I just purchased a 2012 VW TDI Wagon through Cartelligent, working with Aaron Braverman from their Sausalito office. A great experience all around, and a refreshing change from the apathy and run-around I experienced at a car dealership. Within one week of my first call to Cartelligent, I took delivery of exactly the car I wanted (color, options, etc.) at a price that was a substantial savings from dealer pricing. If you've read other reviews about Cartelligent, you already know how it works: you pay a flat $500 fee, and your account service person acts as a broker on your behalf to find you the car you want at the best price. It's a pretty awesome feeling to be able to go into this transaction knowing the fee is defined and paid in advance (refundable if you don't end up buying). But most notable is the feeling that your Cartelligent contact is actually working FOR you (not trying to saddle you with hidden fees, bait and switch, pass you off to a sales manager, etc.). So, high marks and lots of stars for Aaron and Cartelligent! It's awesome to know that this service exists and that there's an alternative to the dreaded car dealership dance. I feel good now. And my new ride is SWEET! read more

I'm still in awe of how incredible my experience with Cartelligent was. The time between submitting my online request to driving off in my new car was only a week! My rep, Justin, was a dream to work with. He was responsive, helpful, and made the process absolutely seamless. I decided to trade-in my 2008 Toyota Yaris, and the fact that I drove to their office with my old car, and was able to drive off in my new 2015 Hyundai Elantra was unreal in its ease and simplicity. Cartelligent does the hard work for you - you get to drive off in the sunset with a smile. read more

Earlier this week we received our new VW Atlas, having worked with Hilary and the Cartelligent team from start to finish. It was our first time using Cartelligent and we couldn't be happier with the process, results, interactions and how comfortable everything was - especially during the unique challenges of Covid. Hilary was very responsive and I quickly felt like we were in great hands to get the best car for our family which was exactly what happened. And to make things even better, we received the new car and completed all paperwork from the comfort of our own home - a huge help with two kids under two. Simply put, we cannot imagine buying a car any other way going forward! read more

I worked with Justin F. at Cartelligent to lease a 2015 Mazda CX-5 after having bad experiences at the Mazda dealers in Concord and Burlingame. Justin was a gem! He convinced me to order the Bose + moonroof package, and got me such a hefty discount on the car that the extra options almost paid for themselves. Some highlights from my experience with Cartelligent: -saved around 10% on MSRP. No haggling! -Justin got me the most favorable lease terms -Cartelligent gave me the highest offer for my trade-in that I could find -The Cartelligent team (Justin, Rich, Hilary) were so friendly and knowledgeable -I walked away with a sweet ride that I otherwise could not afford. I basically got a CX-5 Touring for the price of a CX-5 Sport. I highly recommend Cartelligent to anyone looking to buy or lease a new car. They really are all that they're hyped up to be! read more

Cartelligent - I leased this 2015 Mazda CX-5 from Cartelligent. They saved me heaps of cash and delivered an excellent car! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sausalito, California

Yesterday (05/21/2012) I picked up my new Audi Q5. I saved myself $2,000 from the sticker price and got an increase of $1,000 on the best trade-in bid that I received from any of the dealers in Northern California. I have purchase three new cars in my life and the previous two were not good experiences. There is a reason for the term "used car salesman" in terms of the fairly shoddy experience I have had as well as the gouging techniques that tend to be deployed by a lot of dealerships. My rep, Howard Swigg at Cartelligent could not have been better in terms of his communication with me, updating me on the time lines and managing my expectations throughout. I did find parting with the initial $500 to make me pause for thought but, it is absolutely worth every penny. Simply put, I spent $500 and saved $3,000 and got delivery of a car that is difficult to source far more quickly than if I had gone through a regular dealer. More importantly the level of professionalism hugely surpassed any experience that I have had in the past when it comes to purchasing a car. Would highly recommend these folks. read more

Fantastic service. This is, I think, the sixth time I have used Cartelligent to buy a new vehicle. Not having to go to a car dealership is a huge benefit, but not the only one. This last time, Christian R helped me find a 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat, which is in very short supply (limited production run of 2,000 vehicles and it is the last year it will be manufactured) and typically sells with a dealer markup on top of MSRP. Not only was Christian able to secure an allocation from the factory, he was also able to get it to me without any markup. His communication is great and he dealt with every issue that came up. Picking up the vehicle was a breeze, I was in his office for a mere ten minutes to sign the paperwork, and then drove away. Simple. read more

Kevin is the epitome of excellence. He goes above and beyond - even when the client (me) makes mistakes on telling him what I want. I truly appreciate his work at Cartelligent. read more

I have now purchased another car with Cartelligent. Amanda helped me with my VW Jetta Wagon. It was probably my best experience over my time as a client with them. She was super easy to work with, had a good sense of humor, and also very professional. Once again I got a much better deal than what I was quoted at a few dealerships, literally was there for 20 minutes to sign the docs and go over the car and helped me set up the bluetooth. Worth every penny I paid. Funny side note about that, I suggested to my neighbor to call them, as he was also looking into a VW Jetta too. He is a lawyer and loves to haggle. Well her got the same exact car as me and paid $600 more AND spent the whole day at the dealership. Note to self, this Chico State Grad is smarther than the UCLA laywer. Thanks again Amanda! read more

We bought our new Audi Q5 through Cartelligent and it couldn't have been better. Chris was our broker and he managed to save us over $1500 from the best price we could find through any dealer. Not only did they manage to save us money on the Audi, we were literally one day away from taking delivery on a new Acura RDX when we had a change of heart due to unexpected influx of cash. We used the extra cash to upgrade to the Audi and Chris got us the exact car we wanted within days. Not to mention the whole paper work process took all of about ten minutes to complete. Great service and we will definitely be using Cartelligent again. Scott read more

I watched my daughter complete the purchase of a car through Cartelligent, and I loved how easy it was. I remember some disagreeable prior experiences in dealerships. Bryce was helpful but not pushy, he found us a car that met our criteria and it was priced under dealer invoice. With Cartelligent's fee included, we saved lots of heartache and time as well as a couple of hundred dollars and the car was in our driveway about four days after we made our decision. By tomorrow, Bryce will have come by our house twice after we got the car to help us remember the things that we were told at delivery by a very helpful man...we just couldn't digest all the info because the Prius is so loaded with options and choices. They also were fair and easy on our trade-in. Three cheers for Bryce and for Cartelligent. read more

We bought a car in 2010 via Cartelligent and it was easy and pleasant. In 2020 we had to replace that car, and after briefly checking out some dealers we decided to go with Cartelligent again. Experience was just as easy as the first time. Christian, Billie, and the whole team really took good care of us. It took a little longer than expected because we were looking for a popular model and color, but they kept me in the loop. Getting the car was easy and low stress. read more

How I love Luke Powell and Cartelligent! I would never do it any other way in the future. The process was seamless. Luke was easy to work with and had some great advise. The best part was getting in and out in a matter of moments. I HATE the paperwork, but not with Luke. He made it easy and fun. I love my new GTI. He had good about the car. I love this place and can't wait to buy the next one from them when the time comes! read more

Have liked the service provided based on three prior leases with them but be aware that you can get hit with additional charges you do not expect. Just had to pay Audi directly for mileage overage on lease and not a small bill. I thought Cartelligent had negotiated that given I was re-leasing another Audi and what I paid Cartelligent when I signed my papers was the whole amount. Not the case. Learned that the dealer could have at a minimum reduced my overage charge or eliminated it. Will likely go to dealer first when this lease expires as I can't really trust the charges I may have to pay through Cartelligent. They also happened to be the ones that put me in a 10,000 mile lease when I have always had 12,000 before. My miss but their mistake. read more

I had such a good experience with these folks, I will probably LEAVE the Cartelligent license plate frame on my car long after I've received my actal plates in the mail - for me, that's saying a whole lot. I can't believe anyone buys a car without these guys. Lucas was teh awesome. I was determined to do all of the car-buying/selling/financing myself, but when I heard about Cartelligent (and went to a few dealerships and realized how little tolerance I have for car salespeople) that determination quickly melted away. For my very reasonable service fee, Cartelligent found me exactly the car I wanted with all the right specs (which was challenging given that I was looking for a brand-new manual), got me a good deal on it, and also found me a good financing deal and got me the best deal on my trade-in. And they had this all accomplished about 48 hours from the moment I said, "Okay, go." Then I drove over there in my trade-in, handed them the keys and the paperwork, signed the new paperwork, they handed me my new keys and I drove-off in my new car (after being informed that the DMV would be sending me my new registration and plates). And all of this less than a week after I'd put in my first call to them. If you have done your research and your test-driving and know exactly the car you want (and especially if you have a trade-in and financing to wrangle at the same time), I definitely think this is the way to go. read more

I just bought a new car with Melanie and it was a great experience. She was super informative and thorough and was able to get me a hard to find car at $1500 under the sticker price. The best part was that once I selected the car I wanted and test drove it at a dealership, I never had to deal with any sales people. Melanie dealt with the financing, negotiations, secured an extended warrantee at a great price, and then their car specialist (Andy) walked me through all the gadgets on my new ride when I went to pick it up at their office in Sausalito. It saved me a ton of time and was an all around pleasant experience. I wouldn't buy a car any other way. read more

Alan Diaz, Alan Diaz, Alan Diaz!! Remember his name and make sure to ask for him if you want a great experience, with absolutely no hassle. Alan helped me lease my car. He did it with grace, ease and a great sense of humor. He cared about me getting everything I wanted on the car. I've always leased cars when I was in Business but never experienced the thoughtfulness, knowledge and efficiency that Alan provided. I also appreciated Alan's capacity to take care of business and communicate each step to me with a calm, positive attitude. No question was too small. He anticipated all of my needs and delivered me my fully loaded car for a price lower then I expected!! I couldn't have asked for better service and I couldn't have done this alone. I will always use Alan Diaz at CarIntlligent for my auto needs. Fran S. read more

Buying a car can be such an irritating experience. But when I found out that my old buddy, Lucas, was managing Cartelligent, I thought that we should give him a call. Not only was he super helpful with finding us the perfect vehicle for us and our new baby, but he made the process quick and clean. One of the worst parts about dealing with car dealerships, besides the sleazy sales people, is the paperwork. It can literally take hours. But at Cartelligent it took no more than 15 minutes. I am definitely going to stick with these guys for all future cars. Thanks! read more

Being in sales I consider my self a good negotiator - nor am I afraid to walk into any dealership - truth is the salespeople in the dealers don't bother me. What I found valuable in Cartelligent is they save you a TON of time and Amanda was great because I couldn't decide what car I wanted and went back and forth (I must drove her crazy). By listening to what I was saying she was able to decipher what would work best for me and I agreed. Am very happy with my brand new Lexus and wouldn't hesitate to use them again - if your in the mkt for a car new, leased, used do it stress free and use Cartelligent read more

I will never buy a car another way, as long as Cartelligent is in business, and I hope they stay in business forever.

Awesome service! Hilary went over what I was after by phone, and after that we dealt with the details by email. She was fantastic and kept me up to date every step of the way, and found me a great deal. By the end of the week, I drove down to pick up my car and Bryce had me out the door in 30 minutes. Thanks for making car buying a joy and stress free! Hopefully I don't have to buy a car another way again. :) read more

I used Chris Miller to handle what was destined to be a very complex transaction involving an overseas stakeholder, leasing vs. buying, and information requests from the loan people that were difficult to supply. Chris handled it all with professionalism and grace, and I very much appreciated it. He definitely went the extra mile for me! I'd recommend him to anyone and everyone! read more

We worked with Rich at Cartelligent to purchase two cars. My wife and I are having twins and our current cars couldn't fit three car seats (oof). Some folks recommended Cartelligent as a great way of getting help in understanding which cars would work for us (space, budget, amenities) and then help in getting the cars so we weren't running all over the place. Rich helped us out in the exact way we were looking. He helped me focus on the car I wanted and worked with my wife to find the car she wanted. We then test drove them at a local dealer, which was easy to do. Rich then worked with us on "building" the cars we wanted, secured them, and then walked us through the financing. We went into leasing vs. buying and felt we had a really good understanding of the pros-cons of each before making a decision. The thing I liked most about using Cartelligent was how much time it saved us. Money savings were good too. About 10% off MSRP for all that we wanted. But we only needed to fill out a short credit app, not the massive one that the dealer wanted us to fill out. And, we only needed to do it once. Rich also took care of my trade in and got me $3000 instead of the $1000 that were were expecting (since we had been told the car wasn't worth much). All in all, we'll use Cartelligent for our next car purchases. read more

Mahalo Harold Wiecek!! After realizing it costs a ton extra to buy a car on Kauai I worked with Harold before we left for the islands. I know that Harold spent a ton of time on my deal, and he was always always available. Even with the fee I saved money! Harold worked magic to find me my awesome Tacoma 4x4 below MSRP (no one can do that lol!) I'm sure it was a major headache for him to research and book the shipping of my car but I didn't hear one word of complaint. And!! my truck got to the island the day after I did!! The locals have been complimenting me on how good it looks. I can't say enough good things about my deal. Ok one more thing, before I moved I called Mercedes SF to sell my car back to them (don't need a Benz here) and Mercedes SF told me basically it wasn't worth their time. Harold on the other hand got me a fair deal on my car right away! I will always always use Harold Wiecek from now on. No more wasted hours at the dealership for me. Even if they charged extra for Hawaii deals it would still be worth it. With much aloha!! read more

Cartelligent - My awesome Tacoma enjoying the beach life on Kauai! Thanks Cartelligent! - Car Dealers Near Me - Sausalito, California

That was easiest car buying experience I've ever had! I called Cartelligent with a price that I thought was pretty good for a new 2012 car, and asked do they think they can get a better price, and they said "Of course!". And, they did! I was amazed how easy the process was to buy a new car with Cartelligent. I worked with Chris Miller in the Sausalito office, he was very friendly and efficient. I told him about the car I wanted, color and options I wanted. He got back to me within a day, and got me a price that was way less than I thought I could get. Of course, I had to research and see if we could get a better deal and no one could beat or even come close to what Chris could get us. The buying process was easy, no haggling on price, no high pressure finance guy trying to sell you every option that you don't need. I HATE dealing with car salespeople, the buying process always take so long, and you come out of the dealership hours later, exhausted from the haggling. I got the car, and was in and out of the dealership within an hour. Thank Chris, you made buying a car so easy! I would recommend using your service any day! I don't know why people would shop for a car any other way. read more

WOW! I worked with Amanda Baskind, at Cartelligent to purchase my car, and the word that I keep coming back to is WOW. Personally, I love doing research and trying to find a good deal, but Amanda showed me that sometimes you have to leave the work up to the experts, and an expert is what she is. Not only did she listen to my wants, she was able to distinguish my needs from wants, and stay within my budget, which was key for me. Typically I think of the car buying process as very labor intensive and cumbersome, but after using Cartelligent I have a new sense of the process. I was 7 and a half months pregnant when I went to Amanda for help looking for a car and she worked quickly, and efficiently to make the process easy and relaxing. Honestly I can never purchase a car without this service and Amanda, who helped me save a ton of money and get us exactly what we were looking for. Another perk of this service is the fact that they are a 3rd party service and so they are there to help consult you versus pushing you in a direction that might not be best for you. I know that some people won't want to pay money for a service to help you buy a car, but listen to me, it actually saves you money and time in the end and you will never regret your decision. I couldn't be happier for using Cartelligent and being able to work with Amanda, and will only think of them when purchasing or leasing a car. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any information about my experience. read more

I was very pleased with Cartelligent's overall service. After being bullied and insulted by a certail Porsche dealership in Bgame, I decided to compare the experience with Cartelligent. Cartelligent's performance was above and beyond my expectations. You deal with someone who is knowledgable and passionate about the cars, features, and model changes. I was being picky about options and Cartelligent found a car for me, letting me make the decisions. They found the best financing for me and didn't try to trick me with " how much do you want your monthly payments?" bullsh*t. I had calculated my payments prior and they came right in on the nose. Since then, we've leased two additional cars from these guys. I'll keep going back! read more

I just worked with Howard Swig at Cartelligent to purchase a new Subaru Impreza hatchback. The buying experience was fantastic, simple, hassle free and Howard was incredible knowledgable helping steer me (no pun intended!) into the perfect car for my situation. They negotiated a price that was well below the lowest kelly blue book's fair purchase price and dealer invoice (even if I included the $295 cartelligent fee). I feel like I got the best price possible, saving over $1500 from MSRP. Howard went above and beyond by researching a bunch of extra stuff for me as well... - What roof racks would be best for the impreza, and places to install - the possibility of registering the car out of state as I might be moving soon - Purchase vs lease pricing When I picked up my car it could not have been easier. Everything was as expected, I signed some papers and got a one on one walk through of the car. They even helped make sure my iPhone was paired properly with the bluetooth. As a nice bonus I found out that I was entitled to two free season ski passes at Sierra tahoe as part of a Subaru promotion (this deal expires 1/3/2014)! I give Cartelligent and Howard top marks. I don't expect needing another car anytime soon but I am going to recommend their service to any friends in the market for a car. read more

This was my 2nd time using Cartelligent and I could not be happier. I had a very specific, very popular car in mind and Julian helped me to find exactly what I was looking for, under MSRP, and delivered it to my house (out of the kindness of his heart after a small hiccup that had nothing to do with Cartelligent). The process started with us talking through a few vehicles I had already tested. He came back with a few cars within 48 hours. The entire process, from first conversation to new car took three weeks which was as long as I needed to make a decision. Julian was patient and helpful. I highly recommend Cartelligent. I should also note that in the middle of the process, I went to a dealership where a similar car was available just to see the interior. The salesman (at an Audi dealership) tried to push a car on me that I didn't want ("when you lease, you really need to compromise") at a price that was significantly more than what CT had found ("this is a great deal!"). My experience at the dealership made me appreciate Cartelligent that much more. read more

After my very positive experience leasing a new car through Cartelligent I have no idea why anybody would want to put themselves through the grind (and grind down) of going to a dealership, let alone several. I worked with Craig Sandler and I HIGHLY recommend you work with him. He is incredibly knowledgeable. He has extensive relationships with many dealerships and that benefits you. He gives you the FACTS and explains everything clearly. Craig's going to get you a very fair deal, the car you want and you don't have to stress. read more

I had a great experience with Cartelligent. Aaron was awesome to work with and he found the car I was looking for within 48 hours. I had the same experience in 2008. They made it easy and had paperwork all ready for me when I picked up my new car. I was out of their office within 30 minutes! Thank you for such a good impression. read more

Worked directly w/ the owner, David Shapiro, and, their SJ manager, Ryan Mize. Had an extremely smooth transaction for a custom order (red BMW X5), and, got a terrific deal. I handed over my situation to them... they orchestrated everything beautifully to capture some end of the year incentives which I would not have had time to do so otherwise. The best part was that David provided a lot of guidance and suggestions before I actually determined what the best fit was for me. Very responsive, and, delivery as promised. Enjoying the new vehicle. Did I save any money versus negotiating myself? Probably a little. Did I save a lot of hassle and time which more than makes up for the fees? ABSOLUTELY. Give these guys a try if you're in the market for a new vehicle. read more

I will never buy a car another way again. Melanie did all the heavy lifting and I got to drive away in exactly the car I wanted for a lower price than I expected without ever having to sit at a desk while the salesman "checks with his manager" (aka goes in the other room, and waits a few minutes before coming back to tell you that he would totally give you the price you want, but his manager won't go for it). Working with cartelligent saved me time, money, & stress. I drove in in my old lease (which they dealt with for me and even got me several hundred dollars back!) and drove out with my new lease. Totally happy camper. read more

Great experience with Michael Carbone. He's the best! He found the exact car we were looking for. He was very patient with all my phone calls and answered all our questions. I would recommend this company to anyone. Well worth the money. P.S. And Sven, Sydney and Alan at the Irvine office where we picked up our car were awesome. read more

I had an excellent experience getting a new car. The process was efficient and painless. This is my second time using Cartelligent. Maria Schroeder and Roberto Rodriguez were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and super nice. Kudos to them. Thank you! read more

I wasted time trying to get the best deal on my own and then Drive Clean Bay Area founder Carleen Cullen told me to give Cartelligent a call. Not only did Christian Roettgers get me a much better deal on the 2021 all electric Chevy Bolt than I found, but they picked up the car and brought it to Marin for me. Christian Roettgers got the car for me quickly and communicated every step of the way. I'm always going to use him and Cartelligent whenever I buy or lease a new car. I couldn't be happier with the experience of using Cartelligent. read more

My lease was almost up and my current vehicle was in need of some repairs, so, I was in a big rush to get a new vehicle. A few weeks prior to my lease expiration Christian Roettgers from Cartelligent had called to inquire what my plans about my next vehicle. At that time I was trying to determined weather i would buy my current leased car or replace it. He sent instructions on how to gather information so he could determine the value of that vehicle. He consulted several sources and determined the buyout exceeded the value. I then began my search for a new vehicle. I went to a dealer, so knew the price from the dealer and exact vehicle that would work for me. On my drive home from the mountains I called Christian and asked him to search for my new vehicle. He went through a list of installed packages and accessories on the vehicle to determined what I desired. Within 2 hours he found a vehicle for me at a really good price. Four days later I picked up the vehicle and it had everything we discussed. The paper work was clearly explained to me and just took a short time to complete. While I was signing they inspected my turned in vehicle, removed my vanity plates for me to keep and took pictures before sending it back to the dealer. They explained all the systems and invited me to come back for anything I couldn't figure in the future. This was my third car leasing through Cartelligent and all have been excellent. read more

I worked (well played actually) with Amanda. She made the car buying experience FUN and completely stress free! I had a million questions, and Amanda made sure I had answers to all of them. She was thorough, professional and extremely well informed. She has a great personality and treated me like a human being, rather than a cog in the car buying wheel. I absolutely felt that I had an advocate working to find me the best deal on the car I wanted. She was successful in finding me my Lexus RX350 with even more features for less money than I had expected to pay. I couldn't be happier. Cartelligent understands that your time is valuable, so they have developed a process to take as little of your time as possible. No sitting around waiting for anything. The paperwork and keys are ready when you are. Cartelligent also ensured my Lexus dealership spent the time with me to teach me about all the features of my car. It was clear they had an excellent working relationship. Cartelligent helped me sell my used car too. Having them resell my car reduced my risk of registration transfer and dealing with a high dollar transaction with someone I didn't know. They got me a great price for my car in just a couple of days. I can't image ever buying a car without the help of Cartelligent. I highly recommend them. In fact, I do often. read more

I think that Cartelligent offers a great service, and once they are able to get a consistent level of service across their reps, it will be even better. My initial review of the service was quite poor - but as you can read below, the CEO personally reached out to contact me and see what could be done to make my experience better. He personally searched for, and gave me, exactly the information I had originally wanted. Had my original experience been like that, I would have rated the entire experience a 5-star rating. So my 4 star rating above is for the CEO's followthrough (I'm a huge fan of that) and the experience I had through him. My advice - if you are unhappy with your service, ask for a manager. Great service is possible, and with it - an excellent experience. read more

Cartelligent is the best way to buy or lease a car. Lose the stress by finding the car you want and let them do the rest. They'll help you decide whether to buy or lease; and if you do have to return a leased car, they take the car there so you don't have to return it to the dealer. read more

WOW! Cartelligent is one of the most impressive car buying agencies/brokers I have ever dealt with. I was able to tell Jules Casillas exactly what I wanted and after hard work and due diligence she found me my GLA 2018. The process was so easy and so effortless it was unbelievable, clean, registered and beautiful! AND they delivered me car directly to me where I happen to be staying at the time, thanks Sven Stucky! You are knowledgeable and amazing at your job. Jules, I can't say enough! You found me my car at a price no other dealership could come close to, with little money down. Everything was as she promised and more! Love Cartelligent. If anyone is looking for a vehicle, there is no other place to go!!! read more