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California Motors Direct - Santa Ana

2345 N Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA, 92705, United States

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About California Motors Direct - Santa Ana

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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Josh was amazing! Really helped me out a lot and made it happen! Was able to purchase a vehicle after getting denied in over 10 places. This is the place to go and definitely recommend to work with Josh

Osmar SanchezJul 11, 2025

Appreciate the help thank you to Eddie

Emmanuel ArvizuJul 11, 2025

Joshua was very helpful. He stayed on top of paperwork made the deal easy

Monica BroussardJul 11, 2025

Anthony was so helpful and easy to work with. He made what I needed to happen, happen. He was personable and super friendly. California motors Direct was amazing!

Kimberly TinsleyJul 08, 2025

Josh helped me purchase my first car seamlessly! Was able to test drive and got an overall good deal on a hybrid car.

Summer HossJul 08, 2025

Anthony sold me a Hyundai, and worked extremely professionally and explained every detail. I am very pleased with my experience at California Motors Direct in Santa Ana.

Hrach TiflizyanJul 07, 2025

Anthony helped me buy my car he was very good and explained everything to me step by step he got me a very good deal he was kind and patient nice place to buy a car highly recommended

Andy torresJul 07, 2025

Josh is awesome and helpful.

Zongze ChenJul 06, 2025

Anthony at OC Motors Direct was incredible!!! He helped make the process of purchasing my Infiniti Q50 super quick and enjoyable. Definitely recommend OC Motots Direct if you’re in the market for a car!

Stephanie SalesJul 05, 2025

Adan was a fantastic person to work with. He answered all questions needed. Every one was pleasant. Experience was a 10/10. Thank you for putting me in my dream car.

Treajia RichardsJul 04, 2025

Josh was amazing! He really went above and beyond to give me a detailed breakdown of the whole process! The entire process was easy and anxiety free! I will definitely come back for all my future car buys and recommend him to everyone I know! Thanks Josh!

Jaye TalamanteJul 03, 2025

Bought a sweet silver KIA from Ed and it has all the perks I needed. thank you CMD for taking care of me and being patient with my decision. I am a First time buyer and i will be recommending to everyone I come across. Looking forward to buying another vechicle in the near future. Have a happy 4th of July. :) 🎆🎇🧨🇺🇸❤️

Daniel LopezJul 03, 2025

The staff was great especially Mustafa and Kifah!

Andy Hill-ContrerasJul 03, 2025

Best car buying experience I’ve been involved in! I had the privilege to work with Eddie. I didn’t have a set car in mind of what I wanted, just an idea. Eddie brought those ideas to reality by showing me several cars. Providing me with detailed information on each individual car. Also giving me his honest opinion based with his experience on each car. After I chose my car by doing the process of elimination. I finally found the car that I was driving home with. Eddie made the paperwork process quick and easy as can be. I definitely recommend working with Eddie on your next vehicle purchase.

Gus HernandezJul 02, 2025

I am so happy Eddie was able to help me get approved for a car I really loved ! He was very helpful , nice and answered all my questions and concerns I was able to leave with a car the same day !!! Thanks you appreciate it so much !!!!

Karina MaresJul 02, 2025

I had a great experience looking for a car. Ed was very helpful if you need anything ask for Ed. Highly recommended

Gustavo ValenzuelaJul 02, 2025

I had a great experience at California Motors Direct. Eddie was incredibly helpful and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I had my toddler son with me, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we were both comfortable during our visit. They were professional, patient, and very accommodating. I truly appreciated the excellent customer service and would definitely recommend California Motors Direct to anyone looking for a positive car-buying experience.

Tony peopleJul 02, 2025

Customer service was great. All my questions were answered, and he knew what to say. I’m very happy with my experience.Thank you Christopher.

Andy RosalesJul 02, 2025

Thank you Eddie for all your help! You answered all my questions with precision and facts! I didn’t feel pressured at all and I really enjoyed my visit! You truly are amazing at what you do!

Oscar GuzmanJul 02, 2025

Very friendly staff. Deale are decent too

Omar HernandezJul 02, 2025

Review is for Eddie good sales man was straight forward with me has good communication a got me approve as a new buyer check them out they have good vehicles a very fast !!!

Xavier RicoJul 02, 2025

Great experience

Jose DiazJul 02, 2025

Like always Thank you eddie for your patience and I appreciate the time you took with me

Marco VillasenorJul 02, 2025

Thanks Eddie, you helped me 100%

Felipe VillasenorJul 02, 2025

Anthony was a lot of help with selling my family us their WRX STI he was very helpful and the process went smoothly highly recommend Anthony if you need help with anything.

Temi VueJul 01, 2025

Josh helped me find the perfect car amazing service and attitude made the process very easy amazing work

Carlos DuranJul 01, 2025

Anthony helped us today, he was great and answered all of our questions

Deisy GarciaJun 29, 2025

Great experience. Friendly and efficient service. Vehicle is great shape

Thomas HendersonJun 28, 2025

I recommend California Motor direct for anyone who is looking to purchase a vehicle Adan was the sale associate who help me he explained everything to me really good customer service

Juan HernandezJun 27, 2025

Josh was very helpful and very thorough with all the paper work . Very happy with his customer service . This is my second car purchased with this company . Justin also , stellar customer service and thankful for all his help as well . Am I very happy I came back .

Janine CarrascoJun 27, 2025

Helped me get a car for a fantastic price. Adam was a huge help

George AdkinsJun 26, 2025

What a guy Joshua Villalobos is , best natural customer service, energy & vibe a salesman can ever give & provide oh so professional made my whole week & month & year so easy all thanks to him !!!!! He needs a promotion!!!!!

IMSRRY 4THJun 24, 2025

Josh was super polite and knowledgeable and did a great job explaining everything and working with me the minute I walked in until the final signing.

TonyJun 22, 2025

I just bought a 2015 Camaro ss. Adan was so helpful and was overall a great salesman. They go out of their way to give you a great deal. They treating me like family. Highly recommended this dealership!

Esteban TorresJun 21, 2025

My experience with Josh was outstanding! He was completely transparent and took the time to explain every detail of my purchase. I would absolutely recommend him!

Joe RuizJun 19, 2025

Thank you Josh for helping us purchase our new car! Everything went smooth from beginning to end :) Excellent service

Betty RuizJun 19, 2025

i won a car anthony fernandez

GILBERT MaldonadoJun 18, 2025

Anthony was awesome he showed me the car , very communicative, and made me feel good about my purchase !! Thank you

Clyde Lee Jr.Jun 18, 2025

Had such an amazing experience purchasing a vehicle at this location. Our sales representative Gorge Garcia definitely went above and beyond to ensure the whole purchasing process went smoothly and I was happy. He is very knowledgeable down to earth and helpful. I definitely advise anyone looking to purchase a car to stop by or give Gorge a call!!

Brandon HernandezJun 17, 2025

Kifah and Josh were fantastic. They were knowledgeable,patient and tremendously helpful regarding my financing. The best car buying experience ever.😍😍

chyan boucherJun 17, 2025

Great team over here, professional and courteous. Josh and Kifah took care of my concerns and answered all questions. Would recommend.

Grant CarlsonJun 17, 2025

Came down here looking for a deal and my guy Josh and Kifah really treated me like family and really hooked it up. Paid off my car and full and gave the monthly payment I was looking for. Really appreciate these 2 guys and the friendly environment that the dealership brings you. Josh was really honest and super helpful and got what needed to be done and definitely a good guy to be around. If you have Josh help you out bring the man some protein powered because he definitely deserves it and Kifah is the man that made everything happen for me, treated me like his own and took care of my family. Good people here and highly recommend 🙏🏽

Steven HernandezJun 16, 2025

Great experience at California Direct Motors. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Found the perfect car at a great price with no pressure. Highly recommend!

Nick WongJun 14, 2025

They helped me every step of the way! Josh you were great! Thank you for all of your help!

Diamond PaulkJun 14, 2025

I had one of the best sales people that I have ever gone to. He was very helpful and took really good care of me and my family. He made sure we got the best deal and gave me the most money on my trade in. I was upside down on my Tesla and he did everything to help me get into a 2024 BMW I7 M60. I will be returning to this dealership in the future. Thank you Kifah for your hard work

Chris MorrisonJun 12, 2025

I just wanna thank Ever & Benjamin !!!! This was the most fast and easy process. They were very helpful and nice. Explain everything step by step. Help me out a lot Answered all my question with every detail detail as possible . I recommend this place!

ilci SJun 12, 2025

Josh was very attentive and careful to understand our needs. He did his best to get us the best deal for this car that my son really liked. I will definitely recommend him for your next car purchase.

Nnenna ChukwumerijeJun 10, 2025

I had a great experience at this dealership. The salesman, Mike and Luis, was very helpful and was able to put me in the car I really wanted within my budget 100% recommended

Jorge SandovalJun 08, 2025

I had a great experience at this dealership. The salesman Luis And Luis were very helpful and was able to put me in the car I really want within my budget 💯% recommend

Ivan GhostJun 08, 2025

I had an amazing experience working with Josh at California Motors Direct! From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He took the time to answer all my questions and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Josh went above and beyond to ensure I found the right vehicle at a great price. If you’re looking for top-notch service and someone who truly cares about their customers, ask for Josh—you won’t be disappointed!

Miguel FigueroaJun 08, 2025

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.