Cotera Motors

Buyer's Guide grade B · 71 public reviews · September 2026

Cotera Motors earns a B. 71 public reviews average 4.4 stars and 14.1 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 52 percent of graded dealers around Sacramento.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 14.1 percent, level with the 14.3 percent typical near Sacramento
Reviewers mention easy process most, in 6 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.4 from 71 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.37. 14.1 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star60 85%

4 star1 1%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star10 14%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

easy process 6kind staff 5financing 4customer care 4first time buyer process 3loan approval 3reliable cars 2inspection 2positive atmosphere 2battery 2

Buying From Cotera Motors

Cotera Motors 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	5201 Franklin Blvd A, Sacramento, CA 95820
Phone	916-942-9074
Website	coteramotors.com
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	10 AM to 7 PM
Tuesday	10 AM to 7 PM
Wednesday	10 AM to 7 PM
Thursday	10 AM to 7 PM
Friday	10 AM to 7 PM
Saturday	10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Cotera Motors a good dealer?

Cotera Motors earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 71 public reviews averaging 4.4 stars, with 14.1 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Cotera Motors inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Sacramento. 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.

Is Cotera Motors open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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