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Yes, you can sell a car with negative equity, but you will need to cover the difference between the sale price and the loan payoff yourself. For a private sale, this means bringing cash to closing. For a trade-in, many dealers will roll the negative equity into your next loan, which sounds convenient but increases what you owe on the next vehicle.

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Not only did they negotiate the absolute best prices for us for two vehicles, they were also very thorough and very quick with response time. Delivered the vehicles to our house and made the process very hassle free. I will never buy a car at a dealer again
Not only did they negotiate the absolute best prices for us for two vehicles, they were also very thorough and very quick with response time. Delivered the vehicles to our house and made the process very hassle free. I will never buy a car at a dealer again

Joe Piazza

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David was so knowledgeable and made this a wonderful experience .
David was so knowledgeable and made this a wonderful experience .

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David and his team were excellent to work with! They were able to get me an incredible deal and walked me through each step of the process. Everything was transparent and efficient. I will come back for all future auto needs!!

David and his team were excellent to work with! They were able to get me an incredible deal and walked me through each step of the process. Everything was transparent and efficient. I will come back for all future auto needs!!

Sandeep Rajpal

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Easiest car leasing experience I ever had. Debbie Amster was super polite, professional and quick to answer my questions. I highly recommend Debbie and Vantage. My monthly payment was so much better. I will never set foot in a dealership again thanks to Debbie!
Easiest car leasing experience I ever had. Debbie Amster was super polite, professional and quick to answer my questions. I highly recommend Debbie and Vantage. My monthly payment was so much better. I will never set foot in a dealership again thanks to Debbie!

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Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Mark Viegas is an absolute lifesaver. I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful my husband and I are for such an incredible experience - and such a quick turnaround. After my daughters and I were in a very serious car accident early last week, I knew getting a new vehicle would be overwhelming and stressful.Enter Mark Viegas at Vantage Auto Group. From start to finish, he made the entire process unbelievably simple. We shared exactly what we were looking for, and within 48 hours a brand-new car was delivered straight to our driveway.The days of walking into dealerships and negotiating prices are long gone. I will never go back - and neither should you! If you’re in the market for a new car, I can’t recommend Mark enough - reach out to him. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.

Great customer service! Dave was very responsive and worked hard to find the car we were looking for. His pricing was unbeatable and the vehicle was delivered right to our driveway. There was a small issue with the vehicle from the manufacturer, but Dave and his team have been working hard to rectify it. Goes to show their service doesn’t disappear after delivery, and are committed to developing relationships and making longterm customers.

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I just had a really great experience with Deborah getting a new car. The whole experience could not have been easier. I highly recommend and will definitely be working with them again.

I just had a really great experience with Deborah getting a new car. The whole experience could not have been easier. I highly recommend and will definitely be working with them again.

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Can not say enough great things about Sean and the team at Vantage Auto Group. Told them what I was looking for and they found more than I asked for at a price that was amazing. The communication was top notch and consistent throughout the entire process. Amazing experience from start to finish.
Can not say enough great things about Sean and the team at Vantage Auto Group. Told them what I was looking for and they found more than I asked for at a price that was amazing. The communication was top notch and consistent throughout the entire process. Amazing experience from start to finish.

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I’ve had multiple transactions with this dealership and every experience has been excellent. The team is professional, responsive, and consistently follows through on everything they promise. From the initial conversation to delivery and post-sale support, the process has always been smooth and transparent. It’s clear they value long-term relationships, not just one-time sales. I will continue to come back because I trust them
I’ve had multiple transactions with this dealership and every experience has been excellent. The team is professional, responsive, and consistently follows through on everything they promise. From the initial conversation to delivery and post-sale support, the process has always been smooth and transparent. It’s clear they value long-term relationships, not just one-time sales. I will continue to come back because I trust them

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