This was truly the best car buying/leasing experience of my life. They made it so easy and stress-free. I worked with Hilary Brophy, and we had so much fun finding the perfect car for me. I didn't have to negotiate with anyone, I never felt like I was getting a bad deal, and I really enjoyed the entire process of getting a new car... that's how it was supposed to be!!! I want to enjoy and be excited about getting my new car, and Cartelligent made that possible. I will never buy/lease a car on my own again. Such an excellent service... seriously, I can't say enough. Absolutely worth it. AND the icing on the cake, they brought my new car to my house and took my old lease back for me. The entire process couldn't have been easier or more convenient. read more

My experience with Marco at Cartelligent could not have been better. After close to a year of researching and considering my alternatives, I spent several months test driving and getting "sold to" at dealerships. The dealership experience got exhausting quickly. Occasionally a sales person that was interested in having me take what's available in this market of limited supply would use that scarcity marketing tactic. No thanks. My experience with Marco was focused on what I wanted and needed for my driving needs within my budget, and his communication throughout the process was excellent. The customer service surpassed my expectations there. He gave me options, kept me in the loop, and checked in as necessary during my build process. He's been approachable and willing to answer all of my questions, or go find the answers from the start, with none of the hassle of being "sold to." And of course, I got the right AWD hybrid for my needs. That's the real value here. If you know what you want and you don't want to deal with the very broken dealership process to buy a car here in the U.S., this makes the process smooth and easy. read more

Zach made our car buying experience a pleasure. He found the exact vehicle we wanted at a great price. The entire crew at Carteligent are very professional. I would not hesitate to buy another vehicle from them. read more

I had 2 referrals to this cartelligent office from friends so I was excited to work with them. My initial phone calls with Chris Miller were great. It went downhill after I agreed to work with them and submitted my $500 payment. I'm now going to seek a refund. Two Friday's ago, Chris promised (verbally) that he would get back to me with quotes the next week on the specific car I'm looking for, once I complete the payment on Monday. The entire week goes by without a phone call or email. Today I sent an email asking if there's an update. I get an automatic out of office reply. Chris failed to mention that he is planning to be on vacation for the entire week. I had stated in my initial contact message and on the phone that I'm looking to purchase a car within the next few weeks, so he should be aware that not transferring me to a coworker is unacceptable. Does he think it's ok to leave new customers hanging like that without a response for 2 weeks after signing a contract? Finally I called their primary number and was transferred twice (fine) and eventually asked to work with Cassie. The woman on the phone promised that Cassie would call back in the next 30 minutes. She did not. I received and missed her phone call 2 hours later when I was unavailable. UPDATE: Doug, one of the managers, personally reached out to me via phone and email to rectify the situation. While I chose to get a refund, I appreciate how he handled the situation. read more

My husband and I had a great experience working with Ethan Sparrow. When we first initially reached out it was around the holiday season so it was difficult finding time to car shop. Months later and after shopping at several dealerships we reached back out to Ethan directly and he helped us out without hesitation. He scheduled a phone appointment within a few days and during that call he listened to all that we were looking for in a new car including our budget. He was very communicative and gave us options. With his help we found a new car within a month. He made the process so easy and painless. He even followed up after we picked up our new car to make sure we were happy and satisfied with the car. I'd recommend this company especially agent Ethan to anyone looking for a car in the future. read more

I keep coming back to Cartelligent after more than a decade as a client and realize this is the only way to go. If you are tired of hassles, shady dealing, dealer mark ups and all the rest of the BS you get going to a dealer than Cartelligent is for you. This is a concierge car buying service that makes your life easier and saves you time. This time we special ordered a Mini Countryman John Cooper Works direct from the factory. Christian took my order, keep me posted on the progress, and made it a breeze to pick the car up. David the CEO even stopped by during the delivery to make sure everything was going well. I send EVERYONE I know buying a new car to Cartelligent, you should go too. read more

Cartelligent - Car Dealers Near Me - Sausalito, California

We recently had twins and needed a car upgrade big enough to transport them (and so much new stuff, hah) around in. We were dreading the process of going to a lot of dealers and finding the right car, particularly since getting out of the house with a couple newborns is one of the harder things we've ever had to do. Cartelligent made it SO easy. I'd like to specifically call out Zachary who was friendly, super efficient and found us exactly the car we wanted at a great price. I also really appreciate Jonathan who helped us with the delivery of our new beautiful car. It's perfect for the family and I could not recommend the Cartelligent service any more highly! read more

I wanted buying a car to be easy, and Cartelligent delivered! We knew what car we wanted, but it was difficult to find a dealer that had the right one (color, trim, options, etc) available. Plus my experience with a dealer has ranged from negative to terrible. I want to just click a button and buy a car. I emailed Chuck from Cartelligent what we wanted (must haves, nice-to-haves), and two days later he had two options. It arrived two weeks later, and we signed most of the paperwork electronically. Zero interactions with the dealer, which is exactly what we wanted. Plus, it was $2k under MSRP, with 0.9% APR. Perfect. I'll never go back to talking to a dealer, this was so much easier. read more

Christian negotiated a competitive price for the purchase of new car. I recommend using Christian @ Cartelligent. read more

The lease on my Model 3 was coming to an end, but the car I truly wanted, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited was impossible to find. After being let down multiple times by a dealer who said they'd reach out to me, I discovered Cartelligent. I worked with Hilary who not only found the exact model, color, and trim I wanted, she even found a cheaper price on it after shipment of the first car was delayed. She kept me informed every step of the way and always had multiple options in her back pocket should my patience run out on the color I wanted. She quickly answered my questions, kept me updated on the progress of my new car's arrival, and how the process would go at pickup time. She was incredibly friendly and just as excited as I was when the day finally came. Jonathan greeted me at the pickup office with a giant red bow on the car. He helped me with all the paperwork, answered my questions, and went over all the equipment and details of the car. The whole paperwork process lasted 15 minutes and the rest was us just pushing buttons and admiring the car's craftsmanship and design. Overall, this was the best car buying experience I've ever had and was absolutely worth the modest price of the service. read more

I've used cartelligent for my two most recent new-car needs. I'm not sure why everyone in the bay area doesn't buy their cars through cartelligent because they find the best deals, make it actually pleasant, not to mention fast, charge a very reasonable brokerage fee, and deliver exceptional service. Paper signing when I arrived to pick up the car took less than 10 minutes. Bottom line is I've saved money, time and the sanity I would lose if I had to go to a dealer. I just leased my first EV. Ethan helped me every step of the way. He was exceptionally responsive and clear about what to expect and the steps I'd be required to go through, all of which he assisted with. I needed to get this car quickly and he exceeded expectations. If you love the drudgery of haggling with car salespeople, being bait and switched, wasting a ton of time, and second-guessing every decision, then go to a dealer. Otherwise cartelligent is a no brainer. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Cartelligent. I contacted them at the recommendation of my parents, who purchased their new car through the company and worked with Aaron in December last year. Their process was so smooth, despite challenges with car supply at the time. Aaron came recommended to us by a family friend, who worked with Aaron at the recommendation of his son who also worked with Aaron and Cartelligent. So you can see there's a record of success here! Aaron made the process as painless as possible (which is really saying something, as car buying, in my experience, especially as a woman, can be challenging) and did a fantastic job getting me the car that I wanted at a price that worked for me. It's also the first time I'm leasing a car (rather than buying), so Aaron explained the leasing process to me and answered a lot of questions with patience and humor (which I so appreciated). Jonathan worked with me to pick up my car and was a delight. He showed me around my new car and helped me connect to and start using the company's app on my phone. He was quick and efficient while also being patient and kind as we worked through all the buttons and technology. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Cartelligent, Aaron Braverman, and Jonathan Chan. These are the people you want to work with during a process that can be frustrating and difficult. They make it easy and pleasurable and completely bypass the challenges of car buying/leasing. 10/10, no notes! read more

I have purchased multiple cars through Cartelligent and would rate the experience a 10/10 each time! Christian Roettgers is a wonderful partner who makes the process easy and painless. I highly recommend Cartelligent and Christian! read more

I've worked with Cartelligent a couple of times now and my experience has been very positive. I worked with Cassie Shikano who helped find the car with the exact specifications I wanted and also negotiated a good price with the dealership. She was quick to respond on phone and email and patiently answered all my questions. The car was an in transit vehicle at the dealership but Cassie ensured I was kept up to date with the progress and had some pre paperwork done ahead of time. The delivery was scheduled at a convenient time at their Menlo Park office where Jonathan Chan helped complete the paperwork and ensured a hassle free pickup experience. Post the car delivery, Cassie followed up to check if everything was going fine. I reached out to her for a post sales issue and she was promptly able to work with the dealership to resolve the problem within a day. I really appreciated this part where the quality of service was great post sale too. Overall, it was great working with Cassie and Cartelligent and would highly recommend to anyone looking for an hassle free car buying experience with excellent customer service. read more

Worked with Casey to buy the car I wanted, my first car, in late 2021. He gave me honest assessments of different vehicles and payment methods; he never tried to sell me anything. He made a normally very difficult process very easy. He went above and beyond, and got me the car I wanted, and quickly. I always tell anyone I know who's buying a car to call them, and Casey in particular. As problems have arisen, I've reached out to him. He's been incredibly helpful and responsive, all this time later. It's comforting and remarkable. I'm grateful. read more

Ethan made our experience at Cartelligent easy and fun! We were in the market for a new EV and were newbies to the EV market. Ethan is a great, patient teacher who genuinely loves helping people. We're now happy EV6 (Wind) drivers thanks to Ethan showing us how to get the most bang for our buck. I definitely recommend Ethan and Cartelligent if you're looking for a new car. Thanks guys! read more

I recently purchased my 4th car from Hilary Brophy, she epitomizes professionalism and is extremely thorough...making the process all that more enjoyable. A real pro as is her company!! I have referred many clients to Hilary and she has not disappointed. read more

I just got my Ioniq 5 through Cartelligent's Ethan Sparrow. It was great working with Ethan. Very professional and responsive, with great pricing and model insights. read more

Cassie and Dylan lovely people! We got a great deal on a car very smooth and fast process, stress free! Highly recommended read more

Incredible service from start to finish. Ethan made what is typically a stressful experience into one of the most simple transactions I've had. Found the perfect car in a timely manor. Walked us through every step and made sure any features we wanted were taken care of and at the best price possible. I absolutely recommend taking advantage of this option when you are looking for your next car. Ethan was fantastic to work with and answered any and all questions we had. Thank you again! read more

We've bought, traded in and now leased a car through Cartelligent. They are so patient, easy to work with and knowledgeable. Totally worth the fee! read more

I was very happy with the service I received from Christian. He is a very good communicator and he responds in a timely manner. He answered my questions and he was patient. I highly recommend! read more

Cartelligent made car buying easy and efficient. Christian was so wonderful to work with especially when we hadn't made up our minds what vehicle we would purchase next. His suggestions led us to find the perfect car. Christian is patient, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. He found us our car with all the features we were looking for and we couldn't be happier. And to top it off, our new car was delivered to our home by Jonathan who provided a thorough tutorial on the car features and had us sign the documents in under 30 minutes. He even took our previously leased car to deliver it back to the dealership. I can't imagine the experience being any more seamless. If you are in the market for a new car, I highly recommend Christian and the team at Cartelligent! It will save you time, money and worry. read more

Radi and his Cartelligent team are just terrific. We were first looking for a 2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid but realized that all the dealers in CA were loading them up with a few add-ons we didn't want (moonroof and souped-up audio system) for a few thousand more. So we switched our focus to a 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Radi found one in Santa Rosa and showed us the spec sheets. But the next day, we wanted a lighter color. No problem. Radi and his team located one in Anaheim that could be driven here in a few days. Luckily, we were on our way to Southern California so we rented a car, drove down, picked it up in Irvine, and all was great. On our first tank, we drove over 500 miles, and it handled like a dream. We're still getting used to all the new electronic buttons and gadgets but we already love our new car. Thanks again to the entire Cartelligent team, including Radi in Sausalito and Alan in Irvine. read more

This was my first (and will be my last) buying experience thru Cartelligent. I had heard the they delivered the car you want, at the best price, with high touch service. That was not at all what I got. It was the car, but I am not sure it was the best deal, but the reason for this rating was the poor service I received at every step along the process. Once my car was located, I was passed off to the dealership to do the paperwork with someone I had never met. It was so impersonal and so transactional. I had no direct contact with the Cartelligent salesperson (Aaron) for the deal or instructions on the close. I was pressure sold a service package by a salesman with a dealership I will never see. I sent an electronic downpayment and that was it. No appreciation at all. What a letdown of a luxury car purchase. Then there was the delivery experience. It was awful. The car was a day late and the guy who delivered it knew less than nothing about the car. I got no orientation, no help with the tech (that still doesn't work), no help at all, and absolutely no thank you for leasing a car. So unprofessional. Another big let down. I reached out the the Cartelligent sales person about getting the tech fixed. He then passed me off again the the dealership where an assistant called me to try and help but just made it all worse. It was a series of really poor customer service experiences. I never heard from the dealership again. They just took my money and left me very dissappointed. Bottom line, I hold Cartelligent responsible for my terrible experience. I really wish I had gone directly to my local dealership and leased the car directly with the people I will now go to for service. Cartelligent did not deliver any added value for me, just the opposite. The worst car lease expereince I have ever had. I cannot recommend Cartelligent at all. read more

I've used Cartelligent for the last three cars I've leased, and the entire process from start to finish couldn't have been easier and stress-free. I've gotten great car deals without the hassle of dealing with the dealership. Highly recommended! read more

This five star review of Cartelligent, Sausalito, Ca is very well deserved. Christian Roettgers, account executive, flawlessly assisted us throughout the process of leasing a new car, and the trade-in of our former car. He is a stellar professional, who is very knowledgeable, straightforward, friendly and honest. He consistently responded to questions with clarity and his warmth was reassuring and relaxing throughout the process. His team of other staff were equally professional, with attention to detail. The orientation to the new car by Marco was excellent and thorough. All Cartelligent staff were consistenly helpful and welcoming. I'm delighted with my new car and Cartelligent is a terrific company to work with for excellent results. 5 stars! read more

We hadn't bought a new car before so the idea of negotiating with dealerships was daunting. Christian was very helpful and made the process was extremely smooth. read more

@Christian is the best made the whole car buying process painless and worry free. He got us a great deal on a new car!

I highly recommend Ethan at the Sausalito location. He was fantastic. It took 5 minutes to sign paperwork and then I was in my new car. He found the exact car I wanted in only 2 days and also took care of everything with my old lease. I will use dealers to test drive cars in the future, but will never make a purchase without Cartelligent. read more

I called Cartelligent in Sausalito CA at the recommendation of two of my colleagues. My car transmission died and I needed a car ASAP! The rep, Casey found a beautiful, new GREAT CAR within a matter of a couple of hours for me! The Cartelligent company took all the hassle out of the purchase and allowed me, the customer, to focus on the enjoyment! I'm sincerely grateful to Cartelligent's staff. Casey showed genuine kindness, calm, and professionalism as he walked me through the details and paperwork for the purchase of my new vehicle. Dylan explained every technical aspect and answered my new vehicle questions in easy-to-understand terms, and I drove away with happy confidence. It was a pleasure to purchase my vehicle through Cartelligent and a most rewarding experience with Casey Grissim and Dylan. read more

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My partner and I were looking to lease a new vehicle and wanted to use a broker to avoid lengthy negotiations or sales tactics at dealerships. We engaged Cartelligent are were throughly pleased with the experience. Christian served as a point person and was extremely personable and professional, locating the exact car we were looking for and negotiating an highly competitive lease deal. Cartelligent then picked the vehicle up for us and we met with Ricardo to do the final sign off which took less than an hour. The entire process from sending the initial request via their website to picking up the vehicle was just a smidge over a week. The best part was how Cartelligent took care of everything during the process--well worth their fee. We highly recommend them and look forward to using them the next time we get a vehicle. read more

Both Michel and Ricardo were fantastic to work with, i got an amazing price on my new car and a good value for my trade-in. So much easier than dealing with the car dealerships directly. I' telling all my friends about their great service! read more

I just bought our second, or maybe third, car through Cartelligent in Sausalito. Christian Roettgers was most helpful with finding the car, dealing with my trade in and doing all the paperwork. If, like me, you hate dealing with car salesmen at dealerships, Cartelligent is the way to go! Highly recommended. read more

Very good experience with Christian. We were looking for a simple way to buy a new car that cast a wider net than just our local area and took into account all our preferences. Christian was super responsive (both by text and email) and able to accommodate our changes as we learned more about what was available. Took all the hassle out of the purchasing process! read more

Was trying to decide between two cars and Laney arranged test drives for both. Made the decision on a Monday and by Friday, my car was traded in and I was in the new one with every option I wanted. She was excellent as was her entire team...fast, got a good price on the new car as well as the used one. I would highly recommend working with her. Painless and fast. Jim R. read more

I just leased a cartelligent, great user experience. Very methodical, efficient and effective process that saves time and money. I would highly recommend unless you enjoy the haggling and drama of car dealers... read more

The best car buying experience I have had yet. Effortless, economical, friendly, efficient, quick, helpful, and super worth it. I cannot recommend Ethan and the Cartelligent team enough. Do yourself a favor and give them a little call. read more

My wife and I recently worked with Christian Roettgers at Cartelligent and had an absolute wonderful experience! We knew we wanted a Subaru Forester for our adventures (and more than anything to be able to transport our Labrador more comfortably! Lol!) Christian was extremely attentive and was able to answer all of our questions with clear and concise answers. Christian made sure we understood the entire process and was patient through it all. We couldn't recommend Cartelligent enough to anyone looking for their next car! The supreme ease of the entire experience makes us know we will back for our next car when the time comes! read more

Cartelligent - Our new Subaru Forester - Car Dealers Near Me - Sausalito, California

This review is from a vehicle purchase in June, 2023. Being one that dreads a visit to any car dealership, Cartelligent was a no-brainer and worthy of the fee. Working with Cassie (Sausalito) and Ricardo (Menlo Park) was seamless and hassle free. The only small hiccup was when a vehicle of interest was sold over a weekend, but Cassie was able to remedy that situation by securing another model the following week. Once finances were set & cleared, car was shipped, paper work was a breeze, keys in hand, and of course the big red bow...definitely a fast pace process! If I was in the market for another new vehicle in the future, I would most certainly refer to Cartelligent. Especially Cassie for here due diligence and ease to work with. Highly recommended. read more