unclear why since nothing particularly special was accomplished. In the course of getting my car cleaned, the floor mats went missing and the tires and wheels were not treated. Paying $50-60 for this service is wasteful.

The do-it-yourself bays are terrible. Only one is questionably operational. The hose to the sprayer…read moreis taped up and spayed all over me when I tried to use it. No soap came out of the sprayer when selected. When I tried wax, it just shut off all together. The vacuums are in similar shape. Only two questionably work. It doesn't tell you how long you get for the price. But it is not very long at all. The only reason I have three stars is because the attendants for the drive through compensating me with a free drive-thru wash after the disaster in the pressure wash bay. They need to just shut down the rest of this place if they aren't going to fix it. I like to do business local. But this place has gotten gradually worse for several years.