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Added by Jopie, at 07 December 2016
Opening Hours
- Monday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
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10 Reviews
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17 December 2017
Shopping for a Subaru Forester for my son and found Charleston Auto Sales with good reviews so we checked out the inventory. Found a 2009 Forester XT with 49,000 miles and clean car fax. My son emailed and texted Jim about the car and everything sounded positive. I called Jim, the owner, and asked some specifics about the car. What does Dealer Certified mean? Jim answered that it means that the care has been checked out and will need nothing in the near future as best that they can tell. I asked if the car had any visible leaks? Jim told me that his mechanics checked it out and he personally looked at this car and it was dry underneath. No leaks! Everything was good so we drove THREE hours to confirm what Jim told us and buy the car. We arrived and the initial appearance was positive. Jim and a young lady named Rachel greeted us upon arrival and brought the car out for inspection. The car was clean and everything worked. Great start! On my walk around I noticed a small ding on the front passenger side corner, no biggie for a 8 year old car. I looked underneath to see if there was more damage and there wasn't. While I was looking underneath I checked for leaks and that's where I became concerned. A noticeable oil leak at the valve cover! Drip, drip! I was concerned but we drove the car anyway. Ran good, brakes good, steering good. then 1 mile away from dealer CHECK ENGINE LIGHT came on! We returned to the dealer and Jim checked it out and found a cam sensor was bad! He played it off saying that when Subarus sit sensors go bad. He told another couple that were looking the same thing about a dead battery while we were there! BEWARE! The Subaru we looked at after a THREE hour drive was not as represented. I asked specific questions and got answers from the owner then the car was not as he said.
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23 October 2017
Jim, the owner, was great to work with. I went to look at his cars about two and a half years ago but did not find one that suited me. Got a car somewhere else but was in an accident and it got totaled. Went back to Jim because I had a great experience working with him before and found a Subaru I love in March. Engine lights came on within a week of purchasing it and he was more than willing to fix it for me and have not had any problems since. He is knowledgeable about the cars but super laid back and not pushy, which I very much prefer in a dealership. I have texted him questions since and he always is quick to answer. I have sent two other people to get Subaru's from him and they both are very happy with their cars. Thanks Jim!
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18 October 2017
I really appreciate your service!! Thank you for a very positive experience in buying a car! I would highly recommend Charleston Auto Sales, they really know how to take care of their customer base!!
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24 August 2017
We had a great experience at Charleston Auto Sales. We purchased a Subaru for our daughter, because it is one of the best cars on the market They all have head gasket and timing belt issues that are common, which Jim replaces, with new, on most of the cars he sells, which is great! He has specialized in Subaru's for years and knows the ins and outs. We were able to test drive the vehicles we were interested in and all our questions were answered. It was very nice to deal with a small business man that at no time made us feel pressured.
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25 May 2017
Hands down this was the finest used car buying experience I have ever had from anyone anywhere. Jim and his crew at Charleston Auto Sales are honest, friendly and they are definitely not the pushy. I never felt pressured to buy a car and that was a great feeling of relief. I was free to test drive as many cars as I wanted and after spending almost 2 hours driving several cars I selected my 2001 Subaru Forester. These guys do a lot to prep work on their cars before they sell them and that includes replacing timing belts, replacing head gaskets, oil changes, detailing and in my case new tires and a front wheel bearing replacement. For me the car was a huge bargain for $4,000. It was an old car and I wasn't going ot have to be saddled with those maintenance bills later. A week after I drove away from the sales lot the check engine light came on and Jim told me to bring it back. When I did he had his mechanics stop what they were doing and they fixed the issues and get me back on the road. I was very impressed with the way they took care of my car's problems (there were two) and I drove away very satisfied. I seriously wonder how many other dealers would have treated me like that since my car was so old and I had been gone for so long. Based on my experience in dealing with Jim and his crew I feel very confident in recommending Charleston Auto Sales to anyone who is looking for a used Subaru.
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24 May 2017
Best experience we have EVER had shopping for and buying a car. Jim and his crew are friendly, knowledgeable, and honest. We had a great experience and would recommend Charleston Auto Sales without reservation. If you want a great deal, honest people, and hassle-free car shopping, come here!
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20 April 2017
Jim, the owner, is great. Not only was he incredibly honest but he has mechanics who do incredibly thorough check ups. We went to buy a car from him- listed at exactly the right price. Our friend who is a mechanic checked it out and said it was in phenomenal condition. I felt like everything was fair, easy, honest, and check up correctly. I felt very taken care of. I think this was one of the best car buying experiences I've ever had.
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02 March 2017
Jim was easy to deal with and has some good deals. Check out his selection on the website or make an appointment to see in person. A pleasurable experience
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11 January 2017
Jim (the owner) very ethical and realistic dealer. As a side note to the other people posting bad reviews. If you do not have the common sense to fully inspect a vehicle before purchasing it. That is not the dealers fault you have no sense. Especially if you buy a 13 year old car. Lastly purchase process was seamless. I will continue to recommend this dealer to my friends. As an active duty Military member Jim treated me with the utmost respect. Which I have noticed gets harder and harder to find these days. So if you want a reasonably priced Subaru do your research. I challenge you to find a comparable for the same price.
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14 December 2016
Need Subaru - this is the place to buy from! Just what other reviews said about it - no pressure sale, great integrity, great price. All true!!! Got my '05 Forester here today. Drove few miles away, check engine came on. Called the owner - he told me to return. Saturday at no cost converter will be replaced. Great people to buy from - so thankful! 2016-Dec-13
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