Exclusive Motors Service Center Finding a mechanic is easy…read more Finding one you trust is an entirely different proposition. I brought my 2007 Mercedes E350--with over 217,000 miles on it--to Exclusive Motors with a persistent cylinder misfire. With an older, high-mileage Mercedes, I was fully prepared for the diagnosis to become complicated, expensive, or both. Instead, I found something increasingly rare in automotive repair: complete transparency. From the beginning, they were straightforward and refreshingly no-nonsense. There was no fear-based sales pitch, no attempt to use the age or mileage of the car as an excuse to manufacture a laundry list of repairs, and absolutely no sense that they were looking for ways to inflate the bill. Then there was Vince, the technician working on my car. Vince didn't disappear behind a shop door and eventually return with a verdict. He walked me through what he was doing, what he was testing, what he was seeing, and why it mattered. At one point, he literally allowed me to clear off a chair inside the service bay so I could sit and watch him work. Think about that for a moment. A repair shop confident enough in its technicians and its practices to essentially say, "Come watch us diagnose your car." That's transparency. The problem ultimately turned out to be a failed ignition coil. They diagnosed it, replaced the offending coil, cleared and rechecked the codes, and sent me on my way with the car running properly again. No parts cannon. No unnecessary repairs. No upselling six coils when one was bad. My entire bill--including the diagnosis, replacement coil and tax--was $315.51. But as pleased as I was with the price, that's actually not why I'm writing this review. I'm writing it because Michele and Vince earned my trust. I own multiple older vehicles, including another Mercedes, and finding a shop that combines technical knowledge with integrity, patience, communication and genuine respect for the customer is invaluable. Exclusive Motors didn't simply fix my car. They allowed me to understand the diagnosis while they were making it. That is how you build a long-term customer. Michele and Vince: thank you. You haven't seen the last of me--or my Mercedes. Five stars without hesitation. Highly recommended.

I went in to get my trunk checked out because it wouldn't open! Another mechanic could not figure…read moreit out but he did within minutes! Obviously he knows his cars! Was very sweet and will be back with a real problem next time! Thank you so much!

My Honda Odyssey had 205,000 miles on it and I was thinking about buying a new car. I'd test…read moredriven some vehicles and knew what I wanted to buy. But I kept procrastinating because I couldn't stomach the thought of going to a dealership and spending too much time with the back and forth haggling....Then I read a post on NextDoor where someone raved about using the services of an auto broker named Branco Motors. So I thought to myself, "Why not try them out"? instead of going through the Costco buying service that I'd been contemplating using. I spoke with Grant Ruthenberg and told him the model I was interested in. He explained the he receives a fee from the dealership but he'd be working to get me the best price. He got back to me the very next day with what I was looking for. Ever the skeptic, I ran his proposal and the invoice through ChatGPT and asked if I'd gotten a reasonable deal. ChatGPT answered, "FINAL VERDICT: This is a fair, clean, and pretty good deal. You could spend weeks calling dealers and possibly not do better. You're not being overcharged. The numbers match reality. And the transparency is excellent." So who was I to argue? I told Grant to go ahead with the purchase and he told me the car could be delivered the next day. I was informed about the ETA of delivery and given a more precise ETA as they had more info (the car was coming from Riverside and I'm in Bonita). Grant had me sign the paperwork and explained what I was signing when questions arose. I gave him the check and then we went out, sat in the SUV and he explained all the new features. He set up the Apple CarPlay and paired my garage door opener so that I no longer had to use the remote. When I no longer had questions about the Palisade he graciously moved my very heavy dog crates to the new car! Above and beyond! This is the best car buying experience I've had in my 71 years and I will be recommending Branco Motors to anyone in the market for a new car.

We worked with Grant to buy our new car, and he was fantastic! My husband and I hadn't bought a…read morecar in years, but with new twin teen drivers it was time. He made it very smooth, transparent, and stress-free. He handled all the details, kept us updated every step of the way, and even had the car delivered right to our house. We got the exact car we wanted, in our preferred color, with a discount, and within the time frame we were looking for. Thanks so much!

An amazing family run business! We have bought many cars from them and they have been super happy…read morewith excellent cars.

I recently trusted Iconic Coach with a full paint correction and ceramic coating for my Chevy…read moreSuburban, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship exceeded my expectations--they made my vehicle look better than new. The ceramic coating gave it an incredible shine and long-lasting protection. Not only does Iconic Coach offer an impressive selection of high-quality vehicles, but they're also true experts when it comes to paint correction and ceramic coatings. If you're looking for perfection, I highly recommend them.

5 Stars - Outstanding Experience at Miramar Motorsports…read more My wife and I recently purchased a Toyota Sequoia from Miramar Motorsports, and we could not be more satisfied with the entire experience. As a 67-year-old business owner, I have purchased many vehicles over the years for both personal and business use. Without hesitation, I can say that Miramar Motorsports is one of the most professional, organized, and customer-focused dealerships I have ever worked with anywhere in the country. Miramar Motorsports is a family-owned business, and we had the pleasure of working directly with Ali and Mike. From start to finish, they were friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely committed to providing an exceptional customer experience. They made us feel valued throughout the entire process. The Toyota Sequoia we purchased was exactly as advertised and in outstanding condition. What really impressed me was the level of care and attention they put into preparing their vehicles. Their in-house mechanics thoroughly serviced the vehicle using quality replacement parts. Since the mileage was approaching the manufacturer's recommended timing belt service interval, they proactively replaced the timing belt and addressed other important maintenance items at the same time. They also replaced the water pump, front brakes, and rotors, ensuring the vehicle was ready for years of reliable service. Another thoughtful touch was that they had the catalytic converter stamped for identification purposes in the event it is ever stolen. This demonstrated their commitment to protecting their customers even after the sale. The paperwork process was equally impressive. Everything was handled professionally and presented in a well-organized binder. They took the time to review the Carfax report with us line by line, explaining every detail and answering all of our questions. As an added bonus, they even sent us home with a full tank of gas. Anyone living in California knows that's not a small gesture these days! It's just another example of the extra steps they take to make sure their customers leave completely satisfied. I simply cannot say enough positive things about the way we were treated by everyone at Miramar Motorsports. Their honesty, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction are second to none. When it comes time to purchase another vehicle, I will absolutely return to Miramar Motorsports and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality vehicle and an outstanding buying experience.

Just picked up a 2008 GX470 from Ali and had a great experience…read more The car came with a properly done lifted Bilstein suspension setup and solid off road tires, not some cheap throw-on job. Everything felt dialed in, and Ali took the time to explain what was done and why. Super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. You can tell he actually cares about the quality of his work and isn't just trying to move inventory. That's rare. If you're looking for someone who knows these trucks and does things the right way, definitely hit him up.

My family and I went yesterday to look at a vehicle. They were SO nice. No pressure sales tactics,…read moreno rush. They answered any questions we had, no bs charges, no random fees. Everything was laid out so smooth, and it was just an overall pleasant sale. We ended up finding the vehicle we wanted with no hassles. Peter was our financing guy, he was hilarious and definitely a family person. He was laid back, approachable, and overall made everything comfortable and a smooth process.

What an awesome company to do business with. No extra fees, very nice and friendly, always…read moreavailable and I just love the truck exactly as they described and showed pictures of. Never had such an easy experience buying a car before, would definitely buy from them again!

I recently visited several car dealers, both corporate, and privately own dealerships. My…read moreexperience at Auto gallery was the best of the seven dealerships that I visited over the last two weekends. Moe was easy to deal with and provided us with a vehicle that had good value for the features offer offered. He's also assisted me since the sale getting some desired aftermarket parts that I wanted for the vehicle. I will return to Auto gallery in the future.

Wow wow & wow I'm literally in shock. As a family searching for a car for our 18 year old daughter…read morewe literally don't understand why this happened with this car place and it was either their owner or manager. We are assuming it was the owner based on how he took over and talked so disrespectful to the worker and my husband. We went in this place to test drive a Lexus my daughter absolutely loved for a reasonable price. The car deal ship guy was totally normal and friendly. My husband and him spoke regarding the car and we left to talk about it. He was professional and answered all questions. Then the most ridiculous out of line incident happened the next day we went back to discuss pricing, and the typical back and fourth conversation you would have buying a car. Like I said this isn't about the worker it's about the owner/manager who came into the room while my husband was discussing everything with the sales guy. He barged in a berated his worker, shut him down, told him not to speak and basically questioned If my husband "can afford a Lexus" that was an older but reasonable starter car for our daughter. He rejected how the sales guy was going about everything. The owner started arguing with my husband and shouting at him saying "you gata prove you can even buy this car" He totally out of line and aggressive we are taken back and so confused. His worker, sales guy tried to intervene but his boss raised his hand at him to shut him down. Idk if it made him angry that they were discussing price or what happened?? My husband of course got up out of his seat and told him he don't need to prove anything to him or buy his car. That he has his own financing through our bank but instead he would rather go somewhere else if that's the way he's going treat him. That he was being so rude and it was unnecessary. Basically it was awful experience especially kinda killed the whole thing for our daughter which this was going be her very first time buying a car. It was literally a horrible experience and I was of course so pissed. Don't go there they don't deserve any business whatsoever. Ultimately we found a great little Mazda for her and had awesome experience at another local car shop. We made the deal and walked away being treated very well and gave them amazing professional review as they deserve. Idk what this was this place but honestly I feel really bad for this car sales man who works for this horrible guy. Please leave you don't deserve to be treated like a slave. Future people don't take your business here. As stressful as car shopping is or any large purchase can be go where you are respected and valued. Take your money to people who work hard and deserve it!!! Go to National City Auto Center!!! They are great at what they do and make the process simple and less stressful as possible. They also have great customer service!

Purchased a Tesla from AJ and he was a pleasure to deal with. GREAT prices, HONEST service and very…read morefriendly. I would highly recommend Worldwide Motors to my family and friends. Great Place.

Worldwide Motors is the ultimate used car scam. I've purchased used cars from private and used car…read moredealers and this was hands down the worst experience. A man introduced himself as AJ and he lied about the Nissan Rogue I wanted to purchase. He told me Worldwide Motors had inspected the SUV and it had no damage. He said all Worldwide Motors did was inspect it and clean it. He also handed me a Carfax that indicated 0 accidents. (Later on, I looked up a legitimate Carfax myself and it showed 1 accident w/ bumper damage)! They must have photoshopped it?! Worldwide Motors printed a FAKE Carfax print out. Thinking this SUV had no accidents, I asked if he 'fixed anything on this used car?' he said 'no'. Unfortunately I believed what AJ told me and agreed to purchase the SUV for a 'good deal' or so I thought. I then noticed the back side fender panel was misaligned. Asking him about it, he told me I was knit picking. AJ put me down for being discerning. He said that he didn't see anything wrong (as he manually tried to pop the fender back in place). Later when I was negotiating down on price due to fender being popped out, he said 'it's nothing, we repaired and painted that area as there was a small scratch from the parking lot'. AJ couldn't remember all the lies that were flying out of his mouth. He initially told me they only inspected and cleaned the SUV. I needed a car and it was a good 'deal' so I didn't follow my gut and I agreed to purchase the SUV. I paid AJ cash and he put the cash in a safe in the other room. I had signed all the paperwork and was looking at the price - I noticed AJ stated on the paperwork the car was only $9k. When I addressed it and said 'that's not legal and I want my money back', he only offered to give me $9k back! He wouldn't return the full amount of cash I had just handed him, forcing me to buy the car. To make matters worse, I had to leave the car there bc I had negotiated he fix the fender issue as part of the sale. He said he would fix the issue so I waited 2 days to drive it off the lot. When I did, he had switch out the wipers for rusty used wipers and the back mats were from a different vehicle and very worn from the new wipers and mats he had sold me. I didn't notice these things until I was home & wasn't about to go back to the dealership. I was exhausted from filtering though the lies! I've never left a one star on Yelp, but IF I CAN HELP ONE PERSON from getting screwed by AJ and World Motors it's worth it. (In fact if there were a 0 star option, I would leave it).

For most people purchasing a used car lies somewhere between root canal and a colonoscopy. I'm…read morepleased to say that my recent experience with Erik at Auto Advantage was nowhere near either. Very straightforward transaction, extremely competitive price, and none of the hard upsell nonsense which car dealers are famous for. Highly recomended.

Helped my Daughter and Son-In- Law recently purchase a 2014 CRV…read moreNo pressure at all. Let us test drive several vehicles. Bought the vehicle and realized the next day that it vibrated at speeds over 50. Called Erik and Brandon, they profusely apologized and had us bring the vehicle to a local mechanic . CV joint was bad, replaced(no charge) . These guys are honest and I would certainly recommend them!