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Rio Vista Chevrolet
Buellton, CA
1,269 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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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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March 28, 2026
Price of truck was fair. Reasonable dealer discount before rebates. Drama free transaction and I did appreciate that there were no dealer add-ons, which is important in this Reasonable dealer discount before rebates. Drama free transaction and I did appreciate that there were no dealer add-ons, which is important in this post Covid industry. The only conversation I did not appreciate was the textbook tactical language from the finance manager. We have purchased many dealer warranties from other dealerships before typically for half the price a day or two after purchasing a vehicle. Very common in the industry to do this as a smart saving measure. I did not appreciate being told that the manufacturer would not honor a full manufacturer warranty just because it was purchased from another dealer after it left a lot. As long as it is purchased within the baseline warranty period, it will always be considered a manufacturer warranty and not a service contract. We’ve done this many times with many manufacturers. I chose not to press back on this claim, however since he very appropriately and very quickly reduced the price of the extended warranty by several hundred dollars upon the first inquiry. This was reasonable. All negotiations are compromise, and I considered this a reasonable enough middle ground. All in all I would purchase again from the dealership, but I would also press harder for a deeper job in the warranty cost, and if offered the same fear language again, it would simply decline and buy the warranty from another dealer. More
by big_mac68
March 27, 2026
Very relaxed, friendly, positive atmosphere there. Felt very at ease immediately. Everyone seemed glad to be there. Felt very at ease immediately. Everyone seemed glad to be there. More
by paulhoag8
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The man that handled the financial - great guy.
March 27, 2026
Daisy was amazing to work with during my purchase. She was always quick to respond to my texts, patient with all my many questions, and never made me feel like I was a bother. She made the whole proce She was always quick to respond to my texts, patient with all my many questions, and never made me feel like I was a bother. She made the whole process feel easy and supported from start to finish, and really went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of. Highly recommend working with her! More
by ashleystribling
March 27, 2026
Marcia helped me get a car for the second time in 8 years. She answered my questions and responded quickly. years. She answered my questions and responded quickly. More
by blitz_man_24
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March 27, 2026
I’m so pleased with my purchase from Rio Vista especially with the service I got from Ruben. It was smooth and effortless. Ruben assisted me from the moment I got there and was knowledgeable and answered all with the service I got from Ruben. It was smooth and effortless. Ruben assisted me from the moment I got there and was knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Rio Vista Staff all greeted me well and made me feel comfortable. More
by nelson_reyes11b
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March 25, 2026
Very professional, organized. She did everything I asked no question about it was honest about the car. Great and easy to work with She did everything I asked no question about it was honest about the car. Great and easy to work with More
by Jjweighillgarcia
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March 24, 2026
I had a perfect experience at Rio Vista Chevy today. Daisy was friendly, honest, inviting, and could answer every question I had. She made the whole process super easy. I absolutely recommend her as thi Daisy was friendly, honest, inviting, and could answer every question I had. She made the whole process super easy. I absolutely recommend her as this is the 4th vehicle I have bought from her within the last year. You won’t be disappointed. I give her and Rio Vista Chevy a definite 10/10. More
by knight4538matt
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March 24, 2026
Great dealership and great sales team. Everyone was very accommodating and punctual. I highly recommend this dealership. I’ll be referring friends and family here for new purchases. Everyone was very accommodating and punctual. I highly recommend this dealership. I’ll be referring friends and family here for new purchases. More
by sam
March 24, 2026
Rio Vista Chevrolet is great! I highly recommend purchasing a vehicle through them- Oscar was amazing to work with. He made the process super easy and smooth. Oscar and the dealer I highly recommend purchasing a vehicle through them- Oscar was amazing to work with. He made the process super easy and smooth. Oscar and the dealership are professional and very welcoming. More
by ashley
March 23, 2026
Ruben was awesome! ! Han amazing experience with this car dealership from start to finish! The staff was professional, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to m ! Han amazing experience with this car dealership from start to finish! The staff was professional, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and stress-free. They were honest, transparent, and took the time to answer all my questions without any pressure. The selection of vehicles was great, and I found exactly what I was looking for at a fair price. The financing process was quick and easy, and everything was clearly explained. I highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a reliable vehicle and top-notch customer service. I’ll definitely be coming back in the future! Ask for Ruben!!! The best!! More
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