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Rio Vista Chevrolet

Buellton, CA

5.0
1,357 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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July 10, 2026

Rio Vista Chevrolet and Oscar were wonderful to work with. I would highly recommend them. More

by karen_burkett
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Oscar Sanchez
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Jul 10, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thanks for recommending us and for your kind words about Oscar. We’re delighted the experience met your expectations. Enjoy your new Chevrolet Silverado 1500, and we look forward to your next visit.

July 10, 2026

This dealership was awesome and very helpful during the purchasing of my truck! The process was very straightforward and communication was great since mine was a delivery deal (4 hrs away). Oscar was fanta More

by alexaguilar1992
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Oscar Sanchez
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Anthony Diaz
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Jul 10, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re thrilled the delivery process went smoothly for your Chevrolet 1500. Oscar is glad he could walk you through the truck via FaceTime and make sure everything arrived as promised. Thank you for sharing your experience and enjoy your new ride.

July 05, 2026

Had a great experience with Rio Vista Chevrolet. Ruben was awesome! He made the process very seamless! No hassle, no xx, no back & forth games that you get with other dealerships. They promise the b More

by macias.esteban
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Ruben Ortiz
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Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re delighted Ruben made your purchase seamless with clear communication from start to finish. Thank you for choosing us for your new Chevrolet and sharing your recommendation. We look forward to assisting you again.

July 05, 2026

Had a great experience with rio vista Chevrolet! Ruben was awesome! He made the process very easy. Communication was great! No back & forth xx like you’d deal with at other dealerships. They promise More

by macias.esteban
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Ruben Ortiz
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Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for sharing how seamless Ruben made the process with clear communication. Congratulations on your Chevrolet Silverado EV purchase. We appreciate you recommending Ruben.

July 02, 2026

Working with Daisy was, hands down, the best vehicle-buying experience my wife and I have ever had. From our very first conversation, Daisy was professional, transparent, knowledgeable, and g More

by Chris F
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Daisy Sloan-Liddell
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Jul 02, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s wonderful to hear you and your wife found the Lakeshore Blue Silverado 2500 you wanted thanks to Daisy’s transparent guidance and attention to detail. We’re thrilled she made the process effortless and built your confidence every step of the way. Thank you for recommending Daisy and your new Chevrolet, and we look forward to helping with any future needs.

July 02, 2026

Great experience Marcia with sales. And finance. Prices were incredible. We recommend to anyone looking to buy a vehicle. Buy from this family owned business. More

by C_mluna
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jul 02, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on working with Marcia and our finance team. It’s wonderful to hear you found our pricing exceptional, and we’re grateful for your recommendation. Enjoy your new Chevrolet, and feel free to reach out if we can help in the future.

July 01, 2026

Marcia was very professional, informative and pleasant to do business with. Will definitely purchase from Rio Vista again. More

by Jwebb0619
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Jul 03, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for your kind words for Marcia and for this review! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future needs. Thank you for choosing Rio Vista Chevrolet.

July 01, 2026

I’ve never had such a great experience with a dealership before I basically did everything online with the help of Marcia (she’s great!) I Do not have the greatest credit and they got me in and approved at More

by Melissajae805
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Jul 01, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thanks for sharing your experience with our online purchase process and for highlighting Marcia’s assistance. We’re pleased we could secure financing for your credit situation and provide strong value on your trade in for the new Chevrolet Equinox. We look forward to helping you again when you’re ready for your next vehicle.

June 30, 2026

Marcia Ridpath goes above and beyond the call of duty! Truly, the best Salesperson we have ever dealt with when buying a car. We have always dreaded dealing with car sales people, but not anymore! She’s a More

by Deb
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Jun 30, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s wonderful to hear Marcia went above and beyond during your Chevrolet Trax purchase. Knowing we’ve changed your view of car buying means a lot to us. Enjoy your new Trax and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

June 30, 2026

No pressure sales . They make you feel comfortable . Nice service ! Oscar was super to work with . More

by Kkatiles
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Oscar Sanchez
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Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s great to hear our team offered a no-pressure, comfortable sales experience. Oscar provided excellent support throughout your visit. Thank you for choosing your Lexus ES 350 and for leaving us a five-star review.

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