A car buying experience that restored my faith in the process. I was looking for a lightly used electric vehicle and came across a listing from Century Auto. This particular vehicle and really their entire inventory stood out as being well maintained, low-mileage, and priced more competitively than just about anything else I was seeing. I was surprised to see that their Google score was at 4.6 over 200 ratings which seemed impossible given the reputation of car dealerships, but I quickly realized how they earned such a strong rating. At every step of the process from their initial response to my inquiry email, to scheduling a by-appointment-only test drive, to completing financing paperwork, the team at Century was as accommodating, genuine, and low-pressure as any car buying experience I've ever had. Shout out to Du and Scott who helped me and even stayed very late on a Friday to get the credit applications and other paperwork in order. If you're looking for a pre-owned EV at a great price and you also value a no-pressure, transparent buying experience, absolutely check out Century Auto. read more

I was looking around at places to buy a vehicle since my old one was in a wreck. Other dealerships tried to lowball me and offer me vehicles I didn't want. I then reached out to Century Auto, and they were actually able to help me get the exact car I wanted--a Tesla Model 3! Vlad was amazing and handled everything over the phone, and Liam was incredibly friendly, doing an awesome job explaining all my paperwork and showing me the car. I would definitely buy another vehicle from this place. Good job, Century Auto! read more

Really appreciated the straightforward and supportive experience at this dealer. I've never bought a used car or financed before, so I was hesitant when I found a 4Runner I'd been looking for for months here. Du and the team at Century Auto secured financing for me, and gave me multiple options for payment configurations. I test drove the car solo and took my time to think it over. I wanted to get a pre-purchase inspection done when I decided to move forward, and instead of my having to drive from the east bay just for the inspection, they had the car delivered to the auto shop of my choosing. The whole process was very smooth and I drove the car home within 30 mins of being there after I got the all clear from the mechanic. Du was patient with all my questions and made my business feel valued, even though they don't pressure customers to buy. All great... so far! read more

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I had great service from Scott and the team. Very relaxed service. I was able to walk around and given the keys to look at the vehicles I was interested in without having someone stand down my neck lol. Anytime I wanted to see a different vehicle just swapped keys. They explain everything very clearly and answer all my questions. I didn't feel like I was being over sold on anything etc. I had to have a screen replaced in the vehicle I chose and they replaced it and tested the vehicle out etc. Im happy with the service and follow up they gave. read more

You're reading reviews in an attempt to find trustworthy businesses and avoid bad ones, yes? Well, I can save you time: Buy your next car at Century Auto. That's all. But, if you want the deets on why it's a solid, read below. I was astonished by my experience buying a car at Century Auto. It was a pleasure to work with the team there. I got a great deal on a fantastic car, *and without* the usual torture that car dealerships usually put you through (especially when you're an older woman). I've already told friends/family that this is *the* place to buy a car. I assumed the often-true stereotypes of manipulative car salesmen (especially towards older women) would be doubly true at used car dealerships so I only called Century Auto for a comp on the car I wanted. Instead, the guys at the brand dealerships gave me the typical treatment - alternately over-attentive, dismissive, prevaricating ("What can we do to get you into this car today?" as I walk out the door) while the Century Auto guys were straight-shooting professionals: they are a pleasure to work with. I will always buy from Century Auto now. read more

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I was cared for and guided by Vladimir, an excellent salesman and a great person! I am Brazilian and have difficulty with the English language. But he was very patient and communicated in the Spanish language, which helped us a lot, and when he didn't understand, he talked on Google Translate. I recommend too much. Fast and uncomplicated financing! Note 10.Thank you to everyone on the CENTURY team! read more

I am very pleased to recommend Century Auto. I was looking for an affordable late model EV to replace our Prius. I searched on Carfax and I saw they had several late model, Chevy Equinoxes in the low 20k range and they look brand new! I thought it was too good to be true, we went over there and Scott, the owner, handed my family the keys so we could test drive by ourselves. Its a small thing, but that demonstration of trust really went both ways. I never felt like I was being upsold or pressured, the whole staff are genuine and were very open. I even was on the fence about trading in versus selling our used car since hybrids are still selling for above average right now. Century auto offered the top end of the fair value range we were getting from other dealers and that sealed the deal. We were able to complete the whole process from test drive, paperwork, trade in to leaving in, probably under 2 hours though I am not positive. Also, I was set on using our local credit union for the loan and they work with them and many other lenders, they matched the rate I was getting from the Credit Union earlier, so there was no reason to jump through more hoops. Century Auto makes it painless and great. We are loving this car and having our first EV. I plan on going back in the next couple years to replace our other car when it crosses 10 years to see about doing it again. read more

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I reached out on Monday and found the car I wanted by Tuesday. They texted back saying "great," so I called and spoke with Du. He confirmed the car was available and advised me to submit an application. On Wednesday, after careful consideration (I'm a branch manager with over 20 years of experience, and I don't take applying for credit lightly), I called again and spoke with Scott. I told him I wanted a low interest rate and planned to go through my credit union, SF Fire. He persuaded me instead to apply through CUDL, their financial program, which also included my credit union as an option. I submitted my application online with all my personal financial information and the VIN number of the specific car I wanted. I was approved with two credit offers, and when I asked for a better rate, they even provided one. I told them I needed to think overnight about which rate best fit my budget. That same evening, I texted to ask for the total price of the car. No response. The next morning at 11:07 a.m., I texted again, saying I'd be coming by after work to complete the deal. Still, no reply. When I finally called, they told me they had already sold the car to someone else--a veteran and his wife. They apologized repeatedly, but this was unacceptable. How do you encourage someone to apply for financing on a specific vehicle, then sell that same vehicle without so much as a courtesy call? Not only did this waste my time, but it also resulted in an unnecessary credit pull that lowered my score. This kind of practice is not professional or respectful of customers. I truly hope this never happens to anyone else read more

Century Auto was awesome. Just easy. Everything went great and I have a wonderful new vehicle. Great vehicles and really good folks. Competitive and fair pricing and an open willingness to help. Thank you! read more

I called to make an appointment to test drive a few cars and they said I could look at 3 and only test drive one. Sooo how am I supposed to make a decision if I don't drive a car? Pretty terrible policy. I need a car asap and was ready to buy. read more

Driving around by dealerships in Daly City and found Century Auto Credit. I was looking for a low miles, used EV electric car, landed on Tesla 3 and they have so many different varieties of EV cars in different colors. The sales team and finance team are professional on point without any delays. I had done my research and I got the best deal. I'm happy with my car read more

I'm totally happy to recommend Century Auto to anyone looking for a quality used car. I've been looking for a very small, all- electric vehicle for some time. As I live away, I spoke with them on the phone first and made an appointment to come in. They gave all the time I wanted to familiarize myself with the car, answered questions and suggested a varied route for the test drive. Through out they were friendly, professional and relaxed. No high pressure sales tactics at all. The car was immaculate, it came with a rebate they handled and several months later, it continues to be economical and reliable. Exactly what I wanted, and at a great price. Thanks, guys! read more

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We had a great experience working with Manny when we recently purchased a 2018 Porsche Macan GTS from Century Auto. We did a ton of research so knew exactly what we were looking for. Vlad was very responsive when setting up the appointment and I like the appointment-only model. The car was impeccable and exactly as advertised. Manny was extremely knowledgeable and personable and didn't play sales games. The purchasing process was seamless and we drove off the lot with our new car in a couple of hours. Highly recommend this family owned business! read more

This company is outstanding. Margaret and I (Duncan) decided to look for a Chevy Bolt, saw an ad on Craigslist and called. We first talked to Vladamir, and he was wonderfully helpful, so we came in. After 2 visits we ended up buying one of the Bolts in stock and are so happy with the car. Since it was our first electric car they spent all the time we needed to become comfortable with it, 4 hours! Can you imagine any other dealer doing that? They helped us through picking up whatever rebates were available and saved us a bunch of $$$. That was a month ago and they continue to help us out when whenever we have troubles, like how to get a second keyfob without being thrown over a barrel to get one. They continue to go beyond what one would expect from a second hand car dealer We can't recommend these guys highly enough. If you are in the market for an electric car, (which is their specialty,) start here read more

All the staff were wonderful, they were very helpful, and the process was smooth. 100% recommend !!

10/10 in every aspect! I found this car through a listing on CarGurus.com which redirected me to Century Auto! CarGurus let me know that Century would reach out to me asap, and they really did!! I submitted an interest for this car at around 5:55PM yesterday, and got a response back at 9:45PM the SAME night! Scott emailed me with some appointment times to come check out the car and I let them know I'd be able to come the next day! Scott replied the next morning to confirm our appointment with them and was super responsive. This place is a smaller dealership but their inventory is packed with really nice cars! Porsches to M3s to G Wagons and more! We were greeted by a nice staff member who let us know Scott was busy, but he offered us to some complimentsry drinks (water, coffee, juice etc) and also struck up some great conversation. On the to car, Scott was really easy going with the whole thing. No pressure at all, no typical salesman-sy pitches. He offered a test drive and said hey here's the car, go for it! It was a really easy decision. When it came to the financial part, Scott was really thorough with explanation, talked us through all our options/concerns, and was understanding of everything. Super honest, straight up, patient guy who tries to work to get the best deal for you especially for uncertain buyers like I am! Its a stressful time to be buying cars right now esp. in my situation since I just had to deal with a recent car accident. However, through all my stress/concern Scott made me feel comfortable throughout the entire transaction and made sure I didnt feel like I was getting played or conned in any way. When all was done, Scott walked us to the car to put on the temporary plates, and sent us off with a nice farewell! I know that I can come back and rely on Scott if I have some concerns or questions in the future but I really have none at all at this time (which is a great thing!) 10/10 recommend looking here to find great vehicles for great deals! Thanks Scott again! read more

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Let me start that between me, family members, and friends, I have purchased over 30 cars in my life. Buying my 2023 Tesla Model X from Scott was easily the best transaction of my life. He gave me a good price on my trade in, priced the car I wanted fairly, and didn't have any weird add on fees like $2000 paint protection or a $5000 extended warranty. The other cars on their lot looked to be of high quality. Manny and Liam were also excellent members of his team. I drove 4.5 hours to Daly City to buy this car; I would absolutely do it again to get one from him. Definitely an A+ from this teacher!! read more

They were very responsive to my phone call and they allowed me to check out the vehicle and test drive a good distance to get a feel for the car. Very happy with my purchase. read more

If you're in the market for a car, look no further than CENTURY AUTO! This dealership has truly set the gold standard for a hassle-free car-buying experience. I've purchased two cars from them , and each of them was a breeze. there is no absolutely no pressure to buy, which is a refreshing change from the typical dealership experience. Big shout out to Vlad & Scott!! both of you are incredibly welcoming, making me feel right at home from the moment you guys walk in. 5 star awesomeness!!! read more

Took my father to help him buy a Pacifica. Scott and team made the sale real easy. truth is, we took off at first, we liked the car but an informed decision is the best decision, so we checked a few other vehicles out at other dealerships. CLEAN CARS FOR ALL RECIPIENTS: other dealers *may* treat you like crap. One Dealer (Looking at you DGDG Chevy in San Jose) had a sales guy call my dad a MOOCH... real classy place btw, SMH. Go to Century Auto, where you'll get treated with some respect. You won't regret it! read more

They have a wide variety of range of vehicles to view with great prices . Manny one of the sales reps was very helpful and informative . It was an overall smooth experience and I would definitely recommend for anyone to purchase their vehicle at this dealership. read more

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BUYER BEWARE, this is a very shady dealership. My wife and I took a look at an Audi Q7 on the lot which was advertised on their website as "Absolutely perfect condition inside and out!" While he was pulling the car out of the parking lot he hit a red mini cooper that was also for sale. He just said "oops" which was strange. During the test drive the oil change maintenance light came on and the car was making a strange noise when accelerating. I bought a mechanic to look at it and the car had at least 10 different fault codes. There are codes for the supercharger clutch stuck open, air shutter stuck, airbag fault, seat belt codes and at least 5 different codes concerning electrical issues. I let the sales rep "manny" know. He told me the oil change was done but the shop forgot to reset the light. He couldn't comment on the noise or all the electrical issues but said he would have audi of San Fransisco look at it. We went home and texted him for updates from the dealer. He said that there's no update yet and he'll let me know. After about a week he said the audi dealer didn't cover any of the repairs needed. I had the mechanic who did the inspection provide me with an estimate on repairs(totaled over $5k). I send it over to the sales rep and made him a fair offer for the car as is. I made my offer based on the mechanical issues and also the additional options that were advertised that are not included(rear seat entertainment, paint chipping with scratches on rear bumper, faded steering wheel, air intake filter looks like it's never been changed) The sales rep read but completely ignored my text so I called the owner Scott the next day. He told me the oil change was never done and that the car was never taken to the Audi dealer, So manny flat out lied to me. I also told him about the issues and he started making fun of my mechanic denying any issues(looks like the shop he takes his cars to cleared the codes to mask the issues. luckily for me the car was driven enough for the codes to come back) I told him I was willing to buy the car for $2k less than asking price and he said he doesn't care if the car needs 5k worth of repairs it's not gonna happen. Looks like he's waiting for an unsuspecting buyer that won't notice or find any issues. This is a very dishonest and unethical dealership and I'm going to be reporting them to the proper agencies for advertising this car(knowing there's issues) as perfect condition. read more

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Had such a great experience here. Scott and Manny helped me out and they told me I had 3 days to return the car if I found anything wrong with it. Took it to my mechanic and he told me it's practically in mint condition with nothing wrong with it. I've been looking for a blue 430i gran coupe with the m sport package for a long time and the F36 version isn't really sold anymore at dealerships since the last one made was 2020. Really really happy to have found this gem and in such great condition!! Thank you century auto!! read more

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Scott and Vlad were great to work with in buying a used car. The car had a couple of issues, and Scott went above and beyond in helping sort them out. Very highly recommend shopping for a car here! read more

Manny and Vladimir were great to work with today. I saw a car I was interested in online yesterday evening and I called to make a test drive appointment for this morning. I walked in, test drove, asked my questions about the car and financing, signed the docs, and was out keys in hand in under a couple hours. They're the best! Such a smooth, straightforward, easy experience. read more

I had the BEST/EASIEST experience at Century Auto. My father worked in the car business for over 20 years so I know the good the bad and the ugly! But with the help of Vlad at Century Auto he really helped me put a dream in the drive way. The best prices that I promise you can't beat along with white glove service. He answered all my questions and made my whole experience awesome. I'm so happy with my car and the deal it was priced at. I'm still in contact with them because I know I found a spot I will be coming back to. You won't find a better place to get a car. read more

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Agree with brian P have inkling of knowledge about vehicles then noticed no willingness to talk and speaking in a dismissive manner.

I just purchased a Tesla from Century and the service they provided was definitely far better than some of the other dealers we went to. We took about 3 trips to this dealer to finally make a deal, and we definitely appreciated their no haggle pricing. At first the car had a warning, but Manny quickly took care of that by bringing it to Tesla directly (which I verified), and everything else with the car was in a "like new" condition. Nice job guys!! read more

I'm usually not the type of person to leave reviews, but Scott & Vlad did such an amazing job that it was only right to do so. I found a vehicle online that I was interested in. I decided to go check it out one afternoon. I was greeted by Scott, who was helping out a few customers at the same time. He let me check out the vehicle, test drive, and gave me enough time to decide if I want to move forward. Scott was extremely helpful and informative, and at no point in the process did I feel pressured to purchase anything. Once I made my decision to move forward with a vehicle, both Vlad and Scott moved swiftly through the process. I really loved the transparency that Vlad had in our conversation, in the hunt to find the best lender for my needs. To throw a wrench in, I was also trading in my wife's vehicle, and Scott was prompt on the assessment of the vehicle. He even sat down with me to discuss his thought process on the appraisal. I really appreciated his honesty, which made me confident in the process. It was 45 minutes until closing and Vlad did his magic to complete the process before he had to leave. He definitely made this experience super easy! To you both, thank you for all that you do. If you're in Daly City, these guys are definitely worth out checking out. You won't get "dealership pressure" that other lots might have. Keep it up, guys! read more

They truly went above and beyond to help us purchase our first EV. And even after we left and had an emergency nearby, they came and helped us out to get us back on the road. I am so grateful to them. They really care about their customers. read more

Can I give 0 stars?? This is the SHADIEST dealership ever. DO NOT BUY A CAR FROM HERE. I feel compelled to share my absolute horror show of an experience. Buckle up because this ride was wild. So, we're eyeing this Audi Q7, right? Manny, the sales guy, decides to entertain us with a live action drama. Picture this: he attempts to maneuver the car, crashes into a Mini Cooper, forgets the e-brake, and smashes the Audi into the Mini again. Total chaos, but he goes, "Oops." Cue laughter, but also, not cool. Result? A lovely scratch on the Audi's bumper. Classy start, isn't it? And he walks away like nothing ever happened. WTH. lol (I really wish we caught it on camera and would have love to post it on TikTok. ) Test driving the car was like diving into a symphony of weird noises. We tried explaining this to Manny, who seemed to be on another planet, claiming he couldn't hear a thing. Dude, I'm in the back seat, and even I can hear it! Turns out, Manny's clueless about cars - not the best quality for a car salesperson. Anyways that guy is CLUELESS about cars. We had our mechanic look at the car and he brought a scanner to check any codes. Anyways a bunch of codes came up and we let manny know. Long story short manny said he would take the car to the Audi dealership and after a week of us trying to follow-up with him he tells us Audi won't cover anything. Sounded fishy. I knew these cheap people won't pay to take the car to the dealership. So we called the Audi dealership, gave them VIN number and they have no record of the car being there. Now, onto Scott (the owner). The maestro of zero customer service. He admitted there was no oil change done on the car, after manny said "their mechanic did an oil change" also the car was never taken to Audi like Manny said. Oh and also they are aware of the car having all these issues. We have proof via text. They also advertise the car with a media package which it does not have. We were telling Scott this all on the phone and he literally just hung up on us. We definitely will be reporting them to every place necessary. Negotiations? A labyrinth, with a $27k listing and our $25k offer amidst the chaos. Translation: They're after buyers who don't know a lug nut from a lemon. My advice? If you're even thinking about this place, document EVERYTHING - convos, pics, texts. There's probably a fan club out there ready to hit them with a lawsuit. Consider yourself warned. read more

Definitely a place to avoid, taking a look at Scott's replies to lower star reviews; shows he's highly arrogant and low IQ....Funny guy though... they prey on people who don't know much about cars. If you know anything and point it out they start arguing with you. It's guaranteed most of their cars have things wrong with them but they mask and hide it, when you buy it then it's your problem lol. Crazy business practice. Keep up the great work, guys, and paid reviews look good. Nobody thinks you're even a 4 star establishment :) read more

So we have been shopping for a while for a car. We found a couple that were mostly what we wanted and needed. Then we found the ONE on line at century auto. So we went to see it right away. Everything was perfect, but no ac. Of course we went to drive it on the only hot day in Daly City. But it was a good thing we did. As soon as we got back. We said we loved it, but the ac didn't work. Scott immediately sent it to get the ac recharged. We went and ate some great food and came back to make a deal. We also had a trade in, while we were shopping we had gone to CarMax and they gave us a great quote for our car, Scott was able to match that quote and we made the deal and drove home happy!!! Thanks again Scott! You were fantastic! read more

Scott was Amazing. I will do ALL my car buying from Century Auto.By far the best cars and prices in the Bay Area. You ROCK Scott!!! Thank You Very Much for everything. Artie read more

To be honest, I haven't had an experience of buying a vehicle like I did at Century Auto. I was able to purchase my M2 Competition without hesitation. Everything was done so clearly and professionally. I would say buying from a dealer like Century Auto changed my way of looking at commercial dealerships. On top of that, the pricing is reasonable and you can trust the team here at Century Auto to take care of you. read more

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Bought a Tesla Model 3 long range from this dealer yesterday and the car is great. Smooth experience and great customer service.

Totally great experience my wife and myself had at Century! Both Manny and Scott were extremely relaxed and didn't do the usual "lets look at this car" routine, on top of that the car we wanted blew away the previous same cars we were looking for at Carmax and other dealers. If your looking for A+ quality used cars and excellent service I give Century my top recommendation read more

Both Scott and Vlad were responsive, friendly and low-pressure throughout the process to buy my car which took about two hours start to finish. Location is easy with a taco truck close by. The financing process felt fair as they work with a number of lenders to find the best rate. There was no haggling so what you see is what you get--in my case that meant no portable charger was included with my EV like my previous EV had, and there was no key to the aftermarket roof rack. But that's what you get when buying used so I did not deduct a star for that. All in all I had a very positive experience. And I am loving my new EV!! Thanks Scott and Vlad. read more

Scott is easy to work with. Walked in, he checked out my BMW, gave me a verbal price on the spot. Came in after and got a check cut to my name. Very fast and straight forward unlike the trickster dealers. Scott also gave me a very fair price for my car where I did not hesitate to try to sell it private party. Thank you Scott. read more

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UPDATE TO THE BELOW: I was mistaken about the VIN number being wrong on the temporary license plates. My mistake. The VIN is perfectly correct. There was no mistake there. And Scott has offered to help me deal with the ding on the fender. So I retract my whole update (below). Please disregard it. And notice that I have restored my 5-star rating. This is to update my review of 1/2/2024. That was before I discovered missing paint the size of a nickel on the back bumper. This was after having taken the Tesla Model S I had purchased from Century Auto Credit to the manual car wash. A was with plain water removed all the paint from this circle. Sigh. Plus I have called twice after having paid cash for the car, once for a previous issue and now this one. No answer from Scott or any of his staff to my first call even though I left a message. No reply at all to a couple of calls. Then, the same day that I discovered the circle with no paint on the rear bumper, I discovered that the temporary (paper) license plate Scott gave me has a wrong VIN number. So I called again. Evidently Scott didn't realize my call was from me because he did answer the phone this time. He put me off by saying he was on his way to the office and would call me back when he got there. No call back. I no longer recommend this dealer. My previous review was 5-star, for which I feel like a real patsy for having trusted Scott. read more