Legal

Terms & Disclosures

Effective date: April 21, 2026. We may update these terms; the current version is always at this URL.

These terms set out what 805 Car Guy does, what we don't do, and the limits of our responsibility. Plain English where possible. If anything is unclear, message @805carguy and we will explain.

1. About this service

805 Car Guy ("we," "us," "the Service") is an independent automotive concierge serving the Central Coast of California. We provide advisory, inspection, negotiation, and coordination support to private vehicle buyers and owners.

We are not a vehicle dealer, manufacturer, lender, insurance broker, or repair shop. We do not take title to vehicles, hold inventory, or receive commissions, referral fees, placement payments, manufacturer incentives, or any other compensation from dealers in connection with our work.

2. Independent advisory role

You retain all decision-making authority over any vehicle purchase, sale, or service decision. Our role is to provide information, recommendations, inspection findings, and negotiation support. You sign all purchase contracts, loan documents, and other paperwork directly with the dealer, seller, or lender. Title transfers, payment, registration, and delivery occur between you and those parties — not through us.

3. Third-party information

Our findings and recommendations may reference information provided by independent third parties, including but not limited to:

Vehicle history reports (Carfax, AutoCheck, and similar databases)
Online listings, photographs, and dealer-supplied descriptions
Manufacturer specifications, recall notices, and warranty databases
Independent mechanic inspection reports
Market value tools, pricing data, and inventory feeds

We rely on these sources in good faith but do not control them and cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness. A vehicle history report reflects only incidents that were reported to that database. Unreported accidents, undocumented prior damage, repairs performed off the books, mileage tampering, or any other history not entered into a third-party system will not appear in those reports and cannot be detected by us. Our findings cannot guarantee what we have no way to see.

4. Dealer and seller representations

Statements, disclosures, or representations made by any dealer, private seller, finance manager, manufacturer, warranty company, or other third party in connection with a vehicle are made by those parties — not by us. We do not verify, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy of any third-party representation, including but not limited to:

Accident, damage, or prior-use history
Title status or ownership records
Odometer or mileage accuracy
Mechanical or cosmetic condition beyond what we directly observed
Warranty terms, financing terms, fees, taxes, or add-on product disclosures

If a dealer or seller misrepresents a vehicle, your legal recourse is against that dealer or seller, not against us. California law provides specific remedies against dealers for fraud, odometer rollback, and undisclosed prior damage; we will help you document your case but cannot substitute for legal counsel.

5. Vehicle condition and warranties

We provide no warranty, express or implied, regarding any vehicle. Vehicles purchased through engagements arranged by us are subject only to whatever warranty (if any) is provided by the dealer, manufacturer, or a separate warranty contract. Our inspection findings describe the observable condition of a vehicle at the time of inspection and do not predict or guarantee future reliability, mechanical performance, or value.

6. Savings guarantee (Full Concierge)

For the Full Concierge tier ($999), we provide a written savings guarantee: if at the conclusion of the engagement the documented savings — measured against the dealer's first written offer on the same vehicle or against comparable verified market pricing — is less than $999, we will refund the difference between $999 and the savings achieved.

The guarantee applies only when:

The customer completes the purchase through the negotiation we conducted;
The customer follows reasonable guidance during the engagement;
The savings is objectively measurable from documentation we both have access to.

The guarantee does not apply if the customer withdraws mid-engagement, refuses guidance, purchases a different vehicle outside our scope, or pursues add-on products against our advice.

7. Fees and refunds

Free Deal Review. Complimentary. No refund applicable.
On-Site Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, Dealer Negotiation. Fees are paid in advance and earned upon delivery of the agreed-upon service. Refunds are considered case by case when service was not delivered as agreed.
Full Concierge. Covered by the savings guarantee in §6.
Mechanical inspection — repair shop fees. Any fees charged by an outside repair facility for a pre-purchase inspection are billed by that facility directly to the customer and are independent of the Service fee.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our total cumulative liability arising out of or related to any service is limited to the fee actually paid for that service. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages — including but not limited to loss of value, repair costs, replacement costs, lost use of any vehicle, or lost time — even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Not legal, tax, financial, or insurance advice

Information we provide is for general informational and advisory purposes only and is not legal, tax, accounting, financial, lending, or insurance advice. For decisions involving titles, taxes, lending, warranty contracts, insurance, or disputes, consult a qualified licensed professional in those fields.

10. Privacy

We collect only the contact information and vehicle preferences needed to deliver the service you request. We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with dealers, manufacturers, advertisers, or third-party marketers. Communication records and inspection findings are retained for our own records; they are not shared with third parties without your consent except as required by law.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information we hold, request its deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, message @805carguy.

11. Governing law and venue

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to these terms or our services will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in San Luis Obispo County, California, and you and we consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

12. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The current version is always posted at this URL. Material changes will be reflected in the effective date above. Continued use of the Service after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

13. Acceptance

By engaging our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these terms or any service:
Message @805carguy on Instagram
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About independent providers. If we coordinate a pre-purchase mechanical inspection at an outside repair facility, that inspection is performed by the facility's staff and the facility — not us — is responsible for the work, the report, and any damage occurring on its premises. Similarly, vehicle history reports we share are produced by Carfax, AutoCheck, or other independent providers and are subject to those providers' terms and accuracy limitations.