If you're car shopping and want someone who actually feels like a human being instead of a walking sales script, ask for Ruben at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton. We met Ruben early on while just doing some preliminary shopping, and he immediately stood out. He's incredibly thoughtful, genuinely knowledgeable, and just easy to talk to. No pressure, no weird sales tactics, no "let me go talk to my manager" theatrics every five minutes. Just a real, down-to-earth guy who knows his stuff and respects your process. What we appreciated most is that he listened. He didn't try to steer us into something we didn't want or rush us into a decision. He answered questions honestly, gave helpful insight, and made the whole experience feel comfortable instead of stressful. In a world where car buying can feel like navigating a maze with hidden traps, Ruben is the straight path. If you want a smooth, no-nonsense experience with someone you can actually trust, he's your guy. read more

Had an absolutely great experience buying my truck at this dealership, i called couple of days before going since it was about a two hour drive for me. I spoke with daisy and she was great, she has a great attitude answered all the questions i had and was very transparent. even offered to send me an out the door price if i was interested. When i got to the dealership everything went smooth, there was no markup price , no extra fees and did not feel any type of pressure that i had to buy the truck. Over all i had a great experience, i would highly recommend this dealership and ask for daisy if you want an easy no pressure truck buying experience. Overall 10/10 read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Exceptional Experience Defined by Trust and Professionalism I recently purchased a Chevrolet Silverado from Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton, and the experience was truly exceptional. I have always found the car-buying process to be stressful and unpleasant; however, this was the first time it was efficient, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable. My sales representative, Marcia, was outstanding. She demonstrated a high level of professionalism, integrity, and responsiveness throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and timely, expectations were set accurately, and there were no surprises. The level of trust and transparency she provided made the entire transaction straightforward and stress-free. I also utilized the dealership's complimentary vehicle delivery service, which was handled flawlessly. The process was well-organized, punctual, and reflected a strong commitment to customer convenience and operational excellence. From start to finish, this experience set a new standard for how car buying should be done. Rio Vista Chevrolet operates with efficiency, honesty, and professionalism that is rare in this industry. Without hesitation, my next planned vehicle purchase--scheduled for about a year from now--will be with this dealership. 10 out of 10 stars. Highly recommended. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - 2023 Silverado - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

The only dealership where I didn't feel pressured to buy unnecessary extras. Daisy is an easy going salesperson. Love my truck! Will be back whenever I need another vehicle even if I don't feel like buying a Chevy just to save me a hassle from other dealers. read more

I had a really great experience at Rio Vista Chevrolet in Buellton, and I want to give a big thank you to Justin in the service department. I brought my 2023 Colorado in for a known issue (radiator hose leak tied to a GM service bulletin). Since I was just over the warranty, I expected to pay out of pocket. Instead, Justin went above and beyond--he spoke with management and worked it through until they covered the repair completely. That kind of effort really stands out. He didn't have to do that, but he did--and it says a lot about both him and the dealership. Huge thanks to Justin and the management team for taking care of me. I'll definitely be back and will be recommending Rio Vista Chevrolet to others. read more

Dave is service is absolutely outstanding! I drive all the way from Santa Clarita to get my vehicle serviced here. They are always fast efficient and honest. Due to Dave's professionalism and great customer service I will only be purchasing and servicing my vehicles here. read more

Called today to get a price on a truck- my first call looking for a truck today. When I asked if there was a cash price, the sales guy reacted really odd say he "knew me" and I was just trying to find a deal. Very odd interaction, but now I know to stay away. Calling other dealers next, but disappointing to have to drive further. read more

I had an amazing purchase experience. I stopped shopping at Home Motors just to follow Sergio to Rio Vista. As always, he got me into an amazing truck and followed through with everything he said. Stayed late that evening to get the deal completed. He made the process seamless and easy. Not only do I purchase my vehicles from Rio Vista now, I also take my vehicles in there exclusively for service. The owners of this dealership have made this a family oriented place to shop. I wouldn't recommend any other dealership in the central coast. In fact, I have referred several of my friends who have come all the way from Southern California as far as San Diego to purchase their Chevrolet vehicle from Sergio at Rio Vista. read more

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I purchased a Chevy Bolt EUV from Daisy in sales on January 2, 2023. In summary, I look forward to buying my next electric vehicle from Daisy: she was easy to work with, very honest, and worked hard to find the specific car I wanted. At the end of November, just after Thanksgiving. I phoned Daisy to find out how car-buying works at Rio Vista Chevy. I told her my desired build and colors, and she asked me to send over my driver's license and insurance policy. She put an order in for me and said she'd continue searching inventory for the car. We kept in touch and texted every few days. 10 days later, she gave me a call, left a voice mail, and sent me an urgent text and email... she found the EXACT car I wanted. I couldn't believe it. She found my precise specifications and color preferences and offered the below-sticker price I wanted including special GM incentive discounts. I had a build sheet with my name on the car, showing "Retail Sold" order type. In 14 days, the car arrived at the dealership. Prior to my delivery, Daisy did everything to save me money: GM Rewards, Costco, Uber (not Supplier nor College), and even let me schedule delivery another 19 days after it arrived. Although Daisy offered to have the car delivered to me, I decided to visit the dealership in person. They picked me up from the airport, and I drove off the lot in my new car in a couple of hours. They even charged it to my desired state of charge level. I brought in my own financing, and my lender made sure to give me a preapproval certificate that was uploaded to CUDL so that the financing department could easily receive payment. The financing department was easy to work with, and they didn't give me a hard time for passing on the warranties and financing opportunities. Daisy made buying a hard-to-find and high-in-demand Bolt EUV EV flawlessly easy. I called many other dealers who either did not have stock, did not know how to find the build I wanted, or price gouged with additional dealer markups and unnecessary after-market parts and accessories. Rio Vista Chevrolet has superb customer service and Daisy is a cup of water in a desert. She is legit and honest, and will do right by you. I love my new car. I love the deal. And Daisy made it all happen! read more

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Had the best experience leasing 25 Chevy Equinox. Went to some delaerships in my area and got bad customer service/ prices way higher than the calculater online on chevy.com and wasted a ton of time. Found a car I wanted and got a quote via email from Daisy, seemed to good to be true but I called to find out about the hidden fees - and I couldn't believe it, there werent. Got better deal than the chevy.com calculator - all without stepping a foot in the dealership itself, everything was online. They delievered the car 100 miles to me. On top of that they gave me a really competieve price on my Dodge Ram, so I traded in the car with them as well. Tony came with a new car and picked up my old car - you can't ask for better service than that. Best car purchasing expeirence I have had, by far. Thank you Daisy! read more

Don't car shop here! They promise everything to make a deal. Once sold they can't do ANYTHING! One of the largest purchases people make! Have a little respect!! read more

Outstanding location! Don't even bother looking anywhere else. HUGE shoutout to Daisy! Incredible customer service by Daisy and everyone else. We made a 3 hour drive to pick up a truck because no one else had an amazing deal, on top of that the process was quick and short. Highly recommend this location and everyone there. THANK YOU DAISY!!! :) *writing this review on behalf of my dad because well... technology :) read more

First class! What a pleasure to deal with the great crew Rio Vista Chevrolet. From my first phone call with General Sales Manager Tyler Smith, to the delivery of my Immaculate new Silverado EV, the experience was fabulous. I haven't had this type of transparency and respect from a car dealer in decades. It's clear why people drive from all over Southern California to deal with this family-owned dealership in Buellton. It is absolutely worth the drive for any buyer who values efficiency, honesty and genuine customer care. . The sales manager met me at the door, the paperwork was done in 15 minutes, and I was done without the horrible and usual addition of; door edge guards, special fragrance fru-fru juice, body under coating (what a laugh), etc. Wow, no upsells, no hassles. "We don't do that here" was the simple and refreshing reply. I even received an in-depth explanation and set-up of the phone and features from Marcia, before I left. Kudo's all the way around for this team. I have the greatest appreciation and strongest recommendation for Rio Vista Chevrolet and their employees. Awesome! read more

Took my Equinox there for a routine service (oil) While there I asked them to perform another fix for me. They kept my vehicle for two days without notifying me. They provide good service but they aren't great st communicating with their clients. read more

Really enjoyed working with Ruben Ortiz in the sales department. He was very thorough and did a great job. Don't hesitate to ask for Ruben when you go to Rio Vista! read more

Great Service Staff, Technician Staff with so much knowledgeability, Sales Staff, Parts Staff just all around great dealership. Repairs performed in a timely manner. When parts are available this team just makes it happen. Hands down the best dealership I've ever been to. I feel like family here. Keep up the great work!!!! read more

Arrived on a Sunday afternoon, knowing that my Volt would not be able to make it home to Santa Monica. Service department closed, of course. But the folks on duty in the sales department showed me how to set up an after hours work order so the car could be looked at the next morning, and managed to find me a loaner car to drive home with, so I didn't have to try to find a place that was open on Sunday to rent a car from. The car was repaired by Tuesday, and they managed to get the work covered by warranty (my car is 7 years old with 45,000 miles on it) so there was no charge for the loaner or the repair. And then they set up a way for me to pick up my car and return the loaner after hours on Tuesday when all departments were closed. read more

As a business owner of a well known tow company in Santa Barbara I find the staff very unprofessional. I had personally recommended my client to take their dually truck to Rio Vista. Wrong choice I did. The sales manger and salesmen that was there at the time of me dropping off was very dismissive and got sense if your not a customer they don't even want to bother speaking to you. For my client to see how they treated me after I tried to approach them and ask can I go ahead and unload here, am I blocking anyone. As employees you should treat everyone with respect. (especially around a new customer) I might have not been a customer today but I wouldn't waste my time in the future or bringing them future customers. read more

Stopped by Rio Vista Chevy on the way home from a wonderful weekend trip to Los Olivos. My husband had done some research the week before. As we parked, we were greeted by Oscar. What's wonderful about THIS Chevy dealer is, NO ONE is pushy. It was shocking and a pleasant surprise compared to all the LA and San Diego dealers we've spoken to. All employees were very kind, laid back, personable and ready to assist. The whole process took about an hour from the time we said yes to driving away. Oscar was so nice and even made some tacos for us knowing we were starving after spending the weekend in wine country. Oscar filled up the truck and offered to run it thru the car wash. This maybe a smaller dealership, but the employees and their attitude were wonderful! Highly recommend! read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

This was the best car buying experience I've ever had. Travelled over 300 miles for a deal that no one in Southern California could match. Aaron was awesome from beginning to end. GM bought back my lemon truck and Rio Vista was kind enough to facilitate the transfer and sell me a new truck. They even held the exact truck I wanted while the paperwork for lemon buyback was finalized by GM. I will recommend Rio Vista to all my fiends and family. I cannot rave enough about how professional and attentive Aaron was. I found out they even offer free delivery of new vehicles. That's awesome. Got some free Rio Vista swag I will gladly wear. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Marcia was awesome!!! We had a super long trip and had to pick up the new Chevy Silverado my company just purchased. I was in and out within 30 min of arriving to the dealership. Marcia explained everything perfectly on all the features the vehicle had and helped me set up my OnStar. If you are planning on purchasing a vehicle here make sure to give Marcia a call for a pleasant experience. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Daisy is amazing, I had a very good experience buying my truck thanks to her continued help before and even after the sales process, even after buying my truck had a small issue With my truck, I texted her, she said to bring it in so I did and they fix everything, No hesitation, Daisy is one hell of a woman and employee at this great dealership. read more

My best car buying experience!! I purchased a used vehicle last month at Rio Vista Chevrolet. The whole process was a piece of cake! I had been car shopping in the LA area and communicating with Jimmy at Rio Vista via phone. All other dealerships felt like poachers. I drove from LA to Buellton because I trusted them with the car buying process. When I arrived, they had all the paperwork ready for me to sign. As well as the Jeep beautifully detailed, nobody would have guessed it was previously owned. I test drove the vehicle and completed the paper work in record time. The Rio Vista financing department was even able to secure a lower rate than my own credit union! A month later, I made my first payment on my used Jeep and celebrated with my first mini road trip. I would highly recommend Rio Vista! read more

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I picked up my new 2025 3500HD LTZ Trail Boss from Rio Vista Chevrolet. I inquired online and was contacted by Marcia shortly thereafter. She was quick to answer any questions I had. I drove 4 hours away to get it. We worked out all the details before arriving, there were no surprises or disappointments. Marcia showed me the truck, and the parts and service department as well. She took me on a test drive to make sure the truck was what I expected. The signing was easy as well. I was overall very impressed with everything from beginning to end. They even made sure I was full of diesel and DEF for my drive home. Great job Marcia for a home run on this one! And thank you Rio Vista Chevrolet for having what I was looking for. read more

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I just want to thank Oscar for his commitment. We have dealt with him for over a year building our Tahoe. Due to parts and issues because of Covid-19, the Tahoe was delayed because we were not budging on specific build options.. Oscar was a constant professional, and we were able to get a 2023 Tahoe Rst to our specific detail. The process was the easiest we have ever dealt with a dealership. Was there a maximum 1 hour 30 min. Straightforward and no gimmicks.. I recommend Oscar Sanchez and this dealership in general. You won't be disappointed. read more

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I can't say enough positive things about my experience buying a car at Rio Vista Chevy Buellton. I worked with Daisy and from beginning to end no pressure, easy peazy. But the over the top best part is 3 months later I had a small issue with the key fob and texted Daisy at 7pm to forward the info to the service department. and she texted me back right then and set up an appointment for me to get it fixed! I found that everyone I talked with at the Dealership has been pleasant and helpful. I don't have to use Rio Vista for service as I live over 35 miles away and could go to any Chevy dealer but I choose to use them because their service and response and been so good. read more

Very good sales people honest deals excellent prices they take care the customers i bought my 2021 c8 corvette after I give up in los Angeles they all try to jack me from 10000 to 25000 market adjustment I go to morro bay for vacation every year and i remember rio Chevrolet in my way to morro bay was my best decision for my c8 purchase its far from Los Angeles but it's worth read more

Got my girlfriend the car she's been wanting for a while. We drove here from San Luis Obispo from a recommendation. Loved everything about this dealership, no pressure, no hassling, no up selling. Marcia, Eric, and Tyler were all amazing! We ended up test driving a few Blazers and found the one that fit our budget and our needs. Absolutely would recommend heading here even if it is a little bit of a drive. It reminds me of my Grandfather's dealership, family oriented and no pressure. read more

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Great service from the whole team at riovista Chevrolet but especially Marcia my sales lady, she made my purchase of my used 2021 Tahoe flawless just straight shooting no BS. I couldn't recommend a better dealership. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Daisy was absolutely amazing!!! Not only was she able to get me this beauty of a truck, we got it done quickly. She found me something that checked all the boxes. No run arounds, back door, bait and switch going on here. It's a huge expense getting a new truck but she took care of me and my family and mad the process easy. Thank you Rio Vista and thank you Daisy!!! read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - 2023 2500 z71 - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Just picked up our sixth car from Marcia at Rio Vista Chevrolet! So worth the 2 hour drive! The level of integrity, & professional of Sam's team demonstrates is unmatched! Their attention to detail & extending kindness is wonderful! Very comfortable working with each person there! read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - 2022 Tahoe LT diesel with Rio Vista's Anthony & Marcia! - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

We recently purchased a Cadillac XT five from Rio Vista they made our purchase so easy. Marsha did 90% of our trade in and purchase via text and phone. She went on a test drive with us had great conversation and feedback. We will definitely be going back and Marsha is already on the look out for our next buy. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Marcia was great and awesome to deal with. The whole team at Rio are on it and work very efficient. This is the second vehicle that I bought from them. It's always a pleasure and with the addition of Marcia to the team, they just got better. read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - 2017 Suburban - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

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Daisy in sales absolutely knocked it out of the park! Got me the best price in the state possible for a Bolt EUV and quickly at that. She was quick to reply to every message, and always with concise and accurate information. She helped with every step of the process from locating the car to mailing me the final documents, and even shipping the car halfway across the state for free! I've never had a better car, buying experience, new, or used, domestic, or imported. She even got on a three-way call with my credit union lender to make sure that the loan went through that same day so I can get my car just a little bit sooner. it sounds like her managers are supportive of her customer focused approach and I can't reiterate enough how she got me the absolute best price! There is no other car dealer I would work with: if Daisy has it in stock, or can find it then she's the right sales rep for you. I've already referred a few friends and recommended her on the Chevybolt forms and read it. I've had other people recommended, including somebody in Concord, but no one came close. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my own mother. read more

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I found Rio Vista Chevrolet on a recommendation from a friend who purchased his C8 Z51 Corvette from them. I placed an order for a C8 Z51 in June and was told it would be about a 10 month wait. Both my friend and I live 500 miles north of the dealership and since I was planning on getting a full PPF I didn't want to risk getting a rock chip on the drive home I started researching dealers in my area that would handle the Courtesy Deliver for me. I was also told by Rio Vista that they would not be able to install all of the GM factory options I had selected for my car which I thought was strange since these were options on the Corvette build website ETA and my local dealers install these items during PDI. I found a local dealer that has accepted 100's of Corvette Courtesy Deliveries and they were very eager to help me with this project. They said they could even install all of the options I had selected that Rio Vista wasn't "comfortable" doing. A couple of weeks ago I found out I was #5 on the waiting list so I asked the receiving dealer to contact Rio Vista regarding the Courtesy Delivery. A couple of hours later the Rio Vista sales rep called me to let me know they cancelled my order and that they are no longer interested in doing business with me under any circumstances. You would think a call like this would come from the dealership's GM. The excuse they gave me is that they are friends with my local dealership and do not want to sell a car "in their backyard". They didn't have a problem selling a car to my friend who lives in the other dealer's backyard and they've known my address for the past 6 months and never mentioned having any issues with selling cars in my area. And if this was truly a mistake they could have simply filled my order and prevented it from happening next time. Apparently, the real issue is that the other dealer found out about the transaction so Rio Vista promptly cancelled the order even though the other dealership wanted to go forward with the Courtesy Delivery. None of this makes sense so be sure to get everything in writing if you're getting on the waitlist with Rio Vista. I learned the hard way by wasting 5 months and now have to start the wait all over again at the end of the line at MacMulkin Chevrolet who will gladly accommodate the Courtesy Delivery to my local dealership. read more

The best customer service from Daisy Sloan, we drove all the way from LA to Solvang Buellton to buy our truck because the sales woman was just so amazing! White glove service and got all the options we wanted on the truck at the right price! GREAT sales team thank you Daisy read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

I live in San Diego and after a long hunt for a dealership that doesn't play games and add unwanted mark ups. I'm completely impressed with Rio Vista from start to finish. The first time I called I was put in touch with Dasiy Sloan. She was so easy to work with and I could tell how genuine and authentic she was. Not common for most car sales people or at least in my experience. I can't say enough great things about Daisy. We actually bought 2 cars a 2022 z71 Tahoe and 2022 Trailblazer. I got delivery today of our first vehicle the Trailblazer that they dropped off in San Diego at my house free of charge! I look forward to getting the Tahoe we ordered in a few months. If you want to work with someone that is efficient and no bs ASK for Dasiy! Thank you again Dasiy :) read more

Rio Vista Chevrolet - 2022 Trailblazer delivered to my house in San Diego - Car Dealers Near Me - Buellton, California

Hands-down, the best dealership around! Sam and Jimmy went above and beyond to help me get out of one vehicle and into another within my price range where I thought I had zero options. The customer service and family atmosphere made me feel more at ease than I have felt with any other business, especially a car dealership. Their customer service and loyalty is second to none and I would recommend them to everybody. The services they provide our leaps and bounds more than any other dealership can or will provide. They take the time to sit down with you on a personal level and not act fake to get the deal but treat you as a true family member from the beginning. I am beyond thankful and grateful for these two gentlemen at Rio vista Chevrolet. read more

I live in Los Angeles. My current car lease was up and I wanted a new Chevy Bolt. I tried several local dealers, but I found it impossible to find a correctly optioned vehicle without dealing with price mark-ups, dealer-added "paint protection" etc. and salesman who just wanted me to "come down" so they could work me over. I found Rio Vista online. They had the Bolt I wanted with a $1000 discount and no add-ons. I talked to salesperson Marcia Ridpath who was totally straightforward and helpful and she, along with manager Ty and finance person Erick made the whole experience so easy. Did the deal via texts and had a pleasant drive to Buellton. Buying the new car, taking a demo and short drive in it and turning in my leased car took less than an hour from the time I arrived. Beautiful drive and probably less time spent overall than if I bought in LA. I love my Bolt. read more

They bought my corvette Took care of all the paperwork via fed ex. It was perfect and resolved a big headache as I could no longer drive the car read more