Disappointing experience and unprofessional behavior during a simple price negotiation. I want to start by saying I am sure many people have had good experiences at AutoSense. Unfortunately, mine was not one of them. I left feeling disrespected and disappointed, and I am sharing this so others know what to expect. The y were very helpful at first, but things changed the moment we started discussing price. Before they ran my credit, I tried to negotiate the vehicle price a bit. When I made my first offer, the owner, I believe his name was Dave, immediately shut it down and asked if I was serious. He tossed the Blue Book value across the table and insisted the truck was worth the high end price. What surprised me even more is that the truck has been listed for over 250 days, which usually suggests there is room for discussion, especially for a vehicle with an accident reported on its history. When I pointed out the truck's issues, scratches, leaking struts, delayed gear shifts, and possible transmission and differential concerns, he dismissed them and said it was still reliable. He then raised his voice and told me I should have done my research before coming in. He also made several unnecessary remarks, including telling me that if I wanted to price cars however I wanted I should "go get my own million dollar license and sell cars," and asking why I did not just try buying something closer to home. At one point he suggested I should look at a cheaper Jeep "if I could afford it", and much more unnecessary things said before I walked away. I was not trying to lowball anyone. I simply did not want to spend over $10,000 on a truck with those issues and a reported accident. I was prepared to talk financing and even increase my down payment if the conversation had stayed professional. I understand people have bad days, but there is no reason to treat a customer this way. Reviews like this are meant to help other buyers understand what kind of experience they might have before making the trip. If you are planning to shop here, I sincerely hope you are treated better than I was. Be cautious if you are considering the 2013 black Nissan Frontier currently listed at AutoSense. Buyer tip: Always test drive thoroughly and consider having any used vehicle inspected by a mechanic before committing to a purchase. If AutoSense would like to respond or clarify what happened, I would welcome their explanation. read more

We are so happy we found this place! Great customer service, prices, and cars. Would definitely recommend this place. Thank you Ryan for all your help! read more

Bought a nice truck from Dave he seems an honest guy. Gave me some chocolate too lol. I'll update if anything goes wrong.

We had the most pleasant experience we've ever had with a dealership. Both Brian and Dave were so helpful and we never felt pressured. Within two hours we drove away with a beautiful Ford F250 and everything went so smoothly. Another great aspect is they let you look around the lot and don't pounce on you the minute you drive in. What a fantastic place and to top it off we were given some of the most amazing chocolate from The Chocolate Architect. Thank you Brian, Dave and Becky read more

I'm very happy with my experience at AutoSense. The guys there are great and never made me feel pressured throughout the sale/trade in. Prices were reasonable and was able to leave with the car I wanted. Come here for a hassle free car buying experience. read more

Outstanding Customer Service!! Dave has a ton of vehicles and is a stand up guy. I'll most definitely be back to see them again. read more

Bought a truck from here 5 years ago should have done the Carfax. Had problems with it all throughout the last 5 years dropped well over 10,000 into repairs. Trying to sell it now come to find out the odometer was rolled back. This is fraud and I'm looking into filing a complaint. read more

I had a great experience with Ryan and Dave. I bought a used Honda Civic for my daughter and the vehicle was in great shape and very clean. I highly recommend this used car dealership. read more

David and staff were great, not too pushy and open to negotiating on car prices. I would recommend shopping at autosense if you're in the market for a good deal on a used vehicle. read more

David and his small business is honest & fair. We will come back and do business again. Great service and solid to do business with. read more

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David, the owner of Auto Sense, was very perceptive with the type of vehicle we were looking for. He's very knowledgeable with what is needed to process the paperwork with the financing firm and DMV requirements. He knows his cars very well. read more

Personally, I had a very good experience at AutoSense. David is solid. After driving all over town searching for a car and getting nowhere, he could see that I needed a little TLC. I drove off in a car I'm happy with, and I would definitely refer family or friends here. Thanks, guys! read more

If you decide to return the used car, you must return it to the dealer within two business days by closing time (unless the contract gives you more time). You must return the car under these conditions: With no miles in excess of what the contract allows. (The contract must allow for 250 miles.) Tom told us we could return the truck with a restocking fee of $750! after taking the truck home it made a terrible noise as I pulled into my house. I put $60 of gas in the tank and I barely got a half a tank it's a V8 and after thinking about it that doesn't make a bunch of sense for me to purchase this vehicle. As the California law states in the first paragraph I have a right to return the truck as he said yesterday when we purchased it. Now he claims he submitted the paperwork to the DMV and I'm stuck with the truck. Not right! He completely lied during the purchase of the truck! Thomas been doing this for years and he definitely knows what to say but will not follow through with the commitments he's made. I will contact him again to discuss this law and I'm hoping he will do the right thing by California state law! read more

Dave and Ryan were both completely kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. When we purchased the car, there were a few items that needed repair and they were true to their word. All repairs were completed and had the car ready as promised. The transaction was hassle free and we are happy with our purchase! We would definitely recommend Auto Sense! read more

We drove in the lot with our red Cadillac and he immediately said that it was badly leaking oil. The owner of Autosense convinced us that we should get rid of it quick but could only give $5000. We bought a Pilot that he claimed was a great car but has major issues that aren't covered by the insurance. We drove by the lot and the next day the Cadillac was for sale for over $7000. He couldn't have repaired in that short of time. The pilot we bought had to have AAA jump start us on the way home from buying it, it doesn't fire two of the cylinders, the engine mounds are broken, and the oil is mixing with coolant. Don't buy from the guy. He is very dishonest!!! read more

This top part is an edit. After posting this review I read through others reviews. There is a lot more negative than I expected. I bought 2 cars from the dealership. Neither car has had any issues and were approaching the two week mark. Both cars are driven daily. One has over 600miles driven since we got it and it's working great. It's a used car. It has issues. It's gonna have to be put in the shop for some repairs and maintenance soon. But this isn't my first used car and I expected this. Maybe I got lucky with my interaction at Autosense...but two cars and a trade-in feels like a lot to get lucky on. I traded in my truck and bought two cars at Autosense. It was a refreshing experience. Friendly atmosphere. They aren't pushy about trying to sell you a car. You won't feel swindled after an interaction here. I got the best deal I could have possibly gotten for my trade-in without selling private sale and it was hassle free. My fiancé and I had been looking for a car for her and something more fuel efficient for me for months. The people at Autosense were thoughtful and helpful in getting us both exactly what we needed while sticking to what we wanted. We got a better deal than I could have ever expected. We had some small issues with the cars before deciding to buy them. Not only did we get a better deal with the minor inconveniences, they had them fixed free of charge in a matter of hours. Amazing experience. read more

Plain old awful! Shameful in fact.... Bad Boy Dave You can't sell people those kinda cars at those prices.... read more

Best auto dealer in Sacramento that's fosure! Bought a 2008 highlander great price no problems with the car runs good no issues excellent customer service. I will be back as soon I raise my credit up and buy me my truck ! read more

Hindsight on the purchase experience wasn't that great. No pressure browsing, but not willing to negotiate at all on price, even with a partial cash offer. He helped us get lower APR financing than our bank offered, which keeps this review at 3 stars. Not sure I'd go back here tho. read more

First time buyer no credit, David was extremely respectful and helpful did not feel pushy. Was experienced in working with new buyers and able to get me approved for a loan, then gave me free homemade chocolate to close the deal read more

Dave and his team are honest and fair. They take customer service seriously and work with people to help them find financing to fit their situation. Great service, great company. read more

Dave was so helpful through our purchase. He's friendly and no hassle whatsoever. If you're looking for a good running vehicle and no hassle environment please go here. Dave is there to help you through it all and is as honest as they come. read more

Amazing service, amazing prices, straight forward dealership, was in and out with my 4-Runner in 45 minutes! Won't go anywhere else!!

Super easy transaction, fair prices. Quick and efficient paperwork process. The guys that work here are easy to talk to and deal with, no bologna! Just fair and honest. Lots of financing company options, they got us a SUPER low interest rate through a credit union. Second purchase and trade-in with Auto Sense and will be back again! read more

I was in the market for a truck for 4 months found the one I love here and they made the process super easy. Got me approved in no time and out the door even faster Cant thank you enough for the great service. read more

If you need a nice clean used car at a reasonable price visit Auto Sense. They let you wonder around with no hassles. The prices were clearly posted and the prices were well below Kelly Blue Book. The owner Dave is a great guy, give him a call at 916 988-7355. This sure beats the High Pressure places! read more

Auto Sense - Great Used Cars & Trucks - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Orangevale, California

Drove over an hour to look at a vehicle and the guy that started helping us was not only super discouraging and rude but he literally walked away mid conversation to help someone else, leaving us in the office. Customer service was very poor and we were able to get a vehicle elsewhere! read more

My husband bought a truck here in Dec.2016. They assured us the mechanic just changed some expensive part and everything appeared in order. A few months later we had to get the transmission rebuilt. Cost about $2k. Truck still doesn't run good. More problems after another. Just a piece of crap. So frustrated that we still are paying for this trash. Do not buy from here. You will regret it read more

I can't say enough good things about Auto Sense. I helped my son buy his first car and the experience was great. A week after we bought the car there was a problem with the differential and needed repair. I called the dealer and spoke to the owner Dave, and I explained how I bought the extended warranty and that I hoped the warranty would cover the repair. He told me the warranty we purchased didn't cover the repairs but I should bring it in and that he'd take care of it. I was so happy. I told Dave, I didn't question his integrity when I met him in person but the fact that he wanted to do what was right, only set it in stone! Dave, Ken and Kyle are awesome! Thank you all for your help and excellent customer service! Jennifer Swaney & Eric Cendejas 2000 BMW 328i PS The fudge from the Chocolate Architect was AWESOME! read more

I just left with a beautiful vehicle and got it at a great price. The owner was super helpful. I never felt like he was pushing anything on me that I couldn't afford. He gave me exactly what I needed, and exactly in my budget. Highly recommend this place! read more

If you are thinking of buying from this place as for a CARFAX and if they don't give you one WALK AWAY! I am so pissed off with the company. I should've given back the car back the next day when the radio wasn't woking. We've had the car since July 2015 and so many many expensive repair jobs later. We went to use the car as a trade in Kia for a newer car as ours is a 2011. I found out that the car is a TOTAL LOSS per the carfax report. We were NEVER told by Car Sense about it. The car was marked a total loss in 2013. 2 years before we bought it. read more

Bought a work truck for my husband. That night driving home he had to stop TWICE to work on it. Today will make 2 days we've had it and my husband has had to work on it a few more times so it doesnt blow on him. He thinks the engine might have a crack. Before purchasing I asked why the truck needed a safety check and repair. I was assured their wonderful mechanic looked over every part and it was in great mechanical working order. Now I understand buying a used vehicle is buy at your own risk... but this is unacceptable. Hes taking the truck back in to see if they will do the repairs. Will update after. read more

I went here with my girlfriend, she was looking for a Jeep, she had a very unique situation when it came to the finances and he was very accommodating. She is very happy with her new Jeep and is looking forward to the adventures to come. read more

Bought my duramax about 18-22 months ago now from these clowns. 2 weeks later, what do you know check engine light comes on. About 6 months after that (with light towing thus far) the bulletproof Allison tranny popped in a drive through. After working on truck I'm starting to notice all types of crap. A lot of what seems to be pick and pull parts? I don't know. The truck seems to be a ticking time bomb. Well see what happens next. I'm a veteran (which he knew) and this guy knowingly sold me some over priced, rebuild special. AND THEN MADE ME PAY ANOTHER GRAND CASH ON TOP OF DEAL when I really couldn't afford it and it was obvious. This guy is a snake. Never going back and never recommending. Thanks for reading read more

if there was a way to leave 0 stars i would leave -1 stay away, typical car lot, they lie to get into your wallet 2 friends have been ripped off by this place one vehicle had severe engine problems 2 days later and no one was willing to help. the other has interior damage, leaking sunroof, leaks, and a long list of questionable "repairs" or parts missing. read more

We Just got my husband a truck here and what great service they are not pushy at all and have a carfax available for every vehicle. Not to mention they went over and beyond and changed the wheels because we didn't like what was on the truck. Great prices, great service. We will definitely be back here. read more

I purchased a used truck from these guys recently. It was a very positive experience. The truck had a small mechanical issue after I left the dealership. The owner and son made sure the issue was resolved quickly and at their expense. I found them to be very honest and easy to work with. I would certainly purchase a truck again from them in the future. They had no problem with me taking the vehicle in for a pre-sale diagnostic like most smart consumers do. Truck checked out fine and I'm glad I stopped in as I got a truck that was priced right and with no issues. Small dealership that makes the customer a priority. read more

Great people, very helpful! Bought 2 cars from them and loved them both! Highly recommended!!

Had a great experience at Auto sense. They really took care of us. Love my new car too. Easiest car buying experience of my life.

Auto Sense was a pleasure to work with. I was very stressed out about finding a decent vehicle within my budget. David was so helpful and never put any pressure on me. It was such a breath of fresh air. Auto Sense works with their customers. David is very knowledgeable & definitely puts the customer first. He really turned the car buying process into a simple one. I would highly recommend them. read more