Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department

Buyer's Guide grade F · 25 public reviews · September 2026

Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department earns an F. 25 public reviews average 3.3 stars and 44 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 4 percent of graded dealers around San Francisco.

At a glance

A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars.
Complaint share 44 percent, higher than the 11.2 percent typical near San Francisco
Reviewers mention car purchase most, in 4 reviews
Open Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got an F

The star average is 3.3 from 25 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 3.80. 44 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a C it would need a complaint share of 25 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star12 48%

4 star2 8%

3 star0 0%

2 star3 12%

1 star8 32%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

car purchase 4value 3used cars 2phone 2

Buying From Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department

Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department 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	10481 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone	510-646-0219
Website	albanysubaru.com
Listed features	Oil changes, Sells used vehicles, Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 8 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 8 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 8 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 8 PM
Friday	9 AM to 8 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 8 PM
Sunday	10 AM to 7 PM

Common Questions

Is Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department a good dealer?

Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department earns an F in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. A heavy share of past buyers left one or two stars. The grade reads 25 public reviews averaging 3.3 stars, with 44 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in El Cerrito. 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 Albany Subaru - Pre-Owned Department open on Sunday?

Its listed Sunday hours are 10 AM to 7 PM. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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

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