Thanks Jordan! Really good experience. The service was fast, professional, and very helpful. Jordan explained everything clearly and made the whole process smooth and easy. I truly appreciate the great customer service and would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

I visited Pacific Auto Center to view a vehicle, then came back ready to negotiate and pay cash for it. The online listing made the car sound pristine, but in person, it had a long list of issues: broken trim, missing parts, mismatched tires, rusted rotors, and a non-functioning rear screen. These flaws weren't disclosed in the ad. Worse, the dealership attempted to charge $5,500 for paint protection, theft deterrents, tint, and other add-ons that were never discussed beforehand, despite claiming "no hidden fees." Their fine print later revealed these were pre-installed and not part of the advertised price. I waited more than 20 minutes to speak with a manager after raising concerns but willing to negotiate, but no one followed up, so I walked out. This place banks on uninformed buyers accepting inflated prices and vague add-ons. If you're a serious buyer, read the fine print, ask hard questions, and be ready to walk. UPDATE 6/28/25: After buying the same make and model at a different dealership -- one with FAR better integrity -- I want to reflect back at my experience at this dealership and their practices. First, salesman wanted me to negotiate on the final price, not the vehicle price. That's a classic dealership tactic as it protects the sticker price for their metrics, have an easier time hiding add-on profits, and it creates a false impression of flexibility. Ultimately, this is bad for the buyer because transparency is lost, it protects their margin and limits one's leverage. I knew that's what they were aiming at, so I held the line on only negotiating on the sticker price. Again, LOOK AT THE PICTURES AS TO WHY!! In spite of what I just said, he proceeded with the oldest trick dealerships do: "cool-down" or "sweat-you-out" tactic. This is done to make one feel uncomfortable or impatient with the ultimate goal of getting one emotionally invested in staying and "finishing the deal". By doing so, they wear you down so that you're more likely to agree to their numbers just to be done. There are other reasons too but this is a big one. ~20 minutes of waiting, I told one of the salesmen that I've been waiting a while for the manager and will leave in 5 minutes if he doesn't arrive. True to my word, I left. I never heard from them after that (they had my contact info) which tells me they would rather wait for a less informed, emotional buyer to foolishly agree to the unfair price of this car AND overpriced mandatory add-ons. Here's my take away from this dealership: 1) High-pressure, low-integrity dealership model: They prioritize margins over relationships with a focus on flipping cars at inflated prices. They also rely on delays, confusion, and "manager invisibility" to outlast smart buyers. 2) Poor reconditioning = Cut costs: The car's condition (damaged trim, mismatched tires, rusted rotors, broken screen and so on) says they're not investing in inventory. They're pushing it out as-is and hoping no one notices. 3) The "Fool Tax" strategy: the biggest one for this dealership. They keep cars on the lot long enough to find someone unaware or emotionally invested. I was never their ideal buyer. I was informed, direct, and clear. PLEASE TAKE MY EXPERIENCE AS A WARNING. AVOID THEM. I AM SPEAKING AS SOMEONE WHO DID NOT PURCHASE FROM THEM. IMAGINE HOW I WOULD FEEL IF I DID. UPDATE 4/1/26: Since my visit, California passed SB 766, aimed at deceptive practices like misleading pricing and add-ons, the same issues I and many others have raised here. After 10/1/26, dealers engaging in those practices will face greater scrutiny. If you believe you were misled or defrauded, consider filing a complaint w/ DMV Investigations and keep all documentation. In Jan 2026, Yelp placed a "Suspicious Review Activity" alert on this dealership's page (see pic). Read it, then look at how many good reviews come from accounts with 1-3 total reviews here, versus those with a much longer review history. Draw your own conclusions. IF YOU FOUND A VEHICLE YOU LOVE AT THIS DEALERSHIP, PLEASE STAY AWAY!! THEY WILL USE YOUR EMOTIONS AGAINST YOU. read more

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Had a great experience selling my car to Pacific Auto Center. Jordan was easy to work with and made me a very fair offer. The process was quick and easy. read more

After visiting multiple dealerships, finally found a place to take care of my business. Darwin made sure to get all the best deals for me and helped me purchase my perfect truck. Even after purchase he reached out to make sure everything was working well and I was comfortable and loving my truck. I didn't feel pressured or ignored when taking my time and asking questions like I had felt from other dealerships. Definitely recommend Darwin from Pacific Auto Center to help you out with your next vehicle! read more

Pacific Auto Center Costa Mesa - Car Buyers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Darwin was really easy to work with. Kept it super professional and fast process overall.

My godmother Edith had an excellent experience buying her 2025 Kia Sportage. Darwin provided great service, a great price, and made the whole process so easy. We highly recommend buying your next car here! read more

They have a Ram 2500 I was interested in, good price on CarGurus. Went in and met with Jeff and test drove the car he was alright so nothing from what follow is toward him. I explained what I was trying to do, what I want and do not want, and asked for a break-down proposal for the purchase. He came back with $5,800 of extended warranty and some door trim protection. Once again I explained to him that I'm very interested in purchasing the car and this so called offer isn't a serious offer, so I asked him to tell the manager to get real and at least show me the break down; he came back saying the manager wants a credit application, so I told him the first step is to agree first on the purchase price and I'm not going to pay $5800 for something I don't even know what it covers and to leave it up to the finance manager to do his job as far as selling me a warranty and so on. Still they didn't want to move forward so I respectfully excused my self; as I'm walking to the door the manager setting on his desk didn't care to even come to great us, a customer, but he wanted us to go to him while in his mind thinks he's setting on his throne behind a computer screen, I said to Jeff " sorry, I gave you, the dealership, the chance and the opportunity to earn my business, but you guys don't wanna get serious" then I heard his majesty the manager saying " no, I gave you the chance"!! To what? Drive an hour from Los Angeles to Costa Mesa to be treated that way? I wouldn't even hire him as a cashier in one of my shops. Attitude sells cars!! Anyway, I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone, something is off about this place. Finally, Jeff, I'd advise that you find a better place to work at! read more

Harold Lopez doesn't like his job or customers. When we asked to look at the Tesla, Harold asked "if we just wanted to sit in one " which I informed him we had a Tesla before we are looking for another one. We test drove the vehicle around the block. When we got back to the dealership he asked if he could run the numbers . We had not even decided on the vehicle. Feeling very uncomfortable we left and bought a Tesla elsewhere . read more

I sold my BMW 430i Gran Coupe to Pacific Auto Center. Jordan was very communicative and easy to work with. They gave me an excellent deal on my vehicle and the entire process took less than an hour, and left with a check in hand. I highly recommend this dealership if you're looking to sell. read more

Jordan was fantastic. He got me a great price on my 2021 Chrysler Pacifica beating the CarMax offer by several hundred dollars. And he processed the car in about 30 mins start to finish. Great experience! read more

Pacific Auto Center Costa Mesa - Car Buyers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Highly recommend Eddy - honest, professional, and transparent! We had a great experience working with Eddy. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, and extremely transparent. What I appreciated most was that he clearly explained all the costs upfront -- no surprises, no pressure, and no hidden fees. Yes there's add on cost, so does everyone else in this industry, and Eddy was honest and upfront with us for the cost and helped to trim it down substantially! Eddy worked with us step by step throughout the entire process, answered every question thoroughly, and made sure we were comfortable with each decision. He genuinely looks out for his clients and makes the process smooth and stress-free. It's rare to find someone who is both knowledgeable and trustworthy, but Eddy definitely is. If you're looking for someone who will be honest, responsive, and easy to work with from beginning to end, I highly recommend asking for him. read more

Pacific Auto Center Costa Mesa - 2023 Model X - Car Buyers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

When I came to this dealership in 2023, I was a gig worker relying on Uber rentals for transportation. I had a credit score of around 665, a $5,000 down payment, and enough income to afford a reasonable car payment. I specifically looked for the cheapest vehicle on the lot with low mileage and found a 2019 Nissan Maxima with about 20,000 miles priced around $26,000. I told the dealership that keeping my monthly payment affordable was my biggest concern. The solution they offered was a 7-year loan at approximately 21% interest with payments around $750 per month. At the time, I felt I had little choice because this was the second time I had run my credit and I desperately needed a vehicle. I also believed I could simply make extra payments and pay it off faster. Looking back, I believe this was a poor deal. Despite putting $5,000 down and making extra payments, I still owed approximately $22,000 in 2026. Between the car payment and insurance, I was spending close to $1,200 every month just to keep the vehicle. What made matters worse was that the vehicle immediately needed maintenance. It required an oil change, new tires, a battery, and now needs a headlight replacement that costs around $1,000. For a vehicle with such low mileage, I expected it to be better prepared before being sold. I was also disappointed that nobody discussed alternative options with me. At the time there were incentives available for certain electric vehicles, and no one mentioned them. A salesperson's job should be more than just making a sale; it should include helping customers understand all available options and what will be most affordable in the long run. Over time, I ended up hating this car. The gas costs were high, the monthly payments were high, the insurance was expensive, and I constantly felt like I had missed a better opportunity. The brakes squeaked, repairs kept coming up, and owning this vehicle became more stressful than enjoyable. In the end, after paying the loan off early with a large lump-sum payment, the total cost to me was approximately $47,000 for a used 2019 Nissan Maxima that originally sold for around $26,000. Looking back, I feel I would have been better off purchasing a new vehicle from the beginning rather than financing a used vehicle at such a high interest rate. I will not be returning to this dealership, and for my next vehicle I plan to purchase new elsewhere. read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. As a first-time car buyer, everything was explained clearly, no pressure, no games, which made the whole process easy and stress-free. Diego was genuinely polite, knowledgeable, and straightforward, answered every question honestly, and made sure I felt confident in my decision. Couldn't have asked for a smoother and supportive process. Thank you very much Diego! It's a pleasure to do business with you and the Pacific Auto Center in Costa Mesa. read more

Pacific Auto Center Costa Mesa - Car Buyers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Horrible dealership, a lot of hidden dealer add ons and when you call them out on it they get mad. Online price is not their actual price. They will try to get you to pay all their dealer add ons and i'm sure uniformed people pay it. Scammers! read more

I've always wanted a Lexus GS 350 and this beauty popped up online and I had to get my hands on it! Such a beautiful car both inside and out. Both previous owners sure did take very very good care of this car. Elder was great and helped me thru my purchase! Took a one way flight from NorCal to SoCal to bring this baby home. So happy with this purchase! & I also received a check from "Motor Vehicle Software Corporation" (MVSC) for $412 because my DMV fees actually were less than what was intended. THANK YOU PACIFIC AUTO CENTER COSTA MESA !! read more

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Rubbish to this place! It is the epitome of used car salesmanship, with the professionalism to show. My stepdaughter has been looking for a specific model car for a couple of months, probably over a year... It has sentimental inspiration and she was STOKED when she finally found it online at Pacific Auto Center. We didn't want to drive all the way to Costa Mesa but she has been working hard and saving for so long that we couldn't pass it up. Saturday evening she made an appointment for a test drive Sunday at 2:00. At 11:45 Sunday morning, before we drive to Orange County, my stepdaughter confirms that the car is there and ready to be purchased. We are excited that it is finally new car day! We get to the dealership around 1:30, beaming with anticipation, only to be told that the car sold that morning. No courtesy call... Nothing... The used car salesman apologized and said that the confirmation was with a bot and that the dealership didn't know anything about it. Garbage! The used car salesman quickly jumped into used care salesman mode and started telling me about other cars that they had for sale. Cars that are not the car we made an appointment for. Cars that are not car we drove 2 hours for with intent to purchase. read more

Scam is real. $39,995 listed online. Out the door...$51k. (Title, tax, fees...and Dealership Accessories.) Don't waste your time.

Went to view a vehicle advertised for $21K. Upon arrival at the dealership, I found the online advertisement was incorrect and falsified. They tried to upsell the vehicle with over $5000 worth of useless, MANDATORY dealer extras. Avoid this place. read more

These folks are absolute crooks. I found an add on car gurus for a used 2021 Ford f150 raptor and went to look at it. The truck is advertised for sale at $62,995. They would not sell me the vehicle at that advertised price. The salesman, Diego said that there are dealer add ons that I have to purchase for $5700 additional. I said that I don't want a gps tracker, paint protection, door jam protectors, or any other nonsense. They came back and offered these add ons for $3700. I again stated that I just want the truck at the advertised price and they would not sell it. read more

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I had a great experience at this dealership the salesmen Darwin Varona was a excellent kind and knowledgeable I would recommend to family and friends he went out of his way to give me the best deal after visiting several other places that did not fit my needs I thank you guys so much and hope to see you soon for my future wife's future vehicle read more

I went to buy a car they refused to allow me to use my credit union. I loved the car so I let them see what kind of financing I could do there. The math was not making sense. It wasn't until he broke it down on a calculator that I noticed they snuck in an accessory package for over $4k without telling me. The sad part is that if they had been upfront these things, I might have still moved forward. Deceitful. I could not get out of there fast enough. read more

Classic bait and switch dealership, salesman even admitted prices on line were only to get people in to the door and that I should give him a break and let them charge 995$ out of the 6500$ of "add ons" bc he has to make his money too. I went in for a truck that was priced at 29,000 guys come back to me with a 42,000 out the door price. So we started to look cheaper and came up with a truck at 23,000$ ans he came back with a 41,000$ out the door price. Not to mention the truck was on the lot for 390 days. Absolute scam do not come to this dealer, both Fontana and Costa Mesa locations are scam artists. read more

Outstanding customer service from start to finish. Elder was professional, patient, and transparent throughout the entire process. He made buying my family truck smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend this dealership! Thank you Elder once again! read more

I had a great experience at Pacific Auto center! I sold my car with a very good offer. The whole process was a breeze. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to sell your car. read more

Just purchased a C8 corvette. Diego was my salesman and was fantastic. Diego is respectful, professional, trustworthy and friendly. Would highly recommend requesting Diego for your salesperson. Great quality car selection. Really happy with my purchase. Thanks Karl read more

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Elder Henríquez was a really good customer service. Best of service. Good prices and affordable.

I purchased a car from Pacific Auto Center after weeks of research and was satisfied with the vehicle and its price. Unfortunately, the customer service is where they fell short. I live over two hours away and completed all paperwork in advance to ensure a smooth pickup, yet when I arrived their team was unprepared and disorganized. I was assured the car would be detailed and fueled; instead, it was barely cleaned and had an empty gas tank (far from industry standard). I raised these issues with the general manager, who apologized and promised a monetary gesture. Nearly a month later, there has been no follow-up and nothing has been provided. I will not be returning or recommending this dealership. There are plenty of places to buy a car. Reliable + professional service is what should set a business apart, and that was clearly lacking here. read more

Made an appointment on 7/15/2026, came in on 7/16/2026 and walked out with a pro master van within 3 hours. Very professional dealership, Elder Henriquez was the person who assisted my husband and I. We were very pleased with this car experience. Would recommend. read more

I had a great experience selling my Tesla Model Y Performance to Pacific Auto Center. Jordan was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He was professional, honest, responsive, and made the entire process quick and hassle-free. They offered a fair price, handled everything efficiently, and there were no surprises. Thanks again for the excellent experience! read more

Jordan and the Pacific Auto Center team was responsive and followed through as promised.

In their own words, "every dealership has dealer add-ons." That may be true--but not every dealership makes those add-ons non-negotiable. Pacific Auto Center is a large, high-volume dealership that clearly knows how to attract buyers. They advertise vehicles at or slightly below market value, which gets you in the door. But what they don't make clear upfront is how aggressively they inflate the final price with mandatory add-ons. Yes, there's a small sticker on the window mentioning "possible dealer add-ons," but the real conversation doesn't happen until after you've already invested time test driving and getting interested in the vehicle. That's when the numbers change--dramatically. Example: * 3M door edge protection - something a vehicle owner can buy themselves for about $20-$50 and install in minutes, yet they charge $999 * Paint and fabric protection - comparable DIY or professional products typically run $100-$300 total, depending on quality * Theft deterrent system - often already factory-installed, or available aftermarket for roughly $100-$300 Total package? Around $6,250. If you push back, they'll "work with you" and reduce it--down to roughly $3,000 for what amounts to a few hundred dollars (retail) worth of products. You're then told these items are already installed and cannot be removed, leaving you with no real option. If these add-ons are truly mandatory, they should be included in the advertised price from the start. Waiting until the deal stage to introduce thousands in extras feels misleading at best. To be fair, they often have desirable inventory--and they know it. Just understand that the price you came in for is not the price you'll be paying. Expect a significant markup well beyond the vehicle's actual value. Do your homework, ask for a full out-the-door price before you go in, and be prepared to walk away. read more

Today, I went in to help my brother choose an SUV to support his professional soccer coaching career. We did our research and found the perfect 2019 Honda Passport and drove from Simi Valley to Costa Mesa to see it in person. We were received by Diego who is a very experienced and well trained car salesman here. He took us for a test drive of the vehicle and explained to us that it was I mint condition. Our family has an extensive background in the automotive industry so we were able to confirm that in fact it was in great shape and well maintained. The paperwork process is always the same but he made it go by very smooth and offered us some coffee and water for the wait. In addition, we also spoke about soccer and life and that made the time go by even faster. Long story short, thank you so much Diego and the Pacific Auto Center Family! We will be sending people your way! read more

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Stay away from this dealership! They are non professional at all. We went to buy a 2019 Mercedes Benz C300, we practically agreed on it! But it has a problem with the sunroof, it won't open and won't close, EDDIE the kid told me they will fix it on Monday, I have the cashiers check ready and waiting for them, and I was going to finance the rest, then comes the big Surprise, the car was sold on Saturday!!!! I have also text messages which proves all of what mentioned previously. It's a fraud dealership that won't respect its word and customers, what's more they hire a non professional kids to represent them in the most ugly way. They try also to enforce their steeling equipment to rob you of under different names like paint protection and theft protection....... Stay away, stay away! read more

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Buyer beware!!! My parents went to buy used Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and after owning for 6 months. Car started smoking. Pacific auto sales said take to Mitsubishi for warranty. Turbo got replaced and then next day smoking again. Mitsubishi La Puente opened engine and crazy sludge build up. Sold my mom a lemon car and now Pacific doesn't want to buy back or fix problems. Mom had did oil change week after buying car from dealer so was dealer who sold a bad engine. So I would not recommend buying from here. read more

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Jordan got me in and out fast. Jordan made sure I felt good about the sell. I was able to get out of my auto loan in hours.

The folks at Pacific Auto Center made this process amazing easy. On my first visit Jordan was very transparent. He made a competitive offer even though I wasn't prepared to sell my car that day. A few days later they made the best offer and the transfer of the car took less than thirty minutes. I would be a mistake to not check them out if you're looking to sell your car. read more

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS DEALERSHIP!!! Elder was the first one to reach out on the phone and he was professional and responsive. Upon arriving Harold Lopez assisted me, and he seemed to hate his job. I didn't want to prolong the process or otherwise I would have waited for another salesperson. Harold claimed that once the cars hit the lot, they have already gone through their inspection and vehicles are ready to be sold. This wasn't the case since the dash had the "maintenance required" light and I checked the oil and it hadn't been changed. One of the tires was bald and the alignment was really bad. The steering wheel had to be turned to the left for the vehicle to go straight. They do not inspect vehicles as they claim. On their listings they advertise that accessories CAN be purchased but once you are ready to buy the vehicle, they say accessories MUST be purchased. I ended up agreeing on 2 of the accessories including the GPS tracker and the ceramic coating, but in the paperwork they gave me the 3M door edge guard instead of the ceramic coating. I didn't catch it and they charged over $800 for this when this tape is less than $20 online. I purchased the vehicle and they kept it for an extra week to replace the tire, do the inspection/maintenance and fix the alignment. I picked up the vehicle a week later just to realize they didn't do the alignment and they couldn't show me the printout to prove they had done it. They also didn't install the 3M door edge guard. I live 1.5 hours away so I ended up taking the vehicle since the General Manager Zaid Haroon assured me that he would contact their other branch(that is closer to me) so that they would take care of the alignment and that they would follow up with me. I never heard from the GM, nor Harold despite me following up through text and emails. They went from being responsive to ignoring text messages and emails. Sergio finally reached out and set things up with the other dealership. I dropped off the vehicle and they did an alignment which did help with the alignment issue but not entirely. Apparently, they ran out of material so they couldn't do the 3M door edge guard again. That had to be set up separately again. To-date none of them have followed up to ensure that the issues were addressed. Prices might seem to be cheaper than other dealerships, but you truly don't know what you are getting from this dealership. Best to go to another dealership where vehicles are actually inspected and dealership takes accountability. read more

Would give zero stars if I could. SCAMMERS with there "dealer accessories" that you don't even have an option to opt out which added an additional $6000 to the sales price. Listed price was $26k and with tax and there so called add ons the end price was $10k more. RIDICULOUS. read more

Diego helped me find the perfect suv based on the specifics I requested. He was very professional and the purchasing process ran quickly and smoothly. I highly recommend him and this dealership! read more

Pacific Auto Center Costa Mesa - Car Buyers Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Extremely dishonest dealership. Tried to tack on an additional 4k dealer fee onto the taxes and other normal fees. Complete waste of time. Erika is a scammer and a liar. This place is not an honest business. read more