Driveline Motors

We had been actively searching for my dream car for the past 2 years; a Mercedes SLK. I found one on line with Nick which met all our specfications. The only «problem» we could see was that it had a salvaged title.
We spoke with Nick over the phone for nearly 2 hours off and on, at which time he explained the title and backed up his words with emailed documentation. He showed insurance reports and photos. With a reassurance that we had nothing to worry about, we made the almost 2 hour drive to Brea to see Nick and this beautiful red SLK.
The car was everything Nick promised and more. He sat down with us and went over all the insurance documentation which made it a salvaged title. Throughout this process, Nick was completely transparent with every detail. He was personable and upbeat without one bit of the high pressure salesman one almost expects in this situation. The only part that i figured would be stressful was the price negotiation and it was not. Nick and my husband came up with a price which was agreed upon quickly without stress. The sales paperwork was simple and not drawn out. The car was washed and gassed up while we finished up.
We have now had this beautiful roadster for almost 3 weeks. True to Nick’s word, the car is perfect, and even the 40,000 mile service we just had on it proved so.
We recommend Nick to anyone who is looking for a car and we will be doing repeat business with him for our daughter when she is ready… and she will be making a trip from Northern California. Those negative reviews posted here are silly and should be disregarded by anyone reading them. If you want honesty in the pre-​owned car business, Nick is the only one we would trust!

I found myself in need of a car fast because mine was dying and beyond repair for my budget. I was referred to Nick, and I’m so glad I went. He doesn’t have a huge selection of cars but he had one of my dream cars. I did not expect to get a beautiful almost brand new convertible mustang but he made it possible. He helped with financing and walked me through it rather quickly. I highly recommend him and his shop.
He also offers to help fix anything that may go wrong down the line. Thanks Nick! Aka Nima!

I bought a 2007 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner with 117k. When I first got to the dealership, I was under the impression that I made a mistake as the store wasn’t your typical dealership. There were no cars out front as his inventory is stored in the back. Nick offers used vehicles that may or may not be salvaged. I can’t speak for the rest of his vehicles, but the truck that I bought has been running great since I bought it a few months back. Upon my arrival, Nick greeted me courteously. He didn’t try to pressure us into buying which I am very thankful for as I can’t stand salesman that don’t know how to give you some space. After a test drive, I decided to look into purchasing the car. I came to the dealership ready, with a loan already approved. However, Nick was able to offer me an even better interest rate than I came with! I was surprised as to how smooth the process went and I was able to get approved for a loan in less than 30 minutes. Nick was very helpful during every step of the process, and took his time to ensure that we were comfortable with the purchase.
After everything was completed, Nick brought to my attention that the Antenna was loose (something I didn’t notice when inspecting the truck), and all that needed to be done was to tighten the antenna. However, when I took it to the dealership, they told me it was broken and quoted me $ 600 for parts/​labor. I was shocked, and disappointed to say in the least. As soon as I Told Nick about it, he replaced my antenna and had a local auto body shop put in on for me, free of charge. Furthermore, I bought some replacement headlights and he also had them put those on, free of charge!
I’ve been reading the previous comments on Unilocal and I’m not sure why or how Nick warranted those negative reviews. My experience with Nick has been extremely positive, and I will not hesitate to purchase another vehicle from him in the future

Nick is awesome! Called him trying to purchase a Dodge Dart he gave me a fair price so I went and checked it out. The car was immaculate. Not a single scratch on it. It was a 2014 with around 17 000 miles just as the ad advertised. He was polite and very helpful with everything. Would definitely recommend to whoever is looking to buy a decent fairly priced vehicle.

I came to see nick about a car with a salvage title and he was very upfront with me which I can respect and appreciate. I needed to get out of my high value Infiniti and he worked with me on getting me a replacement car with a low car payment. I have always purchased my cars directly from the dealer and although Nick is one man operation on the business end, he has been WAY more than helpful and consistent with what he promised me. The car had a couple of small details that came up after I drove it home and Nick has been there helping address them the entire time. I’ve only had the car for a couple of weeks but it’s safe to say that my next car is very likely to be purchased from Nick.
Thank you very much for caring and checking on me about how i and the car is doing Nick, this kind of follow up and service is not common.
PS. Do not let the small office fool you. Nick has great cars.

Nick is devious and unprofessional. I came by after seeing how cheap the cars are on his site– I knew it was too good to be true. Nick keeps the cars locked away and only brings out the one you are looking at, which is already pretty shady. I saw a glimpse of how it was back there and it looked like a junk yard. Once he brought one out for me, I could tell it really was just a pretty lemon.
In addition, he was extremely pushy and condescending… I drove down a long way to be talked down to and hassled by a guy whose only ambition in life seems to be selling crap and stealing your cash.

If you are looking to get ripped off or want to know what it’s like to be around people who have no sense of right or wrong, Driveline Motors is the place to be!
But seriously:
+ I drove down from LA with my friend who was looking to buy a car and originally missed the dealership as it resembles more of an auto body shop than a dealership (FIRST WARNING).
+ I parked on the curb as there is virtually no parking and saw what appeared to be junk parts– engines, steering wheels, seats etc. being delivered and handed off to the «mechanic» who barely looked 18. (SECOND WARNING)
+ All these reviewers have barely ever written a review before lol, nice try getting your friends to write fake reviews (THIRD WARNING)
Despite all this, my friend bought a car from them and lo and behold, it broke down in less than a week. They refused to give her a refund and refused to help her out at all. The person she spoke to became very defensive and it was clear he knew exactly what he was doing.
This place buys salvaged/​totaled cars at auctions, throw on a fresh coat of paint and some junk parts and sell to unsuspecting buyers. Cars like this last max a year before you are faced with thousands in repairs. The cars are cheap but they’re cheap for a reason.
Word of Advice: STAY AWAY!!!

I just bought an Audi A3 TDI from Nick at Driveline Motors. He was extremely professional and honest with me. I was on the east coast for work and when I returned to the west coast I needed to buy a commuter car. I spoke to Nick multiple times via phone and email and I eventually gave him a deposit over the phone without ever seeing the car in person. When I flew into LA I got a cab to his dealer and saw the car for the first time; it was in better condition than described and for a 4 year old 42,000 mile vehicle it looked brand new. I recommend Nick at Driveline Motors for a great car and a great deal.
Also when I was driving the vehicle home,
400 miles away I noticed 2 speakers were not working. I told Nick just to let him know and without even asking he paid for the replacement immediately.
Because I had to buy this car without ever seeing it; I looked at all the reviews here to get an idea of what and who I was dealing with at Driveline Motors. I assumed some of the negative reviews were from your obviously stupid person and after meeting Nick and the service he provided me there is no doubt in my mind that Driveline deserves a 5-​STAR review.
Thank you Nick for all of the great service you provided me. This Audi A3 is by far the best deal I have ever had in a vehicle purchase.
PC

My husband and I had a great experience buying our 2011 Nissan Leaf at Driveline. We live over 50 miles away from Brea, so we negotiated the cash price «out the door» over the phone with Nick on a Monday morning and then decided to make the drive and have a look that same night. Everything was as promised – the car was in excellent condition all around – so we made the deal, and Nick kept his word on the negotiated price without trying to «upsell» us on anything. And it was a fantastic deal compared to about five other dealerships/​private sellers we were in contact with. Nick was kind, straightforward and easy to work with. It was the most efficient and no-​bullshit car buying transaction I’ve ever experienced, in fact.
It’s been over one month now since we’ve had the car and we’ve had zero problems. Mechanically, the car has been seemingly perfect (no problems or issues that we can tell). All of the registration and title paperwork arrived in the mail in a timely fashion, too.

Good deal on a 2009 A4 Audi. After all the papers had been signed, Nick noticed a sound that was ‘off’ — he asked if we could take the car to a shop to have it checked out. They discovered the bearings needed to be replaced — even though everything had been paid for/​signed, Nick paid for the fixes. Felt like I didn’t get scammed, which was my biggest concern with a used car;)

Great car and great price! Easy to work with… Recommend to all!

My wife and I purchased a Nissan Murano with low miles from Nick. It was a perfect vehicle for our growing family. Nick was very professional; we did not feel pressured at all to buy the car. He let us know what he knew about the car and gave us the Carfax and let us drive it. My wife and I discussed it overnight and he made an appointment for us to see him on a Sunday and made the purchase. He has kept up to his word on his side and we would recommend Nick if you are looking for a car.

Nick 100% stand up guy! Go check out the line up of great cars he sells. Very flexible, and honest will make your car buying experience great!

Nick is an outstanding gentleman. He treats everyone kindly and is great to deal with. We purchased a Corolla and he took the time to help us out by providing information about the car’s history (pictures and backstory). He also threw in the carfax.
After everything was said and done, his service was much better than big name dealers such as Colley Ford in Glendora. I highly recommend giving Nick a visit as he does provide good service and great deals.

Nick was awesome! We have been looking for a car to replace the one that was totalled a few weeks ago and found the best one on his lot! He answered all our questions, waited for us to go to our credit union, and helped us with all the paperwork. Would totally buy a car from him again! Just wish we found him weeks ago!

The owner Nick is a complete bust, and he deserves that award for the year. He has extremely poor work ethic and business tactics. I wish there was a option for 0 star, because there is no way, he deserves a 1 star
I had contacted him for a car i found online. This Nick guy cursed me out on the phone when i made him an offer on the car. The price of the car was $ 11,000 and the ad stated OBO, which means best offer. He literally cursed me out on the phone and text messages. He said «you have a lot of F***** never, calling me with your offer» and he flat out hung up on me. He then called me 12 times harassing me on the phone. He belittled me, and patronized me. I have proof of this on my phone. If i could upload pics, i would. In matter of fact, let me try and figure that out, to prove this Nick character is a pathetic excuse of a man. I text him to stop harassing me or i would file a harassment case vs him. He then stopped.
i don’t understand how this guy is in business. he treats potential buyers like crap. this is the worst experience ever, and i strongly suggest nobody buy from this loser
do not buy from this character
i added pictures. Please look at them. This is how he treats potential buyers
See how the phone number matches his driveline motors? It’s not a lie. Why buy from Nick?
Nick, look how you respond to your customers who leave you negative feedback? That shows what type of business owner and person you are. You blew up my phone, calling me 3 – 4 times in 1 minute. that’s desperation out of frustration on your behalf. proof in the pictures. you expect me to not curse you out after you first did with your nasty attitude? I called you and made an offer, and you cursed me out. Anyone would of cursed you out because you have terrible customer service by telling your potential buyers off, A proper business owner should never curse out a customer, never. It’s poor business ethics. Telling a customer «deal with people like you?» who are we Nick? Are you that above everyone else? your ad clearly states «OBO». do you know what that means?
If seems like you sell junk cars after all, buying from auctions, repair the physical damage and clean inside and out. And then you blame the customer. A professional business owner should never blame the customer. you’re a big lemon lot crook, who tries to be suave with his words to make a sale. i will file a complaint with the BBB, because you deserve it. you earned the badge
For potential buyers — stay away from this crook. not only will he curse you out, but he will sell you a car with problems, that you won’t know of until you drive off the lot. He will then blame you for it. Bait and Switch, he’s innocent, and everyone else is a fool. look at his other negative feedback he has earned

Nick claims I drove several hundred miles with low oil — I drove less than one day, which my odometer will prove. Again, he is very unethical as he continues to lie to cover the junk cars he sells. What fair dealer would even sell a car with no oil in it to begin with?!
Update to my situation. Car was assessed by Audi and even more concerning problems were found: Engine turbo and catalytic converter completely shot, severe oil leak in engine. MECHANIC BILL OF $ 7500! Car is only worth $ 9,000.
STAY AWAY FROM THIS CROOK AND SAVE YOUR MONEY.
He sells junk/​salvage cars and does the bare minimum to have them drive off lot before severe problems show.

Seller promised to get back to us after the vehicle was inspected but never got a call back even after I left several voicemails.
Highly recommend not to waste your money with this scam artist.

We bought our daughters first car from Driveline (Nick) last year for her high school graduation present. It was a 2007 Mustang GT with 20 something thousand miles on it. It was a great car that looked and performed like new. I reviewed pictures of this car after it was in a minor accident with no frame damage and minor damage on a corner back section and the bumper. I cannot believe the minor damage cars get where insurance companies rank them as a «salvage». Not all salvage dealers are like Driveline, and I would be hesitant to purchase from another dealer. He shows car fax and photos of the car (if it was in an accident). He inspects Everything, including air bag etc. Again I would warn against buying a salvage vehicle from a private party where there is no inspection etc.
I recently bought a 2011 BMW 3 series from Nick for myself. I could have never afforded this car at another dealership. No one beats his prices and quality. What I like about his salvage cars is he does not buy any with frame or engine damage. He has pictures of the accident to show this.
Unfortunately my daughters Mustang was hit by a hit and run driver and totaled. She was devastated. We called Nick and he searched for a replacement and found same year Mustang 2007 GT with minor damage, and not a salvage title. Nicks body shop fixed the minor damage and it looks brand new. This is the 3^rd car we have purchased a car from him. No other dealership would have done what this man did for us, search for and find a replacement car for our daughter. This shows his integrity and amount of customer service Driveline has.
I would not purchase a car from anyone else at this point. He is the only person I would feel safe buying a salvaged title car from and have bought both salvage and non salvage title cars. Honest and trustworthy are acronym’s not usually used with car dealers, but he is. «Diamond In The Ruff».

I have to honestly say this vehicle purchase experience was the absolute best. Nick is not your «average» used car salesman.
As you may think, I too thought they were all shady on one level or another and if you’re going to deal with them you better know how to separate the BS from what’s real.
With Nick I never not for one moment felt like he was trying to get over on me. When I deal with people I’m buying something used from I not only examine the actual item I’m purchasing but I also analyze the person I’m buying it from. Nick is a stand-​up guy. I purchased my vehicle about a month ago and I have in no way had any buyers’ remorse…
I’ve brought a few used cars before and the past and usually almost right after I bought it, I regret it. If not, at one point or another soon after. I just don’t have that feeling at all. I’m totally satisfied and comfortable with my purchase and I know it’s all due to the type if person Nick is. He’s honest. Point blank.
If you’re looking for a used vehicle you’ll love for the best price possible, I totally recommend dealing with Driveline Motors.
You won’t regret it!