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What is the best alternative to CarMax if I want to negotiate?
If negotiation leverage and pricing transparency matter to you, an auto broker is a strong alternative. A broker like Vantage Auto Group sources vehicles from 350+ franchise dealers and negotiates pricing on your behalf -- often securing dealer-cost or below-invoice deals that neither CarMax nor Carvana can match. You also get free delivery anywhere in the continental US.
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What Our Customers Say
People come for the number. They stay for how easy we make it.
Lisa Salzberg
Rita Gutman
Todd Hergenhan
We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
Sameer Joglekar
Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
Such a wonderful experience with Sean and his team at Vantage Auto Group. Imagine not having to sit at a dealership for several hours. That alone is worth the 5 star review. Add to that how knowledgeable Sean is, how he actually wants to get you the best deal, and how little stress you'll experience throughout the entire process, and 5 stars just aren't enough. I would recommend Vantage Auto Group to anyone!
Lisa
David Wagoner was referred to me by a co-worker. All I can say is wow. We were under a tight timeline to purchase a vehicle, and from our initial interaction late Thursday afternoon through the delivery of our vehicle Monday afternoon, David and Vantage Auto Group were transparent, quick, and provided excellent customer service throughout! Strongly recommend!
David Wagoner was referred to me by a co-worker. All I can say is wow. We were under a tight timeline to purchase a vehicle, and from our initial interaction late Thursday afternoon through the delivery of our vehicle Monday afternoon, David and Vantage Auto Group were transparent, quick, and provided excellent customer service throughout! Strongly recommend!
Craig K
MJ Cestone
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
William Jenkins
Another five star experience!!! This is the 3rd car I’ve purchased through David and the crew at Vantage. No hassle, no bait and switch, no high pressure sales tactics or incessant follow up phone calls like with a traditional dealership. A few phone conversations with David, and he finds the car you want, with the trim package you want, at the best possible price. Delivery is convenient and the crew are always the constant professionals, taking the time to go over vehicle features and getting you setup to go…. Cant say enough.
Another five star experience!!! This is the 3rd car I’ve purchased through David and the crew at Vantage. No hassle, no bait and switch, no high pressure sales tactics or incessant follow up phone calls like with a traditional dealership. A few phone conversations with David, and he finds the car you want, with the trim package you want, at the best possible price. Delivery is convenient and the crew are always the constant professionals, taking the time to go over vehicle features and getting you setup to go…. Cant say enough.
Rob Ellmyer