ARA Automotive Inc

Buyer's Guide grade B · 31 public reviews · September 2026

ARA Automotive Inc earns a B. 31 public reviews average 4.6 stars and 9.7 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 48 percent of graded dealers around San Diego.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 9.7 percent, level with the 10 percent typical near San Diego
Reviewers mention truck most, in 11 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.6 from 31 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.46. 9.7 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 and at least 50 reviews. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star28 90%

4 star0 0%

3 star0 0%

2 star0 0%

1 star3 10%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

truck 11f250 2truck condition 2ceramic coating 2first car purchase 2car selection 2easy process 2ceramic 2coating 2

Buying From ARA Automotive Inc

ARA Automotive Inc 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	860 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone	858-585-3896
Website	araautomotive.mycarsonline.com
Listed features	Credit cards, Debit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	10 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday	10 AM to 6 PM
Thursday	10 AM to 6 PM
Friday	10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday	10 AM to 5 PM

Common Questions

Is ARA Automotive Inc a good dealer?

ARA Automotive Inc earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 31 public reviews averaging 4.6 stars, with 9.7 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at ARA Automotive Inc inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Chula Vista. 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 ARA Automotive Inc open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 10 AM to 5 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

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

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