McCarthy's - San Luis Obispo, California

Matt Flesock

I purchased from McCarthy's in June 2024. Buying at McCarthy's has been without a doubt the best car buying experience I have had. Chris was attentive to every question, flexible with my timing, and extremely communicative whenever I reached out. From the moment I first stepped foot on the lot through when I signed the purchase paperwork, everything was seamless and comfortable. The process was honest, quick and fair. There isn't a single negative thing I could say - everything has been wonderful. Chris event went out of his way to check in after the sale to ensure everything was working and that I was satisfied with the vehicle (a vehicle that I still LOVE!) and has continued to be available for me when questions come up. A truly perfect experience!

Candace Montgomery

cody was super chill, knowledgeable, and helpful. we felt like he was on our side right off the bat. he made the process very seamless and we got a great deal. we will definitely be purchasing future vehicles from here.

Robin Gault

McCarthy's is your hometown dealership!!! They have a great selection to fit almost any budget!!! Their cars have been gone through to where you are comfortable buying right after looking at it!!! The paperwork is simply explained and everything is made simple!!! If you want a quality car at an affordable price go see Chris, Cody or Adam and they will take great care of you!!! I drove from Lompoc to get my HHR and it was well worth the drive!!!

Ashlee

My daughter and I came down last weekend to check out a few cars, Honda especially. They had exactly what she was wanting. I just could only hope it was doable. Chris took our information and a few hours later, we signed off on her new honda and headed back up north! Fast forward a few days later - the battery went completely dead! No signs of it just dying, it just died. We got ahold of Adam @ Mccarthy and they replaced the battery for free within the first few hours. My daughter was so devastated in the beginning and Adam really just made her feel so much better. Thank you for being so helpful to our family. We appreciate you all very much!

Eileen Small

Macarthy’s was absolutely wonderful. Jimi helped us find the perfect vehicle …he went over and above taking care of us!!! People talk about being nervous buying used vehicle but buying from Macarthy’s gets rid of that fear by checking their vehicles over and giving a 30 day warranty (free) on the vehicle you purchase from them. They are very nice helpful and are willing to answer all your questions. We will definitely recommend Jimi and the Macarthy’s team to our friends and family. When we are ready for our next vehicle we will be reaching out to Macarthy’s to help us. Thank you again for being so great to work with !!! Ryan & Anna

Talcy Nicolette

Amazing, personable experience! I have had a really tough couple of years mentally and financially. I’ve been working hard to build my credit up to be able to get a new car and I had my eye on a specific car at McCarthys. I walked in on Monday and Jimmi and I talked and started an application for the car I wanted. I am in a really unique financial position, but Jimmi and the team at McCarthy’s made something work and now I own a car I’ve always wanted. Thank you Jimmi and team, you guys are rock

Ed Macke

We bought a used car for our recent college graduate and can't recommend McCarthy's enough. As out-of-state parents, we relied on locals' recommendations and wanted to make sure we "gave back" and added our experience, as well.

McCarthy's seems to specialize in high-quality, mostly sub-$20K cars. Each car is thoroughly inspected by a local mechanic and includes a CarFax report (which they helped to decipher). Unlike some of the dealers we visited, the cars were very well detailed and they seemed to take pride in that.

McCarthy's itself offers a 90-day full-coverage warranty, and the third-party extended warranties they offer are only the top-tier available (i.e. the most stuff covered). The credit unions they work with are carefully selected.

Everybody we dealt with (owner Mike McCarthy, Cody, and Jimi) was very low-pressure and helpful, from advice on picking a suitable car, warranty options/recommendations, and financing. The entire vibe seemed to be geared towards making sure the customer was happy with their purchase and the process, and, like a lot of San Luis Obispo, they were LGBTQ+ friendly

Bean

I've had a beyond phenomenal experience with McCarthy's. Easy, quick and smooth auto buying experience. I saw a listing for a Honda Element, called and Oz had me in, test driving and signed within an hour or so. If you want a smooth and exceptional experience, go see Oz! He's not only professional, he's hilarious and just a rad, fun dude to talk to. I will definitely be buying my cars through McCarthy's from now on. Thank You Oz for getting me into, not only my dream Element, but for making it a great experience too. The car drives like a dream! 10 out of 10, will buy again!