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Active Auto Sales
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399 Entrada Drive
Novato, CA 94949
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Aug 11, 2025
Overall the experience was very good; the salesperson was very helpful and open about the work that had been done on the car.
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent experience in purchasing this beautiful car. I live 2.5 hours away and I would travel this distance again to purchase a vehicle from this dealership.
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Jan 1, 2022
Car was sold as I made an offer. I emailed an offer but
was told somebody just put a deposit down. They were
very responsive
Nov 24, 2021
Responsive and helpful
Jun 17, 2021
Lovely experience - allowed me to take a couple of cars out on my own for test drive; no pressure.
Very pleasant experience....I purchased this car from them! I believe this car will last me for an additional 100k
miles Been shopping for this car for almost a year...and I struck "pay dirt" when I visited this dealer. Everything went smoothly-efficiently. Olaf and David are very knowledgeable; David is warm, friendly and fun to work with too! This is the place to shop for a wonderful pre-owned automobile. Thank you everyone at AAS in Novato...xoxo Bette
Mar 19, 2020
Response from current dealership:
Thank you for your nice review, it was a pleasure meeting you and working with you! Thank you for your business!
Sep 17, 2019
Immediate response to my email inquiry and follow up.
May 2, 2019
Good
Mar 24, 2019
Amir responded promptly to all of my questions & was very knowledgeable.
Sep 26, 2018
Yes, sales persons are help full.
Aug 29, 2018
I contacted them and they got back to me.
Jul 26, 2018
They follow up so good and on top of things
Jun 26, 2018
David was quick to respond to my inquiry and questions. I test drove the car and ended up purchasing. David and Olaf made the process easy and convenient. Would definitely return for my next car.
May 27, 2018
Generally good - a couple of times was delay in communication but all questions answered. Honest description and went out of way to “face time” and go over all issues with vehicle. Resulting in a purchase.
May 5, 2018
I Got an ok deal on A Nice car
Feb 26, 2018
Quick response ,!!!!!!!!
I contacted Active Auto Sales and stated: The fuel tanks of these CNG
vehicles reach their expiration date at 15 years. I noted on the Car Fax that
the government entity who owned it, sold it at 14 years and 7 months.
These fuel tanks are around $4000 to replace. Each CNG tank has the
expiration date stamped on it. Owners are required to have the tank
inspected by a certified technician at the expiration date of them. This is
according to Dept of Transportation, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 304 regulations. Accordingly, can you send me a photo of the
stamped expiration date on the tank and any information you have
regarding its inspection and qualifications of the tech who did so."
Their reply: "The issue of the NGV tank replacement was unknown till you
informed us of this requirement I have removed the cover and inspected
the tank and have found the existing tank date has expired.There is a
chance that it can be re-inspected and certified for use for another 3 years
We are now aware the situation and are looking into replacement of the
tank. or having it re-certified. Since this is the first natural gas vehicle we
have taken as a trade-in and is new technology to us we are now doing
some research."
That was the 8th of February, today is the 14th. No contact since.
May 7, 2018
Response from current dealership:
We are sorry for not responding any sooner. We tried to find a service that was able to do the inspection, but did not get any answeres from the enteties that we had contacted in regards to this.
Feb 5, 2018
Prompt and polite in response. Took a test drive. Did not take the offer
because I got interested in another vehicle.
Jan 30, 2018
Quick response.
Jan 21, 2018
Car was sold before we arrived. They provided some helpful advice. We
have purchased a car elsewhere.
Jan 5, 2018
I didn't end up buying a car from Olaf but if we had found the right car for my needs I would have been happy to buy from him. He put absolutely no pressure on me. He helped me to reason out loud about my choices without trying to sway me from my criteria. He was patient as all could be. And as a woman with little buying experience I did not feel intimidated. If I am shopping again or want to sell a car I would def want to bring my business to Olaf. Thank you
Oct 23, 2017
Excellent
Aug 10, 2017
yes he did contact me and was very pleasant. The had been sold, he offer to contact me if something comes in that I might be interested in.
Jun 29, 2017
Dave at active auto is actively trying to get me the car that fits my extremely detailed list of desires. That's really nice.
Jun 19, 2017
Best experience while buying a car ever. Cutstomer was great and their cars are great too
May 13, 2017
very responsive and willing to work with me on finding the car I wanted
May 7, 2017
Oloff ,The (salesman/proprietor) at Active Auto Sales in Madeira Corte CA,Was a Nice man,But was NOT set up , to SELL cars, as fast as some of us would like.I Understand "advertising". But ...This particular 98' Jaguar, Was Overpriced, And I and My Wife ran out of time,and patience, while waiting for Oloff, to finish up with Others! The car WAS NOT in " excellent shape" AS ADVERTISED!! ..ie.Parts Missing...drivers power mirror adjustment button, Sunroof DOESN'T WORK.. BRAKES!! Pressed to the floor, in order to Stop. NO Exaggeration.... On Top of ALL of That...I made an offer..Just to see,what he would say! And He only came down $500.Mr Oloff, Thank You for the Test Drive...But I cannot, In good faith, Give more than 1 Star! I would have taken the vehicle, And at least..given it a good home.. BY REPAIRING IT......
May 25, 2017
Response from current dealership:
John, I sincerely apologize for not being able to get to you as fast as I would have liked to and give you the attention that every one of our customers deserves. As you noticed, we had a sudden influx of customers and were struggling to help everyone. In regards to the car, I did explain to you, that we were already selling the car below our cost and I still offered to fix the items you mentioned. I also don't think the car was overpriced. After all, we are talking about a Luxury Jaguar offered for only $3,500 and your offer of $2,500 was not what we needed for this car.
Aug 30, 2014
car had dents on door three big ones after he told me car was perfect
on the phone.
Jul 4, 2014
I was satisfied with the contact.
Feb 14, 2014
So far so good
Oct 21, 2013
Not the sleaziest dealer I went to but I was given a hard hustle and ended up having to go back to get some items that were promised.
Oct 4, 2013
I had a good experience, took a little longer than I would have liked. Charlie said they had gotten a new computer system and he was having an issue with it. I had time so we left and went to lunch while he was dealing with it so it was no huge deal.
Jul 10, 2013
Very responsive and helpful
Oct 15, 2012
Vehicle was not in good condition. Not as advertised.
Aug 31, 2012
rude and dishonest
