BUSINESS REVIEWS

California Motors Direct

About California Motors Direct

California Motors Direct in Montclair is renowned for its exceptional customer service and friendly atmosphere. Praised for their efficiency, the team ensures a swift and satisfying car-buying experience, making dreams come true without delay. They stand out for their willingness to work with customers, ensuring they find the perfect vehicle without pressure. Despite a bustling lot, the no-frills approach translates to great prices, and the staff, including standout members like Eddie, Gabriel, and Ricky, are commended for their straightforward, no-nonsense assistance. Whether it's finding the ideal car for a family member or navigating financing hurdles, California Motors Direct is dedicated to a stress-free, transparent, and customer-focused journey to car ownership.

Customer reviews

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Google

Fast easy service. Thank you Raul.

Google

Alex & Jordan both went up and beyond to help our family secure the vehicle we had been searching for. The process was easy and the staff are knowledgeable as well.

Google

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at California Motors Direct in Santa Ana, California! Johnny Gomez was the best salesperson anyone could ask for. From start to finish, the purchase was seamless and stress-free. The dealership was immaculate, and everyone there was incredibly helpful and welcoming. Johnny’s professionalism and dedication to customer satisfaction truly set him apart. I couldn't be happier with my new vehicle and the outstanding service I received. Highly recommend California Motors Direct for anyone in the market for a new car!

Google

Best experience I’ve ever had thank you for your great service.

Google

Wonderful experience, came in and looked at a few cars, test drove a couple. Ended up going with the better option. Johnny helped me out and was very upfront and forward with everything. Laid out the pricing and took off all add-ons and made the experience very easy.

Google

Josh was extremely helpful and may the car buying process much less of a headache. I would definitely recommend California Motors Direct in the future.

Google

Nick killed it at helping me out getting my first car he’s there to listen and not rush you he was super help full on understanding everything. They have a great inventory of cars for good prices and will work with you.

Google

Great experience with Junior. He made the process very smooth and fast for us. They went out of their way to bring out the vehicle from a different location. Which ended up being the perfect vehicle for us. Highly recommend California Motors Direct!

Google

Had an Awesome experience here at California Motors Direct!! Josh was helping me out and he was amazing!! Got me the deal I wanted and was super helpful with any question I had!! Definitely coming back here and asking for Josh for my next purchase in a week!!!

Google

Jose Valdez was awesome ! Made my car buying experience great and smooth. Was helpful all the way until the end. Would recommend him to any buyer. Thanks Jose !

Google

Josh and the rest of the staff was great! Super helpful and super straightforward!

Google

Josh Villalobos was very helpful very professional. I would definitely recommend him. He goes the extra mile to help you. That’s type of customer service that is greatly appreciated when purchasing a vehicle. Thank you Josh.

Google

Purchased my Lincoln with Nick an he was the best got me the car i wanted a worked with me so fast was able to get my car in 1 day . I will be coming back .

Google

I am a first time buyer and came into California motors direct to see Nicholas Reading . He helped me with my first car purchase and exceeded my expectations. Nick was very helpful and informative on everything! Much appreciated.

Google

They have excellent service, very friendly. Tamer is super friendly, he explained everything to us, over all we left with a great experience and nick is also so helpful he gave us such a good deal on insurance over all it was a great experience coming to this dealership, there just so helpful

Google

Luis S got me a great vehicle and was with me every step of the way, he made the car buying experience easy to understand and made everything simple. Definitely would recommend seeing him if your looking to buy any vehicle.

Google

Josh helped me so much with getting my new bmw today, i’m very happy with my purchase. Great guy i suggest you guys check him out.

Google

Great service super fast very friendly 100% recommended 👌 Talk to Jamal

Google

George was very cooperative, personable, and honest. Made making a deal very simple. Great experience overall

Google

Worked with Jose, awesome experience!!

Google

Raul helped me from the moment I got into the door at 4 pm till the moment I left at 9pm and made sure we got the best possible deal available. If you can get him to help you he’ll go above and beyond for you!

Google

Easy and painless experience buying a car here. In particular, great service from Josh V who did a great job. Got a great price for a great car.

Google

Personally I want to thank Anthony Fernández for making my vehicle purchase a fun experience. Really good customer service and very attentive to all my questions.

Google

Jr was very helpful throughout the process and very friendly!

Google

very friendly and professional, was able to work with me and what i was looking for. highly recommended

Google

Had an amazing experience with Angel and David at California Motors Direct. The car we came to see wasn't on the lot and they went above and beyond to get it in. Angel was so friendly and such a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be back when it is time to get another car. It took us over two hours to get there in traffic. But he made it all worth it. My son is one happy person and went home with the car he wanted!

Google

Wonderful experience!

Google

Andrew was great. He guided ne through the entire process with no issues. Definitely recommend him for your next car

Google

Purchased a vehicle at CMD. Junior was great to work with, very friendly and competent. Christian made sure the financing went smoothly. 👍🏼

Google

My husband and I visited California Motor Trade on June 7 looking to trade in our fairly new vehicle for a bigger more comfortable one and was not disappointed. Miguel Barajas helped us greatly by showing us some options of RAV4 models and made the whole process painless. We knew that we were going into this purchase with the potential of being upside down since our existing car was only a yr. old but with the help of Miguel we got a good deal on both the trade in and the RAV4 that we ended buying. The whole experience was fairly quick and seem less. Nothing but great things to say about Miguel and he was super friendly and matter of fact which we appreciated. We didn’t feel pushed or rushed in anyway as u normally do in dealers so for that I want to say Thank you Miguel. I would recommend him and California Motor for anybody looking to get into a good car at a good value.

Google

This place was great!!! Very nice and helpful people, they explained everything | was getting into when purchasing my new car, all on the same day. The service was great too.

Google

Raul Amaya was amazing! He made everything easy and clear, will definitely be recommending this place and him to any future buyers i know !

CarGurus

Awesome place and the guys are great people, I get the best price and deal, thanks, for your help and professional experience,

Google

Anthony was my salesman. He was very upfront and helpful with the purchase. This was probably the fastest that I was in and out in buying a car, great experience

Google

Fantastic experience at California Motors Direct. The car I had in mind was unavailable but Frank, Joshua and Christian worked together to find a more than suitable alternative. What a find! I am super pleased with my 2011 Lexus RX 450h with 60k miles and in immaculate condition. The team honored my requests for cosmetic corrections and prepared the vehicle within 24 hours. Even after purchase and the initial drive, I discovered two minor issues which Frank acknowledged that CDM would correct without additional expense. Easy to work with, CMD is my dealership of choice for referrals and next purchase.

Google

George and the rest of the guys were great. They helped me out with a loan, and I get to drive away in a nice car.

Google

Happy customer right here! Thank you to Nicholas who helped us get our daughter into her first car. We absolutely love it!! And our daughter is super stoked!! Nicholas was very knowledgable and got things done! Great experience! Highly recommend! Come see Nicholas! 👍👍

Google

Jonny and the whole team were very helpful and professional.

Google

Andrew Hidalgo was incredible! Made the experience low stress, smooth and fair. Got the car I wanted, and the minor issues (windshield crack, new battery) were fixed up! Excited for my new ride, and I would suggest to anyone to come check out California Motors Direct and ask for Andrew!

Google

George was awesome I was so stressed when I came in cuz I didn’t know I would qualify. But he made everything happen and I’m eternally grateful to him.

Google

Darrell was a great help! made it a smooth experience. Since the very beginning, he was the one to help with everything we needed! if in the future we decide to buy a car again it will definitely be here and with Darrell!

Google

I highly recommend this business! Best experience. And very nice working with this business especially Jonathan he helped us out and worked with us to get my dream car 🫶🏻 definitely worth the time and wait !

Google

Luis was very very helpful and when I needed something he was there to offer anything in need! Also offered any water/drinks if we wanted! So I wanna say thank you so much to Luis for helping us out and getting me my dream car!!

CarGurus

I recently visited the dealership with the intention of purchasing a Honda Civic Hatchback. From the outset, I was greeted by Michael, who provided exceptional customer service. After inspecting the car and taking it for a test drive, we discussed pricing. At no point did I feel pressured or intimidated. I appreciated their willingness to negotiate and arrive at a mutually agreeable price. Although buying a car can be challenging, the team made the process smooth and straightforward for me.

Google

I recommend nick he was very helpful with the whole process and make sure everything went smooth

Cars.com

Went car buying with my girlfriend and after a few stops with no success at other dealerships we landed at Fontana motors and were able to negotiate a budget friendly deal to get a Honda accord thank you

Google

Just came in for the 4th of July and Joshua was incredibly helpful! He made by experience of being a first time buyer so easy!

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect during the car buying process at California Motors Direct?

The process is generally described as smooth, easy, and non-pressure, with staff providing clear communication and support throughout.

Are there many vehicle options available at California Motors Direct?

Yes, customers report a wide variety of vehicles to choose from, including luxury and electric models, with staff helping to explain differences and options.

How does California Motors Direct handle trade-ins and financing?

The dealership offers trade-in evaluations and works with customers to find financing solutions that meet their budget, often with helpful and patient staff guiding the process.