Sunset Auto Sales

Mike was nice enough on the phone but he would not budge on the price and he was about $ 1000 over bluebook. It was a 2005 mercedes-​Benz C230 Kompressor with 111,000 miles and leather seats… Showed me the Carfax but he would not budge on his price of almost $ 8000. I even offered to pay him cash… I found it 2006 (one year younger) C280 at StevensCreek mercedes-​Benz dealer… It had 116 K on it but the car was immaculate… New front suspension and brand-​new Perelli’s on the front… I got that car for $ 7000 cash out the door tax and license included… Mike you need to loosen up dude… Because your stiffness cost you a sale

Just bought a fabulous 2008 Mazda MX-​5 from Mike at Sunset Auto Sales. After being worried over the used car sales situation, I am pleased to say Mike made it a great experience. No pressure and no hassle. I have been looking for another Miata (I have a 1990 red baby) and have spent 6 months all over the Bay Area. So happy I took the trek over the hills to Santa Cruz.
100% satisfied not only with my new car but also with the business itself. This was for me but my hubby is really hard to please when it comes to cars. He was 100% happy with the entire experience.

Buyer Beware.
I was sold a 2500 Silverado truck with undersized tires which blew a belt while driving. Luckily it didn’t cause an accident. Ninety days after selling me an unsafe vehicle, the owner of the business is only willing to reimburse me for half the amount I had to spend to make the truck safe and drivable, including new tires (correct size) and new properly sized wheels — the wheels he sold it with were oversized and rubbed against the body and bumper of the truck.
I’ve tried to resolve this issue with the business owner for three weeks now. He’s offering to reimburse half of my $ 2,045 cost. I have to file in small claims to be paid.
I would not recommend this auto sales business.

I had been looking for a truck for quite some time when I found the one I was looking for at Sunset Auto. The only problem was that I live in Oakland and this place is in Santa Cruz. My wife had me look for places closer but when I could not find the truck that fit my parameters, I made the trek to Santa Cruz and was not disappointed.
The owner, Bill, provided a no pressure environment for me to make a decision. When I ended up deciding to buy, I also got good financing. There was a free Carfax report on my truck that had REALLY low miles and one previous owner. Best of all, my truck came with a 6 month/​6000 mile warranty which made me feel more secure on my purchase.
I am happy with the level of service I got there and would recommend anyone interested in buying a good low mileage car or truck to visit. It is well worth the trip.

These guys are amazing! I felt welcomed right away and they truly went above and beyond to get me the car I wanted at a price I could afford. I definitely will be returning with my future car needs!

I just bought my new ride (yesterday!) from Sunset Auto Sales. I wholeheartedly agree with everyone who gave Sunset Auto Sales 5 stars. After working with dealers from big dealerships in Santa Cruz, and over the hill, it was like a breath of fresh air working with Bill. He was honest, easy going, no pressure. I don’t often review on Unilocal,but this experience was so pleasant that I felt like it was well-​deserved.

If I could give them no stars I would. They were selling a 2009 Ford Escape XLS Sport with 87xxx miles. They had the car priced at 11,000 $ KBB wont even offer 10k for a PERFECT conditioned car. Might I mention there were visible scratches and cosmetic defaults. We offered the man who was working 10,000 $ cash right now. and his reply was «What planet do you guys live on?» My boyfriend tried to explain to him that we understand in dealerships the price gets marked higher. But if he were smart he would’ve taken the deal. And would have made at least 2,000 $ profit, but he continued to argue with us. He was just plain out RUDE, and we left went to san jose, and bought a 2011 Toyota rav4 with only 20k miles, for 17k. He also mentioned to us he had only been working for 6 months… maybe the manager should hire someone new.

Buying a car here was one of the easiest and nicest experiences I have ever had. Our sales man was bill and he was honest and not pushy at all, he gave us the feeling that we were buying our car from a friend. Once we found the perfect car he got us a wonderful price and finance rate, did not seem like he was trying make anything extra off of us, it was refreshing to get that kind of service. We traded in my old vehicle and it was just so easy I couldn’t believe it, they did everything for us!
I would definitely recommend coming here!

I love my new car! Bill is so honest and amazing to work with… he is the definition of integrity!!!

I purchased a 2011 KIA Soul from Bill! The best place to buy a car. Bill Patenaude was so amazing in efforts to help out and so knowledgeable! I haven’t had a car for 5 years now and it feels good to be accepted into the car world yet again! Bill went above and beyond to find me the car I’m now driving. I highly recommend if living in Santa Cruz or anywhere over the hill, buy your vehicle here. Im so blessed and happy to have my «New» Car!!! Thanks Bill!!!

I just purchased a vehicle from Bill, the owner of Sunset Auto Sales… in one word «Wow»! I was so impressed and so happy with the service I received. I didn’t once feel like I was being BS’d which is rare in auto sales right? LOL He worked with me to make it happen… Bill went above and beyond for me.
I am a single mother and a hard worker… it is so expensive to live these days and I went there with the «idea» of looking and keeping my dream alive that I would be able to get a new car again «someday». He is an angel that made my dream become a reality.
My truck that I love so much was getting tired of my commute to the south bay. I felt I had to do something soon. I was concerned about my credit not even realizing that my credit was fine and he gave me a more than fair price for my truck and got me a loan at an even lower interest rate than originally agreed on.
I am so happy, so elated, my car is awesome and I bought it on my own without needed anyone to co-​sign and without any hassle… yay!
Bill spoke to me as a friend and seriously treated the situation as if he was helping a family member of his and I have a new awesome friend !
I highly recommend purchasing a vehicle from Sunset Auto Sales. The cars are so clean and reasonably priced. We pulled up Blue book and CarFax… everything was easy… It was amazing and I cannot say enough good things about my experience.
Thank you Bill! I will always be grateful for your assistance and your friendly awesome nature and personality — Good things to happen to good people and I wish much success to Sunset Auto Sales — with an owner like Bill how can you not succeed!
I am sooooooo happy!
Kelly T

Great place to get super deals on new and used cars! I recently bought a used Mini Cooper from Sunset Auto Sales and the owner, Bill, was extremely helpful and honest. I feel like I got a very good deal on my car and for just a little extra I got a 3 year/30,000 mile warranty. Good vibes on the car lot and a very comfortable atmosphere.
My boss actually just bought a van for carrying heavy weight and recommended I go to Sunset and see what they have. I was stoked I took his advice!
Thanks Bill for the bodacious car!