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What happens to my car loan when I sell the car?
When you sell a car with an outstanding loan, the loan does not simply disappear. The payoff amount is sent directly to your lender, either by the buyer, a dealer, or through an escrow arrangement. Once the lender receives the full payoff, they release the lien on the title. Only then can the title be transferred to the new owner.
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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
Sean was just fantastic to work with! We secured our new Volvo lease through him, and he was attentive and friendly every step of the way. He made the experience great and answered any questions we had in a timely manner.
Sean was just fantastic to work with! We secured our new Volvo lease through him, and he was attentive and friendly every step of the way. He made the experience great and answered any questions we had in a timely manner.
Nina Ramadan Patel
Had a wonderful experience working with Vantage and Dave A. in particular. Dave came as a referral from a neighbor and he was very straightforward and helpful throughout the entire process. Once I decided to move forward with a lease, Dave was super efficient and we got everything done within a few days!
Had a wonderful experience working with Vantage and Dave A. in particular. Dave came as a referral from a neighbor and he was very straightforward and helpful throughout the entire process. Once I decided to move forward with a lease, Dave was super efficient and we got everything done within a few days!
Kevin Huang
Best car buying experience however the people were more than gracious, polite, timely, and Health with every single detail of the lease experience. I cannot recommend them enough.
Best car buying experience however the people were more than gracious, polite, timely, and Health with every single detail of the lease experience. I cannot recommend them enough.
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Nomi Hassan
Thank you Vantage Auto for getting me a good deal on an Odyssey! Shout out to Charlie who made this process painless and smooth from beginning to end. Totally beats having to go to the dealership.
Thank you Vantage Auto for getting me a good deal on an Odyssey! Shout out to Charlie who made this process painless and smooth from beginning to end. Totally beats having to go to the dealership.
Erick Punsal
Angela DiMarco
I wish I knew leasing a car could be this easy years ago! I still can’t believe how seamless my experience was with Sean. He was extremely responsive and got me the best price compared to other dealers I had been talking to. The delivery of the car was on the exact day and time I asked for, even though it was a national holiday. I have already referred him to so many of my friends and family. So glad someone referred me to Sean. All the stress that comes with buying/leasing a car is now a thing of the past!
I wish I knew leasing a car could be this easy years ago! I still can’t believe how seamless my experience was with Sean. He was extremely responsive and got me the best price compared to other dealers I had been talking to. The delivery of the car was on the exact day and time I asked for, even though it was a national holiday. I have already referred him to so many of my friends and family. So glad someone referred me to Sean. All the stress that comes with buying/leasing a car is now a thing of the past!
Ilana Gutman
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