I purchased a brand new wrx about 3 years ago from here and had many problems do not buy a wrx or sti I will never buy a Subaru ever again and will make sure family and friends know this so about 43,000 miles my clutch decides to go out supposedly the ball bearing so I had to replace the clutch that was the first problem then about right after the clutch I had turbo lag problems couldn't even go up the grapevine without a mini van beating me ya in my wrx smh it would lag many times told the dealer and they said it was fine then it had a recall for emmisons they did the recall and got it back and my car lasted two weeks after the recall work they did then bam my turbo was lagging even worse and it was making a noise they fixed it for the noise but then at 78000 miles they said my turbo was to the lowest point ya lemon car for sure. They charged me for a Diagnostics which was 139 then they said they didn't find anything but said when the tech drove the car it was sluggish so they said let's do a compression test and it was the lowest point I been having this problem for about two years little by litttle now it's bad and they said I need a engine tear down just two tear down the engine was 2200 which they said might be the rings so I picked it up and traded this super lagging turbo car for a 2020 Supra gr and I love the Toyota supra I will never buy a Subaru. Oh my car lasted a good 36,000 miles or so till I had problems good bye Sangera of Bakersfield read more

Sangera Subaru - Auto Repair Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I have never had a good experience here. Getting oil changes is a 0/5 star experience. This place is disorganized, slow, and has poor customer service. If I wasn't under warranty I would never come here. read more

This review is long over due. I had a great experience purchasing my car at Sangera Subaru. Brandon Row was very knowledgeable and honest. I had such a great experience with purchasing my car from Brandon Row that a few months later my parents bought an Outback. Thanks to Brandon Row and Sangera Subaru we are now a happy Subaru family! I would highly recommend anyone to buy their Subaru from this dealership. Ask for Brandon Row to help you. read more

Sangera staff are so upbeat and helpful. Val was very patient with me, as I asked a ton of questions. 10 out of 10 would recommend.

This dealership is awesome! Valentine and Max helped me with all my lease questions when I brought it in to be serviced. Everyone is super friendly and inviting. I'll never buy from anywhere else. We love our Subie! read more

My mom and I just purchased a new 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport from here! Our sales consultant was Harpal Gill, he was kind, honest, knowledgeable, and let us know about options, packages, and upgrades in a clear and concise manner without feeling like he was pushy or trying to upswell us, just super informative, He stated that he'd treat us like family and make sure that we get the best value for our money and he held himself to that statement. Pricing as a whole was more than fair but does not have a lot of wiggle room, that being said you get amazing value for money across the board both from the Manufacture's quality and from the Customer service of this dealership! I've had an amazing experience and if I purchase another vehicle in Bakersfield; Sangera Auto Group is my first stop. read more

I have had the pleasure of working with Sangera Subaru for a little while now. To tell the story in whole I have to go back about two years. I was in the market to purchase a car. I was looking for a manual sporty coupe or convertible. Naturally I looked at the BRZ. I stopped by with a buddy and was greeted by Max Pierce. He was very courteous, professional, and pleasant in every possible way. He didn't hesitate to help me answer all my questions regarding the car. He allowed us to test drive (an extended one) the car of our choice for as long as we needed. After the visit he followed up with emails and calls but not to a point it became overburdening. I ended up going with a different car at that time. Fast forward about 12 months and we were in the market for a car for the wife. We were looking for a family car and outback was one of our candidates. We stopped by and saw one on the lot with all the bells and whistles. Max was working that day and once he saw us he approached us. To my surprise he recognized me from over a year ago. He gave us test drives and spent a good amount of time with us. We negotiated over the price and gave us a very competitive pricing for a car that was in high demand (couldn't locate one that we liked in the 150mile vicinity, in fact most dealers said I'd have to order one and wait 8-12weeks). During the entire process he was professional and easy to work with in every facet of the transaction. 3 months later I decided to change my car from a two seater to a sedan due to new baby. I love manual transmission cars and naturally I gravitated toward WRX or the STI. Now these are very popular cars and I couldn't find one anywhere with the color/option combo. I received plenty of attention and opportunities to test drive cars I needed/wanted. Max never pressured me and once I decided to purchase Max got me a very competitive deal (compared to many dealers I approached). He placed the order promptly (that same day) and through the waiting process he kept in touch and did not hesitate to update me on the status of the order to the best of his knowledge. I made some specific requests to the car and he made sure that the requests were fulfilled. Anyone who's looking for a new or used Subaru, I unhesitatingly recommend Sangera Subaru and especially Max for your car needs. I know that I'll be going back there in the future for my Subaru needs. read more

Just picked up my car from the service department. Dropped off my car for a rattle noise, oil change, and tire rotation. The car they tried to give us for a loaner was filthy! I told them what I suspected the rattle was and they didn't even check that. Called me to pick up the car and it still had a rattle. Left it there AGAIN and sure enough it ended up being the problem I suspected. Got my car home and the tires had not been rotated as stated on my receipt. This is the second time I've taken it there and they claimed they rotated the tires BUT DID NOT. We love the sales department but not impressed with the service department unfortunately. read more

What a great dealership! I worked with Leo S and Max Pierce. Both were super helpful and so accommodating. It helps to have an approved loan so my car buying time was reduced. My husband gets all his maintenance for his Impreza here and they are so thorough and experienced!! I dont think I could go to another Subaru dealership or service center. Also, got a certificate for the SPCA Bakersfield adoption fee waived!! read more

Came here for a recall and made appointment. They said that it would take an hour, took 3. Reason they gave me is they do waiting people first. Why make an appointment if they can't honor them. Great car , but Subaru needs to get the service problem worked out. Don't waste your money going here for routine service. read more

Being from Pennsylvania and having lived in an RV for a few years as we toured the states, we were looking for a dealership who would work with us on a trade in of our Dually pick-up and 5th wheel RV. We had been searching for a few months but when we walked into Sangera Subaru they were finally able to meet our needs. Not only did they give us top dollar in trade-in value on the truck, but they more than exceeded our expectations on trade-in value with the RV, as well! We decided to go with a 2019 Forester Sport and they even hooked us up on the cost of warranty and additional service package. By the way, Bob (some call him Bobby) Malec is the guy you will want to speak to when you go in. He is knowledgeable, has a great sense of humor, and is willing to accommodate some pretty hectic schedules to be able to make a sale and ensure a happy customer. We were very impressed with Bob and with everyone at Sangera. We highly recommend both! read more

Bought a car here with help from Leo and couldn't have had a smoother or more pleasant experience. I've had awful experiences with pushy salespeople at other dealers wasting time so you get stuck there all day. But Sangera made the whole process a breeze. I left with a smile and my dream car all without getting ripped off. Would recommend to friends and family in store for a new or used vehicle. read more

Not sure why but seems like trying to get a callback is work. I've tried three separate times and the first two times I got a call back a few days later. The last time, I never heard back from the guy. Calling a person back timely (within 24 hours) seems like basic customer service 101 to me but I guess not at this place. Sad. read more

Sangera has got to be the worst dealership I have ever dealt with on MULTIPLE accounts. I will never return there. This is the first place I have ever filled out paper work, ran my credit, drove the car and THEN decided not to buy from them. It's not the cars it's the service. Absolutely terrible sales manager. They refuse to work with you, but man do they make it look like they are. If you want a cheaper payment they'll give you a lower payment but they're taking that money right off of your trade in. All they do is the move the money to different places and make it LOOK like they're helping you. read more

This is my second purchase of a Subaru Outback from Sangera Subaru. This one was easier than the first. I was able to do all of my bargaining through phone calls to Brandon and when we got to the dealership, everything was ready to go. It took less than an hour to complete all of the paperwork. For most of you that have spent hours at a dealership haggling and waiting around, you can understand what a wonderful surprise this was. I would recommend at least giving this dealership an opportunity to win your business. read more

Phenomenal customer experience. I was in and out for a service oil change. Coffee and cookies were a delicious. Thank you Sangera Subaru.

After scouring So Cal for a used Subaru Outback or Forester for weeks, dreading the driving all over LA, I decided to look more carefully closer to home. It was the best decision I made! Right here, in our Bakersfield back yard is a gem of an auto "dealership", Sangera Subaru (and Mercedes). I called to inquire about a Forester that was a bit out of my price point but spoke with Bianca, who was courteous and helpful. She carefully handed me off to Brandon Row who was extremely punctual and followed up at every turn. Brandon is the most chill, cool dude ever--not a pushy bone in his body but just a very genuine good human being. No gimicky dealership tactics--just straight up honest willing to meet me at a place we both felt comfortable. The entire process was organized, communication was top notch, and the team work was spot on. It was an absolute enjoyable experience and I have NEVER said that about buying a car! I felt very good vibes at Sangera Bakersfield. The atmosphere is laid back but believe me, things get done very efficiently and expediently. I completed my paperwork with P.J. who btw is a hoot! She is so skilled at her craft. She explained all the paperwork and made suggestions which I heeded because you can tell this girl is genuine and knows her stuff. And she is Edward Scissorhands with the computer and paperwork--lightning-fast and can multi-task like no one I've ever seen (it blew me away when she was explaining something to me and wrote perfect numbers upside down! Who does that?) From the first call, to the test drives, to agreement on a price was about 2 hours total. Picking up the car and completing paperwork was 2 hours total. I'm not kidding. It was SMOOTH & EASY. These are genuine, funny, smart, people working at Sangera, happy to be at work, balancing hard work with a bit of fun, praising each other and speaking so highly of their owner and management--This is a testament to the Subaru Company, a company that values the importance of the human experience, the environment, and the community. And...this is a testament to Sangera management and the dealership owner, Damon Culbertson. It starts from the top down. Congratulations. You have a customer for life (por vida)! read more

After having the worst experience of my life at Mazda, I went to Subaru and dealt with Matt. He was courteous, friendly and patient. No pressure to buy unlike the latter and worked within my budget. I've returned since my purchase for oil changes and to take advantage of the free car wash and my experience is always good. Friendly service all around. read more

HUGE shoutout to Dave and Alice of Sangera Subaru for "good willing" me a new battery and waiving the $130 diagnostic fee since my warranty expired yesterday They always seem to go above and beyond! I think I startled Dave the Service manager when I hugged him without warning, but it had to be done! read more

This was the best experience I've ever had purchasing a car! Leo Salazar was the best! I found him honest and trustworthy, something you don't see much at a car dealership. My car was totalled in an accident and I was really unhappy about it, kind of depressed. However everyone there was really nice and nobody tried to push anything on me. They didn't have what I wanted in stock but found one and had it delivered to the dealership in less than 48 hours, and all the paperwork was explained clearly. I highly reccomend Sangera Subaru! It was such a pleasure and positive experience! read more

The service department was awesome. Alice met me when I pulled in and arranged for a ride to and from work even though I was just getting a small accessory installed! Crystal was my "chauffeur" and had such a friendly personality! Great experience. Love my Subaru! read more

Bought my first Subaru today!!! I have leased three in the past and have loved them all. This time I bought the 2020 Subaru ascent and my wife and I love it. Every Subaru I have had i have gone to Sangera Subaru in Bakersfield. I enjoyed doing business with Brandon Row in sales. I have done two leases and one vehicle purchase with Brandon, and he has always been professional, knowledgeable, and very personable. Buying or leasing a car is a big decision and can be stressful to say the least. Brandon has always been fair and reasonable with me, and does his best to educate me throughout the process. If you're looking for a Subaru, I'd give Brandon a call! read more

We were in the Market to buy two Subarus for two of our kids going off to college. We thought it would be easy to find a dealership willing to help us. All the dealerships in LA wanted us to come down there wouldn't give us any information and weren't helping us find the cars we wanted. We contacted Max Pearce at Subaru and he made it happen smoothly efficiently gave us a great deal went above and beyond our expectations.He made the experience fun professional and did a fantastic job I would highly recommend Max and I would highly recommend this dealership read more

Sangera was a pleasure all the way around. . Brandon Row Was AWESOME. Suber easy to deal with Laid back guy. He got me the deal he promised. The finance lady was on point. That was the quickest I've ever been through the process. Took a little long to detail my car. But who cares. She sure is pretty. 2 Thumbs up. read more

This place really embodies the spirit of Subaru. We were on a road trip through CA and our 2015 Subaru was making a funny noise, so we brought it in without an appointment to be checked out. The staff at Sangera went out of their way to help us. They were concerned and kind and professional. They also checked a few times to make sure our German shepherd had water. I totally recommend this place! read more

As first-time buyers of a new Outback, we are very pleased with our entire experience at Bakersfield Sangera Subaru. Their Sales Representative VALENTIN RAMIREZ is a true professional. Mr. Ramirez was very informative and thorough with his presentation of the Outback's many attributes and operating characteristics. VAL made us confident that we were making the right decision. Thanks to everyone at the Sangera family dealership for their friendly and courteous assistance. read more

Amazing service! These guys went above and beyond with my service needs. I had a cat die on top of the transmission (no joke) of our brand new Subie. I live closer to Fresno and Lithia Subaru (where I bought my car) totally blew me off and was going to make me wait 9 days with a rotting dead animal before I could get a service appointment! I then called Sangera and they got me in at 8am the next day and had the problem fixed in less then an hour! I'll never go back to Lithia Subaru in Fresno, all they care about is the sale. Even though it is further Sangera earned all my future business, they care about the cars and the drivers. Awesome dealership!!! read more

Great experience. This was the second car we have purchased from Subaru ( legacy ) & ( Impreza ) & both times our sales person was Bobby Malec. He was very friendly & patient with us while showing us all our options for our price range & budget. Paperwork work was a breeze & PJ was so wonderful to work with & she explained everything in great detail . The staff overall is very polite & not pushy at all . Thank you Subaru staff for all your help & I definitely recommend Sangera Subaru to anybody or anyone looking to get a very reliable & SAFE car. read more

We relocated from southern California to a small town east of Bakersfield, and looked up Sangera to address recall service and some routine maintenance on our certified pre-owned 2016 Subaru Forester. The thing that impressed me right at the beginning was the number of women working in the service department. I've had great experiences with all-female teams in other businesses, so I was excited. Our representative was Alice and she did an exceptional job in meeting our needs. She was able to work out a repair that would've otherwise not been covered under warranty - we certainly appreciate her taking the initiative to do that. We were allowed a loaner which made getting to mandatory appointments that much easier. We were very comfortable and treated well, and the service was done expeditiously. The car is running great, and we are very pleased with our experience. We've had good service in the past from other Subaru dealers (this is now my 2nd Subaru, I am a huge supporter of the brand. I kept my first Subie for 10 years and it still ran great at 260,000 miles). We look forward to a continued relationship with Sangera, including replacing our current Surbaru with a new one, once we are ready. read more

Our best car buying experience! Brandon Row is absolutely amazing! We were nervous about trading in our car, but they gave us a very generous trade in amount. He was very informative, straightforward, and did not pressure us to buy. I highly recommend him. They also gave us an even lower interest rate than we had before! Next time we are in the market for a new car, we will definitely be going back to him. We LOVE our new Subaru, and it's perfect for our growing family. Thank you, Brandon! read more

LOVED the experience here! I'm from San Jose, and was willing to drive down three plus hours to get a subaru (outback 2015 3.5r) which was out of stock in most places around home. They gave us a GREAT price, helped close the deal after hours (we could make it only half an hour before closing). Our point of contact - Max was extremely pleasant and helpful and stands out as the BEST car salesperson I've had the opportunity to interact with. These guys ship subarus to any location so Bakersfield non-residents shouldn't have issues buying their cars here. For us, it was worth making the trip given how great the entire transaction was. Fully recommend these guys to friends, these guys rock!! read more

I was not sure I wanted to write this, mostly because I am not too tech savvy but I had my daughter make me a profile simply because I feel it is necessary to help those who may be in the market for a new Subaru and are considering going to this location. I walked into this establishment almost a month ago, on the 15th of March at about 1:40 pm, with the goal to purchase a new car but unfortunately had to walk right out. It was very obvious that the young lady at the front desk, she was in all black and had a very long ponytail, was under the influence of some kind of drugs. Her eyes were very low and red and her speech was a bit slurred when she answered an incoming call. Extremely unprofessional and not a place I'd like to spend my hard earned money at so I walked out and went elsewhere to purchase. Businesses really will hire just about anyone to be the face of their companies nowadays, horrible. read more

My wife and I were headed to Thousand Oaks to the Subaru dealer with the intention of buying a new CrossTrek. We live in the mountains south of Bakersfield and the weather turned threatening so we changed plans and went to Sangera Subaru in Bakersfield. It turned out to be fortuitous to say the least. We met a nice young salesman named Valentin Ramirez who wasn't in the least pushy but very helpful. After we drove the Forester and Crosstrek we decided on the Crosstrek. We sat down with Valentin to select our options before going in to face the dreaded manager. Even that experience turned out to be pleasant. All in all it was the least stressful and easiest car purchase we've experienced. read more

My boyfriend just bought a car from here and it was such a good experience - thank you to Brandon Row and Tylor Brannon for all you assistance and being very helpful and knowledgeable they were not pushy nor rude but very understanding and friendly. Will definitely shop here again! read more

I recently bought a car from subaru. The first time I went in to speak numbers and got a terrible sales man and had to go back a few more times with the same person in the end to just fond out my credit was ran numerous times without my intent. After being thrown around and in the dark about what was going on I finally got tired and went back to deal with a different sales person. I highly recommend dealing with Brandon Row. He is completely honest, straight forward, and he's the kind of sales person who feels like a friend. He helped me so much and I was finally able to leave with a car. If you don't want a pushy sales person go to Brandon . So any interest in a subi go to him. read more

Liar's, cheats, and thieves. My wife just brought the car back into the shop to complete its second oil consumption test. They rigged the first test by overfilling the engine with oil. At the start of the second test, I personally checked the level to make sure that they had not overfilled it again ( they had not), and rechecked the level again midway through the 1200 mile cycle, it had burned approximately 1 quart at this time. When the Sangera called to tell my wife the vehicle was ready, they claimed that the oil level registered full, and that no problem was found. I guess it's really easy to avoid having to deal with customers problems, when all it takes is adding a little oil here and there. Having to deal with both Subaru of America and Sangera has been a gigantic hassle. Avoid having anything to do with the service department at this dealership. read more

My dad and I came here to pick up my old car that was in service. Instead that day, I got a new car! I had been in the market for a new car a couple months back but was denied at another dealership unless I had a co-signer. This was a total deal breaker. So when Phil Turley saw us browsing around the Subaru lot, I didn't have high hopes. He was so optimistic and understanding of my needs---moving to a new city for a new job and in need of a reliable car. I had another car in mind (Forester), but Phil respectfully steered me in a different direction with the Crosstrek. He showed my dad & me the fresh delivery of cars from that day, and oh my did my eyes light up when I saw the Subaru Cross Trek in Crystal White Pearl with EYESIGHT!!! (Definitely check out what the Eyesight technology is because it's been very helpful for me as I transitioned from driving in Bakersfield to the Bay Area) What I truly appreciated about this whole process was the courtesy and professionalism all the team members of the Sangera Automotive Group shared with me. They understood that although I would be a "first-time buyer" Sangera has financing options that will suit my budget without having a co-signer. I was approved for a 36 month lease that was well within my budget :) On the day my new car was ready for pick up (since I first saw it when it was just delivered, the car wasn't ready to be driven off yet but that was OKAY--patience is a virtue), Leo Salazar gave me a complete run-through that this Subaru Crosstrek had to offer and tips & tricks to using the Eyesight and Starlink features. In short, from my experience as a first-time buyer I couldn't have asked for a better experience both from the customer service I've received and how much I enjoy driving my new car. To my fellow millennials--if you're in the market for a new car, this is the place to go if you want a great car AND customer service where you're the priority. read more

Sangera Subaru - I got this car on my birthday :) 2017 Subaru Crosstrek in Crystal White Pearl with Eyesight and Starlink - Auto Repair Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I recently worked with Brandon Row to buy my first car - a 2016 Subaru Outback! It was a great experience. Brandon worked with me to answer all of my questions (there were many!) to help me find the perfect fit. I am very grateful to him for making my first car buying experience easy and enjoyable. read more

Our experience at Sangera Subaru was excellent. Our Sales Consultant Brandon Row was a true professional, courteous and well informed. Helped us select the right Forester and was never the "pushy car salesman" that many of us dislike. He gave us plenty of time to discuss the choices by ourselves. A "treat" we never had before. We are very satisfied with our new Subaru Forester and with the sales experience. We'd highly recommend the Sangera Subaru, our Sales Consultant Brandon Row, car selection and prices. Inlow and Cristina Campbell read more

My honest advice is that if you're looking to buy a Subaru, you MUST go see Brandon at Sangera Subaru. He's the best car salesman I've ever worked with. He was honest, patient, and worked with us so we could come to a price that worked for all of us, not just him, like other dealerships. It was quite possibly the easiest car buying experience I've ever had. He also gave my 4 year old son a plush Subaru toy car so he got to leave the lot with a "new car" too :) You can't get any better than Sangera Subaru, thank you again Brandon! read more