Auto Import Sales
Auto Import Sales is a family-owned dealership in El Cerrito, California, specializing in hybrid and electric vehicle sales and state incentive programs.
Financing not verifiedBHPH Finder score 6.1/10
Open now · closes 6:00 PM11280 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530Published · Details verified
Google rating
4.4 / 5
Reviews
27
Hours today
10:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Best for
Buyers seeking hybrid or electric vehicles and assistance with California state grant programs.
About Auto Import Sales
Auto Import Sales is a car dealer located at 11280 San Pablo Ave in El Cerrito, California. The business operates as a family-run dealership that assists customers with vehicle purchases, including specialized experience with state-funded grant and rebate programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Auto Import Sales serves customers looking for late-model vehicles such as the Chevy Volt, Chevy Bolt, and Ford C-Max Energi. The dealership maintains consistent operating hours Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM and remains closed on Sundays. Staff provide guidance on navigating California-specific automotive programs, including the Clean Cars for All initiative and the DCAP program.
Does Auto Import Sales offer in-house financing?
Unknown. We could not read the dealer's website (autoimportsales.com) to confirm its financing terms; it appears here because Google returns it for buy here pay here searches in El Cerrito. Call and ask before visiting.
How BHPH Finder scores Auto Import Sales: 6.1 out of 10
- Google reputation (4.4 rating, 27 reviews)
- 5.1 / 6
- Has a website we could read
- 1 / 1
- Financing terms not verified
- 0 / 1
- Prints a down payment figure
- 0 / 0.5
- Says it reports payments to credit bureaus
- 0 / 0.5
- Open on Sundays
- 0 / 0.25
- Verified by the owner
- 0 / 0.75
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What financing does Auto Import Sales offer?
- Trade-ins accepted
What does Auto Import Sales offer?
- Used car sales
- Hybrid and electric vehicle inventory
- EV rebate program guidance
- Clean Cars for All assistance
- DCAP program support
Why customers choose Auto Import Sales
Transparent and honest service
Expertise in EV incentive programs
Friendly family-run atmosphere
- Located at 11280 San Pablo Ave in El Cerrito, California
- Open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Specializes in electric and hybrid vehicle sales
- Provides expertise on California vehicle grant and rebate programs
- Family-run business model with personalized customer service
When is Auto Import Sales open?
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Where is Auto Import Sales located?
11280 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530What do customers say about Auto Import Sales?
Wonderful family-run business. Fam and Marilyn (literal mom and pop), plus their young adult son, run this place and they do wonderful, honest work. I recently purchased a car from them using a Clean Cars for All award. They are super knowledgeable and transparent about all of the EV rebate programs, and even let me know about an additional benefit I hadn't heard about. Extremely easy car-buying experience. I will be pointing all of my friends here the next time they need to buy a car
I bought a Chevy Volt in 2024 through the DCAP program. The owner Fam and his wife were super helpful and knew exactly how to navigate through the programs process. I am still fond of the car and would definitely do business with them again.
Our experience at Auto Imports was great. Fam helped us with CA Clean Cars grant program for the purchase of a late model Chevy Bolt. He is honest, knowledgeable, and helpful. Highly recommend.
You know how the longer you listen to a dealer talks about how great of a deal you are getting the more you feel like you can't trust him. It's totally different here. Not with Sam. They talk to you like you're s family member. They made me feel comfortable and cared for and they genuinely do. I went through multiple dealership before i got to them so i know they are different. I am so happy that i got my first electric car from them. Honestly their prizes are just in accord with KBB. In fact much less than all the dealers i have gone through which pretty much almost all the dealers in the bay area. Honestly even if i found a cheaper price, i would be more than happy to stay with them. But i was very happy with them it felt right when i said i love you to them. At Auto Import Sale not only you get the best price but also the best people. Finally shopping for cars is enjoyable. I never give reviews but i know people need to know where to go when shopping for cars.
What a wonderful experience. Fam is a very nice and trustworthy guy, and his place has a relaxed family business feeling to it. We bought a 2016 Ford C max Energi for the absolute best price we found anywhere. He was understanding about our financial limitations and was very knowledgeable about all the hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as California buy back programs. We got our car during the Covid 19 pandemic and despite the difficulties this created, Fam created a safe space and conducted his business efficiently. We highly recommend his business.
Questions about Auto Import Sales
Does Auto Import Sales assist with California EV rebate programs?
Auto Import Sales assists customers with navigating the Clean Cars for All award and DCAP program processes. The staff maintains knowledge of current EV rebate programs and state-funded grant benefits.
What are the operating hours for Auto Import Sales in El Cerrito?
Auto Import Sales is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The dealership is closed on Sundays.
Is Auto Import Sales a family-owned business?
Auto Import Sales operates as a family-run dealership in El Cerrito. Reviewers note the business is managed by a family team that provides a transparent and relaxed buying experience.
