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Rio Vista Chevrolet
Buellton, CA
1,387 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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August 22, 2026
By far the best car/truck buying experience I have ever had. My initial call to Oscar was the first indicator that this was going to be different. He was easy to talk to, knew about the vehicle, and strai had. My initial call to Oscar was the first indicator that this was going to be different. He was easy to talk to, knew about the vehicle, and straight up about everything - Price, condition, prior ownership, history financing. No pressure. No hustle. Just an honest conversation. He was, both, helpful and knowledgeable and immediately sent me some additional photos to clear up some minor l issues. The experience from start to finish was absolutely painless. I purchased the truck on Thursday late afternoon and it was delivered fully detailed and a tank full of gas here in Encinitas Saturday morning by Loren and Michael (also two really good guys)for FREE! Even the paperwork was quick and no hassle - maybe 15 minutes tops. I’m short - great buying experience and an even better truck. 100% would go back to Rio Vista and I highly recommend. Thank you guys! More
by RandyLeo
August 21, 2026
S/o to Marcia from rio vista Chevrolet from the Curiel Zamora family. Such a lovable , friendly and excellent person. She made it super easy to work with from far away. Thank you so much for making my dre Zamora family. Such a lovable , friendly and excellent person. She made it super easy to work with from far away. Thank you so much for making my dream car purchase happen supper gratefully and happy with my purchase. Will definitely be referring friends and family to her 🫶🥳🥰. More
by Nayeli Curiel
August 21, 2026
Great dealership great employees awesome sales people. Oscar was great very knowledgeable. Financed was department was great. Overall experience was awesome. Oscar was great very knowledgeable. Financed was department was great. Overall experience was awesome. More
by 23hootie
August 21, 2026
Vary nice people and great to work with they were vary patient and friendly highly recommend patient and friendly highly recommend More
by skmiller0621
August 18, 2026
Rio Vista by far is the best dealership I have ever dealt with starting with TYLER SMITH Oscar the sales person all the way to financing, which is Eric to the owner of Sam. Very professional always give me t with starting with TYLER SMITH Oscar the sales person all the way to financing, which is Eric to the owner of Sam. Very professional always give me the money I need for the trade very satisfied. Would recommend this dealership to anyone that would call me all of my family and extended family deal with rio Vista Chevrolet. More
by Flynns painting
August 18, 2026
I walked in to Rio Vista Chevrolet Shortly after the start of the Business. Ruben was front and center Drove out in the afternoon with my Chevy Silverado exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommen start of the Business. Ruben was front and center Drove out in the afternoon with my Chevy Silverado exactly what I was looking for. Highly recommended. More
by avoslayer
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August 18, 2026
I was planning to by my '27 Bolt from another dealer, but Ruben from Rio Vista was so great to deal with that I stopped looking and bought from them. He was totally straight up about everything through the Ruben from Rio Vista was so great to deal with that I stopped looking and bought from them. He was totally straight up about everything through the process, with no xx. Excellent communication throughout. They made me a good deal and the car was delivered free to my door. THANK YOU! Give this man a raise. More
by delbajo
Employees Worked With
August 18, 2026
They were very nice and responsive, no unnecessary fees tacked on at the last second. tacked on at the last second. More
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August 17, 2026
Best vehicle purchase experience I’ve had Ruben the salesman was professional and pleasant to deal with. Bruce the driver also very professional and pleasant to deal with. salesman was professional and pleasant to deal with. Bruce the driver also very professional and pleasant to deal with. More
by Jaredcollaro
August 13, 2026
The whole team from Rio Vista Chevrolet was great and made the whole process a breeze. They carry high quality vehicles, their inspections are thorough, and we felt well taken care of, and never pressure made the whole process a breeze. They carry high quality vehicles, their inspections are thorough, and we felt well taken care of, and never pressured. I won’t hesitate to return when looking for our next vehicle. More
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