A-1 Auto gets five stars across the board. The minute I walked in I was greeted by a friendly face. The person who helped me was kind, patient, and respectful of my time. I've been putting off buying a car for months because I wasn't looking forward to the experience (being held captive for hours). However, I was pleasantly surprise. I test drove the car, agreed to the terms, paid and drove home. No waiting, no wheeling and dealing. Just a quick straight forward exchange. It was a great experience, as far as car buying goes, and I recommend A-1 Auto wholeheartedly. I love my car, I love the deal, I love this place. read more

I went to this dealership to look at 2022 Trail Boss. once I got there the salesman wasn't taking me seriously. I examined the truck and it was 7 thousand dollars more than the online price. I told him I was no longer interested because the miles were too high for the price they wanted. His response was something along the lines of "well you knew how many miles it had before you came down to see it" which was true, but I wasn't expecting the window sticker to be 7 thousand dollars more than what they had on CARFAX. He doubted me again when told him I'd rather buy one brand new, because he saw me roll up in a 2008 Titan, but that's exactly what I did. So the one star review is for false advertising and the salesman being a smart-ass. read more

If your smart never ever ever buy a vehicle from this deceptive bs used car lot. I recently purchased a 2017 Subaru Impreza from them. While out on the lot looking at the car I had asked the sales person if there was anything wrong with it, he replied no, no problems. I don't know much about engines so I took his word on it. 41 days later while driving the car starts smoking. I brought it to a shop to get a diagnosis turns out it has a head gasket leak and multiple other issues. I sent them an email asking to remedy this problem and they have not gotten back to me. This is totally dealer fraud. So now I have a broken car that I can't drive, still have to continue making payments on it. And now have to find and pay for a lawyer. please save yourself the stress and never purchase from this untrustworthy dealer. read more

If you want to experience the attitude and dealings of a textbook, predatory used car salesman, this is your place. I was looking at a truck advertised at $17,881. However, they MANDATE an extra $2,000-$2,500 fee on top of the advertised price for "VIN Stamping and a LoJack anti-theft system." They they install these on every vehicle before listing for sale and claim that the VIN stamping is legally required. What they don't mention is that while California law requires them to OFFER it, California Vehicle Code § 24020 explicitly gives the buyer the right to DECLINE IT. I requested both the LoJack and VIN stamping be removed because I didn't want either. The manager flat-out refused to sell the truck without them. During our conversation, I got the manager to admit that the VIN stamping only costs them $259. Knowing that a LoJack activation typically runs about $500, they are charging nearly $1,900 in pure, unadulterated markup just to pad their pockets. They are using these "fees" to falsely lower their advertised price online, then forcing you to pay the real price at the desk. If you show up with cash and refuse to be ripped off, they will walk away from the deal. For anyone reading this, know your rights. This dealership is actively violating multiple California consumer protection laws: California Vehicle Code § 24020: Violates your legal right to decline catalytic converter VIN etching.The Car Buyer's Bill of Rights (AB 68 / Civil Code §§ 2982 & 2982.2): Requires a separate, explicit written disclosure of add-on costs and prohibits adding products without express written consent. California SB 478 (The Anti-Junk Fee Law): Outlaws advertising one price and forcing mandatory hidden fees later. Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 (CLRA) & Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200: Prohibits deceptive misrepresentations and illegal "tying" arrangements. They deliberately avoid putting these items in text messages and emails because they don't want a paper trail of their illegal mandates. They solely prey upon people who don't do their research, the financially illiterate, or buyers who get too emotionally attached to a car to walk away. If this dealership has done this to you, do not just leave a bad review--report them officially to the California DMV Investigations Division, the CA Attorney General, and the FTC. Take your hard-earned money somewhere that isn't putting profits over people. Steer clear. read more

I want to leave a review based off my experience. Vince, Farut and team are super respectful courteous and professional I can't thank them enough they made the car buying experience very simple and they did everything they could to appease the. They also went above and beyond as after buying a used car I had to check engine light come on not their fault just standard things and they still took care of me and made it right they have gained my confidence and Trust as a business I would definitely recommend buying a vehicle from this lot they have great vehicles and they're very methodical on the ones they sell higher quality used vehicles they definitely will have something you would need or would like again thank you a one wholesale and team you guys are amazing I really appreciate you read more

The car I bought was exactly as described--clean and ready to go when I picked it up--but the overall experience was pretty disappointing. Right off the bat, the salesman asked if my wife and I were married, then immediately started hitting on her. Not exactly a great first impression. The finance department was also slow to process the trade-in payoff, which caused me to have to make another payment almost three weeks later. When I asked about it, they blamed "old processes," but the payoff instructions were clearly laid out in the documents they received from my lender. On top of that, they sent the registration without the plates, and it took another week before those finally showed up. Overall, the car itself is fine, but the buying process was scattered and unprofessional. I wouldn't recommend this dealership unless they happen to have the exact vehicle you're looking for. read more

This dealership is such a rip off and dishonest, they preinstall GPS tracking devices on all their cars then up charge for it and force buyers to pay for it, whether you want it or not, it's dirty business, I wonder what other slick craps they would pull on their customers, DONT BUY FROM THIS PLACE, you will regret it. Went here for a car they had and they did the paper work and said nothing about the up charge for the tracking device until I asked them what the extra $1854 was for, then they tried to sell it to me after the fact of me telling them I don't want it. I still insisted that I didn't ask for a tracking device and I don't want to pay for it, after they refuse to take the charges off, I walked out. I feel bad for everyone else who can't speak up to their pressure sales and actually dumps money for something they will never benefit from. A dirty way to make a profit and the dishonesty was really the dealbreaker. I would've gladly paid the extra $1854 if they would've just added it to the price of the car. read more

A-1 Auto Wholesale - $1854 for tracking devices - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

FIRST OFF IM PISSED OFF ..reason is im mad.that i havent been here years ago GUSTAVO AND KEVIN WERE MORE THAN AWSOME professional and understand how to make a deal well kinda lol .. but no seriously these guys are great i purchased a new/used tahoe they worked their magic and got ME APPROVED .. i love my truck my kids love their new car .. kevin is the muscle and gustavo is the brains of the operation .. BUYERS GO IN WITH A GAME PLAN AND I PROMISE YOU WILL GET TAKEN CARE OF ...remember your buying a used car problems do happen thats why they provide warranty its only right . Yeah i paid for it but whatever ..whithin 1.5 hours or paperwork . i was driving off in my new tahoe.. BIG THANK YOU TO KEVIN AND GUSTAVO ILL BE BACK FOR MY CADDY read more

A-1 Auto Wholesale - My first car purchased from the lot - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

Be vary wary of their pricing tactics and lack of transparency. This us a typical low grade used car lot looking to make their buck on hidden fees for junk dealer add-ons they claim they cant remove. I just wasted three days of back and forth trying to get and out the door price for a vehicle I was interested in. After several phone calls I was provided a price that includes taxes and fees, and was quoted as "typically 10-12% above the list price." For some magic reason the price they verbally quoted me was 15% above the list price, with no explanation where $500 extra came from. When I clarified that the price being quoted did not include dealer add-ons that were, per the dealers explanation, already installed and not removable, i was finally told that the price DID NOT include those add-ons, and the cost of those add-ons could only be discussed in person (wouldnt even give me a high quote for what they charge). It took THREE DAYS of requesting a quote to get them to admit this. Expect them, as many other 1-star reviews indicate, to tack on "mandatory" dealer add-ons above the list price + taxes and fees. It took quite an effort to get them to explain this pricing structure after telling them I wasnt willing to pay for an inspection and make the trip in from outside the area without a final out the door price quote. There's a reason they are 3.5 stars when other surrounding dealers, including other Fulton St used car lots, rank higher. Hidden fees and markups is their game. read more

These guys are great and honest people. They have awesome deals for awesome cars. The purchase process was extremely fast, easy and low pressure. They offer flexible financing plans and great service. Do your due diligence on researching any vehicle you are interested in. I was stuck deciding between two vehicles. These guys helped guide me through a purchasing decision while being informative and professional. I would definitely return to purchase another car with them. Make sure you buy your dream car before someone else does! read more

I came to this dealership looking for a car but when I came by I was left with terrible customer service. Random remarks made towards me that they obviously had to do with my race. "There's a K-pop in the back!" Before I even step out of the car was that even necessary? Not only that but that man who was outside was just out right rude to the people I was with, didn't even try to help us. The people who were working didn't think I heard any of the things being said, when I did! Just outrageous and disgusting! Even as I was leaving I could hear stuff being said about us. Terrible customer service and made me feel so uncomfortable looking around. read more

After I obtained my own financing, they sent my credit application to 9 other credit unions/ lending institutions. All those inquiries lowered my credit score. I specifically asked them not to do this as I was a finance manager and know the impact of this practice. Additionally they insisted I purchase a tracking device which they never installed or activated. They charged me $696 for nothing!! After I took delivery and got on the freeway I experienced major vibration, a bent wheel Les Swab diagnosed and A1 Auto Wholesale provided a replacement wheel. They also gave me a $300 dollar reimbursement for the labor cost at Les Swab in Grass Valley. They also put in a felonious CarFax. I wouldn't recommend this Dealer to anyone. They are straight up thieves. read more

I came from about an hour away to look at two specific cars. Kevin wanted to show me a car next to the two I wanted to look at- because it was easier to get to. He was condescending and honestly rude about my time to look at the vehicles on the lot. I went to a larger dealer nearby and purchased a vehicle. The bigger dealer seemed to appreciate my business. read more

Typical used car dealer. We bought a Honda there and they are telling you the whole time how the car has gone through a SAFETY inspection. LOL, somehow we drove off with 4 tires that were 8 years old and had cracks and only one headlight worked which we didn't notice until we were halfway home because it wasn't dark yet. Called them up the next day asking how it pass a safety check with these conditions. The owner said he would send a check for $100 to cover the new headlights and my labor. Of course that was like waiting for the great pumpkin. It never happened. Go figure. Buyer beware! And check it out very closely and do your own safety check. read more

Went in to look at a car. I looked at the car, I liked the car. And I wanted to know the out the door price. I didn't even haggle for a different price. I just wanted to know the out the door price of the ticket price of the car. Which is crazy, the out the door price should be the one advertised. So I asked Kevin, and he said he couldn't answer that unless I committed to buying that car. He was unprofessional and condescending throughout that entire conversation. read more

I would put 0 stars if I could. This place is horrible, it is extremely untrustworthy. The employee that was there was completely disrespectful and rude. Hopefully they get some new employees so they can actually sale cars...terrible business. read more

I like working with Kevin, he was precise and concise, no beating around the bush. We came here as we have been pre approved by a bank and our not so good credit doesnt look good as we just purchased a new house not too long ago. We were also working on a budget & its not that easy to find a decent minivan with our budget but the moment we saw the toyota sienna , we outright knew its the one we were looking for. Thanks Kevin & your folks. Everyone was very nice. More power to yall. From Mark & Marie read more

A-1 Auto Wholesale - Toyota sienna - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

First off, the salesman who assisted us was great, but unfortunately, I can't remember his name--so this review isn't about him. It's about A-1 Auto and their business practices. They advertised a car on CarGurus, Carfax, and Craigslist for $19,991. However, when I arrived at the dealership, the price was $20,992. When I mentioned the lower price from CarGurus, the salesman seemed confused and claimed it was a mistake by CarGurus. Since A-1 Auto manages their own listings across multiple platforms, it's clearly their error, not CarGurus'. Posting the same price on all websites makes it hard to believe this wasn't an intentional bait-and-switch tactic. During negotiations for the out-the-door (OTD) price, they added over $1,000 for a GPS service they install on all their cars. I asked for it to be removed since I didn't need it, but they refused, saying they couldn't remove hardware they had already installed. At that point, I decided to end the car-buying process and walk away. The GPS service wasn't included in the advertised price and wasn't mentioned on any of the listing sites, including their own. For your information, these trackers are commonly installed by dealers who cater to buyers with bad credit so they can more easily repossess cars. The data from the GPS service is also sold to third parties, such as car insurers, who may use it to influence the rates you pay. These GPS device also need a constant power supply so they are constantly draining down your battery even when the car is off. In the future, I'll be sure to request an itemized OTD price before spending money on a pre-purchase inspection (PPI). I wouldn't have wasted $150 on the PPI had I known about these hidden charges. (Free PPI attached) read more

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if i could give a 0 i would Kevin is straight up RUDE! from the beginning to the end giving my husband and i a-lot of attitude when we would ask questions made me very uncomfortable to the point i decided to go to a different dealer but hey atleast i ended with a brand new vehicle instead of a used one, wouldn't recommend this place! read more

Kevin and Joe were great. Professional and very helpful. No issues. Smooth transaction and great deals!

Had an amazing car buying experience! The process went fast and easy. Kevin and Tavi were super friendly and helpful. Thank you very much!!!

Title: A Masterclass in Deception and Disrespect at A-1 Auto Wholesales Don't buy from these sleazy, low-class fraud, parading around like a kings while peddling junk like a true bottom-feeders. This could have been a very fun experience where they happily let me just look at their cars, test drive them, find the one I really want and give them a big wad of cash---could have, should have. BUT NO!! If I could give zero stars to A-1 Auto Wholesales, I would. This car lot is a far cry from a reputable dealership and should be avoided at all costs. From the moment my husband and I stepped onto the lot, it was a barrage of condescension and sleight of hand that left us nothing short of appalled. The salesman we dealt with smelled strongly of alcohol, casting serious doubts about his professionalism and the dealership's hiring standards. It seemed like their entire sales team is trained in psychological warfare rather than customer service, playing mind games that I presume they think will work on people they assume have low intelligence. We were flabbergasted when Kevin in his slouchy hoody and shorts informed us rather insultingly that their lot was "not a test driving lot" and demanded that we pick "Our favorite" to test drive. It's absurd, considering the purpose of a car lot is to showcase cars that potential buyers will want to explore firsthand. The disrespect did not stop there. Kevin took it upon himself to insult our current vehicle. Little did he know, we own multiple cars, suggesting a laughable attempt at shaming us into a purchase. He also played that game where he went back into the office and did not bring the keys out swiftly. He dragged out something that could have been a quick sale, and LOST THE SALE. Attempting to exercise due diligence, I arranged for an inspection of the car we were interested in at a nearby Honda dealer and was initially told they would drive the car there for the check-up. This promise evaporated instantly, and when I followed up, I was tossed into a maddening cycle of gaslighting and shifting stories, reminiscent of a shell game designed to confuse and frustrate. It's clear that A-1 Auto Wholesales relies on cheesy, sketchy sales techniques. I'm left wondering who could possibly have a satisfactory buying experience here. This dealership operates with a level of deceit and manipulation that should warn all potential customers to steer clear. They are sheisters of the highest order, and your money and time are better spent anywhere but here. read more

We purchased a car from A-1 last Saturday and it couldn't have went any better. They have quality cars priced fair with no haggle pricing. We worked with Kevin and Vince and they went above and beyond to ensure we were very satisfied with our purchase. They let you shop and test drive without any pressure or hovering over you. I would highly recommend giving them a look if you're looking for a new car. read more

Wow! I HATE buying cars but A-1 proved to me that the experience doesn't have to be terrible. My other half was looking for a specific car, A-1 had it. We were greeted by Vincent. He was great! We test drove the car, saw some issues with it, negotiated the price a little, they fixed the issues we test drove it again and we got the car. Had there not been a few things to fix (minor issues) we would have been in and out in probably less than 2 hours, which is awesome because we also financed it. Vincent was hilariously funny, and seemed to be very open and honest. He made the entire purchasing of a used are to be super easy and pleasant and this is coming from a difficult customer. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a used vehicle! read more

I can not say enough good things about A -1. I saw ads in the paper that led me there. I explained what i was looking for and within an hour was leaving in my new to me Jeep! I got an amazing Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4! I was shocked it was in my price range. Vince really knows what hes doing and you get to overall feeling that hes just a nice honest man which is kind of rare when we're talking about car salesman lol. I told him the payments that I could afford. I'll be darned if that's not the payments I walked out of there owing! read more

A-1 Auto Wholesale - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 by 4 $165 per month Thank Vince you are amazing - Car Dealers Near Me - Sacramento, California

The best in town hands down They will take care of you not matter what bad credit good credit low down payment high done payment gas saver sports cars SUV's pick trucks they got it all read more

So quick & easy! Everybody was so helpful and kind, even gave me a charger for my phone when it died! They were very transparent as well and answered any questions my dad and I had. Would definitely recommend, we were in and out in two hours! read more

DO NOT BUY ANY CARS FROM THEM!!! I cannot stress this enough. These guy are conmen, I bought a 2017 Chevy Impala from them exactly a year ago (May of 2024) and I've had nothing but problems with the vehicle. First off, when I checked out the car I noticed that the A/C wasn't blowing very cold. I told them I liked the car, but would not purchase it until that was resolved. They called me back about a week later and told me it was taken care of. I purchased the car after that, and about a week or two later the A/C was not blowing cold again. Turns out unit had a Freon leak. Fast forward a year later, and I've put over $3k into this car. I've had to replace the A/C unit, inner CV joints, break rotors, brake pads and engine & transmission mounts. If I could give zero stars I would. A special f*** you to that sleazeball salesman Kevin, he is dishonest and shady. I know they sell used cars and sometimes unforeseeable maintaince will come up when buying a used car, but this is ridiculous. I'm a 26-year-old young man who worked my a** off to buy that car flat out with cash, and it feels like such a slap in the face to have this money pit on my hands that I'm sure they knew about. Go elsewhere to buy a used car, or at the very least have a reputable mechanic do a full inspection on the vehicle before purchasing it. And to top it off, they will try to sell you a warranty for almost $3,000 extra that doesn't even cover all types of maintenance. Unless you want a car that's riddled with problems that you'll have to shell out money for, don't go here. As a matter of fact, I wouldn't recommend any of the used car lots on Fulton. Such a disappointment, if I could go back I would've never bought this car. read more

It was a terrible place rude customer service!'!! There was no help when I was looking at the cars.

I wish I could give them no stars the guy with the shorts that helped us the other day seem like he just didn't want to help us either bad customer service in a dealer read more

Extremely condescending and rude customer service. First of all when I first got to the dealership, I greeted the gentlemen at the door and they said nothing. Which was already a sign of terrible customer service. I went in to specifically look at a Honda accord that I had I seen on cargurus for $5900. However when I got there, the car was listed for $6900. When I asked him about it he told me that he was lazy and sometimes doesn't update the prices. I ignored it at the time, and they got the key for me, but when I tried to start it the battery was dead which is a big red flag. So I looked around inside the car and was ready to test drive to make sure it had no manor problems. Thats when the salesman got very argumentative and belligeren. He continuously tried to upsell and say it was listed at $7k, even though he told me 20 minutes ago he would price match the online listing. He then tried to make it seem like I couldn't afford the car, like I was too young, and like I would immediately get denied. I am 21 years old with a 700+ credit score, and was looking to put down half of the cars initial price($5900). This dealership is awful when it comes to their service, I wouldn't recommend anybody go here if you are looking to lease a car. These people are money hungry and condescending and will not work with anyone who isn't putting down 10k on a car, or buying the whole thing in cash. They will want to pull your credit and destroy your score. They are very judgmental and will act differently depending on how you look. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT GO TO THIS HORRIBLY EMPLOYED DEALERSHIP. read more

Worst customer service. Is very rude. Would never go thier again. Ask for prices said check your self it's written thier.

Recently purchased a beautiful 2021 4Runner from the lot and also did a 2016 Toyota Camry trade in. The car was slightly overpriced by about 3k in my research, but it was what I wanted so gladly paid. Car has too much motor oil in it, which I will need drain, but small issue. Tire tread is lower than I expected as well... but it's used. As for the trade in, simply disappointed. Trust me, everyone thinks their car is valued higher than it is, so that's not the issue. Issue is, I was offered 11,000k for my car and after it was said and done they actually gave me 10,500. I called and spoke to the office, they said the finance amount didn't change nor the monthly payment rate but they did take off $650 in dealership fee's (I'll need to revisit my ppwk to confirm, but their website says $85 for fee's at first glance.) Only issue to that is, that will not / can not prove that with any documentation. So I'm pretty much SOL. Talked to a few CPA buddies and they suggested that they probably slim off a few cars like this per year in the hopes to buy a couple more cars and make an additional profit. Slick move and I can't fault them if true. I just wish they were a little more transparent. Also got bullied into the extended warranty for $2250 ish. My fault, not theirs, I was just too trusting. The warranty has meh reviews. All in all- Decent joint with decent people. Just hate not having transparency and trusting the wrong folks. Good luck with them and take the extra time to comb through the ppwk. It'll take 4ish hours if you do it thoroughly. read more

I love these guys! They are trustworthy, fair, kind, sincere, reliable, all the things you want in a dealership! I had a wonderful experience here. I bought a one owner 2015 Scion xB in MINT condition for a price that was well worth it. I bought the car back in May, and I still see Scion xBs in worse condition with more miles sold for more than what I paid for it here. In terms of financing I was dead set on using my own bank. I went through the approval process and found out that A-1 could offer me a better loan at with a much lower rate! I was so happy that I called my bank and let them know I no longer needed the loan. I ended up going with A-1 and they took care of everything in house. I strongly recommend A-1 Auto and am completely satisfied with my purchase and experience here! Thanks again. read more

I was really interested in a 2013 black highlander hybrid and spoke several times with Kevin. They agreed to drop it off at the local Toyota (maita) dealership for a prepurchase inspection I paid for. The Toyota people saw multiple red flags including an oil leak and several cleared codes that suggested possible big repair issues. Kevin was defensive about this report and suggested that Toyota was doing bad business instead of acknowledging the reported issues. Stay away. That car is still listed. read more

Hi I hope my experience helps i was to neglected in certain ways. bottom line i took the car knowing it had a minor issues "noises after test drive" but they acted like they didnt notice. all his salesman wanted to do was sell me the 3rd party warranty " i dont suggest that either" "they arnt on your side either when the car breaks etc.". ill do pretty much anything for the first time, for the learning experience and good thing i did purchase the warranty because it saved me from coming out of pocket more than I already had lol the car was 20k. with warranty and other stuff 24k. after driving the car 30 days or less! " noises got louder". I paid a dealership 390$ diagnostic "195 per inspection of things I was worried about". I basically needed a new transmission and other things like clutch flywheel. soo if i didnt buy the warranty id over pay to 26k, because the labor cost was 5,550-6,000$. but anyways, the owner of the dealership is looking at me with a discuss look because I told his salesmen about the " noises" and he seemd like he didnt wana talk to me directly or budge on the price. he budged maybe 2-500$ not sure. but moral of my drag story. watch what car you buy from this guy or salesmen they are just trying to get a quick buck. especially after covid. !! i really wanted this car and had an idea of what could have gone wrong I am familiar with how dealerships like this one buy vehicles so im not upset as other people would. still does not make it ok! & I hope the next individual does not go through what I have . peace and blessings. i dont have the paperwork infront of me but ill add photos soon!!! and to the phony reply she gave hahah they have done so many people wrong she called me someone elses name like dang shouldnt you keep track of who you rip off and plus who is she she wasnt even at the dealership. just two Shiesty male individuals. read more

Tried working with Kevin on making a deal for a car that's been sitting on their lot for almost 300 days and just was rude back. Over priced so save your money read more

I purchased my 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax almost two years ago and it has been a wonderful vehicle. I got an excellent deal on it and bought it at the perfect time. They had me in a very fair loan and was driving away in the truck within an hour. i've traveled across the country and back almost 3 times now, hauling my camper and moving trailer. The only hiccup I had was when I went to connect my hauler and there was an electrical short in the towing harness, which was burned out... but a few hundred dollars at the dealer, I had it replaced and it still was a great purchase overall. read more

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After testing out a few cars at CarMax, I found the Make and Model I wanted. After looking around for a few weeks, the deal at A-1 Auto could not be beat. The test drive was zero pressure, they put together a financing package that was 2% better than our credit union, and the car was $1000 less than CarMax with 20k less miles. I drove to A-1 in the Camry I bought from them 15 years ago! They really do know how to find the "cream of the used car crop" Honestly, you won't find a better deal out there. If they do not have the car you are looking for, they will go find. Hands down the best place to by a car. read more

Love my new 2015 Subaru Outback. The process was pretty quick considering how difficult it was for us to get a loan. They even allowed me to keep my other car parked at their lot to be picked up another day. read more