I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Mark at California Diversified in Ventura. My son drove all the way from Southern California because they had the exact car he had been searching for and it was absolutely worth the trip. Mark was honest, straightforward, and incredibly easy to do business with. There were no games, no pressure, and no surprises. Just a smooth, professional, and genuinely pleasant experience from start to finish. I truly hate car buying, but Mark made the entire process so enjoyable and stress free that I would gladly make the drive again for our next vehicle. That says a lot. One hundred percent recommend Mark and California Diversified Ventura. read more

Mark was open and honest and I was able to buy the car I love! The price we paid was very fair. I would highly recommend California Diversified. They have a wide variety of cars available And the selling price on my Hyundai Tuscon was reasonable. read more

We found a great vehicle for my daughter on CarGurus and ended up working with Mark at California Diversified. What an amazing experience! Mark was outstanding from start to finish. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and genuinely honest, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free. It is so refreshing to work with someone in car sales who genuinely cares, and Mark truly does. My daughter loves her new car, and I felt confident every step of the way because of his transparency and kindness. If you are looking for a trustworthy place to buy a car, go see Mark at California Diversified. read more

Had been shopping for a car for a while when I found the ad from CA Diversified Ventures. Mark was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and even patient when I wanted to look at some other options. The car was fair priced, in fantastic condition, and was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Mark! read more

California Diversified Ventures - 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium - Car Dealers Near Me - Livermore, California

Mark is super friendly, helpful and efficient. He is honest and genuine. We enjoyed our purchasing experience (and our Tiguan!) and would recommend him to anyone looking for a used car! read more

Mark and John have always been great selling cars for me. Very easy going and totally turnkey. read more

We live in Hawaii and it took us a lot of research to find the truck we wanted and a dealership we were comfortable doing business with at a distance. It was a pleasure dealing with Mark Deer at California Diversified Ventures as he took time to discuss the vehicle we were interested in, in detail several times, as well as gave us a virtual tour of the vehicle. He suggested that we have a nearby auto mechanic look over the vehicle and provide us with a third party report. He took the car the mechanic and picked back up at no charge. He also obtained a shipping quote for us and brought the car to the port at no charge. After closing the deal we requested a spare key, which Mark also offered to get done for us. Overall, we were very happy with Mark's personalized service, and highly recommend his service if you are purchasing a vehicle unseen. Jane, Hawaii read more

Bought a car, car has been good. However they register the vehicle either personally or mail, however they never sent my registration sticker, I asked Mark for the sticker and although he agreed to send, I never received and after following up he never responded, envelope received show absolutely no signs of being opened, I think they kept it for themselves, now I have it go to dmv and pay $25 to get a new one. That is stealing and for that reason they are getting 2 stars. Just be careful when you get a vehicle and ensure the provide you the sticker. Otherwise be ready to pay and make a trip to dmv. Instead of deleting my origina issue I will update, my issue was addressed and i am now happy with the entire transaction. read more

Bought our e-golf. I filled up an online application and a lady named Kim called me to explain payments and can pick up the car anytime! Super quick transaction from the sales man / owner! Don't be afraid to reach out!!! Mark doesn't bite! Thanks again for the car my wife loves it so much!!! 5 star dealership!!! read more

I bought a Lincoln MKZ just 2 days ago. Mark (business owner) explained all car specs, provide a car history and helped me with car financial. The all process took relatively short time (at list what I experienced with other dealerships). Very experienced, very friendly environment, a lot of good cars and truck for the RIGHT price. I would recommend this dealership to other customers. read more

California Diversified Ventures - Car Dealers Near Me - Livermore, California

Well this is my follow up on DMV and title process. No hidden fees. Just as they said! Vehicle had more mileage than we originally wanted but running great for the last 2 months. This place is small but mighty! No used salesman hype! They are straight shooters if you need a car and want to do it on a budget in a pinch! I highly recommend. read more

Bought my first car from California Diversified. They were very helpful, responsive, and had great communication. Prices are reasonable. Overall great experience! read more

Purchased a 2015 VW Golf Sportswagen TDI SEL and was told my Mark the engine had been swapped for another engine with fewer miles. Fine but he did not have the paperwork available the day we went to get the car. I was assured it would be sent but additional request has resulted in dead silence. I was told the car just had the phase 2 TDI Emission fix completed, passed smog, great but he did not have that paperwork and still it has not been provided to me. I suggest to any person considering a purchase here, think again. read more

We had spent many weeks and many hours searching high and low for the ideal car for my son, and the ideal person from whom to buy it, and even though the same car, same year, with almost the same mileage was literally 10 minutes away, we drove over 3 hours round trip to buy the car from Mark and John because they were so incredibly helpful, honest, responsive, fair and trustworthy. They both went well above the call of duty and made the purchase of my son's very first car an incredibly special and treasured memory. The entire process, from the first call through to driving off the lot, was purely delightful and made all the time and energy we took finding the car, and Mark and John, well worth the wait... they are truly that good;-) read more

California Diversified Ventures - She's a beauty!:-) - Car Dealers Near Me - Livermore, California

Bought a truck through Mark and couldn't be happier. This is not your normal dealership; Pricing is on par with private parties or better. If they have the car or truck you're looking for I would strongly suggest buying it here. I'm super glad California Diversified is here in Livermore, when it's time to buy my wife a car I will definitely be speaking with Mark again. read more

California Diversified Ventures - 2013 Tundra Crewmax purchased here - Car Dealers Near Me - Livermore, California

Bought a truck from Mark and he made it very easy, he was calm through the whole process and even when caught up in a snag he figured it right out, its always stressful buying a car or truck but Mark made it bearable. When i'm ready to buy another truck i will defiantly come back. read more

Mark goes above and beyond, couldn't have asked for a better car buying experience. I thought it would be incredibly dreadful, as I've heard many horror stories about shopping for a car. Mark tells you exactly what you're getting into and doesn't withhold information about the vehicles he has. He gives you all the info you need to make the right decision for yourself. When he doesn't know the answer to your question, he will find it or guide you in the right direction. Definitely coming back here for my next car and I tell all my friends to see what he has first before they go anywhere else. read more

Even as an out of state buyer I had a very positive experience purchasing a vehicle from California Diversified Ventures , it has been a couple months now since my purchase but would not hesitate to contact them to do business again .First I called them up & set up an appointment to view the vehicle at there office , not some random parking lot which admittedly I had concerns at first but there place of business & they have been in the same location for many many years very legit. Secondly showed up for appointment & went over the vehicle & the details , they answered my questions to my satisfaction & lastly helped me out with the paperwork as we were finalizing my purchase. No sales pressure from them at any time , just a laid back attitude. They provide a wonderful service , which is why I can , & do recommend to anyone in the market for a vehicle to give them a call. read more

The follow up from the owner has been awesome. He's real easy to talk to and is fantastic on follow up on all details. I can see why he has a successful business. Thank you, Mark! read more

If we could give Mark and California Diversified Ventures 6 stars, we absolutely would! After a bummer start to our morning with a different dealer and a non-sale, we soon realized everything happens for a reason. Found this truck online, called Mark, scheduled a time to come by same day, both my husband and I were respectfully welcomed, and less than 2hrs later, drove the truck home! No hassle, no BS, honest, realistic purchase.... if that doesn't speak volumes for a vehicle sale, I don't know what does! If you're in the market for a used vehicle, don't waste your time. Call these guys now. Thank you for all of your help, Mark! We are happy campers! :) read more

Mark was excellent to work with! He put absolutely no pressure on the sales experience and answered all of my questions in a detailed and honest way. He was also very flexible -- I forgot my check book the day I came and he accepted a deposit to hold the car for me so I could come back a day later. It was also just nice to chat with him while we went through all the paperwork! I'd do business with Mark again. read more

Mark is the man! Super honest and helpful. This guy will go out of his way to do the right thing. Highly recommend him I'll be going back next time I need a truck read more

The people at California Diversified Ventures are amazing. They worked with us on financing, didn't follow us around as we looked at the vehicles, and worked with us on price. I would definitely do business with them again. Best used car buying experience I've ever had hands down. read more

Steer clear of this place. Bought a car for my 16 year old son and before we purchased it, Mark told us they had the fuel pump replaced. Two months after we purchased, my son got stranded and the car wouldn't start. Took it to 2 mechanics who both said there was an issue with the fuel pump. They tighted the bolts that had been installed incorrectly by a previous mechanic. We asked Mark for the paperwork and he supplied all paperwork except the fuel pump work. The car started working again for a short while, and again 3 months later, my son was again stranded. Again, we asked Mark for the fuel pump paperwork. Finally got it from him. The dealership concluded the fuel pump was not working and needed to be replaced. We have paid over $2,000 in diagnostics and repairs and I have asked Mark to cover a portion of the cost and he has now stopped responding to me. Not honest. This place is hiding something here and doesn't care about their customer's safety. read more

The process to purchase was simple enough. I paid cash, just under $10,000 for a vehicle that I test drove. This review is from the time of the first test drive to the actual purchase, so the experience is a span of three weeks. I can say, especially if you have cash to purchase a car with, I would recommend going to a dealership. You're not going to find very good communication or any real caring and follow up for vehicles they sell. I left 1 star for the simple contract write up process and handing over of the cashier's check, but that's about all the customer service you're going to get. I left the second star because he agreed to fix a small rattle sound in the back of the car after the purchase. The rattle came back after a month and a half and when I attempted to contact to see if there's a warranty on the work that he had done to fix it, no answer. But, lack of communication seems to be a common factor and the entire process. In general, Mark seems nice, but I recommend an actual dealership where they put a little more focus on their brand and reputation/customer service. read more

I have now purchased 2 Jeeps from Mark at California Diversified and I can't say enough good things about my experience. Both vehicles are in great condition and priced GREAT! I will probably never look for a used car elsewhere. The process was hastle free and quick. We left with a new car the same day we looked both times! Mark and his guys are very trustworthy, professional, and good people. I would recommend you go see gim as soon as possible! You won't be disappointed! read more

I saw a post on Craigslist about a Toyota Prius for sale and decided to call the contact person listed which is Mark. I spoke to Mark on the phone, and since it's a used car I wanted to ask him a few simple questions that weren't answered on the ad. After the 2nd question, he started giving me a very bad attitude and giving me a condescending tone of voice. He then proceeded to hang up on me, and when I called back he did the same thing again. I'm stunned at the horrible customer service that Mark and this used dealership provided. I'm a regular consumer and just wanted to ask a few simple questions about the car before I make the long drive from San Francisco to his location in Livermore. I will never call or deal with this "dealership". read more

At first Mark seemed great. Very honest and up-front about everything. That was very much appreciated. However, he increasingly became hesitant dealing with a trade-in (despite their ads saying they're fine) and even tried claiming he would be out of pocket about twice the amount of the actual transaction, which wasn't true. He also failed to provide the Carfax (which he boasted "should be framed" it was so good). To top it all off, he didn't even have the dignity to call and tell me he sold the car out from under me to somebody else. I only found out after calling him. Despite their claim about not having salesmen, that's exactly what they are. Don't care about the customer, only the $$ at the end. read more

Mark and Kim are great! These people will help you get financed if you need it. I got my used car from them a week ago and everything is perfect with it like Mark said it was. These guys will accomodate to your needs and are running a great business. It was a completely different experience than going to a typical used car dealership. The environment was comfortable, and I didn't feel like I was being fed a sales pitch to make me buy the car. Mark is not pushy at all, and I very appreciate that. I wanted the car to be inspected by my own mechanic and he was confident in what he was selling to allow me to take the car for a day to get it inspected. If I ever need a used car again in the future, I would definitely come to these guys to see what they have because I know I will get my money's worth. Thanks Mark and Kim!! read more

My boyfriend and I were searching for months for a new truck for him. We finally narrowed it down to two trucks that were listed online for CDV. Called Mark and made an appointment with him for Thursday morning. Mark was extremely patient, helpful, and friendly. He didn't make us feel pressured into the most expensive car or rushed like we were wasting his time. This was the best experience either of had with buying a car. Will always come back to Mark and John for cars and will recommend all my friends to CDV. read more

No idea what that negative review is about. No pushy salesmen, no cheesy lines. Being a mechanic who's bought and sold 9 cars in the past few years, this was by far the best car buying experience I've ever had. Hard-working, honest people selling quality cars with no BS. I hope I don't have to buy another car soon, but if I do, this will be my first stop! read more

These guys are rip off artist. Bought a truck from them in 2012. A used Ford F-450 for 16k. Beautiful truck, lots of miles. 2 months later engine blew up due to lack of maint. Don't buy anything from these clowns read more

Omg the BESTTTTTTTT DEALERS ever!!!! I was shamed by 3 different dealers and California Diversified (Mark and John) hooked ME UPPP!!! My car is emaculant, runs EXCELLENT it was totally WORTH IT!! read more

I went on my lunch hour as I work in Dublin to California Diversified Ventures in Livermore to inquire about a 2011 Kia Sorento. Upon arriving I was greeted by the one of the nicest sales contacts I had ever met. John was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was helpful, prompt in responding and answered every question I had. I purchased the vehicle in less than 24 hrs, not only because it is a quality car but I received EXCEPTIONAL service from the dealership. Thank you very much for your professionalism and kindness to John, Mark and the entire California Diversified Ventures Team. I will recommend you to all my friends and family. read more

California Diversified Ventures - Car Dealers Near Me - Livermore, California

John and Mark are great! Was in the market for a 3/4 ton truck and they had exactly what I was looking for. Not only was the truck perfect, but the price was beyond fair. They are very upfront about their vehicles. What makes the experience even better is they are not pushy sales men. John and Mark let their vehicles speak for themselves, as they are so clean and well maintained. Not only was the process smooth and flawless, they took my trade in at a very fair price. Would definitely recommend theses guys!!! Thank again John and Mark! Cheers. read more

The guy working here is 5 star quality, I believe he may be the owner too but I'm not sure. Really personable and friendly and helpful. He knew cars and at least the car I went for was priced according to what people are willing to pay. At first my car was listed for $1000 more and then on a Craigslist ad the price was dropped to that perfect price. I almost subtracted one star because like most small dealerships there was no history to the car and small cosmetic things were not reconditioned as is usually done with dealers. But no big deal. The price will be perhaps $500 or $1000 more than private party but you get the option to buy a return policy - which cant be done in a private party transaction. Buy here for peace of mind, they will work with you on the payment options. read more

Never Have I Ever met a car dealer like Mark! He is very honest and very knowledgeable! He went above and beyond to make my purchase a smooth transaction. He is so calm for a used car dealer. I absolutely LOVED the no-pressure shopping experience. I am very happy with my luxury car purchase and would recommend anyone looking for a good deal to please visit California Diversified Ventures in Livermore. The next time I'm in the market for a used vehicle I will definitely give them a call. read more

I thought that I had received a reasonable deal on an 06 F350. 10 months in and I have done nothing but work on this truck. First thing that I found out is, there is no way a safety check was performed. Within a month the rear brakes went bad. Usually I would say " no big deal, easy fix", however the caliper was completely worn down (IE not working/ frozen for some time/ worn to the bone/ piston frozen). So, new caliper in the rear. I replaced it and thought, 'it was no big deal". Since then, nothing but problem solving. Oil leaks everywhere, IPR went out twice (so far), bad compression in cylinders, trans gasket fix on the side of the road (while pulling a rented trailer) for camping with my boys and father in law, exhaust pipes loosened off the truck and skirted down the road a couple miles, until I arrived at O'rielly's, where I could buy parts. This is a short list! Now my mechanic says the engine is worn out. I would not have sold this truck to my worst enemy! There were cosmetic flaws in the truck I could see when I bought it, but were disguised (no big deal, it's a work truck). I figured it looked good from afar, but fairly good up close. I am sure it is hard to know exactly what you are selling a customer in this business, however in my business (general contractor) I am held to account for years on end. I just wish people would take some pride in themselves and their work nowadays. This truck was obviously a buy from an auction and a flip. These guys are a flip shop! That's it! read more

Came here with my dad looking to buy a truck. Mark was very helpful with the process. Fare pricing, Pressure free purchasing and friendly service. I'd send my Grandma to a store like this. Always test drive and be thorough before you buy any vehicle and these guys will help you through that difficult time without being the typical "used cars salesman" read more

Great cars at great prices, will make sure your car runs right even after you sign the papers. These are two good guys who want their customers to have a first rate experience. Not your typical car dealer in any sense of the word. read more