My husband has been buying cars from this dealership for over 10 Years now. His most recent purchase was a Toyota Tundra, and we can't be any more happy. The car has zero issues. All the sales men were very polite and knowledgeable, Vitaliy helped us finance it without any problems. We will definitely be back in the future when it's time to make a upgrade read more

Sea-Auto Sales - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

My wife and I recently purchased a vehicle from these guys. I would say that the overall experience wasn't awful, but there's nothing that would make me choose this dealer over another if I was in the market for another vehicle. I had been looking for this specific model for a while and had a bit of a challenge finding one with a clean Carfax and no accidents. So, I will give it to them that they did have what I was looking for. The vehicle is decent, but I was a little put off that they weren't flexible at all on their price. There was no negotiation on the price, despite it immediately needing tires and an oil change. When replacing the tires, I discovered the rear brakes needed to be immediately replaced, too. These aren't huge items, but it was disappointing that they don't do the reconditioning normally done to reflect a "high-book" price. The staff was friendly and respectful, but I can't say I was super thrilled to pay full retail price for a vehicle, only to dump a bunch of money into it the following week, for items that should normally be addressed in a dealer's safety inspection. read more

I bought a great car from this dealer in December 2014. I don't typically rate but in this case I had a good experience and found them to be professional and easy to deal with. None of the problems people cite below. So having had the car for a month and still smiling about it, I thought I would spend a little time and explain how my experience went. It was very quick and easy. I had contacted them in advance to let them know I would be by to look at it. I was glad they were expecting me when I arrived, the car was ready to inspect, no nonsense. I drove the car and liked it a lot, so I made an offer. We dickered a less than typical amount, offers and counteroffers went quickly, and we agreed on a price. Very professional and no funny stuff. Here is the part that was better than average. I gave them a deposit and they agreed in writing to fix two issues before I would take delivery. This did not go in their favor but they kept their side of the deal. As costs began to mount I expected at some point they'd begin asking me to share the costs. They never complained once and kept taking the next step until it was fixed, even though they had to send the car out to a specialist. I saw no signs of unethical behavior here. For those who are not comfortable mitigating the risks of buying used cars, possibly a new car would be a better option. For those who are not accustomed to negotiations, here are some PROTIPs. The salesperson's opinions are OPINIONS This dealer buys cars at auction and from strangers! They do not have any personal knowledge if a car has a strong clutch or great brakes. If you ask them you would be foolish to rely on their answer - it's just an opinion. But in this dealer's ads, there is always a link to a CARFAX report. This is strongly credible evidence of a vehicle's history. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Google the VIN and find out a lot about the car. Look up the value on Edmunds.com or other sites. Don't rely on a salesman to do your research for you. Inspections by mechanics are also OPINIONS Or go to an inspector of your choosing. Of course they will be happy to let you have the car inspected if you insist. If they say no, say goodbye. But even your inspection is just another OPINION. I have a funny story when I took an older Mercedes for a presale inspection to a mechanic with top reputation. His glowing review did not stop the rear end from falling out of the car in less than a month. Yes. It was lying on the pavement, disconnected from the driveline a few feet behind the car. So, ehhhh. There you go. Get things in WRITING Any agreements no matter how small or big get transferred to a special piece of paper called WE OWE. This paper is part of the stack you sign when you close the deal. You sign this paper and the words are very large at the top! You cannot fail to see it! So for people below to say they had promises which were not kept is not credible. If promises were made they are on the WE OWE or they do not exist. Buying used cars is RISKY When you are signing all those papers, you sign ten times that THEY OWE YOU NOTHING and THERE IS NO WARRANTY and THIS IS A USED CAR. If you drive it off the lot, and it blows up, you own all the pieces. Third party warranty coverage is SHADY AS HELL If you bought an extended warranty, it says in those papers what the warranty company owes you. If you have a beef with the warranty company, take it up with them or the attorney general. Misplaced warranty anger isn't the same as saying a dealer has no scruples. If you want an extended warranty dont buy it from them. Google "used car extended warranty" and choose from many companies. Be smart about this! Sorry about the ramble but buying cars is expensive and mistakes can be costly. But I didn't see anything at this dealer to beware. Go buy a car there and don't forget to do your research in advance. If you are ready to buy this is a good place to shop. read more

These guys TOTALLY wasted our time and gas! Booked an appointment for 10:30 to test drive a car, we were coming from Renton so we commuted to go to look at this car. As soon as we pulled into the lot the car we were suppose to test drive was pulling out! Walked into office to get some answers to no avail.. No one asked if we needed any help what so ever! I don't even know if the guy I spoke to via offer up was even working! I learned These incompetent guys double booked appointments for the same vehicle. At least apologize or show us you want business! We were going to cash out on you all, I'm so glad you guys didn't get a cent from us! You all need to learn good business practice. I should've made you guys pay for my gas! I hope no one went through what we did. read more

WOW ~ !!! Haven't bought and sold hundreds of cars, I have to say, I'm really impressed with Sea Auto. Vitaly was really great to work with. I didn't think that I was going to find custom-spec'd vehicles in Seattle. After visiting and trying to work with numerous other dealers, autioneers, and auto traders, I have not seen another business like Sea Auto. I dare say that these guys have the best cars in the state. Try, dual-tone leather seat inserts. Try full diesel turbo exotic SUVs, no more than 8-10 in the entire state. YES, THEY HAVE THESE CARS !!! It was so refreshing to find a business and a team that are so discerning in their auto selection with the same level of appreciation as true auto enthusiasts. To top it all off, they are the cheapest in the western corridor for the same model/year/trim (assuming you can find a similar car outside of Sea Auto). I'm super glad to know that I don't have to import every single car that I would want to buy anymore. I can come see the Vitaly and the team at Seat Auto. Thanks GUYS!!!! read more

Probably the worst place you could ever buy a car. They don't have actual mechanics onsight evaluating the cars they sell. I bought an absolute melon that they advertised as a "sound" car. The owner was an absolute nightmare to deal with when my car broke down two days after taking it off the lot. please do not go here. read more

A month ago I bought a 2015 Subaru WRX Limited from Sea Auto. I've written an outline of the pros/cons of my experience and below that a detailed explanation of my experience. Hopefully you find this helpful and good luck to you on your search for a car! Pros - They didn't pressure me into anything I didn't ask for - They we're willing to answer all of my questions to the best of their ability - Allowed us to take the car to a mechanic within 5 miles of their location - Allowed us to test drive the car on our own - Average price for the car I was looking at - Offered exactly what I expected for trade in on my old car Cons - They buy most, if not all, of their cars from auctions, so be very wary of the car's history - The car I was looking at was dirty (see picture) when I arrived despite telling them I was coming to look at it the day before - Oil needed to be changed - No wiggle room on their listings because their inventory is typically less than 70 cars and most of them are sport/luxury - They don't seem to care whether or not they complete a sale (later learned that that is because they are on salary pay and not commission, so there's no real initiative) - Said they would give the car a full detail before we left with it, but it looked like they just ran it through a cheap car wash, and the car was only gone for 20-30 mins tops (supposed detail and gas fill), which doesn't seem like enough time for a full detailing Why I gave it 3 stars: Overall, I had a neutral experience. It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't outstanding. After a month of owning my WRX, nothing is wrong with it, but I'm still holding my breath as most people say their problems started a few months after ownership. I wouldn't buy another car from them simply because I would still feel insecure about how truthful they were being with me. Anyone that wants to buy a car from them, my advice it to be very skeptical, take someone that knows what to look for, RESEARCH your car thoroughly before you go to look at it, and take it to a mechanic just to be sure! Sea Auto had everything I wanted in a Subaru WRX, the price was as expected/fair for the year, mileage, and condition, and I knew I wasn't going to find WRX like this without upgrading to the STi and increasing my budget. The moment I saw this car on their website, I knew I had to have it. But when I looked up their reviews, my heart sank because the majority of reviewers had a very negative experience. I read in one review that they wouldn't allow a customer to take a car they were looking at to their mechanic to be inspected, so I decided to call them and ask if they would allow me to do this and their answer would decide whether or not I would take the trip up to Washington to look at the WRX because no reliable dealership should deny a customer this. I was told I could take the car to a mechanic within a 5 mike radius of their lot, so that put my mind at ease a bit. However, I was still skeptical. I told myself that if I had any bad feelings about them while we were there, I was leaving. The night before we drove up to see the car, we called and let them know we were coming in and we told them which car I was interested in. Despite that and having at least 12 hours from the time of our phone call to the time we arrived, the car was filthy when we got there! And it's a black car, so when it's dirty it is painfully obvious that it is DIRTY. You would think they would want to make a potential sale as presentable as possible, but apparently not. Dirty or not, I fell even more in love with that car as soon as I saw it in person though haha! We inspected the car and, other than the oil being somewhat dirty and a few minor scratches on the body, everything seemed fine. I spent a year researching this car, so I looked for any modifications to the body and engine that could negatively impact the car. I couldn't find anything, but I asked if the car had been modded just to be sure. I was told the previous owner modified the exhaust a bit, but it still looked and sounded like the stock exhaust so I wasn't entirely sure on it. Everything ran smooth, sounded right, shifted well, and worked after the test drive. They worked with us on the loan, didn't lower the price, but gave us a full tank of gas and a full detail (but I think they just quickly just washed it rather than detailed it). Just before I paid, I thankfully asked for the Carfax and they happily obliged, and everything came up clean. So far, I am still in love with this car and I don't regret my decision one bit! read more

Sea-Auto Sales - What the car looked like when we got there; obviously filthy! - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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If only things would have worked out.... I'd be in a much worse position it seems. I didn't check Yelp before going to this car dealer, I just saw he had the car we were looking for and drove out there to take a look at it. My girlfriend and I have been looking at buying a car for a while, her current car is about to give up the ghost. So, we saw the car we wanted here at this lot - It was the right color. It had low miles.... the photos looked great! So, we drove out there and checked it out. Looked good, body was in good shape, the engine compartment looked clean and there were no obvious signs of repairs. It started just fine and ran but we didn't take it out for a spin - didn't want to do that until we checked out financing from our credit union. We went to our credit union and arranged for financing. Pre-Approval was secured, so now, all we needed to do was have our mechanic give it a once-over and a clean bill of health and Sea-Auto Sales would have moved that car TODAY. But, that's where things went a little odd. You see, Sea-Auto doesn't allow you to take a vehicle farther than 5 miles from the lot. "Due to insurance not covering the car if it's taken farther than five miles..." What a load of bull crap. I've taken plenty of cars to my mechanics to look over, it's pretty much the norm if you're a cautious buyer. I've taken plenty of cars overnight - let's face it, how much can you learn about a car in a 10 minute test drive? Our personal car insurance will cover us and their car during the test drive. They have to know this, the are supposedly the pros, right? We are not looky-loos so it struck us as odd that we didn't get to take the car to our mechanic. What sort of reputable car lot wouldn't allow this? Well, one look at Yelp and we got our answer. If the other posters are to be believed, these people are unscrupulous swindlers and are not to be trusted. I guess that would explain why they don't want an independent mechanic taking a look at their cars... that in itself speaks volumes, that and the other reviews here - it now makes complete sense. I should have checked Yelp first, it would have saved me the drive. read more

Do not EVER buy a car here! They do not care if what they are selling is safe to drive. They are dishonest and manipulative. Ladies beware... If they think you don't completely know what you are doing they will use your lack of knowledge against you! read more

WARNING: Do not buy a used car from this business. They are dishonest and untrustworthy. They do not disclose the prior condition of the car. They cover up major problems by fixing it partially and make the car temporarily run smoothly for a few months. Then the problems begin!!!!!! Their on site shop is the same. They are in it for the money and once the deal is final their cooperation to correct the deficits is non- existent!! This business needs to be closed!!! I am filing a complaint with the Washington State Better Business Bureau!! read more

I purchased a car from sea-auto a few years ago and had a really bad experience. The car ended up needing costly repairs that were not disclosed when I purchased the vehicle. After reaching out to the sales person and manager at the time they refused to do anything about it. So I was out a lot of $$$. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago. I got an email letting me know that Sea-Auto had new owners, managers etc. The owner personally contacted me to apologize for the issues I had with the old management. After some discussion the new management made things right. Even though they had nothing to do with all the crap that went down with the old staff. They were very willing to help restore sea-auto's reputation and mop up a mess that wasn't theirs. I have to say that I am throughly impressed with the efforts of the new management. They are going to be changing sea-auto for the better! I would definitely think about buying a car from sea-auto again now despite my first experience. I am confident that if I purchased a car from them that ended up having problems that they would do what it takes to make it right. I tip my hat to the new staff at sea-auto. Remember - honesty and integrity get's you loyal customers I hope that the staff continues to keep it up! read more

Make sure you get everything on the vehicle your gonna purchase checked out . Put everything in writing do not give them your money until you are satisfied or receive what you pay for . These guys are sorta shady . Lie just to sell car . I wish I could give a good review but I have had serious issues with this buisness. Almost took them to court . Just stay away from this place be safe read more

Update 5/13/15 @ ~1200: They read the review only to call and bother my family to take-down this review, and claim this is "slander". Yes, we could've went the route of a lawsuit, but the cost of a law-suit out weights what the cost of the car versus what we could've "probably" get, but the benefits of word of mouth and getting the truth out is much valuable. Believe me these are facts, and one thing to understand this isn't the only review that is marked with a low rating, please go to Yelp and read the reviews about the same trend, practices these guys are doing. Thank you. You do good business practices with trust and its goes a long ways. +++Beware+++ Please take a moment and read this prior to visiting this stealership.... This is not a slandered statement. all truth based upon facts from both Autocheck vs Carfax vehicle history reports side by side comparisons. I don't usually take the time to write reviews on anything but i made a very BIG, expensive mistake. I bought a $28k vehicle from them when it was worth half that, and they knowingly knew this, here's my reason: 1st off don't trust Car fax as they are under a heavy lawsuit (reference of lawsuit http://www.dealerbusinessjournal.com/articleview.php?id=122-10418) for information being delayed or not accurately showing on the history of the vehicle and this dealership scam/use this to their advantage knowing the vehicle they buy on auction bids having salvage titles (as the auction have signed forms prior to selling the vehicle disclosing this information). Prior to me buying the vehicle they (Sea-Auto) had bought the car from an auction which was found on AUTOCHECK which listed all the details of the auction buy that the car i had bought from them has 2 salvage titles from major accidents. Of course, me not knowing there was other source(s) for car history check. I assumed carfax was "the one trusted" one out there. Long story short i had issues with the car days after i bought the car, they told me it was "as is" and there's nothing they could do about it. Tried to trading the car (which is how i found out about the 2 rebuilt titles) the deal wouldn't deal with my car because of the salvage/rebuilt title. I called Sea-auto, they said they only go by what "CarFax" information and i had to take up to carfax to have the issue resolved and there's nothing they could do about it. So i paid premium price of what a clean title low mileage car was, for a car that wasn't worth half that and they knew this off hand but kept , hush-hush til i signed the papers. So don't make this mistake i made, if you want real information about a vehicle at their lot spend the $30 buck use AUTOCHECK (created by Experian one of the three credit beau company's). Because $30 bucks is better than losing ~$13,000 loss I made. There's a reason for why others are writing reviews a speaking about this place. listen and educate yourself... read more

I just bought a 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman S from Sea-Auto Sales. It was a no pressure sale, the salesman was friendly and answered all of our questions. The car is super clean inside and out, and is mechanically sound. We live four hours from the dealer. We found the car online and texted the dealer ahead of time. The salesman was prompt in returning our text, informative, and more than willing to work with us. And we were able to check out the car fax report before we left home. It turns out the car was missing some of the factory accessories like the air compressor and tire repair kit. When this was brought to the attention of the dealer, Vitaly the manager, did not hesitate to make sure we had what was needed to be able to take care of a flat if need be. We were impressed with his generousoty and professionalism. While we were looking for a very specific car this time, the lot had quite a few very nice and even swanky cars to choose from. We would most definitely shop here again and would recommend this dealer to anyone in the market for a high quality used car. read more

Once a customer, always a customer. This purchase of my 06' Porsche Cayenne will be 5th purchase with Sea-Auto Sales. I am extremely satisfied with their exceptional customer service, competitive pricing, and professional Sales staff. Buying used vehicles from either dealers or private party is always risky, but with Sea-Auto I always had a piece of mind. Thank you Vitaliy, Oleg, and the rest of the team! Keep up the great work, looking forward to my next purchase. Lovin' the Porsche! read more

Sea-Auto Sales - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Sold me a quality car. Had it checked out by Brets shop down the road and the inspection deemed it near perfection. A few light bulbs were out which Sea-auto was all too happy to replace for me, free of charge. Buying a car from these guys, it felt like making deals with friends and family. They'll hold you to your purchase, "no take backs" and they make that abundantly clear. But, they'll be honest and frank with you every step of the way, no bull. Also, from my experience in the area, they were the most competitive prices in town. I'd buy from them again, in fact, I probably will. read more

I called Sea Auto Sales 10 minutes ago to have them cancel the bogus warranty they sold us and they were so incredibly rude!! I would be happy with a "I am sorry that happened to you, here's what we can do to make this a little easier". All i got was "So did you know that expansion tanks cool and heat and contract and break all the time" and "Our reviews on Yelp are bad because they are making us pay for the good ones" and "We sell 1200 cars a year!". I just want them to cancel my warranty so I can proceed with selling the crappy car they sold me and take my lovely $10,000 loss. I don't want an argument from a 20 year old about why I should be happy with my purchase. Horrible people. read more

Bought a 2002 RAV4. Kirill was the sales manager we negotiated the deal with. Sea Auto Sales was the 4th or 5th dealership we went to and the experience we had was by far the most professional as compared to our previous experiences. Kirill was helpful and the car we bought seems to be working well. The other cars that we saw in the dealership also looked in great condition and if I had the money, I would not mind picking up a sports car from this place. The dealership does have things priced a little on the higher end and given this was our first car and we were new to all this, we couldn't negotiate much. Seasoned buyers might have a different experience. One odd thing that happened was that we got the car pre-checked before buying. Kirill handled the drop-off and pick-up during the check and the report said everything was fine. However, as soon as we left the dealership, the check-engine light came on withing the first 3 miles. We got it checked at Autozone and they said one of the O2 sensors was bad. They also said that there was no way the pre-checkup would have missed this so we were were not sure what happened here. We took it to a Toyota dealership and they charged around $300 for parts and service. Given this was a small issue, I did not press this issue with Sea Auto sales further but future buyers might want to look out for such small issues. The car did not exhibit any issues after this. However, overall we had a good experience. Kirill and his crew are friendly and mostly responsive to calls and texts. We didn't have problems communicating and the entire process with them was very smooth and quick. read more

David and Vitaly were very helpful and knowledgeable, they answered my questions and provided great customer service. I will be back to for another car from them. The repair shop owner Peter provided me with great deals on repairs on my BMW and with prices lower then the shops around. Very happy with Sea Auto Sales! read more

Purchased a 2001 BMW M5 from Vitaly at Sea Auto Sales. Was very impressed with their honesty, customer service and integrity. I purchased the vehicle sight unseen and trusted their word the car would be perfect and it arrived exactly as described! I would highly recommend Sea Auto and I look forward to doing more business together in the future! A +++ read more

There's a few reasons this place got a 1 star review, and I typically don't bother writing reviews so this tells you how serious my issues were. 1) When I bought the car as their "certified used" it had some issues that they promised to fix. I worked 6 days a week so I had to take a day off and plan it a month in advance, but when I called to make the appointment they said they would not fix it because it had been more than a month from purchase. This was not mentioned at time of purchase. 2) They lied about the condition of the car and maintenance done. The car was $19,000 and I was assured was in perfect mechanical order. However, I discovered several months later that the car had been in a serious accident that had bent the front strut and completely ruined the alignment of the car requiring replacing. Also they told me the clutch had just been replaced when in actuality it was on its last leg, and cost me nearly $3,000 to replace some 6 months later. Overall, this place is a scam. They clearly take cars and sell them at too good to be true prices while hiding obvious mechanical errors. Do not spend your money here unless you have money to burn. read more

Got my gmc truck here. Been reading the bad reviews and just seems like a bunch of complainers or people who do not understand the used car buying game. If you are scared and don't want to deal with car problems go buy a brand new car! For he rest of us be smart and check the carfax and get an inspection. I have bought 4 cars here and haven't had any issues that other people are stating. The sales team here is honest and FAIR. No bs or sleezball tactics. I worked with Oleg he was easy and honest. Look him up. Defiantly coming back for my next car. read more

Sea-Auto Sales - Used Car Dealers Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I bought a car here a couple months ago and did not have a good experience. The price seemed fair, and I had a buyers inspection and everything checked out fine. When asked for the carfax they said their limit had expired for the month, but they would try to get a copy from a friend.... after waiting, filling out paperwork, dealing with loan information, I made the mistake of letting the carfax go, thinking it would be okay since I had the buyers inspection done, and I was very wrong. At this time I was also adamant about having my loan with my current bank, which was made VERY clearly, and was told that is who they were going with several times. Once I had the car at home for a couple days I ran the carfax myself only to find out the car had been in an accident and had frame damage, with no information as to where it was repaired (probably someone's house). I also started getting phone calls from another bank, which I thought was weird... then found out they kept calling me because I now had a loan with them. Surprise! Even though I was extremely clear and stubborn about ONLY wanting my bank, they had set my loan up through another. I called and talked with the manager (took a couple days for them to call me back) about the issues. He lied right to me, and said that I was told the bank they decided to go with when I signed the paperwork, and that it said so on my loan paperwork. This is not true and it does not say so on my paperwork. According to them carfax is not accurate... right. They said they would do "anything to make it right" but it is just too late. I'm stuck with a car with a mysterious background that I'll never be able to resell at a decent price due to the history. I wouldn't wish doing business with these people on anyone. They are as crooked and dishonest as they come. read more

After reviewing the inspection reports Sea-Auto provided, I decided to purchase my car (02 BMW M3 for $22k). The inspections showed that the car was in safe, drivable condition. The car arrived in very poor condition: I was both misled and lied to by the dealer, Sea Auto Sales. The inspection reports they provided were completely inaccurate and/or falsified. After bringing the car my local Auto Dealer, they revealed a massive amount of issues. The car not only had unsafe, bald tires, but came with taillight malfunctions, broken headlight components, cracked belts, and oil leaks. It was repainted white, while the VIN number shows Carbon Black. It was also missing all safety components including jack, tire iron, and a spare tire/wheel. The dealer refused to pay for any of the issues after months of arguing with them. The fact of the matter is that the car was delivered in an unsafe, far less than acceptable condition, and will not pass inspection without many of the issues fixed. It is not even street-legal without working head and tail lights. Who delivers a car this way? My local dealer estimates over $5000 in repairs, $1500 of which I have already done. Any reputable dealer should be sure a car will be fit for ordinary driving purposes, reasonably safe, without major defects, and of the average quality of similar cars which are generally available for sale in the same price range. Mine was not. During repairs, I've found that expensive lighting components (headlight ballast and igniter) marked "BAD" in permanent marker were re-installed in the car. The brake lights also have fried circuitry and were hanging out of the trunk on arrival (the brake lights do not operate when the headlights are on - this is dangerous and illegal!). The tires were completely bald on the insides from poor alignment, and the wheels had curb marks on them when I was specifically told they were not. When I mentioned returning the car or trying to get some reimbursement, they laughed. If you are thinking of purchasing a car from them, I might try somewhere else if I were you - lesson learned! UPDATE: 3 Years later, a new partner in the company, Vic, contacted me to try and remedy the issues of previous owners. It seems as though it is a big undertaking and I respect their decision to clean up the reputation. It is my opinion that a car dealer's reputation is the biggest sales tool one can have. After I submitted thousands of dollars of receipts to show needed work done to the car after arrival, I was sent a check for $200. Because I do not know the specifics of the company transition, it does not change my opinion of Sea-Auto. It does, however, show that Vic is willing to make an effort to restore the reputation. Good luck, Sir. read more

They totally tried to cheat and scam us just to make a sale on an Audi that we wanted. They are very scandalous and thank goodness for yelp reaffirming what we were sensing about these salesman. I highly recommend that you DONT BUY FOM THEM! Period. read more

If I could pick less than one star I would. These guys are SCAMMERS. They literally put the dodge SRT we bought together with glue. We started having problems about a month after we bought the car and took it to the dodge dealer about 5 months later. They said the turbo was shot and the pipes had been glued together to hide the fact there was a huge leak and the turbo system was squirting oil all over the place. It is going to cost $8000+ to fix and the car was only $13,000. The dealer said there is no way they sold this without knowing this issue existed. The dodge SRT 4 we traded in is still on their lot for sale and the transmission is SHOT. Do not buy this car from Sea-Auto sales. We liberality dragged it in there, they gave us a few thousand for it, and now are selling it for $9000 and acting like nothing is wrong with it. They probably put it together with some bubble gum so it can test drive so you will buy it. Please don't get duped by the fancy looking cars they have on their lot. They buy broken cars from auctions, put them together so they drive, and then sell you a lemon. SEA-AUTO SALES IS A SCAM. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM, PLEASE!! read more

SCUM! Bought a car from them, everything came back clean in the carfax and all, next day, check engine light comes on, I take it back and they say it's loose gas gap...and they cleared the code. WIthin 1 hour it's back, i take it back and I tell them either A) want something in writing that says if I take this to another dealer and it's not gas cap they will pay for service B)you let me walk away from this deal and I will pay your fees for documentation and such or C) if it's bad I will be suing, the sales manager walks away and comes back says sorry you keep the car. They are pure scum. I took it to get checked out that afternoon when check engine light came on again and it's something with the Turbo...needless to say I will be contacting my lawyer for failure to disclose this info in sale. read more

Wow should have checked out the reviews before driving an hour to look at an 08 BMW the sales guy and owner are full of ego and argued with my husband and I about pricing. What a turn off...would never buy a car from these guys. read more

Sea Autos has been my goto dealership since I was 18. I'm 27 years old now and just bought my dream car/ first exotic, an Audi R8! ( Lambo is next). This is my 5th car I've bought from these guys. BMW M3, Lexus IS250, Infiniti M45, Infiniti G37 IPL, and now an AUDI R8. I'd like to say Nick the owner and his entire customer service team as well service department team treat their customers right as I even recommend my parents to buy their BMW 328i from them a few years back. Even if they don't have the car you want, they will get it for you, just like they got me my R8. And man is my r8 a BEAUTY!! Black on black! Breaks necks every time I drive by people haha. I also get compliments left and right for this car. I baby the crap outta it and have their service department a phone call away to do all the maintenance required for owning an exotic. They already did an oil change and a break job, which saved me thousands. Only 27 years old and thanks to Nick the Owner of Sea Autos, and of course Blessing from God, I've owned cars people can only dream of. Give them a shout. Tell them Dimitry sent you and they'll take care of you. Hope this helps someone. read more

Bought a car from them and literally said "any damages or unworking parts?" They said no and I left and behold 2 windows didn't work. I was an idiot and should have checked. Then a few weeks later the sunroof went out and then the gas door wouldn't pop open making me rip out the interior wall of my trunk. Seriously such dishonest people. They also did a ride along test and wouldn't allow me to stop by a mechanic. He said not to because they had one at the shop. Lies. Lies. Lies. read more

NO. DO NOT GO HERE. We thought they were honest and upright. Not so. Bought a BMW. Checked out perfect on the computer at BMW in Bellevue BUT the dealership said something in wrong with the transmission and not sure what it is. NOW all the warning lights are on. I am so disappointed that we were dealing with something they knew about I am sure they knew It just would not show up on the diagnostic. Buyer beware. NEVER AGAIN and have since told friends... A post script... I WISH I HAD READ the other experiences others had before I bought a BMW especially.... the people who just bought a few months ago and are raving... good luck. read more

Very quick to respond UNTIL they close the deal, then they just ignore your messages. They sold me a van and the engine light came on immediately. They gave me some bullshit excuse but my mechanic disagrees. I've had the van for two weeks and am already dropping $3k on it! The AC unit on the ceiling leaks when it rains and the engine started knocking, and they're not doing anything about it. DO NOT BUY FROM THEM! Read the other reviews and you'll see. These guys are SCAMMERS! read more

The 4-5 stars reviews below has to be from the owner or sales people working at Sea-Auto. They cant be real and BEWARE of these sellers. The cars they SELL has ZERO warranty for a reason and DONT purchase there warranty. My friend previously bought a car from them and it turns out the A/C went OUT after 1 week. They are very RUDE ppl to work with and they will not refund you OR help to resolve the issues. THIS IS WHY THERE CAR IS AS-IS... i did a bit more research and it turns out the car was in a accident and there CAR FAX shows no accidents. LIARS AND SCAMMERS.. you will notice when you walk into the dealership that there all bunch of YOUNG "cant find proper job" car sells ppl who just lie all day long to get a sale. I understand you have to make a living, but GOD DAMN... this is got to be the most dishonest dealership that sells FAKE cars imported from CHINA... read more

I was very reluctant to make the trip to Edmonds from West Seattle after reading the laughably bad reviews about this dealership here on Yelp. I was hunting for an Audi S4 Avant and Sea Auto had one: black on black leather with BBS CH 18" rims. It also had the 350 hp 4.2L V8 and was fully loaded. The fact that they were selling such a rare car that is fairly hard to find for sale, made me decide to at least call them to see if any bad vibes manifested themselves so I could rule them out. A guy named Tim answered the phone and I promptly blasted him about the very negative reviews left here on Yelp. Surprisingly, Tim displayed none of the sleazy, douche baggery I was prepared to experience and instead was very well spoken and polite. We talked for awhile and I decided to make the trip up to test drive the car. My thought was, I will go in and THEN the truth will come out. Then, I will see the sleaze manifest at it's home where it's most comfortable and powerful and where you are most vulnerable. I told myself and my extremely skepticle girlfriend that we were walking at the first whiff of bad cologne. Spikey hair, gaudy jewelry, any sign of sleazy, lying behavior, or at the very least, bad taste and we were leaving immediately. Upon arriving I was pleasantly surprised and no such thing materialized during our entire visit. Tim warmly welcomed us and already had the car ready for us to take for a spin. The Audi was nice, everything they said it was, no hidden surprises. It felt like a new car. Razor sharp acceleration and extremely tight handling. Everything worked, few small cosmetic blemishes, no big deal and to be expected from a 2006 car. I had checked the Car Fax already and could review the maintenance record which was very extensive. I knew the car had been well serviced and surmised it has been reasonably cared for. So far so good, but I was hardly ready to trust this dude. I had done my homework and saw that they were asking a little less then the high end of fair market value for the year and mileage. So I knew that we were in the ball park on asking price. Ok, so now I'm ready to talk business. These guys were being surprisingly professional. We are still in the the seduction faze, I told myself, but let's see what they have to offer. We had a trade in so we dealt with Corel, who I believe is the manager of the dealership with this. He offered us a fair trade in value for our car and was very straight up with us. Still, I had witnessed none of the sleazy antics described in the reviews. We ended up buying the car, at what I believe was a fair price. The finance manager Vitaly, got us a very good interest rate and the car is mint. I had one minor issue with the windshield wiper fluid after having the car for a week. I called Corel, who had told me to call him if there were any issues. He had me come in, put the car in his shop right away and had his Mechanic fix the issue at no charge. No big deal maybe, but he definitely did not have to do it. So it was appreciated. If I had one negative criticism, it would be the tires. They were worn slightly past the point of being safe to drive on and I didn't catch it during my night time visual inspection and test drive. I had to replace them the next day after buying the car when I could see how worn the treads were, which irritated me more than a little. It was something that should have been disclosed and is the only reason I didn't give the dealership a 5 star review. That said, I have been driving the car every day now for two weeks and so far have had no other issues. I'm really very pleased with this car. Bottom line, I can't speak to others having a negative experience at Sea Auto Sales. All I can say is, I didn't. It's always a roll of the dice to buy a used car, but I feel I was treated very professionally and fairly at this dealership and that's about the best you can ask for. Would I buy another vehicle from this dealership? Yes I would. read more

Purchased an Audi from this lot a few months ago. Very happy with my car. Great staff, reliable vehicles, many nice sports cars. They did my oil change at their service facility recently and I was happy with the service they provided. They fully detailed my car for free and charged me a very reasonable price for oil change. A few of my friends and my husband purchased cars from them and no one seemed to complain about their service and quality of cars. I am definitely going back in there to purchase my next car. They seem to have great financing options cuz when my husband financed his car through one of their banks he got a good rate. And they seem to be pretty open about everything when we asked. read more

I got my first car here.The salesman is patient and helpful.i did lots of research before coming here.since I'm busy,they helped me get registration and sent my car plate.great dealer! read more

Great service , friendly, very helpful. Quality cars definitely worth buying from them ! I just recently bought a 2011 vw cc from them now this is the first time I have bought from a dealership so it wasn't a process I was familiar with ! Vitaly the salesman was friendly and helpful with the process and he answered questions we had about the car on our test drive . I got a very fair deal on the car considering I had no credit and was a first time buyer . Would highly recommend this dealership if your looking for a new car ! read more

The past three years for me have been hell with buying a keeping a car! Buying used cars is an extremely risky and stressful business but this time I did my due diligence by purchasing a buyers inspection from a 3rd party. Beau, our salesperson, was willing to drop off and pick up no problems. I was pleased to hear the car checked out. Once I learned the car had no major mechanical issues or upcoming major services I decided to research the vehicle further. The thing that is kind of annoying with used cars sales in Seattle is they usually quote the price of the car by market value rather than kelly blue book or any other reference tool that is available to the public. Basically the price of the car I wanted was in my opinion overpriced based on everything I read and based on what financing priced it at. This was a hiccup in the purchasing process because I wanted to negotiate a lower price and they were not willing. When it was all said in done, I had to work things out on my end to close the deal. It's about a month after I purchased the car and I am so glad I made the choice to buy the car instead of walk away. I have gotten compliments on the car on so many occasions. It's in wonderful condition and no problems. Thanks to Beau and his patience through the whole process. Many times I had kids in tow and he was accommodating. Also, he seems really passionate about luxury cars so any questions one may have, he'll give an honest answer based on his experience with cars rather than a sales pitch. He is not an overbearing salesperson. Matter of fact, it didn't seem like anyone over there is. read more

Test drove a 350z, the salesmen Josh was cool, easy going and non pushy. Answered my questions and gave me a card. Great environment for dealers catering to PNW personalities. read more

I drive a car that I bought from this dealership a couple months ago and its been nothing but good to me. I told them I needed a car and they recomended it to me. The sales man was was very patient told me everything about the car and let me test drive it before I decided to buy it. The car was good it didnt seem to have any flaws. So I bought the thing and ever since I have been happy with my decision. Definetly looking forward to coming here again in the future! read more