I visited or called 8 different dealerships from Fairfield to Salinas looking for a Honda Civic,…read moreand the amount of BS I got from all of them except Salinas Honda was amazing. Everyone else insisted that they simply had to charge $2000 for floor mats or $1300 for a little plastic thing to put under the door handle and of course $2500 for a system to track all our movements. Sleazy. But Omar Rocha of Salinas Honda offered a fair price quickly and didn't lard it up with extras. Of course after the sale we had to run the gauntlet of extra warrants and service contracts, etc, but that's just car shopping. Overall we are very pleased with our experience here.

This dealership is the best I have ever been to! The entire process was so amazing! We purchased a…read more Certified 2025 Honda Pilot. Aaron the internet sales guy was hands down treated my wife and I like family! We drove from Fresno to purchase the vehicle because Aaron gave us a deal we couldn't refuse! He bought us lunch while we waited to the paperwork and the interest rate was by far incredible! 2.29 wow!! I will be buying all of my vehicles here from now on!

I returned to ask the guys at Mikes (Tony and Mo) about an issue I thought we had with the car my…read morewife bought. The battery was checked, everything is fine One thing is for sure, they are very nice here at Mikes

I bought my truck in February 2025 2 weeks later took it back for check engine came up they took…read morecare of it and took my truck to 5 weeks ago to Chula Vista and check engine came up again called Mike's Auto Sales and they said because I didn't buy a extra warranty they wouldn't cover it and this time It was alot of work done to it. I trusted them my family has bought in total of 4 cars and now with this I will never buy a car from them especially when its only been 7 months that I bought the truck and they couldn't fix.

I want to leave a very positive review for David Gonzalez (Sales & Leasing Specialist) at Gold Star…read moreBuick GMC in Salinas, CA. To be clear: I did NOT buy a car from David, but I'm writing this because of how he treated my wife and me. When I'm in the market again, David will be the first person I contact -- and I recommend others do the same. My wife and I drove 106 miles to see a used 2022 Honda Pilot after being told it was still available and that we should come in for a test drive. We even texted updates on our arrival time and asked if a manager could be available to help expedite things when we got there. When we arrived, the original salesperson was tied up and introduced us to David to help. David was friendly, engaging, and thoughtful, and as we walked to the vehicle he made us feel welcomed. Unfortunately, before we could even properly look the car over, a manager came out and told us the vehicle had already been sold. That was disappointing after a two-hour drive. The policy was explained, but the tone started to feel more like a lecture than customer care -- so we decided to politely disengage and head back to our car. This is where David truly stood out. David followed us, apologized sincerely, and said, "I want to make this right." He wasn't pushy at all -- just genuinely empathetic and solution-oriented. He offered to find the same vehicle in the same color, stayed in touch, and communicated proactively throughout the process. He texted updates without us having to chase him, responded quickly, and put in real effort over several days to try to acquire the right match. When the vehicle arrived, David immediately sent pictures. Unfortunately, it turned out not to be the color we wanted (and it's possible I mixed up the exact shade originally), so we didn't move forward -- but that doesn't change the point: David's professionalism, integrity, and follow-through were exceptional, especially considering the original issue wasn't even his fault. If you want someone who will treat you with respect, communicate clearly, and genuinely advocate for you, ask for David Gonzalez.

If I could give this place 0 stars I would…read more My family and I visited Gold Star Salinas a few months ago looking specifically for a DIESEL TRUCK. At first, the experience seemed promising; the sales staff were friendly and helpful, although they didn't have the exact color we wanted on the lot. They had me test drive a truck and assured us they would locate the right one. Soon after, they told us they found a match at another dealership and arranged to bring it over. A few days later, we returned to complete the paperwork. That's when everything changed. The salesperson's attitude was noticeably different. Even my wife pointed out how rushed and dismissive they had become. We felt pressured to sign quickly without the same level of care or transparency shown earlier. Within a few days, I discovered the truck we purchased was actually GAS, NOT DIESEL. The exact opposite of what we had clearly asked for from the start. When I called the dealership to address the mistake, their response was shockingly unprofessional: "What's the difference?" That alone tells you everything you need to know about their level of competence and customer care. The difference is huge! It mattered enough for us to make it clear from day one. Despite this being caught within less than 10 days, and the truck barely being driven. They made no real effort to fix their mistake or make things right. This experience felt careless at best and deceptive at worst. If you value honesty, attention to detail, and basic customer service, I strongly recommend staying far away. Sales people we dealt with: Mario and Victor

BEWARE. Lemon Lot. I called looking for the owner or a sales manager to attempt to fix these…read moreissues face to face, but I keep getting ignored: JJ's sells used high-mileage lemons at full price or above KBB or NADA values to dummies that do not look past the shiny detail job they quickly did before you look at it. I went in to buy a 2004 Toyota 4Runner that I was very excited about. Angel helped me out and took us for a test drive and everything seemed ok at first. I looked under the hood and the engine was detailed to look shiny and clean but it was clear there was a nest in the center of the 4.7l V8 engine that you had to look for more than a glance to see. Worse, I peeked under the car and there is transfer case fluid dripping from the transfer case and 4wd actuator. I crawled under to find out that someone attempted to spray a foam insulation to soak up and stop the leak (not sure how devious JJ's mechanics are, but even if it wasn't them it was impossible to miss). pictures attached to show what it looked like yesterday and what it is supposed to look like. They are trying to hide a 2300$ part problem that requires Toyota techs with an 8$ can of spray. I almost fell for it, and I'm sure a dummy that doesn't know to look under a car might miss it. Unfortunately, the salesman did not try to work a deal out. He just asked what I want to do. I posited that they knock 2500$ off the price to account for the broken part, and he just said 'no' without a negotiation. THEY THEN TRIED TO SELL IT TO ME WITH A WARRANTY AND TELL ME TO USE THE WARRANTY ON A PRE-EXISTING PROBLEM! I'm not sure what the AUL warranty service will think when I let them know about JJ's business practices. I should have looked on Yelp and not just Google for a true review. Owner or 'Finance Manager', respond back with a time and I'll give you a call if you want to try to fix yourselves and make this right. If not, no worries. Just understand that I'll warn every NPS and DLI student about my experiences with you.

Come here if you want to get ripped off, I was recently in the market for an additional used car…read moreand I thought I give the local guys a chance. WOW, I was shocked by their tactics, as I sat there waiting I saw a salesman receive a call and not sure what the call was about but I can only imagine. What I heard was "let me ask my boss", the salesman proceeded to put the phone down stay seated on his chair after about a minute he came back to the customer and proceeded to say 'no, I'm sorry my boss said we couldn't". Not only did he flat out lie to the customer, he didn't mind me witnessing the whole thing. I still proceeded to try to work out a deal I was gonna trade a car which happened to have the check engine light on, I had already been quoted a price and then when they were inspecting my car I told them about the check engine light and he said their mechanic would inspect it. They did and stated it was no big deal. The salesman goes to a back room and talks to a guy who I assume is the owner of the dealership, after a lengthy wait all of a sudden the price of the car I'm trying to purchase goes up by 1K. I think not, we left and never returned their calls. I was still gonna ask them to come down at least 2K. The sad thing is that they will rip off some body who is dumb enough to let them.

Second time buying a used car and I knew I was gonna regret it all over again. Got the car…read morementioned it needed some stuff done and have never heard back from them to get it fixed. Now they don't wanna pay their part and say it's off their little warranty and I gotta figure it out on my own. Piece of shit and someone there had the nerve to ask if I wanted to trade in the vehicle to get another piece of crap no thanks I'll have to fix this since it's our only reliable vehicle even the recommended mechanic said there's been several vehicles from them that have the same issue after a while

The people here are so friendly and knowledgeable. Took a few cars for a drive and ultimately got…read moreexactly what I wanted for a great deal! Can't say enough good things, will definitely recommend to friends and family.

I've been meaning to write this for months, but as a busy working mom, time always seemed to get…read moreaway from me. That said, I couldn't let more time pass without sharing how I was able to purchase my beautiful Toyota Tacoma in my dream color, Cactus Blue and it's all thanks to the truly professional Jazmine C. From start to finish, Jazmine was patient, honest, and incredibly straightforward about what I was getting and what to expect. She made the entire process easy and even fun. I've heard far too many stories about women walking into car dealerships and not being taken seriously or feeling pressured into an upsell, but that was absolutely not my experience here. I felt respected, informed, and confident every step of the way. I was in and out, and I knew exactly what I was signing up for. I wanted a reliable, safe truck for myself and my son, and Toyota Salinas delivered. I've had my truck for a few months now, and I'm still in love with it and so is my little! Javier also made the paperwork process incredibly smooth and efficient. I would highly recommend working with Jazmine if you're looking for a genuine, honest, and stress-free car buying experience

Here's a polished but still firm 1 star review:…read more I was really disappointed with my experience at Toyota Salinas. I booked an appointment online for 12:30 PM and drove about 20 minutes to get there. When I arrived, I checked in at the front and was told to wait in my car because someone would come out to help me. I waited about 18 minutes with no one approaching me, so I had to flag someone down myself. After that, I was told there were 13 cars ahead of me and it would likely take around 4 hours before they could even get to my car. At that point, I was confused and frustrated because I had booked an appointment. They explained that the appointment time was really just a drop-off time, which was not clear when booking online. The whole process felt disorganized, slow, and inattentive. The customer service was poor, and I felt like my time was completely wasted. If appointments are not actual service times, that should be made very clear upfront so customers can plan accordingly. I would not recommend coming here if you expect timely or attentive service.

Central coast autos one of the best in the area to shop with really cool humble people they will…read moreget you right any type of vehicle you are looking for they can make it happen swing buy you'll end up walking out with a new pair of keys

Needed to purchase a larger vehicle for a growing family . Central coast auto helped with that and…read moremade the process easy and smooth . Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to purchase a new vehicle.

Just leased a new jeep wrangler here and had an incredible experience. No pushy sales tactics and…read moreno hidden dealer add ons. Everyone who helped me was professional and friendly and just wanted to thank Damian, Beto and Ray for a great purchasing experience. I will definitely be back

Awesome customer service! The service personnel were great. Quick service and very helpful. Will…read moredefinitely return again.

Excellent service and good advice from the owner Ibrahim just bought 2000 suburban in extra clean…read moresuv in really reasonable price I will come back if I need another car Thank you Ibrahim

Don't purchase without a warranty from this dealer, Some of the vehicles they sell are LEMONS!! I…read morerecently purchased a vehicle that within 30days of buying it, I had to pay for a transmission overhaul and change out the catalytic converter in all totaled to be $5,400.00 in parts and labor, at the time of purchase the vehicle showed no signs or symptoms or any indicator lights, Do Not Trust this dealership!

I had an '02 Volkswagen Passat that was on the brink of collapsing on me. I bought it from an…read moreuntrustworthy man on craigslist, and we even almost went to court because he couldn't pass the smog test, but he kept lying and told me that it was my responsibility since I had bought it off him. (Legally, the car was still his, so he HAD to do the smog test. Fortunately, he passed it after thousands of dollars fixing the problem) The car was doing fine for a while, but I realized it was taking a toll on my wallet because it was taking up a lot of gas, and sometimes, I would have to rev it quite a bit for it to go up hills. At first, I thought it was just because it was an old car and it was pretty heavy. So I decided to take it to Fast Cash to see if they could get me approved for a loan (I have no credit whatsoever), and if I could trade in my Volkswagen to cover up for some of the down payment. Sue and Gus, the owners of Fast Cash, were extremely friendly and they definitely wanted to help me out the most that they could. They searched up all and any banks that were willing to give me the loan, and since I had no credit, unfortunately the APR is very high, but they told me that just after 6 months, I could refinance and it would be all good. In the end, I traded in my Passat at $2000 and paid $1000 down for an 06 Honda Civic Coupe. They changed the windshield wipers for me and made sure that the car was in good condition. The only reason why I give them 4 stars is that they did not give us warranty. Unfortunately, I found out 6 months after driving the Honda, my engine block had been cracked. My mechanic told me that the only way to fix this was through replacing the engine, which would cost me $3000 - $4000. When I called Fast Cash and asked them if we had warranty on the car, they said that we probably didn't, and when I looked at the documents, there wasn't any warranty on it. So, in truth, they did sell me a faulty car (I could not have caused it because it takes a LOT for the engine block to crack, but I did not have any accidents, minor or major, not even a bump). They did say that the car had a clean title, but my s/o's father, who is a car detailer, saw that they had repainted one side of the car, so I had my doubts, but decided to trust Fast Cash anyway. Turns out that 06-09 Honda's have had engine block problems, and so Honda issued a technical service bulletin (10-048) that extended their warranty for engine block repair to all 06-09 Honda owners for 10 years from purchase date. Luckily, my Honda qualified for the warranty, and so now it is at the Honda Service Center getting an engine block replacement, free of charge. I wish Fast Cash had had that information prior to selling me the car so that I would not have had the breakdown after receiving news of the engine block crack. Instead, I had to research for quite a bit to find this miracle. Otherwise, I would have given them the 5 stars because everything else they did for me was superb.

They are very polite and keep you updated with business. It is up lifting satisfaction.read more