Can I hire someone to negotiate a car for me? Your questions answered

Yes. That is exactly what we do. You tell us the car, or send us the link to the listing you already found, and we negotiate the price, the trade-in, and the paperwork with the dealer on your behalf. You only go to the dealership once, to sign and collect the car, or we can arrange for the dealer to deliver it to your home.

Getting started requires a simple $100 retainer, followed by a 1% success fee based on the lower of the final negotiated price or MSRP (before tax and fees). For example, on a $32,500 vehicle, you pay $100 up front and $325 upon completion ($425 total). We accept zero payouts from dealers, lenders, or manufacturers, ensuring complete loyalty to you. See our pricing page for detailed examples.

On most purchases the fee is a small fraction of what gets taken off the price, the add-ons, and the finance rate. The pricing page shows where the savings come from. If a dealer has already quoted you, send the quote, and we will tell you whether there is room left.

Once, to sign and collect the car. The out-the-door number is agreed on in writing before you go. If the car is coming from another state, it can be shipped to you instead.

Yes. Tell us the car and when you are free, and we set up the test drive with the dealer for you. You go in to drive the car, and we still handle the price negotiation.

No. A broker usually charges the dealership a brokerage fee, which makes the dealership the client. We never charge the dealer a brokerage fee, and when a manufacturer incentive applies, we often pass the savings on to you. Read more in car broker vs car buying service.

Yes, and a lease often has more room than a purchase. The selling price, the money factor, and the fees are all negotiable. The lease negotiation service covers how we handle each one.

Not until the price of the new car is settled. We negotiate the trade-in value as its own transaction and check it against outside offers, so a good trade number cannot hide a bad price.

Yes. CPO cars have more room than most buyers assume, and the certification terms differ between brands. The certified pre-owned service covers price, history, and warranty.

Yes. The lender approves you at a buy rate, and the dealer can add to it. We ask for the buy rate and check the finance paperwork before you sign. See the finance manager's office review.

Yes. We work with buyers nationwide by phone and email. When the best deal is in another state, we handle the purchase there and the registration paperwork for your home state.

Send it. A written quote shows quickly whether the dealer left room, and most have. Use our Send the Car Link form and attach the quote or paste the numbers.

The $100 is paid up front to open the file and start the research and negotiation. It is separate from the 1% success fee, which is billed once your purchase is complete.