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Rio Vista Chevrolet

Buellton, CA

5.0
1,320 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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April 26, 2026

I’ve purchased several cars from Rio Vista and have always been given a great deal and excellent service. Jimmy Sanchez is the best. Thank you Jimmy. More

by emmethickey
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Jimmy Sanchez
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Erick Perez
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Apr 26, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for choosing us for your Chevrolet needs over the years. We’re delighted Jimmy made your latest Traverse purchase so smooth and that you appreciated the deal and service. Let us know if there’s anything else we can assist with.

April 25, 2026

I just bought my fourth truck from Rio Vista, the reliability and team at Rio Vista is why I keep coming back. I had the pleasure of working with Marcia, and she truly made the whole experience feel More

by Nicholer82
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Erick Perez
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Marcia Ridpath
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Apr 25, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for choosing us again for your fourth Chevrolet truck. We’re glad Marcia made the purchase smooth, took the time to listen, and helped you feel confident. It’s wonderful to hear your Colorado’s reliability and warranty support have continued to meet your expectations.

April 24, 2026

Thank you Rio Vista Chevrolet for making a 15 year dream become a reality! Tyler was patient and worked within our budget to make this all happen. Ruben was a superstar and got me setup and educated on the More

by SarahJ
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Tyler Smith
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Erick Perez
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Sam Sell
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Justin Begley
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Oscar Sanchez
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Ruben Ortiz
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Apr 24, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

What a pleasure to hear Tyler helped fulfill your long-standing dream and that Ruben guided you through your new Chevrolet. It’s wonderful to know our service team remains your go-to choice for your family’s vehicles. We look forward to supporting you again.

April 23, 2026

We had such a great experience. Ruben was super easy to work with. He was very accommodating to our needs. Showed us different options and was very patient. I will definitely send a More

by lilmanjazzy
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Ruben Ortiz
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Apr 23, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re thrilled Ruben was able to walk you through different options with patience and cater to your needs. Congratulations on your new Chevrolet 1500. We look forward to assisting anyone you send our way.

Apr 27, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re thrilled Ruben was able to walk you through different options with patience and cater to your needs. Congratulations on your new Chevrolet. We look forward to assisting anyone you send our way.

April 22, 2026

We recently purchased a Chevrolet Trailblazer from Marcia at Rio Vista, and she truly went above and beyond to help us find the right vehicle. She was very pleasant to work with and consistently responded in More

by beth
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Justin Begley
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Marcia Ridpath
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Apr 23, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Thank you for your review, Beth! We appreciate your business and look forward to helping you with any questions or future vehicle needs. Thank you for choosing Rio Vista Chevrolet.

April 22, 2026

From start to finish the best experience I've had buying a car EVER! No hard sell, no pressure, just friendly, helpful service. Marcia was amazing, and went above and beyond, making sure we had all the inf More

by tracy964
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Erick Perez
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Marcia Ridpath
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Apr 22, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s fantastic to hear you experienced a relaxed, pressure-free buying process and that Marcia went the extra mile to find the perfect truck. Enjoy your new Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ZR2 and thank you for sharing your recommendation!

Apr 27, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

It’s fantastic to hear you experienced a relaxed, pressure-free buying process and that Marcia went the extra mile to find the perfect truck. Enjoy your new Chevrolet!

April 21, 2026

We recently purchased a truck entirely over the phone/online, and the experience exceeded our expectations. After visiting several dealerships in San Diego without finding what we were looking for, More

by Jannet
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Erick Perez
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Ruben Ortiz
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Apr 21, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

What a pleasure to hear Ruben’s proactive communication and attention made your phone and online purchase of the new Chevrolet 2500 seamless. Providing delivery to your location helped eliminate stress and add convenience. Thank you for recommending us!

Apr 27, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

What a pleasure to hear Ruben’s proactive communication and attention made your phone and online purchase of the new Chevrolet 2500 seamless. Providing delivery to your location helped eliminate stress and add convenience. Thank you for recommending us!

April 16, 2026

By far the best vehicle buying experience I have ever had! Our family has purchased seven vehicles in the last twelve years, this purchase was the easiest of all. We will be a repeat customer. More

by Ggeezr
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Ruben Ortiz
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Apr 16, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Ruben and our team are thrilled that purchasing your new Chevrolet Trax was the easiest experience yet. Thank you for choosing us again. We look forward to welcoming your family back in the future.

April 13, 2026

It was a no pressure, comfortable experience. We were well informed by Daisy and the Rio Vista team about all of our options More

by bradley
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Erick Perez
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Daisy Sloan-Liddell
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Apr 14, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

We’re delighted that Daisy and our team provided a comfortable, informative, pressure-free experience. Thank you for choosing Chevrolet; we look forward to assisting you again.

April 13, 2026

Thank you to Sergio and everyone at Rio Vista Chevrolet for making the purchasing of our new Silverado go so smoothly. More

by laynekan
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Sergio Becerra
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Apr 14, 2026 -

Rio Vista Chevrolet responded

Here at Rio Vista Chevrolet, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We always do our best to make sure our customers leave happy! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and it was a pleasure having you at the dealership. We appreciate your review!

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