I love these guys. Very upstanding. No non-sense. Incredible inventory and impeccable taste in cars. I am delighted with my purchase, seamlessness of the transaction and the professionalism that this team showed me throughout the process. Thank you Hancock Team.....keep it up, and I look forward to my next purchase from you. read more

Hancock Automotive - Car Dealers Near Me - San Diego, California

After months of searching, I finally found my dream car at Hancock Automotive. The only problem is that they are in San Diego and I am in Arizona. I reached out to Minh to see if he'd be willing to work with me. What followed was the absolute BEST car buying experience I've ever had. Minh was super helpful and communicative and helped me at every single step from financing to getting the car delivered to me. There were none of the hidden costs or sales tactics that you find with other dealers. Only an honest and incredibly nice and helpful person who worked hard to make it happen. read more

That was perhaps the first time when I didn't feel any pressure, circumlocution, and other usual tricks that people have to put up with during a vehicle purchase. Minh was honest, knowledgable, and meticulous throughout the entire process. And the deal was awesome too - a clean BMW with only 11 000 miles on it for half the price of a new one. Would love to buy my next vehicle there. read more

Hancock Automotive is exactly what everyone else on Yelp has said. Five stars! I am a bit more skeptical with third party dealers, but their service exceed the authorized dealers, in my opinion. I would definitely want to come back to them for any future car purchase over any other dealer. Had the chance to be helped by Minh, who was informative, responsive, and easy going. One of the best part about this dealer is the people who help you are just honest, car enthusiast who cares about all the cars they sold. They are not pushy or act like a car salesman, which I feel is rare for this kind of business. The car was exactly as Minh described, and of course, I drove off with it. Thanks Minh! read more

I've seen several top-notch S2000's on Craigslist over the past few months, but I didn't connect the dots until last week that 90% of them are listed by this company. Minh has created a very unique business that buys and sells mint S2k's, classic M3s, and various other hard-to-find sports cars. Though this is technically a dealership, they are a smaller outfit and are more flexible to work with you on just about any schedule. Since I was driving down from Los Angeles, I met Minh at 9 p.m. on a Sunday night for a test drive and signed the paperwork at 10 p.m. several days later. Throughout the entire process, Minh set a new bar in dealer transparency, even going so far as to point out nicks with a flashlight that were invisible from most angles. They take careful care of the inside and outside of every vehicle, constantly cleaning and conditioning each to look brand new. All the cars are garaged, so you never have the sun damage you'd see at most dealer lots. My GPW S2000 had 47k miles on it, and the only way I would ever be able to tell that is by looking directly at the odometer. I still kind of don't believe it, honestly. The paperwork process was the fastest I've ever experienced at any dealership. Even after taking the car home, Minh has still been in contact giving me all kinds of helpful info on my new ride. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and my buying experience overall. read more

I was checking out a few of their cars. Everyone has an extremely amazing finish on them. It's like every vehicle they have has undergone some kind of expensive detail, it's incredible. I couldn't find anything wrong with their vehicles. They are pretty straight forward with what they have and they seem very competitive. The purchasing process was easy and quick, not like the whole day at some of those other dealerships. read more

Bought a s2000 off of Minh, he was a very reasonable guy and accommodated my first time car buyer jitters. The car was fantastic and well kept. He only sells quality cars and i would buy from him again for my next car purchase. read more

I am the type that would ordinarily not buy from a 3rd party dealer, so it's important to clarify that is not really what these guys are. While they do keep cars in stock, there is no show room or side of the road lot and they don't do a lot of volume. Showings are by appointment. They find really great cars and only buy them if they meet their seemingly very high standards. For someone like me, they saved me months of searching for that pristine, 1 owner, maintenance records, preserved like new s2000 I'd wanted. They checked everything out from vins to paint depth to tires and oil to be sure it really needed nothing and was presented honestly. Minh was very responsive with questions and flexible with my viewing and pickup of the car as I was coming from LA. He played no games and was very straight forward on the car and while discussing pricing. Overall the best experience I've had buying a car. I've had the car a month now (2k miles already) and no bad surprises. The car is exactly as it was presented to me - perfect. If you are looking at one of their cars, give them a call and check it out. I am glad I did. read more

Minh was so fantastic. Best car buying experience ever. First class, highly recommend! Love my new BMW!

This is a small indie (family owned) dealer specializing in performance European cars. I bought an AMG C63 from them after doing a lot of comparative shopping. Their prices and the kind of cars they sell are simply better than what I found at franchise dealers or more "stiff upper lip" places -- you won't find gaudy color combinations here for sure. Minh and his brothers do all the car selection, detailing and maintenance. Like the other reviewers say -- the car are spotless and look better than the NEW cars you find at the dealers. There was no sales pressure or pitches for stupid stuff like extended warranties: if you know the car that you want, this is the place for you. read more

I have to say that I, myself, am shocked to be writing a positive review about buying a car. But my recent car purchase through Hancock Automotive was the best I could ask for. I was in the market for a BMW M3 (e46 or e92) and I saw a beautiful Alpine White e92 on AutoTrader, posted by Hancock A. Getting an appointment to see and test drive it was very easy. Minh, the point of contact, was very accommodating in terms of setting up an appointment to see the car. The car looked amazing when he drove up in it (the on-line pictures were great but I fell in love when I saw it in person). After the test drive, I loved the car but didn't want to rule out an e46 offered elsewhere. Minh was very understanding and didn't pressure me to buy the car at that time. He even encouraged me to check out the other car and see if that is what I really wanted. Several days later, I decided on the e92 Minh showed me and luckily it was still available. We agreed on a fair price (without the usual haggle at dealerships) and it was pretty seamless to finally get the car. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone who is in the market for late model higher-end cars to check out Hancock A. It is a family-owned business and you can tell they really like the cars they sell. Looking back, this was probably my best car buying experience... I don't have any regrets. And the car is still great 2 weeks after picking it up. read more

I just purchased my dream car from Minh at Hancock Automotive and could not be happier with my purchase. Minh made my car buying experience smooth and hassle free. I'll definitely be back and will refer anyone seeking quality used sports cars to Minh. Thanks again! read more

Well, where do I start. This is actually my first Yelp review of all time. I have to give my honest opinion how awesome my purchase experience was. This is a family own local independent dealer who shares an interest of motorsport passions, from exotic to collectible high end sport cars not based on their value on paper, but intrinsic values. Their collection is, first of all, drama-free - they're solid and no need to worry about their mechanics, reliability, history or it's provided upfront. Minh, the sales guy, shares a great passion and deep knowledge in European and Japanese sports cars. Having driven numerous sports cars himself, he was able to talk to me based on my car driving experience and introduce me to my new weekend S2000 - which obviously is mechanically checked out, and is exactly what's been described throughout our conversations. Not every salesman, if none of the them, know actually what they're talking about, especially when it comes down to tech-heavy sports car segments. Minh is different and he takes time to explains things and leave it to your judgement to pull the trigger or not. He took extra miles and did a few things for me, just to reassure I feel 100% comfortable. Before I even fly down to SD (from bay area), I knew the car is solid, and the car pickup experience from the airport is just great. Enjoying my new ride and hopefully this review helps people who's in the market. Don't hesitate to reach out to Minh. read more

I just purchased a car from Minh recently and here is my experience. I came from LA to look at the car and he was punctual. I was a little concerned on how small the dealership was but I gave it a chance. I couldn't be more happier with that decision. Minh not only gave me a fair deal on the vehicle but worked with my bank even when they were difficult. I was very impressed how he stayed on top of the bank and kept be informed through the whole process. After the purchase was complete, he went out of his way to deliver the car to me in LA. Right after delivery there was a small problem with the car and I had it fixed. Minh really stepped up in his professionalism on addressing this problem and took care of it immediately for me. Sincerely...if you are looking to buy a car from a professional establishment then DO NOT HESITATE WITH THIS DEALERSHIP....they may be small but they pack a very good punch. I know I will recommend this dealership and Minh without reservations to anyone and everyone.... I couldnt be more happy... Thank again Minh read more

FIVE STARS!!!!! I just bought a car here & had it shipped to me in Boston. The car is absolutely immaculate. Not one ding or scratch on the whole car. I am in the automotive repair industry and this is by far one of the cleanest cars you could Ever buy. It is difficult to buy a car on the opposite side of the country but the owner made it as easy as possible for me. He even recommended a local BMW dealer that did a pre-purchase inspection that further verified just how clean & pristine the car was. If your looking for a clean pristine high end car,this is the place to go!! I highly recommend Hancock Automotive,I can't say it enough. (I purchased a fire orange 2012 M3 with 800 original miles) read more

just bought a car from Minh recently. i initially found him from a craigslist autos for sale post, and i have to be honest, i was a little unsure about buying a car from a small indie shop, but i have to say now that i wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. super friendly guy, super patient (even though we were having drawn-out issues with my bank for some reason), very forthcoming and very accommodating. got a fair deal on a great car. Minh loves cars and you can tell that he doesn't abuse his inventory and that he cares about his business. even if you are not from the immediate SD area, i would say that it is worth the trip. thanks, Minh! read more

After searching what felt like forever in the SF Bay area for my dream BMW M3, I gave Hankcock a chance and so glad I did. Having grown tired of dealing with many shady dealerships and underwhelming cars, I decided to look farther and found Hancock. They had a M3 that I couldn't have ask for more. One of the cleanest out of the numerous ones I've seen and test drove. The car was exactly how they advertised it to be and it was well worth the drive down to San Diego. Being a family run "dealership" you get personalized, knowledge service. As others have said, no showroom or lot. By appointment only. The bonus is that they are car guys too and know what they are dealing with. It's like a private party experience with a dealership knowledge. Minh was great at communicating and answered all my questions before I decided to take the drive down. Very happy with my experience and will look to buy from them again. If you are looking in the San Francisco Bay Area, don't overlook these guys! Well worth the drive. read more

Although I didn't purchase a vehicle from Hancock, I had a great shopping experience via email with Minh. He was honest and responsive, and if logistics was not such a huge barrier, I would have made my way down there to pull the trigger. Appears like they sell quality vehicles that have been thoroughly vetted. read more

I am from the Los Angeles area and after doing extensive research and communicating on the phone and by email with Minh and Brian, I finally decided to check out a mercedes AMG C63 they had and had a family member drive me down to San Diego to see the car. Not only was the price the best around, they had the color I wanted, dark blue. When I saw the car and did a test drive, I knew I had to have it. The owners made it very easy to purchase the cars and they never pressured me to buy something I didn't want. In fact, they encouraged me to test drive a few other cars they had to make sure I had made the right selection. I took them up on their offer and after test driving a few other cars, I was sold on the AMG. They had said that all their cars go through extensive tests and detailing and they were not exaggerating. Once I made the decision to purchase the car, the paperwork process was quick and easy and I drove back with the AMG (which was a great drive back home). I would recommend this company to anyone that is interested in purchasing high end used cars. I am still loving my AMG and there hasn't been any problems with it. read more