Best car buying experience I've ever had. The owner, Richie, was super helpful, informative and friendly. I purchased a fantastic car at a great deal . Highly, highly recommend Richie if you're interested in purchasing any of his fantastic cars in his inventory. Thanks so much Richie! read more

My husband and I are so please with the owner Rich he is so knowledgeable and with many recommendations of good people to take your car to get serviced, and other referrals to your needs of choice for your car. We are very grateful to have found such a honest man. He sold us a Thunderbird and an El Camino. If you're looking to find a good old school car or something dependable call him. If he doesn't have it he will try to get it for you. Thank you Rich read more

I purchased a vehicle from Richie at Carbuffs. Let me start by thanking him for his honesty and great communication. I would recommend this place to anyone who is in the market for a good deal on a used car. I had a great experience and wish him and his company the BEST!! Thanks again, love my new (used) car. read more

We had a wonderful experience with CarBuffs and the owner Richie for our truck purchase. When we saw the online ad and contacted him, we were able to make an appointment right away. The purchasing process was smooth and straight forward, and had no issues along the way. We had a much better experience then purchasing from one of the traditional "big" dealerships and loved the personal and welcomed feel we got from CarBuffs. Thanks for all your help Richie - we love our new truck! - The Kryvoruka's read more

Carbuffs - Car Dealers Near Me - Concord, California

First off want say that Richie is a super stand up guy! I saw a vehicle on CL and he contacted me back promptly after leaving him a message. He adjusted to my schedule so that I could come see the vehicle in person. Didn't rush us at all, let us look around the car for as long as we needed. He's also got very great pricing! He's got a very nice space where he keeps his vehicles. He's just all around a great guy and would love to work with him in the future if ever need be. Definitely recommend working with Richie! read more

Carbuffs - Photo from the listing. - Car Dealers Near Me - Concord, California

I will start by saying that I am a car enthusiast, and therefore have owned many cars and have met many dealers along way. I have a high expectation when it comes to getting a fair deal, honesty from the car dealer, but especially receiving great customer service. Thank you Richie for your time and great effort! I am loving my 2013 Shelby GT500!! I feel I made a friend! read more

Carbuffs - Thanks Richie! - Car Dealers Near Me - Concord, California

Richie is the best! He is absolutely nothing less than stellar! I found a car on CL being sold from Richie (The owner of Car Buffs Inc.). I called him. He was cordial, professional, and polite. What more do you need? I went to his warehouse/office on the weekend. Test drove the car. Decided that I wanted it. Richie did not try to sell me on the car at all. I told Richie that I'd like to finance it and he was very helpful and provided me with some great insight on financing the car. I gave him my info. Then went home. The next day I heard back from Richie saying that I was approved. Over the course of the business week, I gave Richie whatever other info he needed. The following weekend, I went to go see Richie (he even picked me up from Concord BART. Damn, what a cool dude!), filled out paper work and drove the car home. If you see a car you like from Richie's inventory.. go see him! Without hesitation! He's awesome! And yes, I will be buying another car from him. Richie, if you're reading this man.. I'll be back for that 911 next year man! read more

Today I purchased a used car from Richie at Carbuffs. Buying a used car is fraught with stereotypes of dishonest salesmen taking advantage of unknowing consumers. That is NOT the case at Carbuffs. Richie has a passion for what he does, and is very knowledgeable about all kinds of cars. He is easy going, honest, and a very positive person. He doesn't put any pressure on you, and when I told him I needed a day to think about the purchase, he encouraged me to take it. My wife found him great to deal with as well. The quality of the cars he sells is excellent, and his prices seem to be dead on. He doesn't do the typical overprice the car by $5K and then let you haggle down to a price that still isn't a deal. I felt his price was very fair, and did not attempt to get him to lower it. His honesty gets him many customers and he is very busy selling cars. He sold two in the 20-30 minutes it took to complete my paperwork. Carbuffs will be growing, and rightfully so. It's the place to go if you don't want to play games and want a quality car at a reasonable price. When you see the showroom, you will appreciate the beauty and excellent condition of the cars he has for sale. His website does a great job of letting you see those same cars over the Internet, but there is something special about the smell and feel of seeing them in person. Whichever way you see the car, it will be exactly what you expected, and not oversold. Richie is very critical of his inventory, so many times cars are in even better shape in person than they appear on the web site. That one star post that says he didn't call or e-mail back may or may not be true. But that posting is two years old, and is the only negative review. I think it's unfairly lowering a five star dealer's average to four stars, and Yelp should remove it. If Richie doesn't call or e-mail you back, the guy is busy, just try a little later to contact him. He responded to my Text messages instantly, and was very flexible when I would just drop in on short notice. It doesn't seem to be a big enough complaint to lower his online reputation by such a large percentage. I was able to get a hold of him every time I needed him. Carbuffs is doing a great job, and I would refer family, friends, and anyone who asked there without hesitation. I am very happy having done business with them today, and look forward to doing business with them in the future. Buying a used car from an individual is usually cheaper than a dealership. But buying a car from Carbuffs means getting a good price, AND they take care of the title transfer, DMV registration, etc. It's all the savings of buying person to person, with much of the risk removed. Check out Carbuffs inventory and if you see something you like, give Richie a call. I'm sure glad I did. read more

Tried calling to inquire about a car listed on the website. Got "Richie's" voice-mail, however the system says "mailbox is full" and cannot accept new messages. The email address listed on the webiste, autosales@carbuffs.com, is invalid. Have not received a response to my online/message inquiry either. Not a good sign. I am happy to change my review should something... change. Update: 4-29-14 I did a drive-by of Carbuffs last week, and though they were closed there was a sign on the door with a different # for Richie. I called and left a message and did here back from him. While I did not end up dealing with Richie because the car I had called about moved to another lot, he was very friendly and informative. I changed my rating because, though I have not technically dealt with Carbuffs on a purchase, I would certainly give them a try based on my conversations with Richie. read more

I had been shopping for a car for a few weeks and met many salesmen. Richie was unlike any other - really friendly and honest and I didn't feel like I was being sold on the car. Told me all about the car upfront and ran a carfax. Great buying experience and the paper work was pretty fast. He was really good at communicating over email and phone. I would definitely send family or friends to him. Plus, He's got a lot of awesome old vintage cars that are worth seeing! Thanks for everything richie! The car is fantastic and has been a blast to drive around! read more

I bought 1979 MGB from there on last Christmas. The dealer owner Richie is very honest person. I'm very happy to purchase for my lovely Christmas gift lol. read more

Bought a 1999 Camaro Convertible from Ritchie 6 or 7 years ago. It was configured exactly as I had been searching for and it had very low mileage for a ten year old vehicle. Ritchie is the kind of guy that loves cars-It seems to be in his DNA. I suspect that many of his customers (including me) are car crazy and have the same gene. His fair price out of the chute was exactly as I thought it should have been after researching this particular make/ model for months on the hunt. Called Ritchie , drove to Concord , drove back on my side of the Bay with a new toy that was great then and great now. Now I'm on the hunt for a bit more luxury and horsepower and he is the guy that I'm going to talk to first. Ritchie is a friendly straight shooter and not at all like some of the slick used car dealers that have "pretty' cars with some "ugly" problems. Cheers Ritchie! read more

I purchased a 2011 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited from Richie in Sept! It was pleasant dealing with Richie! He is a very nice non pushing car salesman!! I would highly recommend him!!! read more

Talk to them as the owner was in Hawaii. Sent him a bunch of pictures of the car and did not receive an email back confirming I have the correct email address, still nothing. I sold the car on my own without any hiccups, would have still liked to have a call back or email. read more

We found a vehicle we liked on CL and contacted Richie, the owner of Carbuffs. He was responsive, and a great guy to deal with; very personable. I had done my research previously and his price was fair; no complaints. He was very flexible with our schedule as I was due to give birth in a couple of days. We literally took delivery of the van a day before giving birth; great timing. :-) Thanks for the smooth and quick transaction. read more

Dear Yelpers: FYI, I take down all of my reviews after about a year or so unless I feel really good or really bad about a particular business, I'll leave it up. My goal is not to see how many reviews or friends I make, rather what is helpful for you today. Read on... Richie C. is the CEO and owner of Carbuffs.com. He runs a consignment dealership in Concord CA, but also has his own unique collection of classic and rare vehicles. If you see something you like in his inventory, and come by for a test drive/look (appointment recommended), don't expect to be treated like a conventional dealership. There are no salespersons here; you deal directly with the owner. The quality of Richie's vehicles actually sells themselves. In my case, as soon as I met Richie, I knew he was honest, genuine and sincere. I bought a newer (2012) vehicle from Carbuffs, although I also own a couple of classic cars myself. Even though my vehicle's condition was immaculate, he was still able to negotiate with me for the final sale price. This may not be possible for everything in his inventory, but it speaks well for his respect for customers and buyers. Everything regarding my transaction went smoothly. All documentation prepared timely and accurately; literally out the door in 5 minutes. Richie even picked me up in my new car from BART (I'm East Bay). I now have 5 vehicles at my house and need to (unfortunately) thin it down. When the time comes to sell, and soon, my first call will be Richie. By the way, and one last thing, if you're reading this review and you're a tire-kicker or low-baller (you know who you are), don't bother; Richie will see you coming from a mile away. read more

I found out that I can not live in Bay Area without a car first week of my stay in US, so I started searching for a car. Richie looks very positive and nice and did his job in less than 30 minutes and the car was mine. That was very impressive for me due to hassles of buying cars in other countries and how people behave. After living here I found out most places are this fast and easy when you have cash money. The car he sold me was overpriced due to Bluebook, as I was new here and compare to my country prices I thought it is a best buy, but my mistake. The day after the engine light turned on and I called him about it. He said it's the thermostat which open, it doesn't effect your engine. Yes he was right, it didn't but fixing thermostat of a E class Mercedes costs more than $1000. Fixing sunroof that he told me think the sunroof is fixed, costs more than $3000. The worst part is ignoring and not answering my phone calls which made me to give him 1 star. Now I know I could claim the engine problem and get my money back or he accept to fix it for me. read more

I met Ritchie at Carbuffs when I was looking for a replacement car. Ritchie had a beautiful 2009 BMW 335i x-drive which I bought. Carbuffs is a unique place. They have many exquisite cars. Richie is a wealth of information. During our transaction, Ritchie and I had a great conversation about life & family. Ritchie is honest, flexible. If he was closer to San Jose, I would drop in and chat ever so often. This was the best car buying experience I have had. Dave K. - San Jose read more

My parents purchased a 2015 Dodge Charger from Richie. They were really pleased with the transaction. Richie answered all of their questions and was very professional. Would recommend friends and family to him! Thanks Richie!!! read more

If you are looking for a normal dealer experience this dealership is not for you. Richie is not pushy, nor does Richie tell you lies to get you to buy vehicles he has for sale. I knew the car I wanted and Richie had pretty much the same car. I looked at the car drove it a short ways and we agreed on a price. I ran to the bank and the deal was complete. I've spoke to Richie a few times since my purchase and he always answers the phone and my questions. Great job Richie read more

You wont find a more honest dealership owner than Richie at Carbuffs. His vehicles are top of the line weather your looking for a vintage classic car or a newer vehicle. Not only have I purchased vehicles from him, he has also consigned/sold several now for me, hassle free. His outstanding reputation and incredible knowledge of ANY vehicle is remarkable. Ask anyone in the business that knows him. read more

Richie is excellent at Carbuffs. He is s car enthusiast and knows his cars inside and out. I baught my Lexus Gs300 from him and also my Z06 Corvette. Cars had great history and all maintenance records. Very cool shop with nice selection of classic and sports cars. Richie worked with my credit union for financing the car and his cars are reasonably priced. I would highly recommend this shop read more

The words "honest" and "used car salesman" almost all the time should NOT be used in the same sentence BUT Richie ABSOLUTELY deserves high praises! We recently had to quickly purchase a new vehicle after an accident and were not in the position to go out and buy a brand new car. My husband literally scoured ads, lots, papers, etc and came across Carbuffs Inc. We knew we wanted a VW GTI and quickly found out how surprisingly expensive these cars were - even with quite a bit of miles on them!! We came across a very clean 2004 VW GTI with only 75K miles on it for sale at Carbuffs. We drove down and did a test drive and had the absolute BEST experience we have ever had while car shopping. Richie is very friendly and genuinely honest. There was NO pushiness with the car, no typical "you need this car" mumbo jumbo, no "sleazy used car sales man" tactics at all! We were mesmerized by the main inventory of BEAUTIFULLY maintained and cared for classic cars and trucks, as well as more current modified classics. Richie absolutely has a showroom floor full of cars and not just a warehouse! His knowledge and obvious love of cars is quite delightful and so opposite of any previous experiences we have ever encountered! We ended up chatting about cars and didn't even leave with the vehicle we came to test drive since it was a bit over our budget. My husband wanted to try a little bit longer to see what other options he could find for our original budget. Richie was honest and forthcoming about not haggling the price....the car was in excellent condition with VERY low miles and was absolutely worth what he was asking! That night my husband literally drove to EVERY car lot in Sacramento.....he came home empty handed and frustrated from the "normal" car buying experience. It didn't take long to realize we were idiots to pass up the VW at Carbuffs and called Richie up that night. He not only answered but said the car was ours and we could pick it up the next day - he posted "SOLD" on the listing from his website that night! It has been about 5-6 months since we purchased our GTI and we are so so happy with the decision! YES.....there are honest, genuine , trustworthy people left in the world and you can find Richie at Carbuffs Inc in Concord CA. You can't go wrong and you will have an AMAZINGLY happy day looking at the beautiful treasures that he has in his inventory! We will be in contact again when it's time to purchase a classic muscle car! Can't wait and thanks again Richie for the best used car we have EVER bought!!! read more

We just bought a used Expedition. The transaction was smooth and Owner was very nice and a car buff himself. We have been very satisfied with both the purchase and the vehicle. The dealer, Richie is very helpful and not high pressure, and his vehicles are all spotless inside and out. read more

Enjoyed our buying experience with Rich @ Carbuffs. The Lexus we bought from him is excellent, as was his service. I will certainly recommend him to anyone in the market for a quality car. *not sure what the 1 star post is about... he's a busy guy but very responsive. Never had an issue getting a hold of him* read more

The Owner, Richie, is very knowledgeable and of very high integrity. I came in to buy a used Sequoia (not his usual classic cars). I did not end up buying for personal reasons but the vehicle was so clear, the shop so cool and Richie such a great guy that I had to write a review. Also his son was a really nice young man. I would recommend to friends and family. and of course everyone else. read more

If I could give CarBuffs more stars I would! As most people know, when it comes to buying a used car it is all stress, stress, stress. I had been looking for weeks and was on the verge of giving up, as my wants and my price range were not matching up. On the weekend I was about ready to give up, I found a listing for a 2008 Lexus is250. With one phone call, I knew that Richie was not only a truly genuine guy, but someone I felt safe buying a car from. My dad helped with the process and he agreed that Richie was the real deal. He was a great guy and I felt safe driving away in a great car and I would definitely recommend anyone looking for a car, to check his selection out, meeting him the first time you can see his love for cars and it carries out to his work as well. Richie gives no rush and makes sure everything he sells is high quality and that all his customers are proud to say they bought from CarBuffs. read more

Got to meet with Richie who is the owner of carbuffs. He's an amazing person showed amazing customer service, great to talk to. We scheduled a day to meet so I could see the car and I loved it. Bought the car from his dealership, he showed me the car fax and all the service records and told me the history of the car. Bought the 02 Toyota celica gt with action package I've always wanted and glad I got it here from carbuffs. Highly recommend. Will be going back to buy another car from Richie. read more

A first time car buyer...Richie made the whole process easy...I got what I wanted at a very reasonable price....5 stars ...I highly recommend carbuffs Inc read more

Had an excellent car buying experience with Carbuffs. Saw the car I've been looking for listed under Bluebook value and decided to drive to Concord to check it out. The owner, Richie, went out of the way to meet me on a Sunday (the only day I could have made it). I'll be honest, at first I was a little skeptical, as the car was listed for a low price, and the dealership wasn't a big dealership like I was expecting; it was just a small one-man business, located in a business park without signage (at first I met him at his secondary facility - his main one, where we did the paperwork, had signage). I decided to buy the car that day and I've been very happy since. Richie is a very friendly guy, who made the process easy and hassle free. A couple weeks after that I received my registration from the DMV in the mail and I'm good to go! Thank you Richie! I love the car! read more

Richie is the best! I found Richie to be both honest and straight forward. I bought a Lexus Es330 from Carbuffs and would highly recommend Carbuffs to any potential car buyer in the SF Bay Area. read more

I just recently purchased an awesome truck from Richie. I found the ad on Craigslist and was a bit hesitant - until I called and spoke to him. He is a very personable man and he put me at ease immediately. I drove over 2 hours to see the truck and it looked even better than it did in the pictures. The price was close to Blue Book, the truck is CLEAN and it's a 2004! Richie was great to work with and I have no regrets. I will definately reccomend him to anybody looking for a vehicle. read more

Referred to Richie by a business in town since I had a 25 year old car to consign. Contacted him and he returned my call. He said bring the car to his office and he would check it out. I did and he appeared to be a stand up guy (4*). He took the time to check my car out. He said he was taking a few days off and he would get back to me. It has been about a month now and I am still waiting for a not interested in your car, or yes I will take it on consignment. I made several attempts to contact him leaving messages each time. Not professional to leave a potential customer waiting for a response, hence the 2*. read more

Richie is the best I finally found the car I wanted at a very GREAT price... I am very picky when it comes to me and my cars and richie made me feel very comfortable with this buy. I will now come to him first when looking for cars he is the best ! He even gave my daughter advice on buying cars which was great! Thanks again for everything plan to see you soon read more

Bought a car earlier this month from Richie- great experience! If you hate the hassle of dealing with sleazy car salesmen and their "negotiating" antics, check out Richie's inventory. He's great to deal with. Polite and professional with lots of fun stories. Fair and honest. read more

I purchased the car of my dreams through Richie. A 2012 CTS-V WAGON with only 23,000 miles. Perfect condition and took only 1 day to complete the transaction. Richie took car of all the paperwork. However, ran into a little issue with the wife! Had to sell my STS-V to convince her. So I consigned this car to Richie who took incredible photos, listed on all web sites, took care of the smog and even added gas at no charge. He SOLD this previous dream car for me in ONE DAY! Thanks Richie, couldn't be happier. Highly recommend for anyone who "needs a friend in the car business." read more

Just got a mazda6 from Richie, I later found out it had a funky battery but I'm not holding it against him. His service was great and It was a smooth transaction. He even haggled with the owner of the car for me to get the price where I wanted it. It appears he is a major car lover and really likes being around and dealing with cars. Great service I was super satisfied with my transaction. read more