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Should I buy VIN etching from the dealer?
No. VIN etching involves engraving your vehicle identification number on the windows as a theft deterrent. Dealers charge $200 to $400 for this service. You can buy a DIY VIN etching kit online for $20 to $30, or skip it entirely since it has minimal impact on theft risk or insurance rates.
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Garrick Slavick
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
Gus Torres
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Rebecca Perez
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
After 30 years of car buying this has been the best experience I’ve had. Sean has been helpful, resourceful and easy to work with. I’ll never go back to the archaic dealership process again.
After 30 years of car buying this has been the best experience I’ve had. Sean has been helpful, resourceful and easy to work with. I’ll never go back to the archaic dealership process again.
Jeremy Scheinker
Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Wow! I just had my car delivered after maintenance and I couldn’t be happier. Not only did they give me a super reasonable price, the staff were phenomenal and extremely easy to work with. What a fantastic high-quality service! They even detailed my car! I can’t recommend Vantage highly enough! I will never work with anyone else. 10/10 service!
Meagan Greenberg
HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving Vantage Auto Group a shot — you won’t be disappointed!!Words like “trustworthy” and “transparent” don’t usually come to mind when people think of car brokers or car salesmen… but Vantage Auto is changing that. They’re redefining the standard and restoring trust in this industry by proving that good, honest people still exist in the car business.They’re easy to deal with, efficient, communicative, and just all-around FAIR and GREAT to work with!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving Vantage Auto Group a shot — you won’t be disappointed!!Words like “trustworthy” and “transparent” don’t usually come to mind when people think of car brokers or car salesmen… but Vantage Auto is changing that. They’re redefining the standard and restoring trust in this industry by proving that good, honest people still exist in the car business.They’re easy to deal with, efficient, communicative, and just all-around FAIR and GREAT to work with!
Jacob Stoehr
David Goldstein and his team are great. He was always available and responsive whenever I voiced a concern. He was quick to answer questions, which was extremely helpful it making decisions as I did not need to wait long to connect with him. I highly recommend connecting with David the next time you are looking for a vehicle!
David Goldstein and his team are great. He was always available and responsive whenever I voiced a concern. He was quick to answer questions, which was extremely helpful it making decisions as I did not need to wait long to connect with him. I highly recommend connecting with David the next time you are looking for a vehicle!
Joseph Bestreich
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Hard to beat excellent customer service and attractive prices. Highly recommend.
Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Hard to beat excellent customer service and attractive prices. Highly recommend.
Hank D'alessandro