An independent advocate for buyers and owners. I find the right vehicle, negotiate the right deal, inspect before you commit, and help you manage what comes after — without dealer incentives or hidden commissions.
Flat fees, agreed up front. All three are in-person services at dealerships here on the Central Coast — I show up, so you don't have to. Car outside the area? See out-of-area deals below.
Found a car at a local dealership? I see it before you do. Walkaround, test drive, photos and video — and a straight buy or walk verdict.
I meet you at the local dealership and handle the negotiation — price, financing, add-ons, trade-in — until you sign or we walk.
Hand me the whole thing. I find it, vet it, inspect it, and negotiate it — you show up for the keys.
Sometimes the truck you want is 200 miles away. I can't walk that lot for you — but I can tear the deal apart from here: deep market research, the entire negotiation by phone and email, an independent inspection near the car, and transport home. It's every bit as much work as a local deal, which is why it's priced like one.
Found a car outside the area? I can't see it in person — so I put it under the microscope instead. Extensive market research and a straight pursue or pass verdict.
I handle the entire negotiation with the out-of-area dealer — price, financing, add-ons, trade-in — by phone and email. You never leave home.
The full concierge on a car that isn't local. I research it, negotiate it, get it independently inspected, and coordinate getting it to your driveway.
If you have an out-the-door quote or a finance worksheet you're about to sign, message it to me before you put pen to paper. I'll flag the line items worth questioning and tell you whether the numbers add up. No charge, no obligation, no upsell.
The buy is one decision. The next ten years of service, repairs, warranty work, and recall navigation is another. Many clients keep me on after the purchase as a layer of advocacy between them and the service writer.
I don't perform the repair work. I help you evaluate it, route it to a trustworthy shop, and ensure the quotes you're given reflect what the car actually needs.
I have been working in the automotive industry since 2000, across more than a dozen dealerships, with experience ranging from Honda to Volkswagen to Porsche. That tenure covers how vehicles are sourced and priced, how deals are structured, where margin lives, and how to recognize a good one from one that just looks like it.
My clients have ranged from working-class families to A-list celebrities. The service is the same for both — patient, candid, and aligned to what they actually need rather than what is convenient to sell.
I have called the Central Coast home for twelve years. When you contact me, you reach me directly. A flat fee. No dealer incentives. No referral commissions. No reason to point you anywhere but the right car.
A short list of principles that the rest of the industry generally cannot offer.
You hire me; the dealer does not. There are no commissions, no referral fees, no manufacturer kickbacks. The only incentive I have is to put you in the right vehicle.
San Luis Obispo County is home. I know the lots from Paso Robles to Pismo Beach — which ones are worth the drive, and which ones are worth avoiding entirely.
If the car is wrong, I will say so. If the deal can be improved, I will push for it. This service exists because the rest of the market does not operate this way.
Use the form below — or DM @805carguy on Instagram — with what you are considering: budget, must-haves, deal-breakers, and timing.
A short call or message exchange to choose the right service, agree on scope and timing, and arrange a secure payment link.
At the lot, on the listing, on the phone with the dealer — whichever the service calls for. Direct, professional, and at your side.
Both. New, used, certified pre-owned, private-party sales, and out-of-state purchases. If there is a vehicle and a deal to be made, I can help you navigate it.
I do not perform the work. I help you evaluate quotes, identify whether a recommended repair is necessary, route you to trustworthy local shops, and stay on top of warranty and recall matters. It is a layer of advocacy between you and the service writer — without the markup.
Yes — that is often the best time to engage. A short message exchange can help you clarify what you actually need, what timing makes sense, and whether the market is in your favor before you commit to anything.
After scope is agreed, I send a secure payment link. Once that is settled, we set a plan and begin. No hidden fees, no upsells, no surprises.
In-person services — The Look, The Deal, and The Works — cover dealerships across San Luis Obispo County and surrounding communities: San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Atascadero, Santa Maria, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Nipomo, Templeton, and Los Osos. The car doesn't have to be local, though: the out-of-area tiers cover research, negotiation, independent inspection, and transport on a vehicle anywhere in the US. Message me your zip code if you are uncertain.
No. The service is fully independent. No dealer pays me, refers business in exchange for kickbacks, or has any influence over the recommendations I make.
Fill this out and I'll get back to you personally — usually the same day.
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