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Rio Vista Chevrolet

Buellton, CA

5.0
1,404 Reviews
Why Buy at Rio Vista Chevrolet Sales: (805) 693-4642 | Service: (805) 693-4639 Thank you for the opportunity you have given to us. At Rio Vista Chevrolet we understand you have many choices when selecting the dealership you want to do business with. We are determined to provide you with the best purchasing and ownership experience for your new vehicle. Here are a few of the reasons why people have chosen to do business with Rio Vista Chevrolet year after year. 1) Family Owned & Operated for 30+ Years: Mike, Tresha, & Sam Sell, owners of Rio Vista Chevrolet, personally guarantee our level of service will exceed your expectations. Sam represents the Sell family as the 5th generation in the automotive business. 2) Unrivaled Purchasing/Service Experience: Over the years Rio Vista Chevrolet has continued to be recognized as a leader in Customer Satisfaction Index ratings. Rio Vista Chevrolet adheres to the old time philosophy of “one sale at a time” and we pride ourselves on taking the hassle and confusion out of buying a new or pre-owned vehicle. 3) Full Service Dealership: At Rio Vista Chevrolet we do it all, we provide a full line of services dedicated to our customers, which include: Retail Auto Sales Full Accessories Department Parts Department Full Service Departments even for your off brand vehicles Full Certified Auto Detail Department 4) Can't find the vehicle you're looking for? We can find it!: Additional inventory is available through our dealer network with thousands of vehicles that can be available upon request. 5) Credit Challenged? No Problem! We have great relationships with many lenders which allow us to offer loans that many others cannot! No matter what your credit history, we will have a loan for you! Rio Vista Chevrolet specializes in auto loans and can get you into a new vehicle today! 6) Full-Service Center: Whether it be a minor repair or major overhaul, Rio Vista Chevrolet's GM Factory-T
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390 E Hwy 246

Buellton, CA

93427

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October 02, 2026

Marcia was absolutely amazing in the car buying process I love her and this dealership, will definitely come back for future purchases 😍 More

by alondraruiz630
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Erick Perez
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Marcia Ridpath
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Oct 02, 2026 -

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Thank you for the five-star rating and your kind words. We’re delighted Marcia made your purchase of the used Trailblazer so smooth, and hearing you’ll return for future purchases means a great deal to us.

October 01, 2026

Daisy is AMAZING! I bought my Tahoe from her in 2023, and she made the process smooth and simple for me. Today I traded that same Tahoe in and Daisy again over exceede More

by MBnBsMomma
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Daisy Sloan-Liddell
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Oct 01, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Knowing Daisy surpassed your expectations once again during your Chevrolet Tahoe trade-in is rewarding. She already had all the paperwork ready so you only needed to sign. Your recommendation to friends and family means a lot to our team.

October 01, 2026

Ruben and Rio Vista Chevy made us feel at home and completely comfortable during this process. They took the time to hunt down my dream car, answered any questions I had, and never made me feel uncomf More

by Alicia Lowers
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Syd Wasem
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Ruben Ortiz
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Oct 01, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your new Chevrolet Traverse is a perfect match for your needs. Knowing you felt at home and fully comfortable during the purchase process is rewarding. Hearing that Ruben listened to every question and helped find your dream car means a lot to our team.

September 30, 2026

Best service as I was in Santa Barbara and made my car buying experience great! Definitely will Be back. More

by Faraz.homayouni
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Jimmy Sanchez
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Tyler Smith
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Sep 30, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re glad the service you received made buying your new Chevrolet 1500 straightforward, even while you were in Santa Barbara. Hearing that you gave us five stars and felt well taken care of means a great deal to our team.

September 29, 2026

There is no other dealership I would purchase a car from! ! Marcia and Tyler made everything so easy! I ended up with a 2027 lemon, after working with GM through the GM promise I was able to sell back my 20 More

by Ayresmitchell
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Tyler Smith
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Erick Perez
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Marcia Ridpath
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Sep 29, 2026 -

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Knowing you were able to complete your GM promise buyback and purchase a new Chevrolet Traverse on the same day means a lot to our team. Marcia and Tyler made sure we had the Traverse you wanted ready when your paperwork arrived, and Erick handled financing quickly without pushing extras. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

September 25, 2026

Ruben and Syd made trading in my car and finding the perfect suburban so easy! Excellent service and professionalism. More

by Aemurph
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Syd Wasem
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Ruben Ortiz
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Sep 25, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your praise of Ruben and Syd making the trade-in and purchase of your Suburban seamless highlights our commitment to professional service. It’s rewarding for our team to know the process felt effortless for you.

September 17, 2026

Rueben was so helpful and we loved his approach. He was informative without being pushy or aggressive about the sale. He had great communication as well and was very available to help us even throug More

by LSchaeffer
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Syd Wasem
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Ruben Ortiz
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Sep 17, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your note about reaching Ruben by text even when you couldn’t come in underscores our focus on flexible communication. Knowing his helpful, informative approach felt comfortable without pressure means a lot to our team. We’re glad your purchase of the new Chevrolet Traverse went so smoothly.

September 15, 2026

I had a great experience at Rio Chevrolet. Ruben was very helpful, honest, and straightforward throughout the whole process. The dealership provided really good customer service and made every More

by Jose
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Ruben Ortiz
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Sep 15, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your praise of Ruben’s honest, straightforward guidance highlights how our showroom strives to make every purchase easy and comfortable. The purchase of your new Chevrolet Tahoe is proof of that, and knowing you recommend our team means a great deal to us.

September 13, 2026

Best dealership I have ever been to! There are no hidden fees and the walk out price was exactly the same price that had me walk in, to the penny. All staff members were friendly. Marcia More

by tray9925
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Marcia Ridpath
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Other Employees : I dont remember his name. But he was in the office first door on the left, after the restroom.
Sep 14, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your comment about the walk-out price matching your initial quote to the penny highlights our commitment to straightforward pricing. It was a pleasure helping you find your new Equinox, and we’re glad Marcia could guide you through every step with a warm, knowledgeable approach. Your five-star rating and recommendation mean a lot to our team.

September 13, 2026

Best dealership I have ever used. They are professional, courteous, understanding, and communicative. I have purchased two vehicles from them and I plan on using them exclusively in More

by jasonasousley
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Marcia Ridpath
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Sep 13, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Your new Chevrolet Traverse looks fantastic, and knowing our dealership has earned your trust as the best you’ve ever used is incredibly rewarding. We’re honored that you’ve chosen us for two purchases and plan to work exclusively with our team in the future. Marcia is grateful her professional approach and clear communication made a positive impression, and we appreciate your continued loyalty.

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