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I'm very happy to have chosen Vantage AutoGroup..made my buying experience very easy.met my expectations..thank you Omar and the rest of the team.

I'm very happy to have chosen Vantage AutoGroup..made my buying experience very easy.met my expectations..thank you Omar and the rest of the team.

jose cruz

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I’ve worked with Dave twice for new cars. The process has always been easy and fast! The first time I wasn’t sure which car I wanted so Dave talked me through his recommended options. The second time I knew what I wanted and Dave jumped on getting me the best deal possible.
I’ve worked with Dave twice for new cars. The process has always been easy and fast! The first time I wasn’t sure which car I wanted so Dave talked me through his recommended options. The second time I knew what I wanted and Dave jumped on getting me the best deal possible.

Erin Frantzman

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Working with Vantage was an awesome experience. They walked me through every step and made me feel like their top priority! They even returned my EZpass device that I had mistakenly left in my trade-in. I didn’t even know this industry existed prior to working with them, but I will never walk into a dealership to buy a car again, thanks to the amazing service Vantage provided. Highly recommend!

Working with Vantage was an awesome experience. They walked me through every step and made me feel like their top priority! They even returned my EZpass device that I had mistakenly left in my trade-in. I didn’t even know this industry existed prior to working with them, but I will never walk into a dealership to buy a car again, thanks to the amazing service Vantage provided. Highly recommend!

PJ Jones

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Elka was an absolute pleasure to deal with!!! I loathe going to the dealer to get a car with the back and forth nonsense. Leasing a new car should be exciting and Elka made it exciting again. TY!!
Elka was an absolute pleasure to deal with!!! I loathe going to the dealer to get a car with the back and forth nonsense. Leasing a new car should be exciting and Elka made it exciting again. TY!!

Daniel Tichio

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My name is Israel and I regret using this car broker. After financing my vehicle, they failed to help me obtain my license plates and have been unresponsive to my requests for assistance. Once the sale was completed, it felt like customer service completely disappeared. Buying a car is a major purchase, and I expected support until the registration process was finished. I would not recommend this broker based on my experience.
My name is Israel and I regret using this car broker. After financing my vehicle, they failed to help me obtain my license plates and have been unresponsive to my requests for assistance. Once the sale was completed, it felt like customer service completely disappeared. Buying a car is a major purchase, and I expected support until the registration process was finished. I would not recommend this broker based on my experience.

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My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.

My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.

Stephen Gumbrecht

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David always gets me the best deal, provides outstanding service and peace of mind the transaction is always done right. Don't go to the dealer, go to Vantage Auto Group and ask for David Goldstein-he's the guy!
David always gets me the best deal, provides outstanding service and peace of mind the transaction is always done right. Don't go to the dealer, go to Vantage Auto Group and ask for David Goldstein-he's the guy!

Bill Barkow

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Vantage makes it so easy!
Vantage makes it so easy!

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This is a GREAT firm! Sean and his team are the best! I shopped for a long time and could not make up my mind. Sean had incredible patience with me despite my waffling back and forth. When I finally decided, it was completely painless. By far the most painless car buying I have ever done. No dealer nonsense, no games. I got a great price with no aggravation. They will deliver the car if thats what you want. Sean and his team are super flexible and accommodating. Would not hesitate to use them again.
This is a GREAT firm! Sean and his team are the best! I shopped for a long time and could not make up my mind. Sean had incredible patience with me despite my waffling back and forth. When I finally decided, it was completely painless. By far the most painless car buying I have ever done. No dealer nonsense, no games. I got a great price with no aggravation. They will deliver the car if thats what you want. Sean and his team are super flexible and accommodating. Would not hesitate to use them again.

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