Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman

Buyer's Guide grade B · 38 public reviews · September 2026

Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman earns a B. 38 public reviews average 5.0 stars and 0 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 92 percent of graded dealers around Corpus Christi.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 0 percent, lower than the 13.3 percent typical near Corpus Christi
Reviewers mention car buying experience most, in 10 reviews
Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 5.0 from 38 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.72. 0 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star38 100%

4 star0 0%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star0 0%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

car buying experience 10salesman 5thorough staff 3not pushy 3kind 3honest 3no pressure sales 2easy process 2communication 2helpful 2

Buying From Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman

Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	Located Inside Ed Hicks Nissan, 3000 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Phone	361-232-3717
Listed features	Latino owned
Type	Used car dealer

Common Questions

Is Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman a good dealer?

Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 38 public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, with 0 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Jose Jalapeno The Car Salesman inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Corpus Christi. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

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122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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