One of the best car dealership experiences I've had so far. I was interested in the 2012 Mercedes E63 AMG which was a lovely car and very well maintained, exactly as advertised on the website. Took the car for test drives (they were kind enough to let me do that twice) and even an optional extended warranty from a reputed company (hard to find those on such cars elsewhere). Plus the car was in pristine condition, not a spot of rust or even a squeak. I even had it checked by a mechanic and he said he'd recommend the purchase. Aaron was my point of contact and I loved his no-pressure, patient, and friendly approach towards the sale opportunity. I did not end up finalizing the purchase but that is only because of personal preferences i.e. wanted ADAS features more common in newer cars. Despite that, I wanted to acknowledge a good experience when I had it because I contacted 30+ dealerships during my car search and SVAS stood out so I would definitely recommend them to others, particularly those looking for a good car-buying experience. read more

My boyfriend and I purchased a 2019 Lexus RX450h from here thinking everything was to our expectations but unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Due to the minor scratches around the front of the car, we did ask to see if we could get a better deal just because the price it was set to was almost like we were buying a brand new car and definitely not a used one. I'd agree with most of the customers on here about pricing - this wasn't sold to us at a fair price at all. However, we still thought the car was beautiful which is why we chose to get it. BUT - of course, there's a reason why there's a fine print before signing the contract that states, "We are not responsible for any issues after purchase" - in our part, we ignored this because during our test drive, everything seemed fine. I KID YOU NOT, the following day, issues started occurring. The brakes make a weird squeaky sound when you brake and the passenger side door doesn't automatically unlock/lock with the key OR without the key (you have to manually maneuver it from inside the vehicle by opening it with the handle and pressing down on the lock to ensure it's locked.) All these concerns didn't pop up for us until the day after which made us both question if , Chris, the guy who sold it to us knew about it but just wanted to cash us out. Highly disappointed ever since as we now have to fix these problems that should've been addressed to us in the first place. read more

It was a good test drive experience but their pricing is pretty unrealistic. It could work well for certain buyers if you want a specific car but to me, it was a cost vs value equation. I worked with Aaron who was pleasant for the process however when presented with Kelly Blue Book pricing and even knowing they are well above 2K over fair pricing mentioned the pricing is what it is and they are not willing to budge on pricing. They refrain from discussing reasonable prices for a car that has been on their lot for over a year... In my experience, they had a car about 20%+ over reasonable pricing and also offer non-competitive rates to couple it. Even with a cash offer, they will not come down to reasonable levels. Net is if you want a good experience and are willing to pay over fair price because you want a specific vehicle this could be the place. read more

What can I say about this place ? Do they have a nice variety of automobiles for sale ? The answer is YES !! Are the automobiles priced correctly ?? ABSOLUTELY NOT !! They have this Delusional Ideology that the cars they are selling are "Rare" and they are not realistic in their pricing. They INTENTIONALLY overprice EVERY vehicle 15-20% so the MISINFORMED novice car buyer thinks he/she is getting a good deal. Maybe the name of their location "Silicon Valley" says it all because they might think everyone is Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, or another Tech Billionaire. I live in Los Angeles and as a smart diligent shopper I definitely am, the 98% similar car I am looking to buy is priced almost 17% less !!!!! Also, it is sold at a dealership where we already know it's marked up. Definitely I Would NEVER recommend this place especially with smart ass salespeople. read more

Started out strong, but turned out to be the same as every lame used car seller. Overpriced cars that have questionably - i'm not kidding - ZERO maintenance records. Also the attitude they have to boot is low class, slimey. read more

Not Reliable nor professional. They don't work with you and it's their way the Highway, Be sure to get carfax as well.

Flew to California sight unseen, car was precisely as represented online. Drove through the Redwoods and Oregon coast back to Seattle. Great roads, great car, great people. Excellent transaction in every way. read more

I had been looking around to replace both my Tundra 4x4 and older Lexus ES330 with an AWD vehicle - Over the past 20 years, Toyota and Lexus has served me well so I began to look at both Highlanders and RX 350 - and read reviews. I didn't care for the newer Lexus grills - the 2010 had upgrades to a 6 speed transmission, better gas mileage and upgraded interior. I reached out to Silicon Valley Auto Source and received a reply from Aaron. It was a drive down there from Auburn area so I wanted to be sure and tried other RX 2010 thru 2013 up in my area to have something to compare it with. I made a call to ask about the 2010 RX 350 they had - 99,000 miles on the vehicle. Chaim answered my call and told him that I would be coming down on Tuesday morning. My first impression is how well they welcomed me with a low key approach, honest and not the typical used car situation that probably all of us have experienced at one time or another. Chaim and I hit it off right away - we drove the vehicle and had a great time checking out the vehicle. Inside, I met Chris. He made some recommendations that were beneficial to the the overall transaction. He's a great guy and works hard to help others, I felt that he was treating me the way he himself would like to be treated. Very satisfied with my new car! Highly recommend you give them a try. Chaim, Aaron or Chris - I myself have been in sales for 30 years plus - I don't like to be sold and can tell when someone is trying to push something or hide something. Not here, these guys are doing business the way I do my own business. 5 Stars - and I love my new Lexus RX350 - isn't that the goal here. A great car with a good service record and a fair price. Thanks guys! read more

Avoid at all costs- they sold me a lemon and they don't allow the car to be inspected by an impartial third party before purchase. In addition to selling me the car with over %50 of the breaks worn down, there were a myriad of other problems. (there was a suspension knocking that I was unable to hear during the test drive because the guy selling me the vehicle wouldn't STFU the entire ride). The vehicle I purchased depreciated over 80% from what I paid for it less than 1.5 years ago, though to be fair some of that can also be attributed to make/model and the market - but not the entire 80%. The one good thing to come out of this debacle is that I will now never buy a car again and will ALWAYS lease my vehicles. STAY AWAY FROM SILICON VALLEY AUTO SOURCE! read more

I purchased a car from Chris, who I believe is the owner, last Sunday. I went to look at the car on Saturday, a 2005 Volvo v70R and fell in love with the car. I had my 10 month old son with me and applied for credit then went home and Chris called me as soon as I got home to tell me that I was approved for the loan. Went back first thing on Sunday morning and Chris already had all the paperwork ready to go, the whole buying the car process took about 20 minutes. The office was clean and you can tell the place is legit and Chris knows what he's doing. The car is absolutely stunning and I love it. Most of his cars are lease returns and none of them are from an auction so you know most of the cars are local one owner cars. Chris sells insurance also so he hooked me up with a policy that is $40 cheaper per month than the policy I had previously for this car. Overall, this experience was great! Best car buying experience ever. If you are looking for a particular kind of car and it turns out that you are lucky enough to find it at the Car Depot, I wouldn't buy my car anywhere else. I will definitely check with Chris at Car Depot first before buying another car in the future. I can't say enough great things about my experience there! Thank you Chris and Aaron!! read more

Usually when I buy something expensive, pre-owned, and sold by an independent party, I give it about a week until I bust out with the Yelp review. Just in case, you know, something terrible happens to the car shortly after. Like, I wouldn't give a 5 star rating to a place that sold me a car that exploded 3 days after purchasing. (Unless it was a Ford Pinto... In which case, that would be MY bad) I had my eyes on a black 2001 Volvo V70 x/c station wagon. I've owned Volvo Station wagons since I got my drivers license, I'm a musician so I need the space. Right as my old man and I got there, we were greeted by Aaron, who already knew our names, and had the theme from "The Exorcist" as his ringtone. I knew right away this was going to be legit. Basically, the way these guys do business is super casual, and comfortable. You can tell they worked on big used car lots for too long, and traded in a pushy, commission-based sales job for keeping it real. I dig that. Aaron and his co-worker are hilarious, and I felt no hassle, no tricks up sleeves, and no dishonesty. If they didn't know how to answer a question on the carfax, instead of dancing around it w/ bs, instead you get an honest "I don't know, let's find out", which goes a long way. So it's been a week, the wagon is in perfect shape, I haven't exploded, and I highly recommend this place if you're not trying to break the bank and are okay with not being up tight while doing business. read more

Silicon Valley Auto Source - The new whip.... - Car Dealers Near Me - Campbell, California

I had a great experience with Chris, Aaron and Steve. I usually HATE to deal with auto sales people. I came into their shop, told them what I wanted and the price range. They found it at a location in SoCal. Within a few days I was driving my new car. There was no pressure. There were a couple of follow up issues that I knew about before I purchased the car, such as a couple of scratches needed to be repaired. Chris and Arron took care of the repairs and I couldn't be more pleased. If you want to avoid the hassles of dealing with high pressure, sleazy car sales people, this is the place to come. The car buying experience was actually pleasant for a change. read more

Sold me an overpriced Subaru WRX with a bad alternator and battery, among other small things, and Aaron failed to mention these issues after a nice conversation. He just wanted my money. Don't recommend buying from Silicon Valley Auto Source. Bright side is I fixed the issues the next day. Then the TGVs went bad, and now I'm in a couple thousand trying to fix them. Poor inspection on their part, and poor service. Goodbye. read more

Greetings, everyone. I purchased a 2001 Outback from this place and I was a bit disappointed in their "inspection" of the vehicle. For two guys to be in the "business" for as long as they have been, one would think they could be trusted; but they're used car salesmen. Not only were there mechanical problems with the moonroof (the front one didn't work), the interior (a hole in the rear passenger door) and missing ashtray, which is okay since I don't smoke but still a good thing to have to store change, and a missing rear headrest, which has supposedly been "ordered." One guy said it would be in "today," another said it would take a week to arrive. Now I can only hope that it will be delivered to me as agreed. Obviously, no one took the time to "inspect" the car well enough to address the issues I pointed out. I hope they do a better job with the other cars they sell. As a consumer, beware of this dealership: they're not very thorough. Granted, I am not savvy when it comes to buying cars, so I am to assume some blame for my ignorance. Overall, though, the car is what I wanted and the few discrepancies can be overcome. I have high hopes for the Outback and I hope I am not further disappointed. Chris and Dan, I hope you're reading this. read more

Had my eye on an 2010 Audi A4 and decided to come in and had a great experience. It was low pressure and I was given the freedom and time to really look at the car on my own and take a test drive on my own. Negotiations were easy and Aaron let me go and run some errands and then come back to actually pick up the car later. He had all the paperwork ready and I was able to leave shortly. Had a great experience and will definitely keep them top of mind next time I'm in the market. Will update if I have any problems with the car! read more

Aaron and Chris we're very helpful and informative! my boyfriend and I really liked our experience with them and we felt like we got a really great deal!!!! Aaron was very honest about everything, we didn't feel swindled at all like you would with normal dealerships. We highly recommend going to them they do everything they can to give you a great deal and offer and it is well worth it! read more

Silicon valley auto source has been great resource for finding the ideal car for the perfect price point. The buying process is effortless and trading your old vehicle in is even easier. read more

Aaron and Chris have got to be the BEST in car sales hands down! Not only did they give us top notch attention and service initially on the telephone, they totally rolled out the red carpet when we arrived! I had a long love affair with a BMW X3 and they had a white one just as I wanted. Although we live over an hour away, I had no problem driving to Campbell for a test. As soon as we arrived we felt welcomed and felt as if we'd known them many years! We took the baby for a test drive and although my love affair was immediately over because the X3 was just too challenging for me to get up into (knee surgery), they totally understood and there were no hard feelings nor did I feel any pressure or discomfort. On the contrary I felt at ease and my husband and I stuck around and chatted for quite some time. Nice trustworthy and great service -- nice cars too! I highly recommend these fellers and once you speak with them and meet them you'll agree that ALL salesmen should be like this! Thanks again for a fab experience from beginning and throughout. read more

Since 1987 I have purchased 8 automobiles from Linda Yazell. She used to be with Buyway, then Access Auto as a personal auto shopper. With her extensive connections and long career in the auto industry she seems to always be able to find the auto I want and at the best financial terms for me. She can assist with leasing, finding the lowest capitalization cost, finding the lowest money factor and comparing the residual value between several cars of similar type. Linda coordinates the delivery of the auto to your place of residence and handles the paperwork. This is so convenient not to have to deal with the demanding price negotiation banter at a dealership. read more

Aaron and Chris were great. I was looking for a new commuter car that still had some creature comforts and they delivered in a low hassle no haggle -unfortunate for me ;) - manner. They let me check the car out answered all of my questions and when we couldn't get a good financing deal done because of the low cost of the car, Chris was able to suggest other ways to get the deal done. It was a great experience and everything was done from arrival to test drive to keys in hand in under 2 hours! Very pleased and I will be back in the future! they also had a good selection of rarer, harder to find cars. read more

This is an update related to the business owner's comment to my review. The shiny hopeful follow-up from him is totally insincere. Besides trying to guilt me into changing my review of his business, Chris didn't offer any solutions to the lemon he sold me. In my original review, I had omitted that I had 5.5k worth of repair 3 mos after I purchased the vehicle from him for 11.5k. When I brought this to his attention, he blamed everyone and everything and actually told me how unfair I was being for writing such a bad review of his new "reformed" business. This guy is a navel-gazing, fraudster-manchild, and as you might guess, nothing was resolved between this customer and his business. Solid one star service (and negative five stars if I could give it). read more

picked up a prius from Aaron at car depot. it was a pretty smooth transaction. The car wasn't the condition described over the phone, nor did I get the financing percent promised for having excellent credit. The bottom line, I decided to buy the car anyways. Aaron seemed very knowledgeable when it came to Prius's. A prius isn't your normal car and not every dealer knows all the details about these cars. Since he drove one himself he knew a lot about Prius's compared to other dealers I've spoken too. I looked at every single flaw and asked questions, I even triple checked everything. Took a look talked about the car for 5-10 minutes, took a look again. I took a look for a final time before signing the papers. I asked how I could tell if the car had ever been in an accident. He explained that every body part on toyota's now has a vin number on it, doors, hood, trunk, body panels, etc. He showed me that each body part was original. I saw a plug inside one of the door sills. He explained that it was done for paintless dent repair. We talked about the prius battery, and took a look at all the carfax details. The more i looked at the car, the more I knew what I was getting into. What can I say, I bought the car, it was a very good deal. I'm happy, the car runs as it should. I will come back again if I needed another car. conclusion: Again it's up to you to inspect the car and look at every deal especially when your buying used. You ask the right questions, you'll get the right answers. The dealer themselves may not know every single detail about the car.. They buy it, clean it up as much as possible and sell it. great job guys! read more

I have bought several cars over the years, but Aaron and Chris make buying a luxury or standard car as easy as possible. Just this year, I purchase a BMW and had an issue with the suspension. Not only did they step up to take care of the issue right after the purchase, they did all the leg work with transporting my car to the shops to get it right. They offer friendly advice, warranties and even financing. Trust your next car purchase to the pros at Silicon Valley Auto read more

Bought a gorgeous 2007 Mercedes nearly two years ago and I have recommended SV Auto Source to a number of people since. After spending an entire day at new & used dealerships test driving cars we didn't really want and sitting in stuffy offices dealing with shady sales people, it was amazing to stumble upon this alternative approach to buying used. Trustworthy, straight talkers with an obvious pride in their business. Fairly priced and, most importantly, the car has met the all of expectations they laid out for us. We appreciated the honesty, and they appear to keep a great selection, so we will definitely be back. read more

We took our Saturn Sky out for a spin. Aaron took care of all of the details that came up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or purchase from again. read more

Silicon Valley Auto Source - We took our Saturn Sky out for a spin. Aaron took care of everything that came up. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend or purchase from again. - Car Dealers Near Me - Campbell, California

I went here twice. I test drove a car. I told them I would make arrangements for our mechanic to check it out. When I called to tell them I wanted to take the car to the mechanic they told me I would have to BUY the car first and if I rejected the car I could bring it back but there would be a charge of several hundred dollars to change the DMV. They told me that all dealers did this. I have been buying used cars since the 1970s and I have never run into this. Why would I buy a car without knowing what was wrong with it? They were already asking well over blue book. How stupid would I be to trust the dealer's 'independent' mechanic who checked it out. Very unhelpful when I asked about having one of their employees drive the car over, despite the fact that both times I went over there they were lounging around the office with nothing to do. read more

My husband and I purchased a 2006 Acura, MDX, it is in very good condition,with all the bells and whistles . Aaron is very professional ,but without the pressure that you usually get from other dealerships . He has detailed knowledge for just about every vehicle,and is willing to go the extra mile to research any question you have . The vehicles sell themselves,the dealership is a very clean classy building and location . Dan,Aaron and Chris are real good and honest people . It was a such a pleasant experience ,we will be purchasing all our vehicles at car depot,from now on!! thanks, to Aaron, Dan and Chris . read more

Purchased a beautiful Acura MDX on 5/26. Chris is a VERY GOOD saleman. If you are internet savvy and somewhat knowledgeable about the vehicle of sale's worth, slow down and stick to your guns. I was told my credit score of 695 was bad; hence my interest rate of 5.9% was best. There were other things I disagreed with, but Chris is standup guy and I have mad respect him. The team was very professional and the office had a nice setting to it. Aaron was pretty chill. Once you have expressed interest in moving forward, the team makes the transaction process pleasantly short. Of note, ensure everything listed in the sale's ad is included. Otherwise hope it will not be accounted for in the vehicle's asking price. For my purchase no floor mats were included (Acura SUV 7 passenger vehicle), let alone a set of ALL WEATHER FLOORMATS as listed in Craigslist. The upgraded 19" factory chrome rims had wheels locks on them, yet no key could be found in the office. The vehicle looked amazing, just as pictured on the net though. Just a reminder, if the vehicle of sale does not include any documentation of its' past services, you naturally need assume it was never done. My vehicle is sitting at Shell's auto service this very next day of purchase waiting on her $1k+ major tune up service (timing belt, water pump, seals, valve adjustments, etc). To be in the KBB excellent category, the vehicle must have body and interior that is "free of wear or visible defects", "flawless wheels", "matching tires" that are like new, and "complete and verifiable service records." In the end I feel this lost was made up for in the good trade-in price I received for my 2012 Honda. I believe I received a Fair deal overall. In conclusion, just like any vehicle purchase do not feel rushed; and if it doesn't seem right just leave and go to the bigger dealers. read more

Not your typical car dealer!!!!! If you are in the market for a vehicle, i would advise checking car depot first! They are a no-bull dealer that keeps you in the loop to the whole process. I bought my car from them and they don't hide anything. I was informed of the process the whole way through, they have all great cars, they are fair on pricing, they show you where they get their pricing from, and the inspections they do on their cars. I have never been able to get straight answers from anyone at any car dealer, but at car depot, they are completely transparent. I will be referring everyone i know in the market to them first. Thanks a million Car Depot! read more

Just tried to buy a car from them...was working with them all day over the phone, applied for financing, they pulled credit and I kept checking for updates. They said they were working on it. Just called back and they said they were selling it right then. WTF? You don't just pull my credit without telling me you have someone interested. Bad business practice. I understand you have a buyer and business is business, but don't waste my time leading me on that I was going to get the car, pull my credit and then sell it to someone else. read more

I would be concerned about buying a car from this company, mostly because they don't give you the full picture of the car. Given they sell used cars, it won't be perfect, however, had a bunch of problems within 72 hours of buying ~$25,000 car. including: 1) Small chip in window that I didn't notice at first....and they certainly did not mention ($60) repair 2) Battery died and needed to be replaced ($90 + hassle of being stuck in a parking lot) 3) needed 4 new tires....which I was aware of. When I went to Costco, they noted it needed a Wheel Key which Car Depot did not provide with the car (another hassle of going to an Acura dealership to get....another $80 and more lost time....in addition to $1300+ for 4 tires)) 4) only gave 1 key set once purchased saying that is all they have. ($180 for a special key from Acura....+ time/hassle) On the last 2 items thei answer was basically sorry that's your problem. Bottom line I would be very cautious to buy from Car Depot. Regardless of their pressure, do not buy without a thorough check-up from a mechanic you trust (don't let them sway you with pressure saying you will have to pay several hundred $ for an "insurance package" to let you return it after an inspection. read more

Just your everyday used car salesman assholes. These two scumbags sold me a lemon Subaru with bad head gaskets AND wheel bearings, costing me a few thousand dollars. They also sold it with nearly bald tires and cracks in the windshield I didn't notice since it was raining. They'll do anything to cut corners and save a few dollars, avoid doing business with these truly useless human beings if you value your time and money. read more

Within 24 hours of emailing my requirements for a safe SUV, SVAS had a perfect SUV available to me for sale. The price was great, and the service event better. We bought the SUV 24 hours later. The decision experience was great - I counted zero times I was pressured. He provided more than enough information and spent the time with us to make sure every question was answered. And the purchase experience was better than all my previous dealer experiences. SVAS is now my first stop when buying cars. read more

My wife and I looked at purchasing a vehicle from Aaron the price seemed good and after Aaron looked at our trade and just tossing some numbers around seemed that we were very close to a deal. he stated that all of his prices and trades in values were priced with his "SPECIAL" computer program. According to his Special program the trade in valve of our car was around 6800 and he even agreed that it was in great shape and was worth that. he then called the "Owner" and told me that they would only give me 3800 for the trade in. So what the hell happened to the "SPECIAL" computer program??? even with that we were still really only $1500 to $2000 off from a deal, but when I asked if they could work on the selling price he just replied the program sets the price. Aaron gave us the feeling that we were wasting his time and he had better things to do. At this point i was tired of the old used car sales person act and we walked out. I spent a lot of my younger years working as a car salesman for a large dealership and know a little about the trade, so I know a scam when I see one... read more

It's not your conventional showroom style car dealer, but you can expect a pleasant no pressure buying experience. Very friendly staff that lets you be the boss. No hard sell manipulation that's prevalent at most car dealers. They offer high quality vehicles that are in great condition. The cars practically sell themselves. I settled on a 2004 Acura MDX that was like new. Best of all, I made an offer that was accepted without the tedious process of haggling. read more