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Carlsen Audi received 7 consumer ratings from Consumers' CHECKBOOK and Consumer Reports subscribers.
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Carlsen Audi
1730 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Phone: 650-856-6300



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  • Subscriber from CASTRO VALLEY, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Service is fast, prices are fair and they gave me a ride to the rental..........
  • Subscriber from CONCORD, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: I have my car serviced according to the manual. I trust these people completely. They..........
  • Subscriber from RICHMOND, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: In 6 years of service appointments, we only had one annoying customer service rep. Most..........
  • Subscriber from PALO ALTO, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Weve bought two Foresters from Carlsen in five years. No hassles in purchasing (we used..........
  • Subscriber from LOS ALTOS, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Staff was pleasant, purchasing process was low-pressure...but waiting areas and speed of closing the deal..........
  • Subscriber from HOUSTON, TX wrote about a local automobile dealer: I boutht my 2002 Lexus from them and they have done all my service since..........
  • Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Bought the car there and have it serviced regularly. Always on time if you request..........
  • Subscriber from HILLSBOROUGH, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: We had a general spec for year and price range but no preference in brand...........
  • Subscriber from FAIRFIELD, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Best service dept.......
  • Subscriber from SAN FRANCISCO, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: Superior patience and flexability leting me choose from competing models and within BMW models. Felt..........
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  • Subscriber from LIVERMORE, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: One needs to negotiate price: Be FIRM. They pressure, but they also are good at..........
  • Subscriber from PINOLE, CA wrote about a local automobile dealer: We have purchased two cars from this dealership and would go back again........