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San Diego Auto Club
2910 Central Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977, United States
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Ja
Review №1

I just bought a car from these brothers, and had the best experience! I flew in to look at a couple of cars they had, and ended up buying one. They picked me up at the airport, and treated me like family. Their lot is like a candy store for car guys! They have a ton of subies to choose from. I chose one of the ones with a rebuilt motor. They put together a nice package on their rebuilds. Car runs super smooth and strong! Highly recommend checking this family business out!

We
Review №2

Bought a great looking and well running car from this dealership for a very low and competitive price. No complaints.

So
Review №3

Went to this place with my son to check out a vehicle he wanted. Had gone to many other local dealerships that sold Subarus and all seemed untrustworthy and typical, but that was not the case with this place. The staff was very upfront and honest, Sean answered all my questions and told us what to expect with the kind or Subaru my son wanted. Got a history report as soon as I asked and didnt get hassled. Price was fair and got a free warranty with the deal. Absolutely pleased with our purchase, because my son was about to make a bad purchase elsewhere. I recommend this place to anybody wanting a car and doesnt want to get taken advantage of.

Vo
Review №4

I bought my 06 WRX Wagon from them and it runs amazingly! And I know if any issues did happen to come to the car Chris and Sean will work with you to make sure you’re on the road and smiling again! Highly recommend especially if you’re in the market for a quality car and quality service!!!

Ch
Review №5

Came to this place to just look around and left with an Evo X, this place is military friendly and will be on your side, they took care of me and the car and told me to come by if I needed anything, a big shout out to this company

fr
Review №6

Honest, committed, and consistent. Glad I found a place that is upfront that sells quality cars and trucks! Chris and Sean were amazing, they let me test drive the truck and have it inspected by my diesel mechanic. They helped and fixed whatever I requested. Shoutout to these guys for standing by their word and product!On top of that I needed financing. Applied and got approved easily. Marcus was very helpful and informative on what was needed. Got a great rate and got a loan, all happened quickly and efficiently. Never thought it would be that easy.Ive had a great experience here and I do recommend this place to anyone who is looking for there next car or truck. I went despite the negative reviews and I am glad that I did. Thank you SD Auto Club! Keep up the good work! God Bless

Pr
Review №7

HUGE variety of awesome cars it was overwhelming. Got me my dream 2004 WRX STi with 85k miles for a great price! Ask for Sean he’ll hook it up for you. I was also able to keep in contact with Sean after the buy because he offered to help me with anything i wanted to upgrade to the car. Great guy, i highly recommend making your next purchase here at San Diego Auto Club.

Wi
Review №8

This place is great. The people there were very nice and friendly. Came in to look at a car and ended buying same day. Definitely would recommend, they had some sweet cars there and it just had a very welcoming environment.

Ch
Review №9

Chris and the boys at SD Auto Club not only sold me a great car, but they made me feel like I was the only customer that mattered. The kind of customer service and attention that they showed me isnt what you get anymore at any dealership, regardless of size. If you want to buy a car (Subaru or any other) from people that are passionate about cars, and trust me you want that, than you want to take a trip on over to SD Auto Club. I flew from Sacramento to San Diego to buy a car from them and after they went over every inch of the car I drove it home 500 miles. They even called me at 11:30 on my drive home to check in with me and see how I was doing...this is the kind of different service you only get from SD Auto Club.

Ja
Review №10

Made me feel like I was a joke and didnt take me seriously at all. Youd think they would take someone a little more serious when buying a car. They will only help you and answer questions if they KNOW you have money..PLENTY of other dealerships who wont treat you like a one off. Only reason i gave them 2 stars and not one is because they at least awsner their phone. Not questions tho. They might have the car you are looking for, but just BE PATIENT AND WAIT TO BUY A BETTER DEAL SOMEWHERE ELSE. SHADY SHADY SHADY.

Vi
Review №11

Marcus was very thorough and a big help he called me multiple times just to make sure I knew everything about the car before I bought it. The mechanic Chris was very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to speak to he really knows his stuff when it comes to Subies!

Ti
Review №12

Picked up an 03’ bugeye. Very solid ride. Auto Club worked with me to make the car exactly how I wanted before and after buying. Extremely knowledgeable owners. This is the only place anyone should trust when it comes to Subaru’s.

ma
Review №13

The guys at San Diego Auto Club are good group of people that have sold me a car that runs great and they helped me become comfortable with my first Manual car. Definitely they care about there customers and did more than what they had to.

St
Review №14

I was looking for a good used subaru when I came across San diego auto club and Im glad I found them. Not only did I find the exact subaru I wanted, but the price was more than fair and the car looked great. These guys went above and beyond with my purchase, meeting me before they were open and accomodating my changing schedule. A few months in and the car is great. I smoked the clutch and the guys at San diego auto club replaced it under cost of several quotes from other places, and they did the work in less than half the time quoted by other places. These guys are knowledgable and friendly. I always get the feeling they appreciate my patronage as much as I appreciate their honesty and quick service. For sales or service, I couldnt recommend these guys enough to any subaru or import car owner. Thank you San diego auto club. You guys are thee best.

Ra
Review №15

Wish I could give these guys 10 stars! Their customer service and knowledge deserve an A+. My husband and I purchased our dream car here. A 2004 Subaru STI in mint condition! We have had the car for a year now and it runs like a champ! These guys really know their stuff and sell great cars. I plan to buy more cars here in the future!

Lo
Review №16

The owners here are awesome. It was smooth and easy process. The shop guys know what they are doing. I purchased a STI and they were able to get a few modifications (upgrades) done for when I picked it up. I would recommend that if you in the market for a Subaru to check these guys out.

Za
Review №17

Great place to buy a Subaru - especially if youre shopping around used. I walked out with a 2013 Subaru STI at a great price. They replaced all the major parts at 95k miles such as the timing belt.Marcus was especially helpful and provided both CarFax AND an AutoCheck full report. Car was well maintained throughout the life span and was serviced every few months. Marcus recommended that I brought my own mechanic and so I did. The STI being a used car wasnt perfect cosmetically (which is OK for an 8 year old car!) but everything seemed to check out - my mechanic used an advanced OB2 scanner and found out that they werent hiding any code sensors. Brake pads werent amazing, but rotors were still in good shape and Marcus offered his mechanics to get that replaced.Fred seems like a very knowledgeable mechanic when it comes to working on Subarus as well, and they were all very welcoming and transparent throughout the transaction.Im typically very hesitant and on my guard about buying a used performance car, however these guys seem to really specialize in the niche of performance vehicles - and Id highly recommend checking them out if that is what youre in the market for.Also wanted to note that they are only looking to work with serious buyers - if youre window shopping and just want to test drive a car for fun, this place might not be for you. They offer financing but for older vehicles, you may want to look at Credit Union pre approvals from places like Mission Federal and Navy Federal CU.Ive been incredibly happy with my car and this is the most powerful ride Ive driven. Thank you SD Auto Club for making performance affordable!

ja
Review №18

I bought A 2013 FR-S & I love My car they didn’t sugar coat anything! They have great customer service ! Very nice place ! Very nice people! They will help you find whatever you need! Give them a call to make appointments to look at any car you would like and you are set to go!!Thank you San Diego Auto Club for your services!!!

Na
Review №19

I don’t know where to start, everyone here is very professional and answered every question I had. Sean, Fred and Chris are extremely knowledgeable about the cars that they sale and put in quality work into every car they fix, rebuild or mod out. Prices are some of the best around in the San Diego area for what you get! The people here at SD Auto ensure that the car you pick will last you for the time you own it and if you decide to start modding it out, they can help you with the type of build you would like to achieve! They’ve been nothing but great help to me and very professional! A majority of their cars may have high miles on it BUT the blocks in them get rebuilt, repaired, maintenanced to deliver and “new” experience to the new buyer. Some of these cars may be 10+ years old but these things are repaired/ rebuilt to last. I bought my 08 STI hatch from them with 0 modifications done to the engine (if you haven’t tried to go look for a stock WRX or STI, it’s very hard to do but you can definitely find them here) and this beauty runs great everyday and the guys here at SD Auto have helped me into modifying this hatch into my dream car. If you want reliable, un-modified, great prices with a smile from a team of guys that know and love these cars, SD Auto Club is the only place to go to in San Diego!!-John H.

dy
Review №20

This place is the best love these guys! Just bought a 350 from them and they hooked me up! This thing is sweet! I don’t go anywhere else for my imports that Sd auto club! Can’t even begin to explain how happy I am with them thanks so much guys !

Da
Review №21

I looked for a Subaru WRX STI for about 6 months and San Diego Auto Club far exceeded my expectations in regards to customer service, Subaru selections/brand knowledge, custom builds and their overall approach! Aside from being a certified full service Subaru shop and dressing up their cars, Shabers professionalism and ability to connect with people has made me a lifetime customer and I look forward to picking his brain on Subarus. He continues to go over and above in meeting my needy demands, remains professional and has always managed to meet me half way! Everyone should take your class sir! stand up and take your recognition! Well deserved!!

Br
Review №22

SD Auto Club is an amazing dealership and took great care of my trade-in and comfortably got me into my new STI. They have great customer service and very good prices on everything and have been there for all of my maintenance and performance mod needs.

dy
Review №23

I’ve bought three cars from them now! I’ve loved every car like my woman . They always help me find exactly what I’m looking for and exactly how I want it. They have connections to all the upgrades . I was even able to get a tune from one of their friends ! Sean and Chris are very polite and always help me make my car buying decision ! Fred and tony the mechanics are also very diligent and make quick work of fixing anything problem o get my Self into! Overall I love this plaxe

Da
Review №24

Extremely helpful, set me up with an awesome STI

Lu
Review №25

Just want to say thanks to San Diego Auto Club for always taking care of me. Awesome customer service, when I have a question they always have an answer. I have bought 4 cars from them all with no problem. They have the car fax in hand. Theres no b.s. with these guys. They know there cars, they know what theyre talking about. Chris & Shawn are the main guys to speak with.I recently got into a fender bender and they where there to help. They took my car in. Got in contact with my Insurance company and they handled the rest. They told me whats going to happen every step of the way. I didnt have to worry about a thing I knew I was in good hands.With that being said, I recommend this place to anybody whos looking for a car and anybody who is looking to repair their car. Ask to speak with Chris or Shawn.

Ph
Review №26

Im with James Belanger! Havent bought a car from them but all they do is race up and down the road with these horrible sounding cars. AND..they threw a brick thru my friends truck window!!! (there are cameras everywhere on our property & monitoring the street) My friend is handicap and a veteran!! They have fowl mouths and will stop at nothing to aggravate ANY situation they can! They also tell their trucks to park & block OUR driveway! Theyve made me miss doctor appts, my neighbors late for work! Character references! Just letting you know what kind of people your thinking about giving thousands of dollars to for a POS car!

Br
Review №27

I Love the car they sold me and enjoy hanging out with them. I recommend buying any of their vehicles. They take care of their customers with open arms and would help them with anything they need. Definitely would buy another vehicle from them!!!!

M
Review №28

Bought a 2011 Subi a few months ago. So far so good. Haven’t had any issues with the car. Staff was easy to work with. Will keep you updated if anything changes.

Ja
Review №29

Edit after two months with my car. Buyer beware. Friendly guys, but will tell yo anything to make the sale. I totally regret buying from here. Had an oil leak the day after i got the car, they said they would handle it .Cool deal right? Nah, they made a poor repair and a month later Ive got it in the Subaru dealership fixing the repair they made. Gonna cost me 600. On top of the 800 I had to spend to fix a blown strut. Just dont do it man, even though they have that car you have been searching for. Save your money, find a better one.

Ha
Review №30

Great place! They went above and beyond to fix anything we saw wrong with the car. They gave us a great deal on our vehicle and explained everything that was redone to the car. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Mr
Review №31

Honest and trustworthy worthy car dealers and mechanics, I just bought my 2015 Subaru wrx sti off of them and now I would only take it here for any work I want to get done to it because they make sure to take care of their customers

Te
Review №32

Great guys. I found a car online and gave them a call. I spoke to Marcus and was very friendly and straightforward. Answered every question without being hesitant. I drove from Bakersfield to San Diego to check out the car and was just as described. I also met Sean out there (whom I think is part owner) and was a great guy and very humble. Bought the car and drove it 4hrs back to Bakersfield without any problems whatsoever. I would buy from them again.

Cj
Review №33

Have bought 3 cars from them since moving to San Diego. Have had no problems considering I bought used performance cars. They work with your budget and will help you to complete you car needs. Great customer serviceman’s help with knowledge on cars.

C
Review №34

Met with Shawn & Chris to purchase my FXT and start to finish the process was smooth and comfortable. Never once did i feel like i was being swindled. The owners are stand up guys who know there stuff and were happy to answer any question I had concerning the vehicle. Very pleased with my new subie and will be looking to these guys when its time to source some aftermarket bits

Ka
Review №35

Great guys. Really helped me out with buying my first car. Bought an 06 wrx sedan from them and it runs great no problems. I really recommend these guys. Answered all my questions no problem and was straight forward about everything.

Ja
Review №36

Recently got stationed out here about a month ago. Was looking for a car months out from moving down here to San Diego and that’s how I stumbled on to them. Found a beautiful WRX that I fell in love with instantly. So I went to them a couple days after I landed they gave me a fair price, the car was clean and well kept. Sean was really cool and he knew a lot about the cars he worked on. He even gave me my first oil change for free!

Pa
Review №37

Best car buying experience Ive had! These guys, Chris and Shawn, are great! They know there cars and they know what theyre selling. I drove 6 hours there and back from Santa Clarita. Straight to the point, serious, cool guys. If you need a subi or just any car theyve got, just go to them. Thanks guys for your help today! Couldnt have been better!

Ca
Review №38

I recently purchased a vehicle from this dealership. I loved the experience, very nice people all around. Got to test drive the vehicles no questions asked. Willing to work prices with me and beat a lot of places out on their prices. Had carfax and everything I was asking for. Couldnt be happier!

Cr
Review №39

READ THIS! This dealership literally has little to no knowledge about the cars they sell and are very dishonest about their cars. Also they have brain dead mechanics/techs. I bought a car from here that Im 100% certain they cleared a code from the memory before I test drove it. I had multiple problems within a week of driving the car. After removing parts in the engine bay and inspecting them I found most my problems. I knew I could fix it but I tried to get them to compensate me because just on parts alone it cost me around $1300. The manager told me that the car has the error code and problems because I stalled out even thought my code was no where near clutch or crank related!! The manager and his pathetic excuse for mechanics and techs offered to fix my car and test it but had NO knowledge about my vehicle that they sold me what so ever. I asked them simple questions how to change out certain parts of my car and they were giving me random answers that were no where near correct, couldnt even tell me what engine my car had after giving them like 5 minutes to google it, I had to tell them myself. They were pretty determined to not compensate me any money and I did not want them any where near the car to try to fix it because theyre extremely brainless when it came to my vehicle and car parts. If you like working on screwed up cars San Diego Auto Club is the place for you! That being said any dealership that makes you hand write and sign a contract saying that theyre not responsible for any problems with the whole entire car youre 100% going to get screwed over and I learned this the hard way.

ka
Review №40

Fantastic guys. Stayed in communication entire time. Chris and Sean were very professional and made the whole buying go quick and easy. Asked for rebuild papers to be sent with docs of registration. Happily sent them right over. If youre looking for a great subaru at a great price look no further. Will happily be back for any of my needs!

An
Review №41

Got a 2014 WRX from this SD Auto Club a while ago. It is my first Subie and so far I love it. Sean and Chris were very helpful with giving me info about the car, also got a great deal. Buying experience was great and they have been very helpful with services after the sale. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that wants a fun car.

Re
Review №42

I came here out of curiosity one day but what I can tell you is the gentlemen was willing to answer my questions and was very professional

Pa
Review №43

Shady people! Buy elsewhere! Dishonest and really poor customer service. Better cars can be purchased elsewhere. Read reviews and you will get the idea of the kind of people you will be dealing with if you buy here!

Iv
Review №44

Bought my 2002 subi, About 2 years ago. Sean and Chris always take care of me. They do all my service and my tune ups. No one touches this subi but san diego auto club. i love that they have their own mechanic that works on majority of subarus. When i mean majority i mean about 95%. I recommend them even if you dont get a subi from them and you need a mechanic give them call.Once again Thank you Sean and Chris.

Ju
Review №45

I purchased a 2004 Wrx from them a year ago, car runs great and they have helped me with maintenance since the day I bought it. Sean and Chris have been a huge help and really know the cars that they sell. It’s a used car so I expected a few issues but they helped me get the best prices to fix and upgrade the car. Thanks SD Auto!

ok
Review №46

***BUY YOUR SUBARU HERE!***Best car buying experience you could have. Looking for a used Subaru, look no further. Chris and Marcus were extremely nice and straight to the point. Nothing about the process was less than outstanding. The only thing they didnt tell me was how helpful they were gong to be.

Th
Review №47

We came up from AZ to find a car and were very happy with the overall experience. Shawn knows his subies inside and out. He even had a access port for us to use to measure the car while doing a test drive. Other dealers have Subarus on their lot but this lot was 3/4 Subarus. Marcus helped with the deal and gave us a great deal. Overall, the experience was good. Shout out to Chris too for helping with the shipping.

Da
Review №48

They gave me an offer on my car the other day and said my current car not being completely paid off was not a problem, I called them today to let them know I applied for a loan to cover the car I wanted and the slight negative equity that I had which they again said (that it wasn’t a problem and that they would work with me) and they told me they won’t work with me and that they don’t work with people that still owe money on their car, they said they only work with people that have a car that’s fully paid off. They don’t work with people.They don’t treat their customers with respect, the guy I talked to was rude today when I called and had an attitude.Also I was looking to trade in my car that has a clean title for a car with a salvaged title because they had to fix.This company sucks.They don’t know how to treat people.They don’t sell clean cars.If I could give less than one star, I would without hesitation.

Mr
Review №49

Honestly Ive shared my experience here before. Again I was given false ideas. I was told i would be helped to make up for my unsatisfying experience. And then i was just left standing. For the 2nd time. They have gone back on their word. Trust me. Just dont bother coming here. You can get better service anywhere else. And be treated better than you will here.

Jo
Review №50

Bought a Subaru wrx back in 2014. Still runs in great shape. SD auto club was very helpful throughout the buying process and have continued to purchase parts from them for my vehicle.

Mi
Review №51

Found my car online and contacted Sean and Chris, when I told them I was flying out to get the the car they offered to pick me up at the airport. It was the most seamless car buying experence I ever had. There entire team was very helpful, and you can tell the pride they take in their work, this is the place to come if you are looking for a used Subaru, or any car for that matter. I drove the car all the way back to Colorado with no issues. Thanks again it was a pleasure doing bussiness with you!

Ju
Review №52

Shady business right here. On test drives, people are allowed— if not encouraged— to speed down the 25mph limited residential streets around it. They don’t have a proper parking structure, so they park their cars all up and down the street. Do not buy from here. They are not trustworthy. I also notice that many of the positive reviews seem suspect, and I would not be surprised if they were planted.

Da
Review №53

Bought a car from this place, great service and let me take the car to a mechanic. Car runs great and so happy with theres service. Sean and craes you guys are the best. Thank you!!!

Br
Review №54

Bought an 06 wagon for an awesome price.Chris and Sean the most awesome and humble people i have met and are extremely helpful/knowledgeable and answer any questions that i have.Would highly recommend buying from them great customer care and service through and through.

So
Review №55

Guy with the dreadlocks that is there sometimes is very knowledgeable.

Ja
Review №56

Its all about what you can do for them. They the nicest guys but as soon as you finish buying the car the customer care is over. Never seen so much half done work on such could be decent cars.

Ja
Review №57

So I bought a 04 boosted lancer from here and they sold it to be with major problems without me knowing the turbo manifold was the absolute worst makeshift welding job which they covered with a metal cover, the headlights were dim, only one bright worked the moon roof and radio didnt work and on top of all that there was a boost leak which they said oh it needs a tune FALSE: the problem was the waste gate couldnt handle the psi so it would dump the boost out making the car stall, go, stall, go when I put my foot all the way down. BOTTOM LINE: if their price seems to good to be true, it probably is.

ua
Review №58

Recently got a vehicle from here. Sean was very helpful. If i purchase another vehicle Im definitely coming back here.

Ja
Review №59

Everyone is awesome here, super friendly family run business. Came in just to look and left with an sti. Very open and understanding to my questions, they do great quality work too!

Ad
Review №60

Cant say enough good things about this business, was helped by one of the head guys Shawn which is a amazing person so respectful. I drove all the way from Burbank to check out a 2011 Subaru Wrx Sti, I was confused about there mixed reviews more good than bad but some of there bad reviews didnt even make sense some of the people didnt even buy a car and was talking bad. Well my story is a person who spent $24,000 dollars and am very satisfied, got the best deal I could find in Cali. They met all my expectations answered all my questions made me feel comfortable spending a big amount of my hard earned money. What else can I ask for. Thank you Shawn and there crew for getting me into a car of my dreams.

Re
Review №61

This place is amazing and not only gave me a great price but also have been able to help me with all of the minor problems I’ve had (like stereos not the actual car). I’m not sure about all the bad reviews this place has gotten but they are definitely an amazing place to shop around at to find an amazing car!

YO
Review №62

Very hostile will not work with you for the price they laughed at my inlaws when the offered to pay the vehicle cash if the dude dropped the price a little. Very rude would not recommend this place to anyone .

Jo
Review №63

These guys are awesome! They did everything they said they were going to do. This dealership in my opinion is the best one to buy a subaru for in San Diego!

Sp
Review №64

Great place to buy from bought 2006 Honda S2000 ap2 love the car shawn is awesome worked with me stayed open late so I can pick up my car that day which is awesome I came all the way from Orange County to buy the s2000 Im loving every min of this car thank you shawn

An
Review №65

From my experience visiting SD Auto Club it’s a great experience, and the staff is very friendly and will even go out of their way to make sure you’re satisfied ! Shabir and Chris are good guys and if you’re looking for a nice Subie you should definitely stop by SD Auto Club to check out some cars !

St
Review №66

Good service. Able to work with you on price. Good place if your looking for a subaru.

Vi
Review №67

Great service, very knowledgeable of what they sell, got my self a 2013 hatch wrx, loving it. Will recommend to my friends.

Av
Review №68

I recently bought an 05 STi from SDAC. Overall it was a longer process then what I expected but that probably comes with the territory since I was an out of state buyer. Chris and Shawn seemed willing to work with me once they knew I wasnt a flake and trying to waste their time. They dropped the car off at another dealership for a pre purchase inspection as well as took it to the port to be shipped to me. I was a bit stressed not seeing the car myself but Im overall happy with the car now that I have it. Im sure if you are looking for a specific Subaru or other car like it this is a place to try first. I say if you have the chance to buy from these guys go for it, especially if your local because they seemed more then willing to make me a happy customer although Im not in California by offering to pay for a few minor things not mentioned by during the inspection.

Pr
Review №69

Just bought is Subaru WRX STI from San Diego Auto Club. The staff is very friendly, the prices are very remarkable no other dealership will compare to this plaxe. I highly recommend checking out San Diego Auto Club if you plan on buying a Subaru WRX STI. And I should say the car is amazing. I love it.

An
Review №70

Old buddy from high school . Hes always been the nicest person in all honestly and Im glad hes succeeding here and his business is doing well . I wouldnt prefer any other person to buy a car from over this guy !

Ch
Review №71

Came down to window shop back in April. The staff wasnt pushy on buying a car or trying to shove cars down your throat. Super helpful and ended up buying a gorgeous Evo 9. The car sold its self. They even stayed open later so I could go grab the money for it. Would recommend to anyone whos looking for a Subaru/Evo. They have tons and are super knowledable on everything about their cars and the work thats been done. You wont find any AutoZone cashiers here strictly professionals! Thanks again for the help with the car and holding my registration while I was deployed!

Da
Review №72

They must have really good crack with how much they overcharge for all their cars.

Ka
Review №73

Purchased a 2006 sti from this place a few months ago. Buying experience was great, but the person who usually picks up the phone really doesnt know what he is talking about, so I went there in person and checked out the car. Ended up speaking to Sean and he was amazing, he knew all the specs on the cars and explained what to expect when getting into a sti. I wasnt convinced so they allowed me to get it inspected by the Subaru dealer. Car passed inspection just little stuff needed attention, Sean gave me great deal and I still call and ask for help with maintenance and upgrades to this day. Great guys that go out of their way to help Subie owners. Thanks SD Auto Club, Ill definitely recommend friends. Speak to Sean hes the man.

Ru
Review №74

Sketchy as heck. All the cars look way better online. Faded paint, stained interior, ticking from some vehicles. All cars are sold as is with no warranty. Wouldnt recommend this place.

Sh
Review №75

Solid place and great guys, dont let the outside fool you. At first glance with a few negative reviews you get a little concerned, however this is a great place. Chris and Sean are awesome guys with a wealth of knowledge, especially subSub based. They will do what it takes to earn your business without lowering morals. Lets be honest the cars here are 7 plus years old for the most part, theyre not perfect but, I gurantee Sean and or Chris will do what it takes to make it right for you. I purchased an 06 STI with fresh rebuild and have been back for upgrades. Chris gave me a hell of a deal on some coilovers and some other parts. Stop by and take a look, your bound to find something you like and within your price range.

Ni
Review №76

Bought a 2004 STI from these guys back in 2016 with a Rebuilt Motor 5000 miles later I have a horrible rod knock and it turns out that according to a Subaru specialist that the motor was not rebuilt and it looks like its been through hell. They wouldnt provide me with a receipt of the Work done on the engine, Not to mention the ball joint broke two days after owning the car and did a lot of damage to the passenger fender. I am not the kind of person that would go out of their way to talk bad about a dealership as I used to be a salesperson but when you are making a $17,000 purchase you expect things to work well. It came with Tien coilovers on the car and they said the clunking sound was because of those coilovers... I checked the ones they ever so generously replaced my car with and they were older wrx coilovers. So now the car is blown up, with half STI coilovers and half WRX coilovers, damaged from the ball joint breaking. The guys I test drove with didnt want me to boost the car at all because it was still in the Break In period. I know it was a used car but I could have bought a salvage title STI that was better than the one I got. I have heard of people getting good cars from these guys but unfortunately I got a bad one.

Wa
Review №77

This place is super shady. Sure it is cool look around because they have so many tuner cars, but beware. A lot of the cars do not have Carfaxes and have not been properly fixed/maintained. Spotted a WRX with an STI wing that literally had double side tape protruding from underneath it where it was attached to the trunk. Would NOT recommend buying any car from here without an inspection from a trusted and experienced (with Subarus especially) mechanic. If it is too good to be true, then it probably is. Avoid this place!

gr
Review №78

This place has gone downhill. I used to be a huge advocate for them, even with a massive car community that was against them, and they turned their back on me. I traded in a ford focus last year, my brother was there and witnessed us do all the paperwork including release of liability.They never filed it/paid the dmv fee come to find out. So, I start getting parking tickets in the mail. They said theyd handle it. No big deal, right? They said the paperwork was fixed. It wasnt.Another parking ticket. SD auto club? We handled it.I get a collections letter from the city because the parking tickets were never paid, a letter that the car has been towned for expired registration over a year, and i havent had this car since last May.They refused to answer phone calls and deffered me from talking to anyone, refused to file proper paperwork, so I had to pay their parking tickets, fortunately the tow place understood and I was able to handle it with them.They were great, now theyre not unfortunately.

Ed
Review №79

THIS PLACE IS A JOKE, PLEASE CONSIDER OTHER PLACES. They do not finance even though their website says they do. They said their systems were down so they no longer finance? Showed up trying to test drive a 2013 brz and they would not let me test drive it without getting pre-approved for the car first? Never in my life have I been to a car dealership that requires you to get approved with your bank before test driving a car. Why would I potentially hurt my credit just to test drive a car? drove 100+ miles from Corona to see the car. Called them 3 times the day before to ask questions and no one answered? This place is a joke..

Ak
Review №80

Was looking for a 06 Subaru WRX STi. I asked for the history of the car, but they had NO CARFAX so i got my own CARFAX to be sure and they lied about accident history, service history and the number of owners. If a dealer is willing to lie about one thing, who knows what else theyre lying about.Stay Away from this crooked place.

Jo
Review №81

Bought a higher mileage 02 wrx from these guys. They specifically told me that they did the 105k mileage service on it, which included a new timing belt. 10k miles later my timing belt snapped, leading to $6000 dollars worth of engine work over 4 years. The mechanic told me the original timing belt was the one that snapped. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS BUSINESS.

Ja
Review №82

Watch Out for this place!! Dont Buy Here!! I got ripped off!! Great place if you want to put a new engin in after you buy the car!

An
Review №83

Checked out these guys after reading these reviews and proceeded with caution! Ended up buying a Aspen white STI with a rebuilt Motor, which they provided proof for.....they allowed me to inspect the car, test drive it and carfax it! I have no issues with my Subie, they even recommended to come back if I need help with service or part recommendations! These reviews dont match up with who they are at all.... Sean was a big help... Thanks for the Subie SD Auto!

Jo
Review №84

Most helpful dealership I have ever been to. I got a 2004 Mit evo, car is amazing they supplied the Carfax and let me bring my mechanic and everything was serviced like they stated. Cant be anymore happier.

C
Review №85

Not a good place to buy a car. Shady people who give you the run around when trying to contact them after buying. Had a lot of problems with car after purachase. Go elsewhere you will regret buying from here.

DR
Review №86

Lets just start by talking about bate and switch. My husband found a black 2006 Subaru STI online at San Diego Auto Club . It looked great online, pretty much sold it self by looks and mileage. We knew we still needed to check the engine and test drive. So we stop in and talk to a guy named Marcus, Husband test drives it and notices the touch screen radio was replaced with a single DIN radio. When we asked, we were told oh yeah, that thing it didnt even work, it wouldnt turn on. Then said, but if you want it we can put it back on for you. We found torn audiowires in the back seat. The fuse box cover was missing and the front passenger door didnt open from the outside. In the original picture the spoiler had perrin fins. But those to were missing. And the HKS exhaust was replace with an ebay exhaust. Now on to the engine...the ingine intake was missing and was replaced with a Cobb intake. Bolts missing from the intercooler. Intercooler was loose as well as coolant catch can. Radiator was a automatic unit instead of a manual. Coolant residue on engine, indicating a Coolant leak. And some clamps missing from hoses. The spare tire and Jack were also missing. Front bumper was loose. Inner edge wear on the tires. Car was to be sold for 17995. High for blue book ....Bottom line thank God my Husbands a mechanic and knows what to look for. If buying a car with them, I recommend you take a mechanic with you or take it to a dealership for a pre purchase inspection.

Br
Review №87

Heres the Scoop, lolThese really Are THE GUYS you want to buy your Subie From. Take it from me as I have my own WRX, purchased from none other than SD Auto. At first you might say well arent they just another place to buy a car from? Quite the Contrary, this is The Place! They Have not only the best prices around, they are among the friendliest, most Honest Guys Ive Come by. Definately will be continuing my business with them!

Au
Review №88

Bought an 04 WRX from these people, and after having it for only 3 months, ive had to put tons of money and time into keeping this thing running. If I could go back in time and stop myself from buying this car, Id do it everytime. Dont buy from here!

Ku
Review №89

They do not disclose all vehicle info, very shady, some of them are nice people but it’s very sketchy to buy vehicle from them

Br
Review №90

I want that evo 9 mr please reach out to me

Jo
Review №91

Did not respond to any of my 3 emails i sent them regarding about a vehicle they have for sale.

Is
Review №92

If youre looking for a Subaru, this is the place to go, if youre in the area.

Je
Review №93

These folks could piss off the Pope. One star is way too high.

Sa
Review №94

Very good people

Al
Review №95

Good place soon we will be there to buy my car !!!

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3.7 Rating
  • Address:2910 Central Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977, United States
  • Site:http://sdautoclub.net/
  • Phone:+1 619-698-2255
Categories
  • Car dealer
  • Used car dealer
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
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