We just sold them a car. The whole process was very easy and low pressure. John was very nice. He even washed the car before he looked at it. We decided to sell them the car. While we were inside filling out the paperwork, one of their people decided to use the buffer and polish the headlights on my other car (which had yellowed and was really appreciated). They did it just to be nice and didn't charge for it. I would definitely go back. read more

For the most part, deal went fine. I got what I paid for and knew, and prepared for, some work to be put into a high Mileage vehicle. Two issues: 1) Making deal with John we agreed to an Out the Door price. Including Tax, Title, Etc. Here we are almost 3 weeks later and the boss Doug is calling me asking for more money! He says he had to reregister the vehicle. Allegedly, he has the plates and tags now (instead of having the DMV send to me as I was told they would do) and is holding them until I give him an additional $200! He knows I'm getting ready to move out of state and need those. EXTORTION? 2) Second issue is minor in comparison, but during the buying process I had to sit for an hour and a half while John tried to get the CC machine to work. It never did, so I had to drive back down there the next day with a Cashier's Check. Beware!! read more

I bought an 09' Audi A4 recently & The condition of the car was perfectly fine when I bought it, I took it to auto zone durikg the test drive only 1 Code was appearing up. Now that I am driving my car more my oil is burning out in 2 days, My car is shaking heavily. EPC light is on, Check engine light is on. Mind you when I bought the car it was oerfectly fine none of these problems. My conclusion to all of this is please be thurl when car shopping here Please I was scammed because he told me the car was perfect condition No leaks no problems & it was a very smooth car. read more

i wanted s cheap but great first car for my oldest daughter, i searched around and found John and Rick at ocean imports. great car great price and too boot my daughter some times has a minor problem and John just helps her out, like the last problem where the koa she bought from them, kia wanted over $240 to fit a used door handle which had been broken off, John put it on for her for nothing . check them out im very confidant your be 100% happy. read more

I went I. About a month and a half ago. Totally not what I Expected from a used car dealer. At that time I was looking for a second vehicle. I ended up with a 2012 Kia soul. It was exactly as described, and I can't remember the gentleman's name that it sold me the car, but it was exactly what he said it was. Totally reliable I am super happy, if you're looking for used car I totally recommend it. read more

Ocean Imports - Car Dealers Near Me - Midway City, California

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Great service. The owner John was very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend them. I will be going back to them again

I bought a car for my grand daughter and I think the saw us coming. Older woman and teenager, easy targets. Doug told us a motor mount was bad. The motor seemed strong and the interior was clean. The car was owned by a school district and they tend to maintain them well. The price to replace a motor mount in inexpensive so we purchased the car. I took it to my mechanic and he told me it wasn't safe to drive. The entire suspension was bad. Doug fro. Ocean imports knew we had an hour drive home and could car less that he sold an unsafe vehicle to an older woman and a child. This place is dishonest and a rip off. I feel foolish for not reading the reviews before buying from these crooks. read more

BEWARE!!! He was comfortable selling a car that I specially told him I was buying for my 17 year old daughter and that I didn't want her to be stranded on the side of the road. Bought "as is" per his contract and it has been a total nightmare ever since. Bought and took to the dealer to inspect, broken crank bolt and so many things to replace. Bought new turn signal, radiator, tires, spark plugs, brakes, basically had to rebuild the darn car piece by piece. Finally selling and trying to recoup at least a their if what I've put into it! Never again. Run from this place, or you'll end up buying a money pit!! Steer clear! read more

I recently had my Honda element totaled in an accident. I loved that car! Thanks to CarGurus, I found ocean Imports. They were promt returning my request for info, and very friendly. Went to the store, They were nice enough to give me all the time I wanted to look over the cars I was intrested in, Let me take a nice road test, And answered all of the questions I had. Their technician was kind enough to come out and answer some additional questions for me. The worst thing was having to decide which one of the 2 cars I wanted. Absolutely no pressure friendly environment and absolutely by far the quickest and easiest deal I ever made on a vehicle. I had to run to the bank, by the time I returned paperwork was completed I sign my name, droped some cash, and was on my way! It took longer to add the vehicle to my insurance policy then the entire transaction at the dealer. Absolute pleasure to deal with, highly recommended! If you're looking for a used car this is a great place to go. read more

Ask all the Questions want, They will LIE to get you down their. I went to see a truck and I asked if it had been smoked in, No he said it doesn't smell like anybody smoked in it LIES, LIES, LIES. I drove over a Hour to see the truck and Guess What, You Guessed it REAKED of SMOKE. These GUYS give Car Salesmen a BAD NAME. I Would NOT TRUST These People. read more

I bought a 2000 4Runner from here and I love it. Very fair deal and I never felt any pressure either. I like to do business with honest people especially when buying a car. Doug let me drive and take the time I needed to make my decision. read more

Just got a 2003 chevy avalanche from this gentleman. he was very nice, honest, and helpful. he let me test drive it and we took it to a mechanic to check over. we came back and told him some issues we found so we negotiated but he's very fair with pricing! read more

I have bought several cars from Ocean Imports and have never had a bad experience. Doug and the rest of the owners are honest hard working people. The process was smooth and painless. Which says a lot when buying a car. The customer service Is great. I highly recommend this company to anyone. read more

Bought a diesel Jetta. Great car!

Be diligent when buying a car here. I bought a Subaru from them and they reset the codes so the check engine light and traction control light would not go on but it did as soon as I bought it and they had me bring it back multiple time never really fixing the issue. I am 35+ miles away but was hopeful they would actually help each time. So now the small oil leak John said he could have fixed for a couple of hundred dollars turned into a major leak between the head and the block leaking on the exhaust manifold. In the last few months that I have owned the car the service lights are back on and my power steering has gone out. Please make sure to take any car to be looked at by a reputable mechanic before purchasing. I am so very sorry I bought a car here. read more

Bought two vehicles from Doug Smith here. Both vehicles are still running excellent! Zero issues so far. Was extremely impressed with the customer service & knowledge of the cars I was interested in! I highly recommend ocean Imports if your looking to purchase a vehicle at a reasonable price & RUNS well!!! read more

Do not buy a car from these bums. They tried to sell me a lemon. I walked in this week with high hopes because of an ad I seen with a great price & met all the criteria of a vehicle I wanted. I explained to these kooks that I am a Mother of 2 small children & needed a reliable vehicle but instead the salesman I believe his name is Dave something or other & I think he was drunk as a skunk when he sold us this car while drinking his coors light, Told us we can patch the front bumper & that the car runs great but then said he never even test drove it...yet his stupid dogs towel was in the front seat...nobody gives a shit man, you're a cheat & a liar. Do not buy the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport From here, it's a LEMON!! The security sensor beeps the entire time you drive!! I have no idea how they were able to disable it while I test drove it but thanks but no thanks. I stopped payment with my bank early in the morning & thank God they were too hungover to run the check they may have literally gotten away with this bad business. Time to think about sobriety shit heads. read more

Truck lasted about 9 months. Brakes were completely rusted out and would have cost more to repair than I paid for the truck. My fault for not getting it properly checked out by a mechanic. My short cut was to take it to Jiffylube for an oil change and asked them if they thought I got a good deal. They said they thought it was a good deal. But when I showed it to my mechanic later he said I should have taken it to him in the first place. He would have spotted the problem right away and recommended I not buy it. Lesson learned. These guys are decent, just get it checked out by a real mechanic. read more

I would strongly suggest shopping elsewhere for a used vehicle. Partners John, Rick and Doug are not to be trusted. I made an offer to purchase a pickup at the asking price as long as they had the required smog inspection completed and passed They strung me along for over three weeks saying they were having trouble getting the codes to clear for the smog test but that they would hold the pickup for me. After calling every other day or so for 3 weeks, Doug tells me they sold it. There was a time when a man's word was as good as gold. That time has passed, apparently. read more

Bought a Vw bug from them. They sold the car with known issues dealer confirmed the odometer had been tampered with to show lower miles when sold as well as major mechanical issues were known and not disclosed. HORRIBLE DEALER very Shady avoid at all costs. Their cars are below blue book because they are poorly salvaged and worthless. read more

Over the years I have bought at least 5 cars from Ocean Imports. I have never had a major problem with any of the cars I have bought and would recommend buying a car from them. They always told me up front if there could be any problems to expect from the cars they were selling....Steve T. read more

Great customer service at Ocean Imports. Doug let me take the car I bought from them to my mechanic to get it checked out before I made a decision to purchase an 04 Subaru forester. Fair price and great private reseller. It's hard to trust used car dealers, but these guys are trustworthy. read more

Went here to buy my 16 year old a truck. We took it for a test drive and to our mechanic with the permission of the owners of Ocean Import (they had no problem with this whatsoever) Our mechanic recommened two things right away that would total $700 in repairs. Truck was in great condiiton. Ocean Imports negotiated a fair price with us for the truck and we are HAPPY CUSTOMERS!! Recommed these guys, honest, knowledgable, fair, and quick! read more

Purchased a used vehicle and drove it back home from CA to MO with no trouble! Great experience and transaction!! Great customer service!!

Fair. Simple. Quick. These guys are very knowledgeable and straight-forward. Working with them is a refreshing alternative to the sharks at the large dealerships. Thanks Doug! read more

I had a really great experience buying my Subaru Forester from Ocean Imports. I got to test drive the car for a longer than normal time, I was made aware of any possible problems from the start, and they even replaced a couple cosmetic parts for me per my request. I didn't have to go to the DMV either. This was the smoothest transaction ever without all the pressure from a normal dealership. I definitely recommend Ocean Imports! read more

I sold a Passat here and I have bought 3 cars from them so far. Like the service and good cars very happy. Will come back to buy another car for my 16 year old this year. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great price and reliable car. read more

We are so happy with Doug and Sean and the rest of the team! The car was waiting for us when we arrived. They handed us the keys and we drove and examined the car, taking our time. We wanted to take the car to our mechanic in San Diego, so we bought the car with a $100 extra fee to be able to return it within 48 hours. Car needed regular maintenance, brake pads and clutch were worn, but even so, car was in great condition and otherwise sound. I cross-checked all other ~2007 Subaru Outbacks in dealerships and private sellers in Southern California, and including the cost of maintenance (and replacing brake pads/clutch), this was still, impressively, the best price. It was a pleasure to do business with these guys. They were absolutely kind. They even offered us homegrown oranges, and drove up to the gas station after we left to deliver us a bag of oranges! It was such an unexpectedly great experience, no question that if we need another car, they'll be our first stop. Thanks to all of you guys! read more

Please dont buy your vehicle here. I bought a car here in May 2016 ago. Car was a little over 4 grand. Has almost $1700.00 of work so far still in the shop. Im so upset. I called to ask what they could do to fix this he said nothing. I asked the owner if this was a safe car being im pregnant and he said yes he doesn't sell lemons or salvaged vehicles. My vehicle is dead without these repairs. This car is not safe and if there is more wrong Im taking this scammers to court. Do not buy a car from them!! read more

I bought a Subaru a couple months back, everything in the car was covered in dog hair. This review is months in the making. I get it, you got to test drive the car but with your dog that's too much. To this day I'm still vacuuming white dog out of the car. read more

I called inquiring about a vehicle and requested to see the Carfax before I drove two hours to see the vehicle in person. The salesman was extremely rude and unwilling to accommodate me. Ocean Imports has definitely lost my business. 0/5 read more

Good experience to this place, very friendly, no pressure and excellent customer service. This place is highly recommendable.

Great experience! Fast, smooth, and easy process. Got a good car from them. I would definitely recommend them, they're very nice and I don't think I've ever dealt with a car place being so easy and non pushy. read more

Bought a truck here and I told Doug why I'm buying this truck. If you google commercial vehicles for California dmv, it says if the vehicle is used for profit.. I told him this is personal use and to tow my dirt bikes. How the f*ck is that commercial?? He told me he would sell it to me for $4,000 out the door. We get in and he starts writing up the paperwork, asks several times what the tax is where I live, because customers should do the dealers work, then proceeds to tell me now it's $4,500. I bought this truck February 10 and they put me as the registered owner from before the tags expired. I got the registration in the mail and the tags that expire in a few months. Now I'll have to go to the dmv and register it again and get their screw up straightened out. I told them I was spending the extra money there to avoid the dmv from buying an auction truck. I should have read the reviews on the dealer rather the truck itself. read more

Went to Ocean Imports and the car was in awful shape compared to the picture. He said that he had just dropped the price by 500 but he could drop it another 100. The cars brakes were very squeaky and he interrupted us as we were telling him saying that it just needed a little oil. This place is alright I guess, much better than My choice public auto auction and shane's auto. read more