I traded in my Land Rover and purchased a new car, and the entire process was smooth, easy, and completely stress free. This was honestly the best car buying experience I've had. No games, no pressure...just straightforward and honest communication (which I highly appreciate.) Ray and Paul were both welcoming, professional, and very transparent throughout the process. Highly recommend! read more

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My experience at San Diego ECars was absolutely amazing! Peter was the gentleman that helped me out. I Talked to Peter for about a week before making the drive to San Diego from Orange County. He was so helpful! Peter got me financing with little credit report and overall got me into the truck I was searching looking for! I will definitely be referring friends and family if I ever get the chance! The paperwork was ready to go when I arrived so the process that normally take 5 hours at a car dealership took maybe 30 minutes! Overall a great experience for a well taken care of car! read more

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What a great experience! I had been eyeing one of the vehicles in the front of San Diego ECARS for some time and finally decided to head in a for a closer look. I am SO glad I did. Peter greeted my wife and I right away and offered to let us take the truck we were looking at for a test drive while he appraised my current truck. After the test drive, Peter was already prepared with a very fair offer for my old truck and guided us through the credit application swiftly and with a great attitude and sense of humor. There was no pressure and everything felt very comfortable and friendly. The time it took from greeting to driving away with my new vehicle was less than 2 hours and we couldn't be happier. Big shout out to Peter. The car buying experience can be intimidating and overwhelming, but he made sure it was neither. 5 stars! read more

My family and I went yesterday to look at a vehicle. They were SO nice. No pressure sales tactics, no 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. read more

Purchased a pristine 2nd generation Honda Pilot from this business almost a month ago at a very fair price. Took it to my mechanic a few days later who inspected and confirmed everything was in good working order but did need some maintenance work. Brought it back to San Diego ECARS, showed Peter and Ray the inspection report who agreed to get the recommended work done. They didn't have to but went the extra mile to ensure I was completely satisfied. They sell vehicles far more expensive than what I bought but made me feel just as important as one of their higher end clients. I'd highly recommended San Diego ECARS (Peter, Ray and Diana) and will definitely be bringing my business back when ready. I cannot express my gratitude for the superb and honest business practices shown by everyone at San Diego ECARS. Well done!! read more

San Diego ECARS - Where Promises Go to Die I bought a 2014 Audi RS7 from ECARS San Diego for over $40 000. It was late, I was far from home, and I trusted the salesman, Peter, who assured me, "You can bring the car back -- but only if it's something crazy." That promise gave me the confidence to move forward. Within hours of driving home to Los Angeles, the check-engine light came on -- clearly cleared before sale. Soon after, problems piled up: clunking suspension, unstable ride, low headlights, squealing brakes, steering vibration, and windshield washers that didn't spray at all. A radiator hose later exploded while I was driving, leaving me stranded (photos attached). Even worse, every driver-assist feature that relies on the front camera -- adaptive cruise, collision prevention, etc. -- was dead from day one. Those issues alone were bad enough, but the engine quickly became the biggest concern. The oil level showed "min" the night I got home, and after repeated top-offs and a full inspection, my mechanic confirmed the engine was burning roughly a quart every 150-200 miles -- a clear sign of internal failure. When I reported this, Peter pushed me toward the third-party warranty I'd purchased, ignoring ECARS's own 30-day powertrain warranty that covers engine damage. He even asked for my mechanic's contact info and then never called. Instead, he arranged for my local Audi dealer to do what he called an "unbiased inspection." I agreed purely as a courtesy, since the problems were already well documented. At Audi of Beverly Hills, the advisor smelled burning oil and told Peter the car needed major internal testing. Peter declined. I told him the car was unsafe and he agreed to take it back. ECARS even arranged transport to retrieve it from Los Angeles. Once the car reached their lot, everything changed. Instead of honoring the refund, ECARS sent it to their local Audi dealership hundreds of miles away for a cheaper, less-comprehensive oil-consumption test -- one requiring the car to be driven about 700 miles under their control, worsening its condition and giving them total influence over the results. While it was at Audi San Diego, the service center created a $20 000 repair estimate -- half the price of the car. ECARS never told me. I later obtained it directly from the dealership's GM after proving I was the owner. That hidden document showed they knew the vehicle's true condition. Even more alarming, the $20 000 estimate didn't include any engine work, meaning the real cost could climb far higher. During that same visit, technicians found the engine computer had been tuned and needed to be detuned before testing. I was never told the car was modified. The record proved the tune would void the $5 000 third-party warranty ECARS sold me. Peter later admitted by text that they had detuned the car before sale to pass California smog -- an act of emissions tampering and concealment. In trying to spin the oil-burning issue, they exposed their own deception. After the detune, ECARS ran their short test, claimed the car "passed," and canceled the refund agreement. Then they treated the whole ordeal as an inconvenience, threatening a lien sale if I didn't retrieve the car immediately. They even backed out of their offer to ship it back, forcing me to pay for towing from San Diego. The Bureau of Automotive Repair later confirmed ECARS refused to cooperate with their investigation -- the same stonewalling pattern I experienced. The DMV's ongoing review will likely dig deeper into ECARS's sales and emissions practices. For anyone considering buying from ECARS San Diego, please take this as a serious warning. Their online ratings and "customer" photos look great, but many of those images are pulled straight from their own website. ECARS didn't just sell me a bad car -- they sold me false confidence. My experience was costly, frustrating, and deeply dishonest. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. read more

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I want to share my experience at San Diego Ecars, because the entire process felt right from the moment I pulled into the parking lot. I came in to look at a 2022 Toyota Tacoma and appreciated that no one rushed or pressured me -- I was able to take my time and look around comfortably. After about five minutes, Peter S. greeted me with great energy while staying professional. He asked if I wanted to test drive the truck right away, and since he was the only one working at the time, he trusted me enough to let me drive it alone, which really stood out to me. About 15 minutes later, I was already in his office signing paperwork to get the truck -- even while 4 to 6 other people were inquiring about the same vehicle. Peter S. looked at me and said, "I'm going to save it for you." Fast forward to 4 months later after refinancing the loan, I stopped by to inquire about my GAP insurance refund. Peter S. told me the paperwork had just arrived and immediately printed the check right in front of me, saving me 2-3 weeks of waiting. Overall, my experience with Peter S. was outstanding from start to finish. I would absolutely come back for my next vehicle and highly recommend San Diego Ecars to anyone looking for a smooth, honest, and professional car-buying experience. read more

We were searching for a Tesla Model X and found one at San Diego E Cars. Being in the Bay Area, we called first thing in the morning and got Peter on the phone he was super friendly, responsive, and helpful right off the bat. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We got qualified and held the car so we could fly down the next day. When we arrived, it was fully detailed and charged for the drive home. Peter truly went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. No pressure, no games just a down-to-earth guy who made us feel like we'd known him forever. I'd gladly fly back to San Diego to buy another car from him. If you're shopping here, ask for Peter! read more

I have been hunting for a specific car for quite some time. I showed up to discover the vehicle was a repossession and when I expressed concern, I was told, "Well, all cars a are a reposession." Either the ECars salesman wasn't as versed in the english language colloquial of 'repo' or he thought I was dumber than a box of rocks. Didn't matter. Won't be back regardless of price nor offering. YMMV. Update: While I appreciate the time Ray took to put some salve on a single star rating, his comment that "...it wasn't a repo (and if it were... why on earth would I say that?)" is a cold, bold faced lie. I know what I heard, and it's why I decided a vehicle from ECars would not be in my future. For the record: ECars is not a BBB accredited business (to become accredited, a business must agree to BBB Standards for Trust and pass BBB's vetting process) and they currently hold a B- rating. read more

Excellent service!! Peter is the best!! Buying a car for the first time can be a little scary/hard. Thankfully I ran into Peter, he answered all my questions and doubts. Thank you read more

Peter at ECARS went above and beyond to take care of me. My credit was not the best however, he put in the extra effort to get me approved and got me into my new Mercedes on the same day. I will definitely be a return customer! read more

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I had a great experience working with Peter at ECars. I strongly recommend working with him. I spent a lot of time shopping and researching. When I found this car and ended up speaking with Peter over the phone, I knew that this was the car and he was the person that I wanted to deal with. I even went to another dealership down the block and could've easily pulled the trigger there on the exact some car, but it was the way that Peter communicated, I could tell that he was honest and transparent, so I came back to him to get the deal done. When going through the terms of deal, out of the gate he provided me with an excellent deal, car trade in was easy, and we got the paper work completed quickly. The whole process was simple, almost fun, and I am in love with my new car. I have already recommended ECar to friends and family and we'll be going back in a few months for my wife's next car. Highly recommended! Thanks Peter! read more

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I had a very welcoming and helpful experience here as a first time buyer. All the staff were super kind and friendly. Peter walked us through the process and answered any questions we had. I was very nervous at first but he went above and beyond with his services. I recommend any first time buyers to come here. read more

False avertisement i bought 2018 tesla model 3 and ask them if i can get used clean ev credit they said i can filed it at the end of the year. I filed tax for 2025 and didnt get the credit very dissapointing read more

Customers service would be helpful. Walked in to buy a car and no one greeted me. A lady who works there looked at me and completely looked at me at my face and ignored me me haha If business is needed I walked away due to no customer service no greet nothing. Don't judge a book by its cover is all I gotta say. read more

Do yourself a favor and go to ECARS! Get in touch with Peter. He ensured the absolute best customer service I have received anywhere in my life. I know that sounds like an exaggeration however I can promise it is far from. Within the hour of me arriving at the showroom I had found the perfect car and Peter quickly managed logistics and took my down payment. No hidden fees, complete transparency, and trust is what I received. Peter worked extremely hard to accommodate my schedule and get my new car on the road asap even though I had a unique situation. All the other associates are amazing as well but if I haven't mentioned Peter enough in this review: PETER PETER PETER! Thank you ECARS for a wonderful experience! I would recommend anyone and everyone looking for cars new and used in fantastic condition. read more

We had a seamless and wonderful experience with Peter at ECars. He was very nice, communicative and helpful! We drove from out of state to purchase a vehicle and he made the process smooth. The vehicle was exactly as pictured on their website and reasonably priced. We will be recommending anyone we know in the market for a vehicle to give Peter a call! read more

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Peter is unbelievable. He was very attentive and put the car aside for me to pick up 3 days later. Amazing costumer service. And my model x is perfect. 5 stars + for peter. In and out in 20 min read more

Very straightforward, no hidden charges, no hard sell. Very happy with my Model X. Would buy from them again.

I would highly recommend this dealership. Great service! Ray and Peter are Amazing! They go above and beyond to make sure customers are taken care of and satisfied with their purchase! read more

I would highly recommend San Diego eCars. Peter has been my point of contact and been fantastic to work with. I purchased a car from him a year ago...it was a very smooth and easy transaction, really nice car, low miles, great price. I've loved the car but had a couple issues crop up since I got it. Despite being several months after purchase, Peter jumped in to help, even covering the cost of a trunk cover and some repairs due to a pre-existing condition unknown previously to both of us. These guys go above and beyond for their customers and I look forward to an opportunity to buy another car from them in the future. read more

I bought a Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD today on 02/08/2024. I traded in my 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. I was helped by Ray (the owner) and he was extremely nice, helpful and to the point. The Tesla was an excellent price and there were no added fees to bargain like most dealerships have. I was in and out within 2 hours and we were taking our time looking at all the vehicles! Working with this dealership is by FAR the easiest and best experience I've ever had. Thank you Ray! read more

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I can't believe how amazing this dealership handle business. As an elected official in Riverside county this business should be the standard of excellence. They were able to get better financial rates than three other dealership. I'm happy with my new model S Tesla. They even went the extra mile to clean off some double sided tape the previous owner used to hang there phone. Love the service. It's the little things that mean the most. Wish I could give 10 stars. #excellent #bestexperinece read more

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So I finally pulled my big girl pants on & purchased a car without my husband's help. I was lucky enough to have dealt with Peter from eCars. The customer service was amazing, no pressure involved at all. I witnessed a extremely happy customer while I was there who was purchasing yet another car from them & mentioned to me how great they are. I recently reached out to them to inquire about a tire pressure issue I was experiencing. I couldn't believe that Peter remembered whonI was by name! Long story short, he directed me to one of their reliable tire shops & I couldn't believe they covered the whole thing! I almost ugly cried guys. Here is my baby, dont judge. This recent storm we had ruined my recent detail work. read more

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Amazing experience! Peter was incredibly helpful and made our car buying experience fun & easy. My family will definitely be back for our next vehicle purchase! Thank you everyone @ ECARS! read more

Great dealership experience! I worked with Peter to buy a Porsche. The car was in gre condition, the price was good, and Peter and his team were wonderful to work with, making the whole process quick and easy. I highly recommend San Diego ECARS for anyone looking for a car. read more

Great service! The finance person Peter was friendly, fast, honest and professional. Highly recommend this place

Peter was a rockstar and went the extra mile to make sure we were 100% satisfied before leaving the dealership. Highly recommend.

Purchased A 2017 Model X from San Diego ECars. Could not be more happy and satisfied with my purchase. The salesman who helped me was not pushy and even told me to go home and think it over before pulling the trigger. He was kind enough to hold the car for me for a couple days until we elected to make the purchase. Overall, a very good car buying experience and would highly recommend this dealership. If we are in the market for another Tesla we will defiantly purchase from San Diego ECars. read more

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Sd scars is the place to buy any high end car or truck! Peter was friendly, kind, easy to work with! I will definitely buy my next luxury car or truck here! Love these guys! read more

This dealership is great and bob is amazing too. They have a great selection and are very knowledgeable about cars.

** (1 star) **Beware of SD ECars: Misleading Pricing and Unacceptable Behavior** I had a terrible experience at SD ECars on Miramar Rd. I found a 2022 Tesla Long Range Model 3 advertised for $25,995 and spoke with their finance manager, Peter, multiple times. He confirmed my financing was approved and instructed me to get insurance for the vehicle. Based on his assurance, I purchased insurance for $350. When I arrived at the dealership I was informed that the advertised price was a mistake and the actual price was higher. This bait-and-switch tactic is not only misleading but also against California's consumer protection laws and also extremely frustrating and costly. To make matters worse, the owner of SD ECars physically assaulted my boyfriend by pushing him in the chest during our visit. This behavior is completely unacceptable and alarming. I demand that SD ECars honor the advertised price and address their misconduct. I've given the 3 business days to respond before I proceed with legal action and file formal complaints. I urge anyone considering SD ECars to think twice. This ordeal has been both financially and emotionally draining. Use extreme caution. . read more

My wife and I came here and met Peter. He was very kind, funny, and accommodating. We did not feel any pressure at all and he spent a great deal of time answering all of our questions. The vehicle we purchased was immaculate and they even repaired an issue with air noise that we noticed during our test drive. Peter was great and we walked away with a great vehicle. I would recommend coming here and purchasing a vehicle. It was a great and painless experience. read more

Amazing service! Peter helped me the whole way and I couldn't be happier with my car. Total breath of fresh air from all the skeevy car salesman out there. Definitely the best I've had. Thanks Peter! read more

Wow - I wish there were more STARS to give! I highly recommend San Diego ECars! I recently worked with Peter to complete my purchase of a hard to find LOW mile used vehicle - I was in the market for a very specific truck and after going through multiple dead ends locally, I found Peter at San Diego ECars. I was initially skeptical since I was in Arizona and the truck was in San Diego. There were way too many questions for me to be at ease - should I fly to San Diego, should I wait and see if there would be something closer to home, should I give up on what I really wanted? I took a chance and contacted San Diego E Cars and luckily that's when I met Peter. I told him where I was, what I wanted to do and asked him to walk me through the process. Peter's ability to help me understand my vehicle buying options for out of state buyers and his williness to painstakingly video and talk through the truck's condition gave me 100% confience that I hit the jackpot! Peter and I found a price that was 100% fair and I made the purchase. Peter arranged for the vehicle delivery and it soon arrived on a Friday. The truck was taken off the delivery vehicle and I did my inspection. I was estatic as the truck was completely as described with the title and bill of sale ready for emissions and registration as soon as Tuesday - since Monday was a holiday. That's when things went bad -- somehow I lost the title and Bill of Sale. I contacted Peter at San Diego E-Cars and he immediately began working to procure a replacement title. 100% my fault but Peter 's unmatched customer service and his willingness to go WAY Beyond the sale has earned my graditude and next time I want to look at hard to find super nice vehicles I will give San Diego ECars the first look. Tom C Tucson AZ read more

Needed a car for our son and he had his heart set on a specific one. I was able to find one here. Very low mileage and a good price. Came with my husband to check it out and met Peter. The car was clean and in great condition so my husband brought our son the next day to test drive it. The kid was thrilled! Exactly what he wanted and expected. My husband and came back later in the day and signed a few lines while having great conversation with Peter, who had the car cleaned and ready for our son when he had come in earlier for the test drive. I can honestly say that after helping 2 kids guide their way through buying cars in the last 4 months and spending HOURS at dealerships (and walking out during 'negotiations') that this experience was downright pleasant. No pressure sales for unnecessary this and that or to finance through them. A sincere thank you to Peter for making this a painless process! read more

Buying a car is such a headache from what I remember, however buying a car here and with Peter's assistance, it was such a breeze! Such an easy and seamless buying experience from communicating with us and our bank via email and phone to stepping in and signing documents, everything was so easy and fast. Peter assisted us with such kindness and knowledge. The car we purchased was in great condition and exactly like the pictures online. We've never bought a car off line without test driving it first, Peter gave us peace and confidence that we were making a great purchase. We drove from Moreno Valley to San Diego to pick up the car, and it was such a smooth ride. Thank you so much!!! read more

We saw a vehicle on their website that we wanted to test drive and reached out about scheduling an appt. They were very prompt with their response, asked that I let them know what time we planned to arrive and they had the vehicle out and ready to test drive when we arrived. We met Peter who was fabulous! He was very busy that day, but made time to small talk and said hello to each of my children. He didn't pressure us into buying a car, he genuinely wanted us to find the right car and we really appreciated that! His showroom was beautiful and full of some truly amazing cars. The car didn't end up being the right fit for us due to it lacking a feature we really needed for our family, but he offered to let us know if he acquired any in the near future. We really wished it had been the right car, we would have loved to buy a car from him! read more

Had the most wonderful experience with the purchase of our newest vehicle. We found our car on line and were a little nervous to buy outside of our usual dealership... When we arrived, we were instantly impressed with how clean and beautiful their showroom was kept. They have a very large stock of gorgeous luxury vehicles. Peter was AMAZING to work with. We never felt pressured in any way and bought our car after visiting and test driving twice. The buying experience was fast and easy. We really felt well taken care of and will most definitely be repeat customers! Thank you Peter and San Diego ECARS family! read more

This is my second transaction with ecars. Peter and Ray are wonderful to work with. They are fair, honest and very transparent. Car buying can be stressful however Ray and Peter are helpful and professional. I would highly recommmend this dealer to anyone looking for a good vehicle. read more