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    SoCal Auto Motors

    3.8 (113 reviews)
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    Wonderful experience buying my beautiful convertible Beetle. Mike was awesome! Incredibly helpful and responsive to all of my questions, texts & calls in a very timely manner. The transaction was seamless, purchasing from out of state. Papers signed and car delivered to my home all within a week! Would definitely recommend and would purchase another vehicle from Mike in the future.

    Tyler S.

    These were stand up guys. I made the drive up from San Diego to purchase the vehicle and they were hospitable, informative, honest and there wasn't any bs about it- just a quick, easy and pleasant experience. Also, the truck I purchased was 100% detailed and clean throughout. Check them out next time you're in the market!

    Greg H.

    This place is exactly what you think it is when looking up a review. It's just like every other private car dealer, slimey and suspicious. I came here to look at a car. It was outside ready for a test drive and I saw this as a green flag, it also appeared very clean but it was a scam. After I purchased the car I was told that "it runs fine, the car just sounds weird when it starts, oh and the cd player doesn't work." There were also things I did not notice such as the overhead being taped so it looks like its intact. Make sure when you look at a car here, to check everything because they will not disclose it. And of course they tell you how GREAT of a deal you are getting. Lastly, they asked me to write a review before I left... that's probably where they get these 4 and 5 star reviews. In summary, the car I purchased is old and I expect it to not be perfect, but I would appreciate the issues to be disclosed and not hidden. And every other private dealer works just like them, just be careful when purchasing and look inside compartments and stuff. I'd call them scam artists, but that's giving too much credit.

    I have a van that I bought in this dealer 3 times ago and I have it in the deep dealer . with many problems ..and supposedly they didn't have any problem that had already checked it their mechanic Raul and now they don't want to answer ..be careful don't buy with these guys

    2010 Mustang

    Thank you Mike and Moe for a great deal and fabulous customer service in purchasing our vehicle with So Cal Auto! You are true professionals and we love our new car!

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    J S.

    Great location for buying used cars, found my vehicle via True Car website. After looking through different websites Mike shot me a text message and established communication. Didn't feel pressured or hassled. Both Mike and his associates were very professional and courteous. They work very well with your bank or credit union, whole process took less than 24 hours, plus they take care of all DMV related issues. Would definitely recommend to friends and family!

    Nicole J.

    Thanks to Mike and Mo our daughter now has her first car! They were so great and patient even with all my questions and concerns. My husband and I both got to test drive the car which ran smoothly only one minor adjustment with the steering wheel but they sent it out right away to be fixed. All the cars are carfax guaranteed so we were able to view past history. Thanks again for everything she is so happy!

    Amy H.

    Mike and Mo took AMAZING care of us... in today's crazy car market, it was so refreshing to meet honest, knowledgeable businessmen who clearly love what they do. From test-driving to purchase, the entire process was no-nonsense. Looking for a good quality car... look no further, run (don't walk) to see these guys.

    If you're looking for an easy car buying experience, with the cleanest well maintained vehicles look no further. Mike and Mo got me in a clean low miles, Lexus GS350 that had the cleanest carfax records I've ever seen. They even gave me way more than other dealerships for my trade, and made the process super easy. Will be going to them for my next vehicle in the future!

    2014 Porsche Boxster
    Hope P.

    I was very happy with my experience here. I bought a 2014 Porsche Boxster a few months ago. The car runs great and was valued well; he really knows the prices especially for Porsches in this area. The process was very smooth with transferring ownership, paperwork, financing with the bank, etc. These guys know what they are doing and are honest. Thanks!

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    Mike and Mo are the best. So happy with my purchase. The process was easy and they will work with you if there is a problem. Thank you both.

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    “Mike and Mo got me in a clean low miles, Lexus GS350 that had the cleanest carfax records I've ever seen.”

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    I want to be fair with this review, so I'm going to lay out exactly what happened and let you…read moredecide for yourself. The Good: Zed runs a no-nonsense operation. No pressure tactics, no surprise fees, fair pricing, and a quick and easy transaction. It's refreshing compared to the typical used car dealer experience, and I genuinely appreciated that. The Bad: I drove off the lot and immediately noticed two warning lights on the dash: charging port fault and airbag. You know how cars flash a few lights on startup and they disappear within seconds? That's what I assumed. Besides, you're spending $50K+ on a car and you don't expect to drive away with these active warnings. I simply trusted Zed on that. Both turned out to be real issues. $1,400 paid to fix it. During my inspection, one of the Falcon Wing doors hesitated when opening. Zed said it was probably the sun, shade, or dust interfering. I took his word for it. It wasn't. $650 quote from Tesla. One week later, a steering rack warning appeared. $4,000 quote. Total damage in week one: over $6,000 on top of the purchase price. My Take: I want to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume he didn't know about these issues. But either way, it's clear these cars aren't being thoroughly inspected before they hit the lot. I'd give 3.5 stars if I could, but $6,000+ in repairs within a week makes 4 stars hard to justify. Would I buy from here again? "Maybe..." But next time I'm bringing my own inspector, spending more time on the test drive, and checking every light, every panel, and every moving part myself. Bottom line: Good dealer. Smooth process. But do NOT skip a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Do NOT assume the car is in good condition because you're having a good experience during your time at the dealership.

    The best place to buy a pre-owned Tesla! So happy we found them. They really take care of customers…read moreand rehab the cars. Some dealerships I visited first in Norco and inland empire were selling auction cars without even cleaning them, let alone fixing what's wrong. These guys were honest and their finance rate matched my bank so I just financed there. Great service!

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    I got my G63 from Carbeeco and this was the fastest processing time I've ever had compared to going…read moreto a standard dealership. I worked with Morris Xu and he gave me a great deal for the car. Morris took great care of me and always kept me updated with the status of my car. He even filled up my gas full tank and changed all 4 of my tires! Love Carbeeco! Best deal I've ever seen in the market. Even the Mercedes dealership salesman couldn't even find me a better price! This is a 2023 with 26,300 miles! Great condition!

    Liars. Liars. Liars…read more They don't even deserve this 1 star. Ever since I bought my Sienna here, I've had brake squeaks. I took it back three times, and the last time I took it back, they said they replaced all the pads and rotors but didn't give me a receipt. About two months ago, the manager called me back and tried to guilt trip me into removing the review. He said, "Did we really deserve that one star? We tried everything we could to fix the problem." I told him, "You didn't fix the problem. That's just an excuse. "The reality is you did not fix the problem." He said, "Well, at least give us some credit. We put in new rotors and the pads." I said that was nice but it doesn't fix the problem, and they keep lying over and over. Lies over lies. Yesterday, I took it to have the brakes inspected and get an oil change, and come to find out, the front is at 7 and the back is at 3. I drive about 200 miles a week, so there is no way. They probably never even changed any brakes or rotors at this point since they never gave me a receipt. They lied to me repeatedly. I hate when I am taken out to look like an idiot, and I have the proof from the inspection receipt. I will report this to the Better Business Bureau now.

    Phillips Auto

    Phillips Auto

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    After driving my newly purchased Audi Q5 from Phillips Auto for two weeks I can with confidence…read morerecommend this dealer. From the beginning to the end their staff made the deal smooth and hassle free. Special thanks to Michael Alibrando - General Sales Manager and MJ (Mike) Lumia - Sales Manager for their assistance and promptly answering my questions. Thanks guys, Sam Scott

    Phillips Auto is on PCH across the street from Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. Parking is easy…read more The property is clean walking in the jewel box of collector's cars. I was nervous as I arrived alone and every past experience with dealerships has been abrupt & rude and had felt like I got had at some level. The day before, I had consulted with Carmax who offered $1,900 less than the online Kelley Blue Book offer. The week before that, a friend offered to help me sell my Jeep but he tried to get me to sign my title without a date saying that's what all sellers do in advance of selling cars. (Never sign the title until the money has been surrendered to you and the buyer is standing in front of you. I felt betrayed and disappointed by the so-called "friend". I had already contacted a shop owner & friends who only purchase Jeeps. They all wanted to buy my Jeep but times are tough lately & no one was liquid to purchase. I'm telling you all this to let you know how discouraged and roughed up I was feeling by the time I arranged my appoint my for Phillips Auto to see my Jeep. I am spreading the word now that your experience with Phillips will also feel great. You will be greeted in a friendly, professional casual manner. I finally met the affable Andreas (who had been communicating with me about my Jeep I was thinking of selling) and the impressive Bianca who feels like a friend from the start. She is in charge and you feel comfortable and charmed and informed. Both are kind and efficient while appraising my vehicle. Bianca's experienced eye and candor helps the checklist go fast. Their offer price was transparent and fair; very close to my Kelley Blue Book estimate. Bianca is prepared and lets you k is what she is thinking & openly helps you along with understanding the process. I chose to finalize selling my Jeep to Phillips because they gave me a fair offer and did not waste my time. Also, there was no pressure; they gave me the time I needed to call a couple friends' approval to hear their thumb's up. I got free water & a peaceful environment despite other customers & representatives doing business. The showroom is busy but not loud or bustly. Yes, I could have gone privately to sell my Jeep. But I had to get real with myself; I have never sold a vehicle privately before & my Jeep was older & would need time & investment of staging it well to sell it in my own. I did not have the knowledge to do all the trudge work necessary & not the time to meet & haggle with prospective buyers when Phillips has the staff & equipment to pass the Wrangler along to someone who would be just as happy with it as I have been driving it. The paperwork was quick. Phillips will do everything needed. All I did was sign & cancel my car insurance--and that process was not as nice as selling the car, wouldn't you know?! (I certainly felt taken advantage of by my car insurance later that day. That is a different and not as cheerful of a Yelp review & I have been with the same insurance company for 40 years.) Phillips treated me better on our first transaction than my long term insurance agent. Phillips Auto even provided me a complimentary Uber ride home. The wonderful element about Phillips is integrity & decency at this family-owned dealership. My car insurance franchise is also family-owned. Mind boggling with how wonderful I regard Phillips Auto. I'm going to keep referring all whom I care about to do business with Phillips Auto. Bianca is stellar. Please tell her you read this review. She is great people!!

    SoCal Auto Motors - usedcardealers - Updated October 2026

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