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From "I want that car" to keys in your hand.
You spend about an hour on the whole thing. A broker calls within the hour, you see at least 3 vetted options within 5 days, and the car comes to you.
Step by step.
Typical timing for a common car. Rare or exotic specs can take longer, and your broker will tell you up front.
- Minute 1 · 2 minutes
Brief us online
Tell us the car, budget, timeline and trade-in. Start your search right away ($999, or $1,999 for high-end), or book a free call first.
- Within the hour
Your broker calls
One named broker, start to finish. We lock in the exact car, your real budget (out the door, not monthly), financing and trade-in, and open your client portal.
- Days 1–5
Search and vet
We search franchise and independent dealers, dealer-only auctions and private sellers across the US. We pull history reports and reject anything with title, accident or service-record problems.
- By day 5
At least 3 options, real numbers
Photos, history, condition notes and the true out-the-door price, in your portal and by text. Pick one, or change the brief. Changes are unlimited until you buy.
- Next
Negotiate, inspect, trade, finance
We negotiate the price and strip junk fees, inspect the car in our service center if it's nearby (or send a mobile inspector anywhere else, on request, for an extra fee), make you a written offer on your trade-in ourselves, and compare your bank's financing with the best offer we can find.
- Delivery day
Keys, anywhere in the US
We handle title and registration as a licensed dealer. Sign at home or at our store, and the car is delivered to your door, wherever you live.
What we handle vs. what you do.
We handle
- Searching dealers, auctions and private sellers
- History reports and title checks
- Inspection in our bays, or a mobile inspection on request (extra fee)
- Price negotiation and add-on removal
- Financing options and rate shopping
- A written offer on your trade-in, from us
- DMV, title, registration and plates
- Transport and delivery anywhere in the US
- A top-rated extended warranty, if you want one
You do
- Two minutes online and one call with your broker
- Pick from at least 3 options we send
- Sign the paperwork
- Pick a delivery time
That's it. Want to test drive first? We'll set it up, or bring the car to you.
Questions people ask before they call.
Do you only sell cars from your own lot?
No. Our lot is one source. Most broker clients end up with a car from another dealer, an auction or a private seller. If you do pick one of ours, your broker fee is credited toward it.
How is this different from just buying at a dealership?
A salesperson is paid to get the most money from you for the car they have. We charge a flat fee up front and are never paid by the seller or the lender, so we have no reason to push a car, a price or a loan. We just find the best car for your budget.
Can you find new cars, or only used?
Both. For new cars we work with franchise dealers to find the allocation and push the price toward invoice. For used, we can reach dealer-only auctions you can't get into yourself.
Do you inspect the car before I buy?
Every option gets a history and title check. If the car is near Newbury Park, our own service center inspects it. If it's somewhere else, we can arrange a mobile inspection at the car's location on request. That's an extra fee, quoted before we book it.
How long does it take?
Your broker calls within the hour, and you'll see at least 3 vetted options within 3 to 5 days. Rare colors, trims and exotics can take longer, and we'll tell you up front.
How do I keep track of my search?
You get a client portal showing every option, quote and status update, plus texts from your broker whenever something moves.
What if I don't like the options you find?
Say so and we keep looking. One fee covers unlimited changes to make, model or trim until you buy, and you're never obligated to buy a car you don't want.
Do you do leases and exotics?
Yes. We handle new, used, leases, and exotic or collector cars. Cars over $60,000 and exotic or rare vehicles are a $1,999 high-end search.
Do you handle financing?
Your choice. Bring your own bank or credit union approval, or we'll compare it against the best offer we can find, including the selling dealer's. We never mark up rates or bundle add-ons, and we earn nothing on your loan.
Can you get me an extended warranty?
Yes, if you want one. We can get you a top-rated extended warranty for the car you buy. It's optional, and we'll never push it.
Can you take my trade-in?
Yes. As a licensed dealer we buy it ourselves: you get a written offer, we handle the payoff and pick it up on delivery day. If you can get more selling it yourself, we'll tell you.
Do you work with buyers outside California?
Yes. We're based in Newbury Park, but we source nationwide and deliver anywhere in the US. Transport is quoted before you agree.