Real Deal Auto

Buyer's Guide grade F · 370 public reviews · September 2026

Real Deal Auto earns an F. 370 public reviews average 2.9 stars and 50.8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 1 percent of graded dealers around Sacramento.

At a glance

A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars.
Complaint share 50.8 percent, higher than the 14.3 percent typical near Sacramento
Reviewers mention car condition most, in 25 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got an F

The star average is 2.9 from 370 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 2.98. 50.8 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a C it would need an adjusted rating of 3.6 and a complaint share of 25 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star159 43%

4 star16 4%

3 star7 2%

2 star7 2%

1 star181 49%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

car condition 25car selection 25test drive 11financing options 7car reliability 6payment plan 5no pressure sales 4auction cars 3easy payment process 2high mileage cars 2

Buying From Real Deal Auto

Real Deal Auto 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	649 W Elkhorn Blvd, Rio Linda, CA 95673
Phone	916-969-3437
Website	realdealauto.net
Listed features	Buys vehicles, Oil changes, Service department, Sells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Tuesday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Wednesday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Thursday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Friday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Saturday	11 AM to 6.30 PM
Sunday	11 AM to 4.30 PM

Common Questions

Is Real Deal Auto a good dealer?

Real Deal Auto earns an F in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars. The grade reads 370 public reviews averaging 2.9 stars, with 50.8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Real Deal Auto inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Rio Linda. 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 Real Deal Auto open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 11 AM to 4.30 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

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