Fantastic experience with Payne Canrill and Alan Diaz. Cartelligent has been a huge time and money saver. I paid about a $500 service fee, but ended up getting the car for about $3,000 below market price, so the service more than paid for itself. They also helped me secure my preferred color and trim level and handled the registration. No negotiating with dealers, no trips to the DMV--all I had to do was pick up my new car at their Irvine office. Highly recommended. read more

George just negotiated an amazing, complicated deal on my new Lexus NX 450h+ F sport PHEV! Savings of over 18% + over several other dealers including my local Lexus. After a negotiation and revealing my pocket pricing, the local dealer questioned the validity of my offer and said it was clearly a bait and switch until I showed up to buy! Nope! We took advantage of the $7500 EV credit to get out of a bad lease and save $8000 over 42 months even AFTER paying 6 months of lease of the old Lexus RZ! Give George a call! read more

As someone who does not want to be in a dealership for hours, this is the solution. Not only was Alan able to get me the car I wanted (There was only one in a 750 mile radius.) he negotiated the lowest price, got us the payment we wanted, he was kind, professional and had us out of his office after quickly signing paperwork and even explained how to use all the features in my car. His services were not expensive. Well worth the money and highly recommend this experience. read more

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I wanted a specific car in a specific trim and color with certain accesories, and even in this difficult buyers-market, Hilary of Cartelligent found the exact car I wanted and kept me informed of the exact time frame it would be delivered... delivered to my door! Great service. read more

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I was referred to Alan and Cartelligent by my trusted friend and tax CPA, who has worked with Alan in the past to purchase several other vehicles for herself and her family. On my initial call with Alan to learn more about his services, I was absolutely impressed with his vast knowledge, experience, and customer service. It was an EXCELLENT first call, and it was a no-brainer for me to move forward right away with him in finding my next car-- my first EV and first car lease ever. The process was incredibly easy! Alan communicated via email, text, and phone call to keep me updated on the car search, the process, and then eventually securing the vehicle and lease. When it was time to pick up the new car, he spent time with me explaining the basics and then some about the car. I never felt like just a number with Alan, even though I know he was especially busy this past month. He is an expert at what he does, and I would work with Alan again in the future, without hesitation. In addition, the Cartelligent broker fee is very reasonable and well-earned and worth it for the excessive hours, energy, time, and money I would otherwise have spent looking for this car myself. Plus, he was able to get me a fantastic deal that I'm sure I wouldn't get if I went from dealer to dealer on my own. Thank you to Alan and Cartelligent for my new car and for such a great and easy experience obtaining it! read more

I will never buy a car another way again. They were helpful, efficient, responsive, kind -- everything you want when making a large purchase. We didn't have to have any contact with the dealership yet we have a brand new SUV. They were also able to find exactly what I wanted in this tough car buying market. It was hundreds of miles away but they arranged transport and got it down here for us. The last time we bought a car (without Cartelligent) I spent hours negotiating the price via e-mail between dealerships, and then still spent 4 hours at the dealership doing paperwork despite having an agreed upon price before stepping foot on the lot. The paperwork through Cartelligent took 15 minutes and there was no one trying to upsell us with all the optional add ons/warranties. I highly recommend using them! We'll be back in a few years to buy a truck through them. read more

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I recently purchased my car through this company. Allan helped me through the whole process and was more than patience in answering all of my questions - including the dumb ones . Best parts of my experience is : 1. They do all the work for you. I specifically told Allan what type of car I wanted and within a day or two he got back to me with the results. The color I wanted, trim, breakdown of price, and when the car would be available. 2. Once the car was ready, it was safely parked in a garage that's inside the office, with a big red bow on top of the car. All I had to do was sign the paperwork while he explained what document meant what. The whole process took about 15 mins. Then I was outtie in my new whip! Would I recommend this place? Heck to the yes!! You best believe it! Thank you so much Allan and Cartelligent family for your help and great service!! read more

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The absolute best way to buy a car. Alan and Lynette are the best. Paying attention to every detail they got me the exact car I was looking for, with all the extras! Thanks so much! read more

I was looking for a car broker to help me find/buy a car and so looked at Yelp reviews and found Alan at Cartelligent. I highly recommend this company......Alan was very knowledgeable and helpful ......he guided me through the process and saved me a lot of time and money. After i gave him the details on what car i was looking for, he and his team gave me options and explained the up and downsides of each. I really appreciated the experience as it helped me avoid much of the unsavory time at dealerships. read more

I worked with Lynette and Alan to pick up my car 1 week after reaching out to Cartelligent. We got money off MSRP, a giant bow on the car ready for photos, and a personal greeting when we arrived. It was hands down the best experience I've had buying a car. Lynette was amazing, showed us everything on our new EV6, and answered all of our questions. If you're looking to get a new car, call Alan and Lynette. You're treated like a person instead of just another mark for dealers to celebrate as a sucker after you leave. read more

I was helping my friend here in Irvine to lease a car through Cartelligent since she has limited English skills. Ryan from the NorCal branch (Sausalito) mainly helped us with the process since that's where I got my cars from, but the delivery was done here in Irvine. Alan was the one who helped us on the day of pick up. Car was spotless clean and his co worker took his time made sure my friend was able to get a detailed knowledge on how to operate her new electric car. Cartelligent is the way to buy or lease a car! They sure have the best price and takes the headaches out of car buying! Totally worth every penny! read more

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I was in the market to buy a new 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4XE, but due to the recent chip order, couldn't find anything at a dealership that didn't require me paying full MSRP or buying some insane add-on package. Enter Cartelligent. Not only was Hilary able to special order me a new Jeep well below MSRP, she was able to sell my old Jeep for cash greater than what I paid in 2019. I never had to enter a showroom or sit in a finance office. I didn't have to buy any weird warranties or security system packages. Cartelligent negotiated on my behalf with both buyers and sellers. Everything from my end was handled via phone, email, or text. When it came time to pick up my new Jeep, Alan, the local Cartelligent Manager in Irvine, CA coordinated a rideshare to his office. He had already inspected and cleaned the car from top to bottom before I arrived. After a few minutes of paperwork, I was off and driving! read more

Simple review. I paid them $500. I asked them to find me 2 models of car. Wasnt what I wanted. I asked them to find a third, was what I wanted. They found the car, negotiated it down, did the paperwork and picked it up. A week or so later, I had a 2022 Mazda 3 hatchback. And $4000 off the asking price. $500 to not deal with a car dealer, get a good deal and talk to friendly people the entire process? Not sure how else it can get better. read more

In a word: painless. Julian helped me get double what the dealership was offering for my trade in, which more than paid for the fee. He also got the exact car I was looking for at below dealer invoice price. The entire process took just over a week! I picked up my car today and it was exactly what I was hoping for. Sven walked me through all the paperwork in about half an hour and gave me a great rundown of the car. He answered every one of my questions. It really couldn't have gone better. Thanks! read more

Cartelligent - Old Yaris, New Crosstrek! - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

Cartelligent provides exceptional service in every way. There is no smoother way to find / buy / pickup a car, especially given the current market conditions. My contact at Cartelligent, Alan, was extremely informative and helpful. He gave me great insight into the types of cars I would be able to get a good deal on. Once I landed on the right car option, Alan handled the whole buying process on my behalf. I would recommend Cartelligent to anyone and will never buy a car another way. read more

The absolute best way to buy a car..these guys are excellent!!! Highly recommended!! Thank you Cartelligent team!!!

Just picked up a 2019 BMW 440i with M sport package. They did a phenomenal job of finding one quickly and I had the car within 48 of giving them the assignment. The customer service was awesome and the employees felt like close friends because they were so personable. read more

Cartelligent - 2019 BMW 440i - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

Long story short, DCH Tustin Acura dropped the ball on my RDX that I had on order and been waiting for 2 months, no Acura dealership had the trim I wanted within 400 miles. I found Cartelligent on Yelp and began working with Alan Diaz. Well a week later I'm driving in a brand new RDX in the exact color and trim I wanted. Alan made it very easy, I just told him what I wanted, a price I was comfortable with and he began to work. Alan is an honest man and a straight shooter. That's something I value when purchasing a car. Never new purchasing a car can be this easy. Thanks again Alan! read more

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I had a great experience with Cartelligent. I hadn't bought a car in years and I was not looking forward to the dealer aroma. Two good friends highly recommended Cartelligent so after extensive car research I took a chance and gave them a call. Joey Ngo walked me through the whole process, found the Prius Prime I was looking for in a couple of days, and got me a good price. He also got me a good trade-in deal on my 2003 Toyota Avalon. Joey was very personable, responded quickly, and answered all my questions. He introduced me to Alan Diaz who delivered the car and walked me through the basics and more. He was knowledgable and gave me all the time I needed. The paperwork was quick and easy. Both of these guys are pros who really know their business. Their enthusiasm is contagious. No haggling; no BS, the entire experience was seamless, professional, and enjoyable. This is the way cars should be sold! I used to be a product manager so I have strong feelings about the customer experience and Cartelligent delivers. If you are considering working with a broker, consider Cartelligent. Thank you Joey and Allan! read more

Leased a Civic Hatchback Sport Touring through Chris and Alan here and wow. super personable, awesome guys who are both professional and fun to talk to. They helped me find the exact color I wanted at an amazing deal compared to dealerships, delivered it to me, ensured I would get the highest return for my trade-in, and didn't try to upsell me on anything I didn't need. By the time I had to actually go into the office, I spent about 15 minutes signing paperwork, 10 minutes chatting about the new car, and was out the door. I seriously can't recommend their services enough. I'm glad I leased so I can use them again in 3 years. I've been recommending them like crazy. read more

Cartelligent - Thanks for the amazing experience buying the new Civic Hatchback Sport! I'm absolutely in love with the car. - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

Alan was very informative and helpful in explaining the process. He was also timely in sending paperwork. I didn't end up using his service just yet but I will in the future. read more

Alan was a joy to work with. I have bought several cars in the past and actually have streamlined the purchasing process but this time I was too busy to drive all over town to look for the "right" car. We went out and looked at few models and narrowed it down to a particular 2014 Highlander. Unfortunately the dealers we visited to test drive did not have the exact features we wanted. I ran across Cartelligent via another website recommending these types of services for busy professionals. Alan was great to work with. No pressure sale. We had the financing all lined up beforehand and we told him exactly what we wanted in 2 different colors. In a few short weeks, we got the car. There were some hiccups along the way such as someone else bought the car that was "promised" to us and the dealership not turning in the paperwork to the financing company on time but Alan took care of everything. The paper signing was only 15 minutes with no hassle. If you are too busy and want the perfect car, it is worth the extra minor fee. The cost of the car was near average per truecar.com. Just sit back and let them do all the work. read more

Cartelligent is the only way to purchase vehicles for me. Aaron, Alan and Sydney were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Made my car buying experience easy. I'll recommend Cartelligent to my family, friends and whom ever will listen!!! Thank you. read more

Cartelligent - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

I wanted to lease the all-new 2017 Audi A4 with every technology option available. Since the car was so new, none of the dealers had any in stock. Bryce and the team at Cartelligent were great working with me and the dealers to source and order my car straight from the factory. I've always hated working with shady salesmen and dealers, but Bryce was very open and upfront about the entire process. I never felt left out of the conversation. Once the car had finally reached US soil, the paperwork took all of 10 minutes before the team in Irvine handed me the keys. Also used them to trade in my 2011 Nissan Altima Coupe, and I feel they did a great job looking for the best buyer and that I got the best deal available. I will never buy a car from anywhere else as long as I live in California. read more

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Thanks for being honest and transparent. Didn't go through these guys but they were a breathe of fresh air.

After 3 hrs at the dealership haggling with 2 sales person and their "supervisor" I had to walk out without a agreement. Cartelligent going forward for me! I had the pleasure of working with Brian Misawa. He made my car buying experience painless. He provided me with great support and kept me updated. The whole process only took few emails and phone calls. I ended up with my new 2016 GTI Autobahn with Performance package within few days. No time wasted at all! I would never step into a dealership sales floor again except for the free coffee! read more

Cartelligent - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

It was my first time working with a car broker. I didn't know what to expect much but hoped to save some dollars by letting them to negotiate on my new car. I wanted to buy a new Hyundai Palisade Elite. Cartelligent got a price quote at MSRP + $1000 and asked me to visit a dealership in my area which I've been there once before I contacted Cartelligent. In the first time when I contacted this dealership, their asking price was at MSRP + Premium Care = MSRP + $2500. So, I thought what Cartelligent got (MSRP + $1000) was not a bad deal, I could save at least $1500. But it was not the case. In the Cartelligent's qoute the Premium Care package was not included. It was just for the car and it was MSRP + $1000. I called Maria (SF Office) and explained her the situation. She asked me to leave the dealership and told me that she was going to take care of the issue. Next day, she emailed me said the issued with the dealership was taken care of and I could go to the dealership again. I did go but nothing was taken care of. The dealer was still saying that the quote Cartelligent gave me was only for the car and it was $1000 above their sale price.. Before I went to the dealership I visited two more dealerships to get a quote for the same car.. The other two dealerships also gave me the same quote .. It was MSRP.. No markups. So, the quote I got from Cartelligent was over $1000 than I was able to get from the dealers by myself even without negotiation. Instead of saving some dollars I was going to pay $1000 more if I bought it through Cartelligent. At the end of the day, I bought the car as a walk-in customer and got it at MSRP. Working Cartelligent didn't help me to to save any dollars or easy the buying process at all. I though they would find the best deal available in the entire US and bring the car to my door. Instead, I was almost going to pay $1000 more if I didn't do my homework. I hate giving businesses bad reviews but I feel that I have to share my experience with others. Thanks for reading. read more

After being frustrated with several dealerships who wanted me to buy their cars off their lot despite my interest in getting a 2018 Audi RS5 Coupe, Bryce helped find the exact car I wanted and at price that was lower and competitive to those around the Southern California Area. He kept me in the loop with everything, responsive to all emails and questions, and I didn't have to worry about all the hassle with dealing with the dealership. I would recommend Bryce to coordinate your negotiations, and he definitely looks out for your interests, even picking the lowest finance options. Once the car arrived at the Irvine office from the Audi dealership im Burlingame, Sven and Alan took care of the rest. Sven took the time to explain everything through the final paperwork and was done in about 15 mins; it was very seamless. After that he showed me in depth about the cool functions of the car--he seemed more knowledgeable about the car than a lot of the floor people in several dealerships I've been through. He and Alan were really cool and accommodating that they even helped jump start the Civic that I drove that day to their office (I was selling my car to Shift, and out off all the days in the year the Civic's battery gave out that same day). That's how you know they're honest and passionate about what they do. Overall I'm very satisfied with this whole process, and I would recommend having your car picked up at the Irvine office. read more

Had a forty minute conversation with Alan Diaz despite his knowing in the beginning of the call that I wouldn't bring business (being out of state). He nevertheless patiently answered my questions about the car buying process and offered valuable industry insights. It goes without saying that I'd be using his services if I could, and I'll be referring my Cali friends this way. Highly recommend. read more

After my husband's car broke down, we were in a serious bind for getting a new car. Luckily, we found Cartelligent and the second I reached out to Alan, I knew we were in great hands. Within less than 24 hours, we had three options all within our price range that we could have by the next day. Altogether the process took 48 hours and we found ourselves in a brand new 2019 Jetta with more bells and whistles than we could hope for. Alan and his team truly care about getting you into a car that you will enjoy and can afford. Their customer service is amazing and I could not be more thrilled with the experience. I've already started telling everyone I know that they should use them for all future car purchasing experiences. read more

Cartelligent - 2019 Jetta, delivered right to my office. - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

I ordered a custom BMW X5 M50i with Vincent. He was amazing every step of the way! The car arrived on time, and is perfect. I enjoyed collaborating with Vincent on the car's design. Sven delivered the car to my home and gave me an in depth lesson on how everything works. For the amount of time put into negotiation on the client's behalf and always being readily available to answer any and all questions, Cartelligent's service is well worth it! read more

I was referred to this firm by a friend who has been using their services in San Francisco for years. I worked with both Alan and Lynette out of their Irvine office who walked me through the process and provided the guidance needed in selecting a new car. Within a week, they located the car I wanted. Everything is fully disclosed so you know exactly what you are getting with the list price and your actual cost. I couldn't be more pleased with the process and will certainly utilize their services again. I can't imagine ever dealing with anyone else in buying a car now that I've discovered Cartelligent! read more

Had a great experience using Cartelligent. Alan provided us with great support and made this car buying experience what it should be. We called and asked for a very specific car, a white manual BMW M235i.. Alan found one on a boat from Germany and three weeks later she's parked in our garage. During the three weeks of agonizing suspense, Alan was always happy to address any questions or concerns and kept us updated on the location and status of the vehicle. Not having to do the whole song and dance with a dealership was a new and refreshing experience. Will be using Cartelligent in the future. 10/10 read more

Cartelligent - Thanks, Alan! - Car Brokers Near Me - Irvine, California

This company is awesome. Would recommend them to anyone looking to buy a new car. Just bought our second vehicle through them and couldn't be happier. Purchased a new Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro which is notoriously hard to find and notoriously overpriced. They did all the leg work to track one down, shipped it to Southern California, and got me a very fair price to boot. Took 10 minutes to sign the paperwork and pick up the vehicle. Worth every penny of the $495 to avoid the awkwardness and stress of the dealership. We will be using them again when it's time for the next vehicle. read more

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We have used them twice and absolutely recommend them. They can help locate the exact car you want, negotiate with dealer and streamline all the paperwork. It's easier than grocery shopping, seriously. Save your sanity, get what you want, and even get a really good deal! read more

These guys are the best! I worked with Alan from Cartelligent, and he's very good at what he does. Very informative, and really knows how to make sure that our car buying experience was easy and painless. They really do take the time and listen to what you're looking for in the car. The one thing I love about them is that they won't push back and try to sell you something similar and not exactly what I was looking for. It's truly 100% satisfaction guaranteed. I was referred to Cartelligent from a friend who's purchased multiple cars with them. The biggest perk is their negotiation with the dealers. The amount of money they helped me save and the ability to get the car I was looking for made it worthwhile. They'll get you the car you're looking for and at the right price. read more

I was in search of a new car. My first stop, the dreaded dealership. Though, I cannot complain about my one and only trip to RSM Honda. I had called ahead and spoke with their sales rep who handles their VIP customers. I called in stating I'm a Costco Member. I went in, checked out the car that I wanted, we talked numbers. I received a quote with not only the Costco discount, but also a recent graduate discount of an additional $500. Before I bit the bullet, my husband told me to call Cartelligent (as a friend had recommended to him). I was so glad I did. Here's what you get by going through Alan... A knowledgeable person guiding you through the process. A very good deal (better than my Costco + student discount). Haggle free negotiating. A simple and (very) easy process. The exact car you want. It's truly a no-brainer. Try Cartelligent out. Alan was remarkable! read more

This was the best decision! The whole process was so easy, with Alan being super attentive and accessible throughout. He helped us get our new minivan at a lower monthly price than we had been paying the previous years, and they purchased the lease off our old car and handed us the keys to the new one. It was truly the simplest, most pleasant experience. And the red bow on the car was a charming surprise! read more

I was referred to Cartelligent by my coworker and was glad I used their services. I wanted a white 2 door VW GTI with performance package, which was very rare and nearly impossible to find. Chris Montague helped me and was able to find the car out of state and sealed the deal within a matter of hours. I bugged Chris with a million questions during this time, but he was always professional, answered my emails/calls promptly and made the process quick and easy. They also helped sell my old lease and I was able to get a decent amount back to put down on the GTI. I recommend this place, definitely worth the price to not have to deal with the hassle of buying a new car at the dealer. read more

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My experience with Cartelligent last year was so great I thought I already posted this review! I'm apologetic that I haven't already. We worked with Chris Montague to turn in an expiring lease on a Hyundai Santa Fe and lease a new one. Chris, and the entire staff's candor was so professional and easy going, the stress of going into a dealership was completely gone. My wife and I spent about 10 hours over two days when leasing the first Hyundai from a dealership, and we still left feeling dirty and ripped off. This was not the case with Cartelligent. Chris not only secured the car we wanted within a day or 2 but gave us several payment options to choose from. That doesn't sound like a big deal but we ended up getting a fully loaded Santa Fe for less a month than our old 'no frills' Santa fe. We literally saved $1000's. The only stress I felt was the apprehension I had because it was just too easy. Chris did all the work and bargained an amazing price. I checked online and he was within 1% of the lowest purchase price nationwide. Chris was so professional and assuring and delivered exactly as promised. I called him a half dozen times with questions and he was very responsive. Cartelligent gets you the car and price you see on the internet but never feel you'll EVER get. I've referred them to every friend that is considering buying a car. Worth every penny. read more