Bob Crivello had a vision back in 1961 to buy and sell cars that were not typical of what one would think of a used car lot. Fifty years ago used cars were vehicles that had reached the end of their rope and fit a market that was considered less desirable. With the drive to change the image of used car dealerships, Bob Crivello became a pioneer in the industry.
His goal was to supply the newest pre-owned vehicles on the market, most still having factory warranty, at a reasonable price. We all know that new cars take a large depreciation as soon as they are driven off the new car lot. Noticing this depreciation, Bob realized there are people out there looking for new cars but not wanting to pay the new car prices.
Bob's Fine Cars specializes in selling vehicles that are closer to new than used. Ninety-nine percent of the inventory are vehicles two years old or newer, and under fifteen thousand miles. As hard as it may seem to believe, this has been tradition since day one. Each vehicle must meet a standard of quality before it is even considered for resale.
His goal was to supply the newest pre-owned vehicles on the market, most still having factory warranty, at a reasonable price. We all know that new cars take a large depreciation as soon as they are driven off the new car lot. Noticing this depreciation, Bob realized there are people out there looking for new cars but not wanting to pay the new car prices.
Bob's Fine Cars specializes in selling vehicles that are closer to new than used. Ninety-nine percent of the inventory are vehicles two years old or newer, and under fifteen thousand miles. As hard as it may seem to believe, this has been tradition since day one. Each vehicle must meet a standard of quality before it is even considered for resale.
Reviews (25)
Alice Roy
Feb 21, 2021
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Absolutely incredible customer service. I rarely write reviews but it was just such a lovely experience that I had to. My husband and I are still in the research phase of figuring out which car we'd like to get, and Peter took the time to give us the pros and cons of the style of vehicle we were looking at, and comparisons with vehicles we didn't even know about. You can tell that they take pride in getting only the best used cars, and we didn't feel any pressure at all to buy something that day since we were still researching. I've been to quite a few dealerships over the years and many times
Marcus Gooch
Feb 16, 2021
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I want to thank the whole team at Bob's. I went there with low expectations and they shattered that and went above and beyond. They are so just helpful and caring about every person and their situation. I could have not asked for more. I would recommend this to everyone and I will be back for sure. Thanks Peter, Bob and Sherry are all wonderful people and hope the best for them!
Nancy Giacone
Nov 23, 2020
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Katherine Duncan-Fikan
Oct 19, 2020
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I bought my car almost 1 year ago from Bob (sorry for the late review) but I can not recommend them enough! Bob is fantastic the whole experience was so easy and fun - not stressful at all, I never knew buying a car could be so easy. Thank you Bob (& team) for all of your help. I love my car and hope all is well!
Joyce Radelich
Oct 12, 2020
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Sunny Jardine
Jul 15, 2020
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Good people! Very helpful with first time buyers...no high pressure here! They offer newer used cars that still have factory warranties. Third generation in business and at current location which has been operating since the 1960's. Bob (father) and Peter (son) owners and the only salesmen and Sally (office manager) are good, kind, helpful people. They put you at ease and make you feel like extended family. You can trust them to put you into a good vehicle that will fit into your needs and budget. I very highly recommend them and will return to them when I buy another car.
Ron Murray
Jun 28, 2019
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Betsy Moore Bareilles
Jun 09, 2019
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Casey Wardell
Dec 13, 2018
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Bajoobie Cuzican
Jul 31, 2018
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I haven't purchased a car from here yet, but I am sure I will sooner or later. My co-workers were talking about the wonderful experience they had shopping & purchasing their vehicles from here. After reading all the comments I feel like you're family to me too and I get the urge to want to invite ya'll over for dinner.
Dose Elle
Jun 01, 2018
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Everyone here was amazing. We just bought a car from them. We pointed out the back up camera was messed up. They went above and beyond our expectations to make sure we were happy. Wonderful people we would highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a car. They should get 10 stars. Seriously thank you guys!
Paul N.
Nov 24, 2017
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For over 30 years I have purchased all my vehicles from Bob's Fine Cars. I have done this because of the quality of the vehicles and the way Bob and Peter back every car they sell. It is hard to beat their fantastic service and commitment to each and every client. I would strongly recommend you contact them next time you need to purchase a vehicle. I can assure you that you will not be disappointed.
Paul Nicholson, Retired Insurance Agent
Paul Nicholson, Retired Insurance Agent
Kristy & Tyson Horn
Jul 17, 2017
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This is the BEST and ONLY place I will ever buy a car!!! I cant tell you how great the service here is. They are kind, welcoming, I feel like family when I go. They walked me through the entire process and was patient when I took a few days to think it over.
They did my 1st oil change for free, and even washed my car! BOB, Sherri, and Pete all feel like friends, and I enjoy comimg back to chat with them. They offer coffee , cookies.. and even fresh apples from Bobs tree. :)
My car is amazing. I have had it about 5 months now... and I love every second of my mini Cooper.
They let me pop in one
They did my 1st oil change for free, and even washed my car! BOB, Sherri, and Pete all feel like friends, and I enjoy comimg back to chat with them. They offer coffee , cookies.. and even fresh apples from Bobs tree. :)
My car is amazing. I have had it about 5 months now... and I love every second of my mini Cooper.
They let me pop in one
Tim McCracken
Mar 06, 2017
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Bill B.
Jan 23, 2017
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I've known the Crivello's since I was a child. I've driven by their car lot countless times and always stared at their shiny like new cars. Recently my 2003 Lexus died on me and I was looking for a gently used one to replace it. First site I checked was Bob's website. I immediately went down to test drive a pristine Lexus Ct200h they had which looked brand new and had less than 20k miles on it. Bob was so nice and welcoming and never pushy. He worked with me and my not so perfect credit to get me a car payment that worked for me. When I went to sign the paperwork Peter made
Desmond AndJeanne
Oct 03, 2016
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Guy Joy
May 28, 2016
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In the last 10 years, I have purchased and serviced all my cars at Bob's, and I will continue to do so. Why? First, they treat Everyone with respect, and are truly interested in helping them find, and get the best deal on what they want and need; as friends, or even family! There reputation for being honest, open, and fair is just as important to… them (if not more so) as the quality of fine cars they sell.This is why they have such an outstanding relationship with those in this community, whether new to the area, or residents for generations. And, THEY KNOW CARS.(they're not just good salespeople
Rick J.
Apr 27, 2016
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This is the only place myself or my family will buy a car. Fast friendly service with a great car selection. They stand by what they sell and if you are not happy neither are they. My parents have bought cars here for over 50 years, and this is where I have bought all but 1 of my cars. That 1 car I did not get here boy was that a mistake on my part. You cannot say enough about how great this place is!
Earl Eddy
Mar 26, 2016
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My wife and I just purchased a 2015 KIA Forte from Bob's. We've have brought many vehicles over the last 40 years, but this was the best experience of them all. We found Bob's staff to be very friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Not only did we receive a good price for our new car, but also an extremely fair price for our trade-in. They actually made the buying process fun. I highly recommend Bob's Fine Cars.
Shelly DedrickBarnes
Feb 21, 2016
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A good friend of mine took me to Bobs fine cars. He said it was his favorite place to buy cars and that they had the perfect SUV for me. They made me feel like family. I had never bought a car alone before and they made the experience easy and enjoyable. When you test drive a car there is no one breathing down your neck on the back seat. They give… you the keys and I had never had that experience before. They all go above and beyond to make your experience a great one. When my friends want to purchase a like new used car I send them to Bobs. Michele Dedrick
Anthony M.
Jul 19, 2015
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Michelle P.
Feb 20, 2015
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Just had my first car buying experience from a car dealer and could not have asked for a better experience. I felt educated and happy with all the information I received on different buying options. Pete walked me through the financial process and helped me come up with a comfortable monthly payment, which was very important to me.
Sherri was always available if I called in and had any questions and helped me with the transition of my car insurance. She made sure once I signed the papers my car was ready to go with my new insurance card already in the glove compartment!
I would recommend Bob
Sherri was always available if I called in and had any questions and helped me with the transition of my car insurance. She made sure once I signed the papers my car was ready to go with my new insurance card already in the glove compartment!
I would recommend Bob
Russ C.
Nov 06, 2014
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Shortly after moving to Humboldt County some 20 years ago, the family vehicle started acting up. A trusted mechanic told me that I may be better off replacing the vehicle rather than repairing. As I said... trusted and ethical mechanic (McCracken Automotive... another review pending). He told me that he trusted Bob's Fine Cars above all other used car dealers. On his advice, I visited Bob's lot.
Right off the bat I knew it was a different kind of used car business. There was no high pressure, no sneaky maneuvers, no bait and switch... in short, Bob was not the typical salesman I
Right off the bat I knew it was a different kind of used car business. There was no high pressure, no sneaky maneuvers, no bait and switch... in short, Bob was not the typical salesman I
Fred E.
Jul 14, 2012
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The things that go on around Bob's Fine Cars is kinda like hanging out behind Santa's workshop and shooting the breeze with the head Elves! !
I'm warning you, if you look away from your car for more than a minute, it's liable to wind up getting washed.
All seriousness aside, folks... This IS the Premiere Location for All Things ~ Fine Cars. In the last 10-12 years, I have bought a handful of cars, as well as a great truck from Bob and/or Pete. NEVER a problem. Bob has told me that he likes to take in cars that have the TOP LINE Equipment and Style packages. Makes sense to
I'm warning you, if you look away from your car for more than a minute, it's liable to wind up getting washed.
All seriousness aside, folks... This IS the Premiere Location for All Things ~ Fine Cars. In the last 10-12 years, I have bought a handful of cars, as well as a great truck from Bob and/or Pete. NEVER a problem. Bob has told me that he likes to take in cars that have the TOP LINE Equipment and Style packages. Makes sense to
Fred E.
May 22, 2011
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It just couldn't get any better than at Bob's Fine Cars! Bob, (in the footsteps of his father), his son Pete, the office/admin Sherri, and the performance of the entire staff is proficient and pleasant beyond any reasonable person's expectation! I have bought several vehicles from the Crivello family over the last 10 years, and my latest acquisition is the icing on the cake!
It's downright fun to deal Bob, Pete and the crew at Bob's.
If you stop in today, and meet Bob, Pete, Sherri, or any of the folks at Bob's, take a look around. The first thing you should notice
It's downright fun to deal Bob, Pete and the crew at Bob's.
If you stop in today, and meet Bob, Pete, Sherri, or any of the folks at Bob's, take a look around. The first thing you should notice
