So first off upon messaging the place about a specific car Victor immediately sent me a message and handled all my questions and needs and even provided a quote for the expected expenses. He also stayed way past closing time just to close the deal and all the paperwork including registration. He knew immediately what my needs were and met them all. Overall 10/10 experience. If we ever need to look at another car there is no other place to go for clean cars with CARFAX history reports. read more

Worked with Victor (salesperson) and Scott (Manager Lot/Finance Department). Do your homework and due diligence before going. Fight for what you want and let them handle the rest. Both gentlemen were straightforward, respectful, and pleasant to deal with. read more

Centre City Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - Escondido, California

I messaged someone from the company through fb ad they had for a car and was inquiring if they worked with people who only have disability income. He said yes. I was hesitant to apply because of a bad experience I had with another car company running my credit, taking my down payment, signed contracts and delivered no car. He kept texting me asking if I'd done the application and I asked again for reassurance that if they work with just disability income I'm not having my credit run again for no reason. He reassured it would be fine. They ran my credit. Never heard back. I had to keep messaging him for an update because I never heard back. Then he said he had been busy and was waiting to hear back from finance. Days go by again no one reaches out. So I ask again for an update...he says they need at least part time job. I reiterated what he told me and he asked for bank statements. I sent them, never heard back. Wow. So don't waste your time with this company. I clear more than enough money a month to get a car and was upfront about my income PRIOR to my credit ran. Now my credit has gone down for the hard inquiry and I have no car. Customer service is 0 stars and if it was possible to give 0 stars to the company, I would've done the same. I'm a disabled veteran and don't appreciate the low level way I was pushed and then ignored. read more

I highly recommend speaking to Victor. He was very easy to work with very up front and honest helped me with everything i needed always quick to respond my car runs great havent had any issues. I highly recommend this place. read more

I purchased a vehicle here a few years back and recently almost purchased a second. Gerry was a great salesman in 2016 as well as now. Up front and not pushy. Cars were all great and prices weren't too bad for a used car lot. Drove my vehicle for 3 years with no issues. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would! SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!! My husband bought a truck form here this year and within some weeks it started giving us bad engine troubles. My husband tried to call the manager SO MANY TIMES to talk about it and find a solution but he was "NEVER" there... we had to go find a mechanic and get this solved because obviously he needs a working car. The truck broke down TWICE!!! We never got a call back, we never heard from this dealership again. Literally worst place!!! JUST DONT DO IT! read more

WARNING DON'T BUY A CAR HERE! I purchased a 14,000.00 car on credit here. 3rd time driving the vehicle, pushing blue oil out tailpipes and oil in the radiator. Mechanic said it will cost 4,500.00 + to repair. These CROOKS ARE NOT ACCREDITED WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU! I fear this car is ready to catch on fire and I have to pay for a vehicle I afraid to drive! This statement is true and correct. Sincerely, Susan Edwards read more

Ask to see the original window sticker before you buy from here. I bought a truck last year only to find out that the truck is actually an XL not an XLT. Someone swapped out the emblem on the truck. I'm not saying Centre City swapped it, but they should have know before they advertised the truck. I'm trading in my truck and the dealer showed me the original sticker. read more

This place is Fruad. And liars Trying to sell me suv thst has ben in accident not try even show me Carfax. Trying to confuse me or over talk so I can forget what I am trying To ask him. Beside that. He trick you with loan that's cheat #2 he will try to finance you through him ,, Also know as ,, In house finance he will trick people that don't know about car loan interest rate He will try To gave them the high rate in California which is carry. From 2.9 apr to 27.99 apr. which this dealer he gave them the high is one. Which is popular 24.99 Every time dealer gave that to customer dealer get bonus from lender that is if goes troughs finance lender . Get all kind bonus plus try to sell you products that u don't need like ,,GAP insurance,, It mean if ur car got involved car accident. And u owe more then what is worth that's when GAP insurance comes to play they will pay the deferent of ur car insurance pay. For example#1 if ur car have balance $ of 5000 and ur car has worth 3000 ur insurance pay only what is worth is $3000 and GAP cover the deferential which is 2000 I can always get it from u ur insurance company way cheaper then. This dealer And if u have car that has Ben accident by law he suppose to confirm with u. If he don't mentioned u have very strong case of also know as ,, AUTO FRAUD LAWYER . And if you buy car that has Ben in rental or fleet by law he supposed to be in contract and mentioned to customers if the dealer fail to mention that dealer can get suit under under Fruad it mean u will get all ur money full amount 100& and they have to pay any interest rate and also Attorny fees plus pain and suffering law suit u might not see is big deal but is. Also if the dealer provides warranty and fail to fix the car that is also under Fruad dealer can get suit under California law every dealer in California they have minimum 30 days warranty to provide to customers if not they can get fine and fine by department of dmv as well and u can take him to small claim court. Dealers are very tricky if u know the law U good Always bring someone u trust . Don't trust dealer ship they not ur Friand once u sign the contract u done This dealer is full of Fruad. And lie to customers I am glad I did not buy any car from them. My creator score is 790 and wanna gave me 24.99 interest. I thank they need to back to school before operate Bussness they don't know shit but they smart trying to cheat and steal If u care about money u can always go to big dealer not mom&pop dealers. read more

I got a car here and within that month my car was driving like shit! I took it to two mechanics that said all the same things that was wrong with my car so when I took it back with my paperwork showing what was wrong with the car and so they said they would fix it but only through their mechanic which said only one thing was wrong... (there was 4 things wrong). The car was driving fine for about a week then it went back to barely driving. So I called and told them I wanted to trade it in and they said I would have to put down $3,000 after I had already put $2,000 for my car. I told them they sold me a lemon car and ever since then it's been horrible customer service . Now I'm stuck paying a $345 car note with a car that barely drives... DO NOT GET A CAR FROM HERE!!!!! read more

Great service from everyone there. Scott, Mike, and Jerry are top notch guys! Fair price and quality vehicles. It was an easy process. Much thanks for everything. Phil Cabuzzi, Bonsall, Ca read more

After shopping all over the internet and at other dealers, we got a great deal on a truck here. The price and the interest rate were lower than any other we found, and still they lowered the price by $500. They even threw in new floor mats and a seat cushion! They were very honest and thorough and made the whole process a pleasure. No wonder they have been in business for so long. I would definitely recommend this company. read more

Centre City Motors - Car Dealers Near Me - Escondido, California

,no no no..dont do it...the first car i looked at had manipulated mileage according to my mechanic and his machine..the second car was priced about 3000.00over KBB...got my deposit back and bought elsewhere...no no no read more

Excellent team of people to work with. We had the best vehicle buying experience here. Scott worked with us to find a vehicle we loved and was very straightforward and honest. They have great warranty plans here to cover your new-to-you vehicle. read more

The BEST car buying experience I've ever had. Scott was very knowledgeable and awesome to deal with. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a car. read more

Love these guys! Between me and my family we have purchased 6 cars from them! Scott is the best! Will definately buy my next car from them! Great customer experience! read more

Bought an SUV from here. Car was priced great already, compared to big dealerships, but was lowered even more because of worn tires and other minor imperfections. Ramon and Scott were friendly and professional. It only took 20 minutes for the paperwork! I took my car to my mechanic today and all checked out well and he was impressed with how clean the car was and the price I got it for. Highly recommend! read more

A lot of people don't like the process of buying a new vehicle. Mostly for the fear of being "hassled" into buying something they truly don't want. I did not have this problem at all here. I went in knowing which vehicle I wanted, and I came out with that plus a smile on my face. Everyone that works there is pleasant, and not pushy when it comes to what you want. The process was quick & painless. Definitely recommend this place. read more

This place is full of negligent people who don't know a damn thing about cars! I traded in my perfectly working car for what I thought was a better car, they flat out lied to me, told me the car was in perfect running condition, also the mechanics don't know a damn thing about cars, they told me the car had never been in an accident, not only had it been in an accident but many body parts replaced and re sprayed .. The frame even had damage that was fixed half ass! Every single month it was a trip to the mechanic for something else .. They sell lemons not good cars and all they want is ur money! DO NOT BUY YOUR NEXT CAR FROM HERE, they are liars and they don't know what they are selling. If I could I would rate this shitty dealership with negative stars! read more

Edit: After having a small problem the dealership was quick to fix it and very apologetic. I would buy from this dealership again.

Everyone there was very honest and then when I decided to purchase a car, the process went very quickly. They were very straightforward and very nice people. read more

Great car buying experience very helpful in every way. BUT 4 months later and my car has to many problems to even name. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN. read more

I have bought several vehicles from CCM, and I have referred my friends and family as well. Every time, a great experience. Very good quality, excellent service and they stand by the vehicles they sell. This is the place to purchase a pre-owned vehicle. read more

What a great group of people! They made my daughters first car buying experience seamless. We had been to many small lots with no luck (they either wanted too much money down or tried to downsell us into cars that were pretty questionable and overall made us feel hopeless) until we came across this gem of a place. Our salesguy Celso was not only helpful and entertaining but most importantly knew that my daughter was determind to get that Audi and he was gonna help! (He said his English wasn't great but his spanish was perfect. I don't even speak Spanish and he was awesome.) From the finance Manager to the other folks in sales that were there, they really made the whole process easy and they all stayed a bit late for us to get us taken care of. My daughter was ecstatic that she got the car she wanted with a payment she could afford and as her mother there's nothing more priceless than to see her smiling face! She's still awake sending all of her friends pictures. This dealership is definitely worth visiting no matter what your situation is. They are honest, and extremely helpful. You don't understand car Finance? They'll walk you through it. . P.S. they have cookies. read more

Our experience from start to finish was EXCELLENT!! We worked with everyone in the office & have to say that they changed my whole view on buying a car! Extremely professional, friendly, helpful and communicative. They worked with us to get the best deal and didn't stop until they were able to do so, they have even followed up with us after the deal was signed. We're very happy with our purchase, got a great deal & had a great experience. I would recommend Centre City Motors to any & everyone I know - I'll be only purchasing from them from now on!! Thanks guys...we appreciate all your hard work! read more

Can't stand this place. Bought my first car from a car lot from them and have had problems with it since I bought it. I love the car, but every time I turn around the car has another issue almost all of which these people should have noticed. I will never buy another car from them nor will I ever recommend that anyone else I know buy a car there. read more

First and last time I purchase an auto from this place. The worst customer service. After we purchase the auto had to take it back for a broken light fix that and broke another park. They didn't want to repair it. I don't know how they are still in business. read more

The name of this place is off, its Centre, not Center, but im glad I could find it on here to write my review. I purchased a car from them near the end of this past year and could not possibly be happier. Talk about a different, great used car buying experience...After having dealt with so many awful to nightmarish used car dealers over a month long search I was exhausted with lies and a fleet of buffoons and swindlers selling junk at other used car lots this place was an absolute breath of fresh air. I found the car on craigslist, looked at it online on their site, called, saw the car, fell in love, and threw a deposit down on it to hold it till the next day as I went and saw it on a holiday and the lenders were closed. The car was exactly like the pictures showed, no surprises other than the great condition! The salesman was a really easy going guy who was honest about the vehicle and was very accommodating about holding it for a small deposit. The car itself was and is fantastic, a lot of car at such a great price. They didnt try to sell me anything I didnt need like warranties and interior protection plans or any garbage, just GAP insurace as a suggestion which is a fantastic idea for any car you ever finance! The finance manager was honest and as nice as can be, no BS, no lies, no bait and switch, no making up of fake fees, no extreme haggling back and forth, no online only or cash only prices just to jack up the price in person, NONE of that at all...I actually got him to knock money off the advertised online price because of a paint chip that could not be seen in the online pics, super fair! SOOOOO great, I definitely will be recommending them to my friends and will go check them out when im in the market for another used car. Thank you so much Centre City Motors for My beautiful Mustang Convertible!! read more

Another typical corner dealership that will give you a list of excuses rather than the truth. Spoke to Ramon on the phone and asked him only one question, does the black 2005 tacoma have any exterior body panels repainted? His one word answer was no. I've been in the auto business for 18 years as a paintless dent removal technician and have never, and I mean never, came across any salesman with more than a week on the job, not be able to tell if the vehicle has had paint work. I drove 35 minutes from south San diego to them and the whole passenger side and roof of the truck had been repainted, the tailgate did not fit correctly, and if you look under the bed of the truck at the rear you can see primer over spray all over. A dealer will never have paint work done at a real quality bodyshop. The next thing you know, a year later and your paint is starting to flake off all the edges or becomes flat in sheen becuse they used materials one step above the shops that charge $300 for a complete paint job. All they wanted to push was the fact that carfax does not show an accident. DO NOT EVER TRUST CARFAX OR ANY OTHER VEHICLE REPORTING SERVICE. If someone pays cash (I.e dealerships) it will NOT show up on carfax or any other report. Just another typical potlot dealership. read more