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Rio Vista Chevrolet

Buellton, CA

5.0
1,347 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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June 08, 2026

I had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Daisy while purchasing my new Suburban. From start to finish, she made the entire process incredibly easy, stress-free, and enjoyable. Daisy was know More

by jshippy
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Daisy Sloan-Liddell
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Jun 09, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re so pleased that Daisy’s professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly support made your Suburban purchase stress-free and enjoyable. Thank you for recommending Daisy, and congratulations on your new Chevrolet Suburban!

June 08, 2026

Very quick and easy I highly recommend Oscar! Very informative and good to work with!! More

by Thejm8051
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Erick Perez
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Oscar Sanchez
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Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for recommending Oscar. We’re glad you found the process quick and informative. Enjoy your Chevrolet and feel free to reach out if you need anything else.

June 08, 2026

The whole process was wonderful and everyone was amazing. Highly recommend coming to Rio Vista in Buellton if you are looking to purchase a car More

by Buntr
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Jimmy Sanchez
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Jun 08, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted you enjoyed the entire process and that our team took such good care of you. Congratulations on your new Chevrolet and thank you for recommending us.

June 06, 2026

Marcia and her team were great. Worked hard to get best financing options and transaction was seamless. Highly recommend More

by teamzediaz
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jun 06, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re glad Marcia and her team could secure great financing and make the transaction seamless for your new Chevrolet. Thank you for recommending our team and enjoy your vehicle!

June 06, 2026

She was friendly and was not pushy . Listened to what I was looking for and made it happen without any xx. More

by Dlmwelding
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jun 06, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re delighted Marcia listened to your needs and guided you through a smooth, pressure-free experience. Enjoy your used Dodge Ram 1500, and thank you for the five-star rating.

June 05, 2026

We had a great experience buying our second EV vehicle from Marcia! She helped us secure the build we wanted and everything was completely seamless. More

by Espinoza.kulick
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jun 05, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re thrilled Marcia made securing your second Chevrolet EV build completely seamless. Thank you for trusting us again with your purchase. If there’s anything else you need as you enjoy your new EV, please let us know.

June 02, 2026

If you want a great experience with a hassle free dealership, visit Rio Vista Chevrolet and ask for Marcia Ridpath. More

by robert.semones2020
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jun 02, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for choosing a new Chevrolet 1500 and sharing your seamless experience. It’s wonderful to hear Marcia made everything hassle free from start to finish. Enjoy your new ride and please reach out if we can help further.

June 01, 2026

I’ve been buying cars from Rio Vista for 20 years and every experience with them is above excellent! Tyler and Marcia are the best! They are so easy to work with and so friendly! Working with them makes More

by Kevrock2015
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Tyler Smith
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Marcia Ridpath
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Jun 01, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s wonderful to hear you’ve trusted us for your Chevrolet purchases for 20 years. We’ll be sure Tyler and Marcia see your kind words about how friendly and effortless they make the process. Thank you for your continued loyalty and we look forward to serving you again.

May 30, 2026

Jimmy was great to work with. He was very efficient and made the whole process very quick and seamless. More

by randeelynch
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Jimmy Sanchez
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Tyler Smith
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May 30, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy Jimmy provided an efficient and straightforward buying experience for your new Chevrolet 1500. Congratulations on your purchase!

May 24, 2026

We love Rio Vista Chevrolet! This is our 7th vehicle purchase! Daisy Sloan-Liddell, John Gideon, Eric and Tyler are great! Another friendly, easy transaction. We wouldn’t go More

by Candyradford
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Jimmy Sanchez
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Tyler Smith
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Erick Perez
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Daisy Sloan-Liddell
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May 24, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for making us your choice for your seventh Chevrolet purchase. Daisy, Tyler and Erick are thrilled to have provided another smooth experience. We hope you enjoy your new Chevrolet 2500.