CAR BUYING IS COSTLY

WHEN YOU GO IT ALONE

SILENT OVERPAYMENT

Fewer then 29% of buyers always try to negotiate, yet buyers who do negotiate save an average of 11% off the asking price. On a $35,000 car, that's over $3,800 left on the table

Poor service history, undisclosed accident damage, prior rental or fleet use -- all invisible to the untrained eye, yet each can translate into thousands in unexpected repair costs

HIDDEN RED FLAGS

DEPRECIATION BLINDNESS

New cars lose an average of 20% of their value in the first year and up to 60% within five years. Yet people buy cars without understanding the dramatic effect of depreciation on total cost of ownership

Source: CarGurus

Source: CARFAX

Source: Kelly Blue Book

THE WRONG CAR ALTOGETHER

UNDERESTIMATING TRUE COST

TIME YOU DON'T HAVE

Buying a vehicle that doesn't fit your actual lifestyle -- insufficient cargo space, family needs, poor fuel economy -- then having to swap leads to high depreciation, transaction, and overall costs

In 2025, the average cost to own and operate a new vehicle was $11,577 with depreciation as the #1 factor. Yet buyers still focus more on sticker price, without truly knowing how to minimize TCO

Researching models, vetting listings, understand recall history, and preparing for negotiations takes significant time and expertise, and the costs of getting wrong are substantial

Source: AAA

Source: AAA

Source: Consumer Reports

THE PROBLEM

HOW IT WORKS

EXPERT GUIDANCE,

START TO FINISH

We guide you through very phase of your search -- from choosing the right vehicle to supporting you through a confident, well-informed purchase

INTAKE FORM

Share your preferences -- body style, year, seating, cargo requirements, seating, budget, etc. as well as any makes and models already on your radar

30-MIN CONSULTATION

TAILORED LISTINGS

After reviewing your form, your Car Guy will align with you on key priorities, introduce some initial model thoughts, and share sample listings

We send tailored, pre-screened, listings in customizable digests -- each listing cleared for pricing integrity, clean history, and mechanical reliability

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DEEP MODEL RESEARCH

Once you're close to a decision, we go deeper: current market pricing, known recall years, essential trim considerations, and model-specific issues to watch for.

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PRICING & NEGOTIATION STRATEGY

Receive outreach templates, fair market pricing data, and a tailored negotiation strategy -- so you can approach every conversation with clarity and confidence

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ONGOING SUPPORT

48-hour response times for any questions. Your Car Guy is your expert partner throughout journey until you've secured your perfect car

$299

One flat fee. No hidden costs.

For what will likely be a $15,000-$60,000+ purchase, $300 in expect guidance is one of the highest-ROI decisions you can make. Our clients consistently report through preparation - knowing the right model, the right price point, and what red flags to avoid - makes a material difference in the quality and value of their final purchase

6 Month Money-Back Guarantee

If the vehicle purchased with CarGuyAdvisors is deemed a total loss within 6 months through no fault of the driver or accident-related, we refund your advisory fee in full.

IMPORTANT: CarGuyAdvisors is an independent advisory service. We do not negotiate directly with dealers or sellers on your behalf, and we do not have any contact with dealerships as part of our service. Our role is to provide you with the knowledge, research, market data, and strategy needed to make an informed purchase decision and negotiate effectively on your own. All final negotiations and transactions are conducted solely between the client and the seller.

CLIENTS WHO GOT IT RIGHT

REAL RESULTS

"A $300 fee that saved me well over $2,000"

Before working with CarGuyAdvisors, I was browsing Facebook Marketplace listings that were either severely overpriced or had serious condition issues — and I had no idea. My Car Guy helped me understand exactly what my budget could realistically achieve, steered me away from vehicles with clear red flags, and helped me identify a deal I felt genuinely confident about. Looking back, the guidance saved me well over $2,000 between smarter pricing and avoiding a problematic purchase — a near 10x return on the advisory fee alone.

Nick

Purchased Used 2021 Mazda CX-5

"CarGuyAdvisors helped me avoid a costly write-off"

I was well into the process of purchasing a pickup truck for my business when my Car Guy flagged severe rust damage I had completely overlooked. We paused, reassessed, and ultimately identified a newer truck in far superior condition. It has been running reliably since purchase with consistently below-average maintenance costs. Looking back, proceeding with the original vehicle would have been an extremely costly mistake.

Jack

Purchased Used 2012 Ford F-150

"I felt confident I made a smart purchase"

Car buying has always felt overwhelming — there's so much to evaluate and the stakes are significant. Having a knowledgeable advisor in my corner meant I could stop second-guessing every listing and trust that each recommendation had already been properly vetted. I came away with full confidence in my purchase decision, and that certainty — on a financial commitment of this magnitude — was worth every dollar of the advisory fee.

Max

Purchased Used 2021 Mazda CX-30