Cardinale Nissan of Seaside

I absolutely do not recommend Cardinale Nissan in Seaside, CA for auto service. I took my Nissan Altima in because the check engine light was on. I was quoted a price of $184 upon dropping my car off. Three days later I receive a call that I need $416 repairs in order to resolve the engine light issue. Three days after that I received another call, not that my car was ready for pick up, but that additional work needed to be done bringing the cost up to $2,100 in repairs. I had to draw the line because even if I authorized the $2,100 repairs they could not guarantee that those repairs would resolve the issue. I felt like they were on a wild goose chase to find the reason the check engine light was on that did not appear to be a cost effective method. I have since picked up the car. The check engine light is still on. I am taking it to another auto service business to solve the issue.

I bought a car here YEARS ago. I brought it in for service and after the experience vowed NEVER to go back. I told the manager his dealership was the best advertisement for Toyota. I needed to get my car tuned up including new brakes and shocks. I called and set up appointment for the next day. When I got in my car the sound was so bad, I asked if I could bring it in a day early. I did, they took me where I needed to go. Everything was professional, friendly, and quick. I couldn't believe it. Technicians were great and so was the front of house and management, where the problem was before, Good Job Cardinale!

I had a great experience. I went to several places in the Seaside area but eventually chose to buy from Cardinale. They were very accommodating, helpful and patient. All car had the carfax report in the car, so I knew its history the moment I opened the door. I got a great 2010 Versa in my price range. They also go out of their way to help get military a great deal. Also they found the second set of keys for my car, a few months after I bought it and overnighted them to me: Great customer service. If you are undecided about buying a vehicle and see the negative reviews from this place, just remember a lot of people just complain about the smallest most trivial things and you can walk away at anytime. So what is the problem? I would recommend going here first, they have other lots with other car makes, if you do not care for Nissans. Cheers, Rusty Z