California Car Company

I found my ideal car online, when I arrived, the car was in the exact condition as listed. The car performed as expected with little to no mechanical issues at a great price. This was a fantastic experience, quick, fun and friendly! It was like buying a car from a friend. Would definitely recommend!

Buying a car is never an easy experience especially as my wife and I were looking for a quality used car for my mom. I found a great Scion TC online with CCC and we were not sure what to expect as our past vehicle purchases have been with the larger dealerships. This place is small but don’t be fooled thinking they might lack service and the inventory. They don’t smother you like if you went to a big dealership. From our first interaction with Nathan, he was great and everytime we told him about a small issue with the vehicle he would fix it while we waited. Their vehicles are all top-​notch quality used cars, we were so impressed with the vehicles on the lot.
After working with Nathan he handed us off to Ryan who helped us with finalizing the deal. Ryan I thought initially was only going to help us with the paperwork but was I wrong. He was outstanding with everything and with all issues we had after taking the car. Ryan did a great job not only with getting my mom a price she could afford but he also followed up later to make sure everything was good with the car.
When I expressed a few concerns that we had he was all over it and had things fixed within a few days with his CCC mechanic. (nothing major or mechanical, all minor cosmetic)
I must say I was very skeptical buying from a smaller used car dealership but after the great service I got from Ryan and his team they changed all that. Ryan showed us great service not just the day we signed the paperwork but in the following weeks as well to make sure we were happy… he showed that he cared and that was very important to us…
If you are looking for a quality used car and not sure about what to expect from CCC, just go there and ask for Ryan, you won’t be disappointed.

I had a positive expirence purchasing my Porsche 911. I walked in and started talking with Nathan. At first I was a little surprised that he did not push to sell me a car but by the conclusion of the deal he and Ryan were consistent, straight forward and professional.
Something wasn’t quite right when I test drove the car and Nathan was fast to take control of the situation. He called me the next day when the problem was fixed and was not pushy at all.
I completed the deal with Ryan over the phone and he was kind enough to give me a courtesy call about what would be the best time to come in on a busy Saturday. It only took about an hour with zero surprises and I was on the road.
There were a couple of minor things wrong when I drove off and they invited me back the next day to make it right.
Thanks guys!

I found a perfect car for my daughter online and with out calling ahead I drove over to Ca Car Co and was to late. The car had sold in the morning. So dumb of me to not call ahead! While there I was kindly greeted by Darren who is just a awesome guy. He was very professional and knowledgable about all the cars on the lot. He also helped and advised me on my quest to find my lil girl a car, he is truly a honest person. I will definitely return to purchase my next car from Darren.

I have bought many many cars from various dealers and I have to say this experience of getting my little brother his first car was one of the best. Ryan was supper chill and very professional. He had excellent knowledge on all the cars that were sitting on his lot and to add the fact that all of his cars were in great condition and had been professionally detailed. I really appreciated his Expeditious service and his honesty he was fair with negotiations and just very pleasant to work with. I will definitely come back to buy a second car from him. We were in and out in less than two hours. If you are looking for a 2^nd hand car this place is worth the drive.

My husband had a great experience. They were fair and professional plus they know their stuff. Thanks he loves his truck!

I had been searching for the perfect e46 M3 and I found a posting on Car Gurus from CCC.
That following weekend I happened to be passing through Brea and decided why not take a look. As soon as I saw the car, I knew it was the right one. Nathan came out and gave me the key, allowing me to take my time and look at the car. As I was about to leave, my partner suggested that I ask to test drive it. Nathan hopped in the back and we drove their test route course.
I loved the car. It was definitely worth the price they had it listed as, but it was out of my price range. Nathan answered all of my questions and gave me his card, saying to call him if I decided to come back and get the car.
A few days had passed and I decided to go for it. I called Nathan and he remembered who I was, and we worked out all of the finances over the phone.
Over a month later and I still am so thankful to have found the car I wanted, from such a great private dealer. Nathan was always kind and helpful, and never did I feel pressured.
A big thanks! Hope to see Nathan & Ryan again on my next car adventure

I have to say that this was the best car buy experience I have ever had. I had been looking hard for a few weeks and spoke to several of your usual Car Salesmen. I went to CA Car Co. with a co-​worker who was looking for a car himself. I saw a Mercedes S500 that I was not even considering; I asked a few questions about the transaction I was looking to do and Ryan was straight forward with me. It did not feel like the usual car buying conversation, he was very easy to talk to and was not pushy at all. It was just the facts and if I like the terms, then let him know when I wanted to work something out.
I ended up going back test driving the car, discussed my trade and we closed the deal in 45 minutes. I will most definitely be purchasing from Ryan again in the future.

The guys at CCC are AWESOME! I just purchased a 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 from them and it was the most pleasant, easy going and confident car buying experience I’ve ever had. What’s even more impressive is that I was an out of state buyer from the Midwest. I would most definitely recommend checking them out.
I’ve been in the market for a 911 for months now, ok years… Since I was 5 years old and had a toy version that I raced along every surface in my childhood home. This past year however I decided to go it…
I found my car online via Auto Trader and decided to give CCC a call. The guy I spoke with, Nathan, was the first and only person I dealt with from start to finish. He wasn’t pushy, he wasn’t a game player, he was completely straight up. He was very sincere, a very nice guy and really responsive to my multiple phone calls and emails. I mean after all, who wouldn’t get anxious making a purchase on a luxury sports car based on a web site and a phone call from 2000 miles away?! Nathan answered all my questions, gave me everything I needed to make an informed decision.
I filled out my credit application online for partial financing, I got an instant decision in principle and within 24 hours we had an approved deal with paperwork to talk about seriously.
When I arrived at the dealership Nathan walked me around the car, told me everything he knew about it, told me about the inspections CCC conduct on every car they acquire and then came with me for a spin!
All in all from phone call to decision it took 24 hours. Once I arrived at CCC I was in and out, car checked and paperwork done, keys in hand, within 1 hour. I’ve never been happier with a car purchasing experience. Thanks Nathan! Thanks California Car Company!!!

Best car buying experience ever. We shopped at other dealerships and walked out. I hate when they push. Ryan was amazing, no pressure, didn’t talk us into anything. We only dealt with him and were in and out with trade in, new financing, and new car all within 30 minutes.

We found our Porsche Boxster dream car at CCC. It was exactly what we were looking for and in immaculate condition. Ryan and Nathan gave us get a great deal on a beautiful car, took care of our financing, and made sure we had an extended warranty with great coverage.
They allowed us to take the car to our mechanic for a pre purchase inspection even though they were some distance from the dealership.
All in all a good experience and we recommend California Car Company as a first stop for anyone looking for a quality used luxury car. It will most likely be the only stop you need to make.
Robert and Deborah DeBach

Let me start of by saying I am only giving 2 stars and not 1 because Derrin reached out to me personally trying to address the problem I had and although there was nothing he could do at that point I appreciated him trying to correct the mistake his employee made.
I drove into CCC on Saturday Jan. 23^rd 2016
I went there over the weekend wanting to look at and possibly test drive the mazdaspeed3 because although I was serious about buying a car, I wasnt 100% sure I wanted to purchase this particular car. A test drive was what I needed to help convince me this was the car for me. But, your sale associated denied me even though I informed him how serious I was about potentially purchasing a vehicle and also that I wasnt some chump kid, I’m 30 years old. To make my point even clearer, I showed up with my wife and 4 year old son. He still didnt want to allow me to test drive the car. I went the next day and test drove a speed3 that happened to actual be at a mazda dealership as a trade in. Went back the day after the test drive and bought the car.
I was stereotyped when I walked onto the lot and wasnt taken serious even though I made myself clear I was definitely going to buy a car, I wasnt sure if it was the mazda, but it could have been if I had be able to drive it. As you can see now it clearly was the mazda because I ended up buying the same car at another dealership. If I accomplish anything by this review its to inform people that the particular person that was «helping» me was Nathan. Maybe I would have had a different experience if someone else would have helped me you? Maybe, but you’re only as strong as your weakest link. I hope this small dealer gets it together especially since they pride themselves on customer service.

Straight forward in their communication. Excellent customer service. My wife and I came in with a number, Nathan and Ryan worked with us with our trade in, got us into the finance payment range we were looking for, all accompanied with some laughter.
All around good experience, and would/​will definitely be back this year to trade my Camry in.

Poor customer service. Apparently you can only test drive one car. When I asked how many miles were on the car they told me they didn’t know. Unprofessional and rude employees. They don’t want to sell cars, they don’t want to help customers. The one car I wanted to test drive they had to jump start. Good luck if you decide to get a car here!

Was in and out in 30 minutes! We got a great deal on Dodge Magnum and could not be happier with the car… I dislike car buying immensely, especially when we have our two kids with us, but they made it quick and simple.
Definitely will be back when it comes time to needing another one.

CCC and Nathan is as good as it gets when buying a used vehicle. I just purchased Audi TT and Nathan was straight up from the start. Not much leeway for negotiation but comparing with Carmax and other dealerships, I felt it was a very fair deal.
Audi was missing Navigation disk but Nathan sent it to me in good time.
will definitely recommend Nathan and CCC.

I recently purchase a 2004 Z06 Corvette from California Car Company in Brea, CA. It was hands down the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. Ryan stayed involved throughout the process, even helping me get the Corvette independently inspected.
When I had questions about the Corvette on Ryan’s day off, the owner stepped in and kept the ball rolling so I wouldn’t have to wait another day. Many dealers won’t do that.
I purchased this Corvette, based on the description, pictures and testimony from Ryan about the car. Ryan gave me an honest evaluation of the car and there weren’t any surprises when it arrived to my home in Colorado.
I searched many dealerships from several states and found a number of them didn’t have any knowledge about what they were selling. Ryan was able to give me some history of this Corvette and that it was an actual trade-​in, not an auction car. With this much money involved, it is difficult to pull the trigger and purchase when you don’t really know what you’re buying, especially long distance. Ryan put me at ease and it was certainly a good place to do business and, after two months, I love the car and know it was a great buy!

I promised Nathan I’d write a review, but I took my time until the deal was finally official with the bank approval.
First of all, this was the easiest experience I’ve ever had in purchasing a car. EVER! I’ve always been skeptical of small used car dealers, but we were lucky to find the perfect car for my wife here. Spent a few weeks researching for the car my wife wanted and ended up searching for a used Fiat 500.
The day we were about to start shopping around, I checked online one last time for cars that the wifey would like. Oddly enough, a 2013 White Fiat 500 Abarth being sold by California Car Company that has never showed up before in our searches showed up this time. It was out of our budget based on our estimates if taxes and fees would be included, but we decided to check it out. It was close to home so we checked it out first.
Upon arrival, we were the only ones there, and we were greeted by Nathan. He was a very jolly guy, and showed us the car we wanted. We never felt pressured at all, and he answered whatever questions we had. Upon seeing it, both me and the wife instantly fell in love with the car. I didn’t get my hopes up though seeing that it was out of our budget. But once we told Nathan we were checking out other cheaper cars in the area, he agreed to work with our budget! We were ecstatic, but said we’d go back in a few hours just to see what else was out there. That was a waste of time, as soon as we left, we knew it was the car we wanted. We went to a larger dealer just going through the motions of car shopping, and drove back soon after.
When we got back, Nathan was slightly busy as there were two other groups this time. We said we wanted to test drive the car. Since he was busy, he just handed us the keys while he attended to the other customers. It felt great that he actually trusted us to test drive the car by ourselves, although I’ve read other people do not prefer this, as they wanted someone to «hold their hand» through the whole process. I prefer doing things at my pace so this was perfect. We were expecting something to go wrong during the test drive. Maybe the car might be a lemon, but everything went smoothly. Once we got back, I was apprehensive that Nathan would back down on what he said earlier, but he kept his word. We shook hands and signed the papers. We left feeling like we’ve met a new friend.
It’s been a few months already since we bought the car and my wife is loving every minute driving her car. If I had the money to buy a new car, I would consider going here again (although I might have to save up a lot, most of their inventory is high end). Thanks again Nathan!

I will say, this was probably the easiest car buying experience ever. I’ve been searching for a ²⁰¹⁴⁄₂₀₁₅ Jeep Rubicon for months. Emailed Ryan through AutoTrader and he got back to me as I was literally driving to Semi Valley to pick up a brand new Rubicon. Long story short, Ryan caught me while i was stuck in downtown LA traffic. I made and offer, he accepted then it was a U-​Turn right to the dealership. When i got there, the Jeep was cleaned, washed and ready to go. Also They were able to match my low loan rate with Schools First. About 45 minutes later, keys in hand and I drove off.
Ryan and Nate were awesome to work with. Great deal, great service, I would definitely buy from California Car Co again. u

I am pleased to update my review to my more recent experience, shortly after writing about my experience on Unilocal I was contacted by the owner of the dealership (Derrin) who was concerned and let me know that he was unaware of any issues and wanted to help and get to the root of the problem. I was happy that I wasn’t just «another customer» now and Derrin really showed me that he cares about his business and everyone he interacts with and conducts business with. We settled on an agreement witch I believe was fair. He sincerely apologized because it was just as simple as someone dropped the ball, which happens, we all have dropped the ball at some point. It is good to see a business integrity and has moral practices. They do have very beautiful cars there so maybe I’ll find my next baby there?