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    2025 4 Runner Platinum with its proud owner
    Donna G.

    Howard was able to find me the exact 2025 Toyota 4Runner Platinum that I was looking for within a few days !!! He was able to find one that was in-transit to the US which was luck in itself since Toyota is not building to many Platinum models. Definitely recommend his service it's A+++

    2002 Acura RDX
    Jeff H.

    I was introduced to Howard by a good friend who said he would be able to help me find a new car by doing all the research and finding the best deal. Using his magic, Howard was able to find a a great deal and help me land this beautiful 2022 Acura RDX AWD. Howard was easy to work with, extremely attentive to my needs, and provided excellent customer service through out the process. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a new car to work with Car Buying Buddy!

    Mike T.

    A friend referred me to Howard and received a consultation for the vehicle I was looking for. Howard was professional, concise, and went far and above in retrieving the best package and price. I found it amazing that I was able to talk to Howard early in the work week and ended that same week with a new car that we love.

    Chevy Bolt Premier 2021
    Caeles P.

    Howard saved me thousands of dollars on a new 2021 Chevy Bolt. I really couldn't believe the price he got for me on a fully loaded vehicle. I had a lease due in a few months and was interested in EV. I used the contact form and he got back back to me right away. He was very polite and we did the whole thing over email. Within 24 hours he had found a car match. Originally it was not my preferred color but I was ok with that given the price. After contacting the dealer it turned out they had one in my 2nd choice color and agreed to the same price! . After that I scheduled a time to go into the dealer and sign the papers. I will never negotiate my own car deals again! Howard's rates are very reasonable. Don't shop without your "buddy"

    Howard is very friendly and responsive. He helped with my purchase of a Kia Niro EV back in late March and we completed the process in less than a week. I had already narrowed down to two candidates (Niro or Ioniq5) and Howard quickly got quotes for both. I pointed him to a dealer where I saw a promotion and he negotiated for me to make sure there were no surprise add-ons. I went to the dealer and purchase the car at the agreed price. The only negotiation I had to do was the extended warranty. Howard also quickly helped my friend who bought a new car the day after I bought my car. I am so glad that I found Howard randomly on Yelp. He was like my cousin (and we share the same last name, ha!) Having someone to help do the research and assure that I am not getting ripped off is the peace of mind that is worth every penny.

    Bought my new wheels!
    Vivian H.

    I haven't bought a car in ten years and the last one I bought was a used car, which we still have. The biggest reason for my new purchase was because we have two large dogs and the sedans we currently have do not afford us the opportunity to travel together all at once. I had my eye set on a used Honda Pilot but after much thinking, I decided to go with a 2021 and in comes Howie! He negotiated me an awesome deal but the best part was his patience and understanding throughout the entire process. Because this was my first new car purchase, I wanted to make sure I got the best deal and I didn't want to rush it. Howie understood this and after about a 3 weeks, I finally made my decision to go with the Honda Pilot SE. Howie was not pushy, made me understand the numbers very clearly, and gave me time to process everything. He took his times to research exactly what I needed in the pilot and worked quick. I don't think if it were for Howie's assistance, I'd have my new Pilot. I HATE SHOPPING FOR CARS! Howie took the stress out of it and I am one happy customer, and so are my dogs! Thank you Howie for your amazing services!!! I highly recommend your services to everyone!

    Howard helped me get the car I wanted, at the rate I wanted, and by the time I wanted! It was a great and smooth experience overall! I would highly recommend him to save you the hassle of calling/ visiting dealerships and negotiating a quote for you!

    Han V.

    When I was ready to buy a new car, like most people, I did the regular Internet search, used car buying assistant apps, call the dealer, go to the dealer to find the best deal. After a few weeks, many unsolicited marketing call, spam email, sales pitch of "Must buy now...Deal ends today!"...I was pretty much fed up with all the BS. I decided to email Howard at "Car Buying Buddy". Howard simply asked what I was looking for, what was my budget, what was my time line. Howard not only found what I was looking for, but he also gave me other comparable maker and model. I decided to go with his recommendation and got a Subaru Forester 2.0 XT. Not only did Howard help finding my car sooo...much easier, he also educated me on all the different car maker and models option within my price range. Howard was able to even get me further reduction by the time I went to the dealer. I was in and out of the dealer in no time. Do yourself a favor, for less hassle, save your sanity, money and time...just contact Howard at "Car Buying Buddy".

    Julie S.

    Best car buying experience !! Thanks to Howard , he is very responsive , got us the best deal without any haggling with the dealership or salesman . It was so simple process as he does all the works , u just u have to tell him which car u like or want . Also he is very knowledgeable about cars so gives you his input which helps making decision . He also is very trustworthy as we had some issues , he was very prompt to respond and didn't ditch us after the deal was made . Overall highly recommend Howard as your car buying buddy !!! Happy holidays !!

    Even with the current market, Howard helped me secure a fantastic deal on a new electric car. It was a relief walking into the dealership, knowing I didn't need to haggle with the dealer for hours. Howard is friendly, patient, and responsive. He was even able to work within the tight price and dealership restrictions of EV incentives. I'd definitely recommend his service to a friend looking to buy a new car.

    Over the course of two brief months my much loved car turned into a yawning money pit. When I started experiencing transmission problems I realized I needed a new car ASAP. After figuring out which car I wanted I was in no mood to negotiate with car dealers so I turned to Howard. On Monday morning I contacted him and by the next day was in possession of a new car. I'm happy with the price I paid and it was well worth the money to hand that stressful job over to a pro and get everything buttoned up quickly. Highly recommended.

    My brand new 2022 Kia Sportage ex hybrid.

    I'm posting this review in June 2022. Which means dealerships are charging an all-time high market adjustments. Howard was absolutely relentless in finding me the absolutely best deal. He came up with a plan of action, and executed it all flawlessly. He put us down on several waitlists in order to get me the car that I wanted, at the trim that I wanted, for the price that I wanted. To tell you that Howard offers an exceptional service is a true understatement. He's responsive, kind, and incredibly smart when it comes to car shopping. I cannot recommend the service enough.

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    Thanks so much for the kind words!

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    Thank you so much Donna! It was a pleasure

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    It was a pleasure. Enjoy!

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    Thank you so much. Great success!

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    Congrats on the car and of course baby!

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    Thanks so much, glad we were able to find your car!

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    Thanks so much Maria. It was a pleasure. Enjoy the Niro!

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    Thank you so much Clara

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    Thanks very much Varsha!

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    Thank you so much Amy !

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    Thanks so much Seren. It was a pleasure

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    Thank you John! It was a pleasure

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    Appreciate the review and kind words Linda!

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    Howard was able to find me the exact 2025 Toyota 4Runner Platinum that I was looking for within a few days !!!

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    I've had a great experience with CarMax Fremont's Service Department, working with David and his…read moreadvisors, both when I purchased my BMW M2 and in the years since. During the original 90-day warranty, CarMax took care of several issues and made sure the car was properly sorted. What impressed me even more was how they handled concerns that surfaced much later. When my BMW specialist discovered additional issues during a recent service, I reached back out to CarMax. David and the Fremont service team listened to the situation, reviewed the history, and offered to help even though the original warranty had long since ended. I ultimately got MaxCare to cover the larger repair, saving CarMax that expense. CarMax still followed through on their willingness to help and provided goodwill assistance toward another repair my specialist identified. Used cars can develop unexpected issues. What matters is how a business responds when something goes wrong. CarMax Fremont listened, treated my concerns seriously, and worked with me toward a fair solution instead of looking for a reason to say no. Huge thanks to David and the service team for standing behind the car and taking care of me well after the sale. This experience gave me even more confidence in servicing with CarMax again. I'd absolutely recommend the Fremont location for any CarMax vehicle servicing!

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    (480 reviews)

    Wonderful experience today! Ibrahim greeted us in the parking lot. We explained what we were…read morelooking for and he was able to make it happen!

    PLEASE READ THE WHOLE REVIEW…read more After a bad experience at the DGDG group dealership at Sunnyvale Honda. I went home very discouraged. # 1. I found out Honda does not make the color I want it in a Honda CRV in the 2026 model year. # 2. the 2026 Honda CRV that a test drove of their, drove horribly "not sure why but it felt like I was driving a boat" # 3. The sales manager there was trying his best to pressure me into buying something I did not want. Here's where it gets good!! I went home bummed out about the whole ordeal...BUT something told me to look one more time for a used 2025 Honda CRV-EXL in the color blue that I wanted and AWD. I came across one in Milpitas at Envision Honda so I called there number and Chanchal answered the phone. I asked her if they still had the vehicle for sale? She went out to check and came back to tell me that they did, she then asked if I wanted to come in on Monday to see it "mind you I called on Saturday at 7pm and they closed at 9pm" I asked if I could come tonight and she said that she would accommodate me. "knowing that they would be closing in under 2 hours buy the time I could even get there" We arrived at 7:40pm, she had 2 blue Honda CRV EXL's sitting waiting for me. As wifey and I walked around the car we struck up a conversation with Chanchal and found her to be super easy going and honestly very sweet. I picked out one of the 2 SUV's and drove it SHOCKING it drove way better than the new 2026!!, I'm not joking and I'm not imagining it! I told her we wanted it and we began the process of buying the car. She told me that they did $8,000 in ceramic coat and also installed factory wheel locks and that the car also had a special insurance on it if I lost or damaged my key fobs that they would give me a new one for free. I told her that I'm sorry but I did not want any of that and I honestly felt that was a deal breaker for an extra $8k! She then went to her manager and talked with him for like 5 min and came back and said that they were willing to wave all the upgrade charges AND she dropped the price of the SUV as well! "I'm not going to disclose the price I paid for it but let's just say this exact used model, 2025 suv with only 3,800 miles on it sells for a lot more everywhere else I have looked for it and I haven't seen this exact model, year, and color anywhere on the net." Bottom line we were there until after 10pm to buy the car and Chanchal responded positively towards us in every aspect of the sale!! She is truly a gem!!! Chanchal and Envision Honda of Milpitas you have a customer for life!!! Truly I can not speak highly enough about her!!

    AutoSpot

    AutoSpot

    (16 reviews)

    North San Jose

    Probably the best car buying experience I've ever had. Paul was very helpful and made everything…read moreeasy as can be. They allowed me to get a pre purchase inspection done prior to me meeting with them. While going over prices for my trade in and vehicle being purchased, we were able to come to agreement with fair prices quickly. 1000% recommend Autospot. Will be recommending them to friends and family looking for a car or work vehicle. Thank you Paul and Autospot.

    100% Wow! A whole new fresh way to buy a car…read more.. Only 10 reviews??? As a Yelper this made me nervous, 10 reviews isn't very many and there was a bad review mixed in... almost enough to make me not call Auto Spot. I am so happy I took a chance, ignored my instincts, and called!!! My son who is now 16 and almost has his license is in love with the early 90's Mazda Miata's. Doing a search online I came across Auto Spot. They had a 1995 Miata listed for sale for $8,495, with warranty and financing options. That's a product you just can't find and was definitely worth looking into. All this was enough to warrant at least a call to the business to inquire about the vehicle. I called and Payman answered the phone. He was friendly, laid back, but professional. He apologized that he didn't have the car there at the moment, but could have it onsite later that day. They work by appointment only. So make sure to call ahead of time. I made an appointment for the following day because it worked with my schedule. I met with Payman and Paul. The whole experience was amazing! The brothers were nice, knowledgeable, friendly and relaxed. We've all heard of that pushy used car salesman.... You will NOT find that here! No pressure, just patience and professionalism. They were up front about the condition of the car and were able to show me documents supporting the value of the car. Clean smog done one day before! Although we did not end up buying it was only because of timing on our part. I will definitely be reaching out to them FIRST when we are actually ready to make the jump and buy a new vehicle. When I called to tell them we would not be buying it they did not make me feel bad about it at all. They were understanding and super gracious. Do not have any reservations about calling or buying from these two wonderful brothers. They are a great team! P.S. Being the nosy yelp elitist I am I asked about their bad reviews and come to find out it wasn't them. Someone was covering their shop while they went on a family trip was who the review was intended for. Needless to say that since that review they do not both go on family trips together. Someone always stays behind. Thank you Payman and Paul. We will be back.... hopefully for another Miata!!!

    Car Buying Buddy - car_dealers - Updated September 2026

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