TLDR: No-nonsense dealer who was an extreme pleasure to work with! We purchased a lightly used EV from Zen Auto last weekend and it was a smooth, simple transaction from start to finish. Easily one of the best car buying experiences we've ever had. Amir sent me an out-the-door pricing sheet over text (very straightforward, no extra bs fees). There was no haggling or excessive back and forth... he just gave me a great price on the vehicle I wanted and a competitive offer on my trade-in (via pictures.) We made the trip up to Sac to do the deal. As we pulled into the lot, we saw Amir and his crew detailing and charging our new car. Amir was super friendly, gave us a quick tour of the vehicle, and encouraged us to take the car out for a test drive. When we got back, he had all the paper work ready to go and all we had to do was sign. He was very patient with us, answered all of our questions, and made the process a breeze. He even bought us lunch afterwards which we really enjoyed! Before this, my last few car purchases were direct-to-consumer Tesla buys and I didn't think I'd ever go back to buying from traditional dealerships again. But dealing with Zen Auto was an amazing experience and I'd definitely go back to them when I'm in the market again. read more

I brought a project to them and they handled it with no questions asked. Might have been seeing green for a couple months after, sorry for that. I would recommend them for anything you think can't be done! Thanks all! read more

I purchased my Lexus IS350 F Sport from Amir at Zen Auto, and have been thrilled with the car ever since! Zen had the exact car I was looking for, and even held it for me so I could arrange travel out of state to see and test drive in person before purchase. Their attention to detail, professionalism and top notch customer care have been consistent from pre-sales, to day of purchase, to all the follow up post sales details. They have truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect of this car buying experience! The car is in excellent mechanical condition, with very low mileage and has been impeccably cared for inside and out. And this is completely consistent with the way they presented the car's history to me and their online ad for this vehicle. If you are looking for a reputable, honest and totally professional auto dealer, who will make your car buying process streamlined and totally satisfying, go see Amir at ZEN AUTO! read more

An HONEST car dealer! I can't say enough good things about Amir and Zen, the transaction was amazingly smooth from start to finish, highly recommended! read more

We purchased the 2023 Tesla Model S from Zen Auto Sales. We're very happy with the great service received from Amir. Thank you Amir.

I had the pleasure of working with Amir at Zen Auto, in Sacramento, CA. I've never worked with an independent dealer before, so I wasn't sure what to expect, especially while buying an exotic car. To my complete surprise, working with Amir was easily the best car-buying experience I've ever had. Amir is very transparent, honest and communicative. He's excellent at explaining things thoroughly and being transparent about how he runs his business. From our very first call, he was great about explaining the process to purchase the car and my options as a buyer. He did a great job of providing additional information about the vehicle and helping me coordinate the PPI as well. One great quality to point out about Amir is his professionalism and very approachable nature. He's very polite and he knows his business well. He responds surprisingly quickly to texts and is great about following up. I genuinely enjoyed working with him. If I have the opportunity to work with him again in the future, I absolutely will. Thanks again, Amir! read more

I purchased my 2014 Nissan GTR from him over a year ago. The process was super smooth and straight forward from beginning to end and could not have been better. He helped with not only the purchase, but also assisted me in finding an awesome, reliable transport to the dock in San Francisco, so it could be shipped to Hawaii. My GTR arrived without any transportation damage, and exactly as he described. I'm also a veteran of the car business with over 10 years of experience in multiple fields within, and Amir is among the most straight forward, trustworthy, no BS, individuals I've ever worked with. When I'm in the market for a car that can't be found in Hawaii, I will without hesitation purchase from Amir at Zen Auto again. read more

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Where do you start with someone that breaks every mold in the auto industry! Amir is a wonderful individual that is about as honest and sincere of an individual you will ever find!! I personally purchased my retirement years car from him.. A Mustang Shelby GT350.. The car was exactly as presented and easiest purchase I have ever made with the most knowledgeable person I have ever met in my 66 years and hundreds of cars I have owned. I will always respect this guy and his Dad! They are the dynamic duo of honesty and integrity !! I will always buy from Zen auto!! Thanks Amir for everything! You are a great guy with solid integrity and I appreciate it greatly! read more

Zen Auto Sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had a very good experience with Amir at Zen auto sales. I found him to be fair, reliable, and very honest. He was extremely focused and committed to getting the job done in an efficient manner. I ultimately saved a lot of time, money, and frustration because Amir found me a great car at a great price. I highly recommend him! Allie S. read more

I drove 2 hours to buy my 2019 Toyota Tacoma. Amir had everything finance related approved and was ready to go by the time I arrived. When I pulled up he met me, handed me the keys to the truck so I could take it for a spin while he looked over my trade. I was in and out of there within an hour or less. It took me longer to drive than it did for the purchase itself. Amir also was gracious enough to cover some payoff overages and took care of any missing components. Thank you, Amir! Great Job! Chris G read more

Zen Auto Sales - Shes beautiful! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Amir delivered on the high expectations set by his client testimonials. Can buying a nearly-new exotic from an out-of-town independent shop really be anything zen-like? By the time Amir personally led my wife and me out to the freeway entrance on his chopper I would say yes... read more

Zen Auto Sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

When we decided to pull the trigger and get a Tacoma, had three great options on the lot, all gorgeous trucks and immaculately maintained. Amir, the owner, was so friendly and helpful, no pressure, super good vibes, handled all the paperwork and came in on a Sunday to close the deal and get us on the road. He even bought us lunch and beers in the conveniently located taproom across the street. The whole trip was a great experience. And, wow! do we love our Tacoma! read more

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I purchased a 2015 BMW 435 from Zen Auto in August of 2017. I wanted to drive my car for a few months after purchase before I wrote my review of Zen Auto. The car is still running fantastic with zero issues and I couldn't be happier with my buying experience with Zen and Amir. I can honestly say I've never had a car buying experience like this before. There were no sleazy pressure sales techniques involved and the car buying process went by smoothly. Amir even gave me the keys and let me test drive the car by myself prior to purchase. Once I picked up the car after purchase, it came out masterfully detailed from their on site detailing shop. I was honestly afraid to take the car out of my garage for a week because I didn't want to mess up the work they did. Don't be turned off by the small size Zen's operation, they are a first class car dealership. I got the car I wanted at a price that was more than fair without the hassle of a typical used car dealership. I wouldn't hesitate buying a vehicle from Zen and Amir again. read more

Best car buying experience I've ever had! Amir and the team at Zen auto were so accommodating to me during this process, especially since I was coming from LA. Super honest and trustworthy people who truly care about making sure you are taken care of and happy. I'd 100% recommend them to anyone for your next vehicle purchase. Thanks so much Amir! read more

Zen Auto Sales - 1996 Ford F-250 that I bought from Zen Auto. Runs like a dream! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

2018 Audi Q5 Premium Plus purchase- This review is a late in posting as we purchased our 2018 Audi Q5 back in late November 2019. We wanted to give ourselves some time driving the Q5 around and get the first checkup at the dealer completed. We are extremely happy with the Audi and the service we got from Amir at Zen Auto. With out a doubt the best experience we have had in purchasing a car, from the initial test drive, to close out of the purchase - which we finished in less than 30-minutes because Amir had everything taken care of. I had been shopping for a Q5 for several months and finally saw the 2018 on the Zen Auto website. For the all the features (premium plus version) it was the best price within 100 miles. Over the holiday we have been sharing our great experience to friends and family on purchasing thru Zen Auto and Amir. Definitely will be coming back for our next car. Thank you Amir! read more

Zen Auto Sales - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

We purchased our 2011 Infinity at Zen Auto. We were very pleased and impressed how nice and friendly Amier treated us. He really wanted to find us the right car for what we needed. I will only purchase my vehicles from Zen Auto. read more

Three weeks ago we purchased a pre-owned Mercedes E Class from Zen Auto. This was the easiest and most efficient car purchase we have ever made. We don't buy cars often. The last one was 8-10 years ago. Amir, the owner, was a joy to work with. All his information about the car was spot on. There was never any pressure to buy - just the facts. He had the car taken to the Mercedes dealer to have it inspected for us. He also helped us walk through our loan not financed through his company. I highly recommend purchasing a vehicle from him. read more

We had the best experience with Amir at Zen Auto. Cars are so hard to find right now and Amir spent months looking for the right little car for us. We needed a small car to commute and he found us the perfect little mini with all of the additions that we wanted. He is so knowledgeable about cars and guided us to choose a good car that would be reliable. When the car arrived it looked nice as it was but he had it detailed so that it was perfect when we picked it up. He also spent the time to study the manual so that he could show us how to use all of the gadgets. Working with Amir at zen auto was like being in first class and he took the stress out of a stressful time to find a car. read more

It's reviews like these where just rating them five stars doesn't do it enough justice, I wish there was an ELITE star for businesses like this. Car buying, no matter how exciting it is, is stressful! I think every family has "the used car salesmen" joke and depiction in their minds. While searching for your next vehicle you are very guarded and trying to protect yourself and your future investment. My husband and I were set on purchasing a luxury vehicle; we searched the web endlessly and talked to many different car companies and salesmen. From the very first phone call we had with Zen Auto and speaking with Amir over the phone you can tell instantly that you are dealing with a whole different realm in the car buying experience, every pre conceived notion or prejudice you have about buying a car through the "used car salesmen" vanishes, and it is (pun intended) a very Zen like experience! We were in the process of obtaining our own financing and had phoned Amir to inform him that although we didn't expect him to "hold" the car for us, it was our intent to purchase his vehicle. His response: "I am an old fashioned businessman and believe in my word, I have no problem holding the car for you." WHAT?! Who says that?? Seriously! Isn't that the biggest ploy of the used car salesmen to create haste and make you come in there under the guise it could sell at any moment? We arrived a couple of days later to test drive the car and process our final paperwork. The entire process went seamlessly and relaxed. The cars on his lot are amazing and you can tell that you are dealing with not only a different caliber of vehicle, but also people. You feel elite, special and luxurious. You feel like you are getting a quality and reliable vehicle and he makes the process feel like you are working with an old friend. We needed to communicate some information back to the car company themselves, and Amir went above and beyond to handle the arrangements for us. Above and beyond! He is a true gentlemen, honest, caring, compassionate and reliable. I wouldn't hesitate to refer anyone to his dealership. When you make the decision to purchase a luxury vehicle, why not make the process luxurious also? He treats YOU special before and after the sale, you will remain his customer and friend. read more

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Be careful of Zen Auto. The dude is nothing more than the stereotypical dishonest used car salesman. I called him and he confirmed the option packages he listed in the ad. I drove nearly 500 miles to see the car, only to find out he had misrepresented everything and to listen to him as he tried every high pressure salesman trick in the book to get me to buy a car I didn't want. I gave him one star only because zero stars is not an option. Stay far away from this clown. read more

Hands down the best experience I've had purchasing a vehicle! Amir was very honest from the start, extremely easy to work with and went above and beyond to get me into my new 2019 WRX!! I definitely recommend purchasing a vehicle from them because they will be honest and straight forward from the start!! Thank you so much Amir!! It was a pleasure!! read more

Zen Auto Sales - My 2019 WRX! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I bought a 2016 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack from Zen Auto in March 2018. This was my second experience buying a car from the dealer and it did not feel like the typical dealer experience at all. Amir is very professional and honest about his vehicles. He also priced the car about $1500 under KBB value. The entire transaction took about 45 minutes with no hassle at all. I was in contact with Amir through text messages and sent him pictures of my trade in before I arrived. Overall great vehicle and experience. I definitely would recommend and buy another vehicle from this dealership. read more

Zen auto is not your stereotypical used car dealer. I found the car buying experience extremely professional and easy. The staff was friendly and literally and figuratively put me in the driver seat. The vehicle I purchased was in excellent condition and the price was excellent as well. We came to a fair price without haggling and going to discuss the price with the manager. Much better experience than going to a dealer. I have also called with a few questions about my vehicle and found them to continue to be very helpful a year post my purchase. I highly recommend Zen Auto. read more

I bought my BMW Z3 M roadster from them. I had lots of doubts about the sale since it was in California and I am in VA but when I talk to Zan over the phone he satisfy me pretty much but I still have concern so after I purchased my vehicle so he had shipped out the car it was exactly the same as it was described over the phone I was very impressed with the service I am loving my BMW. If I buy my next car from beat from eBay it will be definitely from Zan auto sales read more

Zen Auto Sales - Here's my little baby - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Drove a 2 hour drive up here to check out an awesome car on his lot. Worked with the owner Amir and from the first email to first conversation on the phone he was extremely awesome and chill, but most importantly knowledgeable on the vehicles on his lot. Upon arrival the lot is kind of small, but filled with awesome cars. It's next to a straight away which is good so you can first test drive the car pushing it. The car on the lot we test drove was awesome. Probably the best one I have driven since test driving all the cars. Unfortunately, he was unable to give us a trade-in value that we had budgeted for so couldn't move forward, but wish we could have. All in all, I just want to say that Amir is super honest which is hard to find in the used car sales business, but I trust him. He even has offered to take questions on from other vehicles we're looking at at different shops just because he's that nice of a guy and genuinely wants to help you. Highly recommend this car lot!! read more

Working with Zen Auto and Amir was the most amazing car buying experience I've ever had - and for someone who gets a new car every two years that's saying a lot. He found a car that I had been looking for over 6 months for and called me to see if I'd be interested. After test driving it he was ZERO pressure. I texted him later in the day saying we would go forward with buying. He got me an excellent finance rate and had all the paperwork ready when I came. I was in and out in 5 minutes flat! He is a pro at communicating and has the best people skills. You can tell Amir not only likes cars, he really likes people and wants them to be happy! I'm so grateful to Amir and Zen and love love love my new car! I highly recommend for anyones car buying experience! Won't ever go anywhere else! read more

Purchasing my husband's truck was so pleasant and expeditious! After searching for a truck that fit my husbands specifications (which seemed impossible to find) for over a year, we finally found "the one". We purchased a 2011 GMC Sierra Denali Diesel 4X4 truck. It's beautiful! We immediately called and spoke with Amir. Right off the bat I was impressed with his calm, considerate demeanor. Not the fast talking, over aggressive type I've experienced on several occasions. I had already spent a lot of wasted time on the phone over the last year with salesmen and private buyers who were not willing to negotiate over the phone. We were traveling from the coast just south of San Francisco and did not want to drive over two hours each way to look at a truck we didn't know if we could afford. Amir was completely respectful of our situation and asked us where we wanted to be price wise and I told him. He said he would call me back in twenty minutes with an offer, and sure enough, he called back and dropped the price making the purchase possible for us. No further negotiation was necessary. His exceptionally detailed ad oozed with photos and he really didn't miss a single detail about this truck in his description. We felt like we had already seen it in person from all of the different photos and ultra precise description. We had a loan in place with our credit union and we decided to tell Amir that we wanted the truck. He promised to hold it for us (never asking for a deposit). Shortly after we spoke, Amir received several calls inquiring about our truck. One person offered full purchase price, but Amir honored our deal. We spoke on a Sunday and made arrangements to head out to Sacramento the next day (Monday). Because of my husbands work schedule, we couldn't get out there during their normal business hours, but that wasn't a problem for Amir. We gave Amir our loan info to set in place for all of the paperwork to be ready when we arrived. Even though we had gone as far as to say we wanted the truck and provided our loan info, Amir still insisted that we were under no pressure to purchase the truck. If we didn't like it for any reason, we were not expected to buy it anyway. When we arrived it was dark. Amir had the foresight to park the truck in their lighted garage. The truck looked amazing! Every little thing about it was disclosed in our conversations and we were not surprised nor disappointed at all. We test drove it and knew we weren't going home without it. Upon our return, we finalized the deal and signed the papers, which took about 15-20 minutes-- at most. Amir is so easy to work with! Communication was excellent. He's honest, knowledgable, courteous, and kind. When we or our friends are in need of a car or truck, we will definitely check back and recommend Zen Auto! Thank you for helping my husband get his dream truck! read more

Zen Auto Sales - Black beauty! Thanks Zen Auto!!! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I rarely keep cars longer than two years and with the current market (low inventory, higher prices), I thought now would be a good time to sell my Porsche and get something new. Driving by Zen auto almost daily and seeing all the gorgeous cars they have for sale, I thought I'd stop in to see if they might be interested in purchasing mine, or selling on consignment. That's when I met Amir. He talked through options with me, had a good handle on market trends and likely value of my car and I felt was honest about what was realistic. Also being a car guy, I liked his no pressure and no BS approach, so I decided to pull the trigger and sell my car through consignment with Zen Automotive. Seven days later, Amir found a buyer for my car and just like that, it was sold. He handled the paperwork, was transparent, and really just a down to earth guy to work with... Having bought and sold many cars in my lifetime, I felt like I was in good hands and overall had a great experience. Amir and Zen Automotive definitely have my highest recommendation and will look forward to working with them again when its time to sell the next one! read more

Zen is actually Amir's real name! Why? Because he is excellent at his work/craft/customer service......Amir recently sold my 911 Carerra S on consignment in less than a week. I was like Wow.....Maybe the reviews are all correct. I found out first hand......Glad I did so. Although I have only known Amir for selling my Porsche, I have a good sense and judge of character conducting business with Amir. I highly recommend Zen Auto for excellent choices of high end cars and honest opinions. Give him a shot, I guarantee you will be happy with his service! read more

I have known Amir for 10 years now. I have had him sell many cars for me. He is simply the best! Available, professional and just a great person. If you are ever looking to buy or sell a high end car Amir is the first call you should make. HE IS THE BEST! John Hitchcock read more

Zen Auto is a great place too get the car your looking for,Amir is a great guy too work with very Polite.just got a gt500 from zen Auto and I loved My experience there. Thanks Amir read more

Amir at Zen Auto did an excellent job marketing and selling our 1969 Datsun 1600 roadster. He kept us informed of offers and sold the car at a fair price within the timeframe he quoted. Overall, he was customer service oriented and delivered on what he said he would do. If you have a specialty or luxury car you want to buy or sell, we highly recommend Zen Auto. Brian and Diane Schnabel read more

Just purchased a vehicle here. Amazing service from Ami and Chris. He took care of everything I needed with an honest concern to make sure I was getting what I wanted. I would recommend everyone to check out the amazing inventory. I will definately buy here again when the time comes. Thank you Amir. read more

Zen Auto Sales - 2000 Ford Excursion XLT - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

I bought a truck 2006 Dodge Ram 1,500 . Could not be happier with the honesty Ams service . I travelled from sf to buy the truck and I called before I came to check to see what condition the truck was in they where really honest and when I seen the truck it was exactly like they told me . read more

I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Zen Auto Sales. AMIR (the owner) is extremely knowledgeable and a TRUE PROFESSIONAL. Although I have yet to purchase a car through his dealership, it is my intent if the right opportunity arises. His quality of service and response to my inquiries is by far the best of anyone have have ever dealt with in this business (and believe me when I say it is great because I know I can be difficult and persistent at times). Great cars. Great service. read more

I went into zen Auto fearing it was just another used car lot. Amir changed that by his manner and knowledge of the vehicle I was looking at. I purchased a 2017 Honda Ridgeline from him and am so happy that I did. I would recommend Zen Auto to anybody looking for a quality vehicle! read more

After years of going through cheesy dealerships with gimmicks and slimy salesmen, i finally found a place thats reliable and consistant. I purchased a car with zen auto two years ago and again seven months ago. The owner Amir daneshavar is awesome, he is to the point, shows you the blue book value, and explains in detail about the car both positive and negetive. Its a small dealership with higher end cars and affrordable cars as well. I think the reasons why this shop differs from others is because the seller actually has your best interest, theres no scam or gimmick its to the point to find what you can afford and what works for you. P.s there is no need to haggle most of the cars there are under what the sleazy dealerships are pushing. Trust me i looked for almost a year for the car i wanted, and found it at zen auto in the same ballpark. read more

No stars. Not worth there time. I guess if you don't look like you can buy they just have people watch you. Had bank check in hand to buy a truck my daughter liked. Asked if the question about it an was told they had a few cheaper ones they could show us. Not sure let me show it to you or how it was. Just assumed I could not afford it. Go any place else but here. read more

I bought my first car this weekend and I had the best service and experience ever!! If you're looking to buy a car, I recommend ZEN AUTO Sales located in East Sacramento! Amir (the owner) is the most honest car dealer around. He's not pushy like other dealers..he takes his time, answered all my questions and even gave me a full tank of gas. I definitely will return to Zen Auto when I'm ready to buy my next car. read more

The sales staff at Zen Auto are professionals, when people like T.N come in and look for anything wrong with a car so that they can get 5-6k off and don't get it of course they are going to give a bad review. I am the owner of the 2010 GX 460 whose car is on consignment at Zen, this is the second car they are selling for me (sold my Range Rover). When the Lexus dealer tells you the SUV is fine and then you get a 3rd party shop to tell you the car is fine, then the car is fine. There is no danger, this Lexus is perfect. Please don't let their review deter you from looking, Zen spent a lot of time with this UNREASONAL BUYER. read more