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What is negative equity on a car?
Negative equity means you owe more on your car loan than the vehicle is currently worth. For example, if your loan payoff is $22,000 but the car would sell for $17,000, you have $5,000 in negative equity. This is sometimes called being upside-down on your loan, and it complicates selling or trading in the vehicle.
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Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
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Dave was a pleasure to work with; simple, easy, and straight to the point. The car is beautiful - will definitely be using him again. Thank you!!!
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We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
We had some unfortunate events with 2 cars, Vantage made it all the difference in getting us back to normal. They were extremely easy to work with, amazing service and attention to detail, and made buying a car a fantastic experience.
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I recently leased a car through Vantage Auto Group in Watchung, NJ, and worked directly with Sean Ulsaker. The experience was nothing short of remarkable. No pressure, no obligation, no haggling—just honest, efficient, and top-tier service.My car broke down on a Monday. I contacted Sean, and by Thursday, I had a new vehicle delivered to my place of business. He guided me through car recommendations, arranged test drives the very next day, handled all the paperwork, and made the entire process seamless. I didn’t even have to leave my office.From now on, I’ll be working exclusively with Vantage Auto and recommending them to anyone looking for a stress-free car leasing experience. Sean and the team truly go above and beyond. thank you Sean for the excellent service. First time leasing a car and not having to take headache pills.Again, thanks! Manny Barrueco
I recently leased a car through Vantage Auto Group in Watchung, NJ, and worked directly with Sean Ulsaker. The experience was nothing short of remarkable. No pressure, no obligation, no haggling—just honest, efficient, and top-tier service.My car broke down on a Monday. I contacted Sean, and by Thursday, I had a new vehicle delivered to my place of business. He guided me through car recommendations, arranged test drives the very next day, handled all the paperwork, and made the entire process seamless. I didn’t even have to leave my office.From now on, I’ll be working exclusively with Vantage Auto and recommending them to anyone looking for a stress-free car leasing experience. Sean and the team truly go above and beyond. thank you Sean for the excellent service. First time leasing a car and not having to take headache pills.Again, thanks! Manny Barrueco
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Great service. David and Jess were incredibly helpful and the whol process could not have been easier.
Great service. David and Jess were incredibly helpful and the whol process could not have been easier.
Marcella Farman
Sarah was great! She really helped us get into the exact car we were looking for. I was shocked how fast and seamless the whole process went. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a new car.
Sarah was great! She really helped us get into the exact car we were looking for. I was shocked how fast and seamless the whole process went. Would recommend her to anyone looking for a new car.
Jeff Freitag
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
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Cannot say enough good things. Highly recommend David Goldstein. He actually made buying a car a pleasant experience!! I will never step foot in a dealership again!
Cannot say enough good things. Highly recommend David Goldstein. He actually made buying a car a pleasant experience!! I will never step foot in a dealership again!
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