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What is the safest way to accept payment when selling a car privately?
For private sales, a bank cashier's check or electronic wire transfer are the safest options. Cash is acceptable for low-value vehicles but creates risks at higher amounts. Personal checks carry risk because they can bounce after you have already handed over the keys and title. Never accept a check for more than the asking price with a request to return the difference, as this is a well-documented scam.
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My car leasing experience with Vantage was fantastic. Sean took an overwhelming decision and process and made it so easy. He was available morning, noon, and night as well as weekends. He never pressured me and simply gave me facts and possibilities and recommendations. The experience was really amazing from the start and I’m extremely grateful for his help in making the car leasing process manageable. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to buy or lease a car. Sarah
My car leasing experience with Vantage was fantastic. Sean took an overwhelming decision and process and made it so easy. He was available morning, noon, and night as well as weekends. He never pressured me and simply gave me facts and possibilities and recommendations. The experience was really amazing from the start and I’m extremely grateful for his help in making the car leasing process manageable. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking to buy or lease a car. Sarah
Sarah Lieberman
Best buying experience I have ever had!!! Sean took care of me through every step, no waiting around and NO DEALERSHIP! I have bought over a dozen cars in my lifetime and this was by far the way I will do it from now on!!! Keep up the great work Vantage you guys rock 😁
Best buying experience I have ever had!!! Sean took care of me through every step, no waiting around and NO DEALERSHIP! I have bought over a dozen cars in my lifetime and this was by far the way I will do it from now on!!! Keep up the great work Vantage you guys rock 😁
Tom Rich
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The Best Hands Down!
Joseph Ilg
Makes buying a car easy and hassle free.
Makes buying a car easy and hassle free.
Stefani Klaskow
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
I had an amazing experience working with Mark Viegas! He helped me get a leased vehicle without ever having to step foot in a dealership. Mark handled all the negotiations, worked within my down payment and monthly budget, and made the entire process stress-free. The best part — he even had the car delivered right to my home! I couldn’t be happier with how smooth and easy everything was. Highly recommend Mark if you want a professional who truly takes care of everything from start to finish.
Jessica
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
From start to finish, my experience with Vantage Auto Group was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free—something you don’t often hear when it comes to buying a car! I worked with Sean and he was helpful, honest and quick to respond! Love my new Lyriq!
Genna Battaglino
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
Lina Suarez
I’ve never used a broker to buy a car before and honestly, I was skeptical. But after this experience, I’ll never step foot in a dealership again. I have a demanding job with very little free time, so I simply texted David exactly what I wanted—and that was it. The entire process happened while I was in back-to-back work meetings. I never even had to pick up the phone! It was completely stress-free and I couldn’t be happier with my Maserati Grecale!
I’ve never used a broker to buy a car before and honestly, I was skeptical. But after this experience, I’ll never step foot in a dealership again. I have a demanding job with very little free time, so I simply texted David exactly what I wanted—and that was it. The entire process happened while I was in back-to-back work meetings. I never even had to pick up the phone! It was completely stress-free and I couldn’t be happier with my Maserati Grecale!
Kelly Winch