**Beware of 5 star reviews.No place is perfect. Listen to my story.** Previously my wife had went to carmax to get an appraisal. She had a week to decide on what to do. She went on a search for places who buy vehicles in los angeles. Voila!!... Here pops up a search result with 5 star reviews and etcetera. People are raving about how great mike was.(Mike was indeed a nice guy,can lay it on thick at times,but still a nice guy) My wife calls on the phone and Mike gives her a quote over the phone.Their website claims that they give a better deal than carmax. Location wasn't too far. Everything sounded positive and he even offered to drop my wife off if she agreed to sell her car. She was on her way up there and strike one..no parking availability. Street signs say no parking during 4 to 7pm,so where did she park?..an alley located on the side of the "reputable" dealership. She asked "where do the customers park?".He says "I dunno".smh. Mike popped the hood and examined the car in the "ALLEY". He goes inside and gets his random coworker to check it out also. Mike asks if he can test drive it,they proceed and come back to the inside of the lot this time. She anticipated an offer but Mike had to talk with the "money team" before coming back with his henchman,lets call him "Simon Cowell". All my wife wants is a price for her vehicle. One flat offer. "Simon Cowell" is over here circling the car just totally ripping my wife's car into shreds. "Oh,there's a scratch here and the paint needs a new job,we can't sell this,the brake light is cracked,there's oil on the engine that's a oil leak (oil leak was pure bullshit) and we need to replace the fender"(this and the stuff other than the oil leak was true). The car did need work,100 percent cosmetic. That is totally beside the point. "Simon Cowell" was not a mechanic,just a simple car salesman who was berating my wife due to the appearance of her vehicle and how she looked. He had no clue that my wife just got a 2012 jetta from a real dealership days before. (No fancy homemade mom and pop shop) All my wife wanted was a solid quote and she deserved one without all of the shenanigans about what he would have to do with the car. That was not the purpose of my wife's visit. Just a solid quote. The quote given was worse than carmax and the way they handled her was inappropriate for what was advertised. Bottom line,if you are gonna get screwed by a dealership, go to carmax.Don't go here unless you wanna get your car probed by "Simon". At carmax they give you a quote for the appraisal and its a simple "take it or leave it" approach. They don't attempt in convincing you that your car is less than what they offer. It is one quote that is non negotiable. read more

I needed to sell my car without investing a lot of time. I went to CarMax to get an estimate, anticipating that Danny and Mike would be good to their word on beating the CarMax price. It was an easy process ( once I found their lot which is not marked Instand Auto Trade) and I was ultimately offered a very fair price that beat the Car Max--after getting an initial opening offer that was below Car Max. Danny has a real sense of fairness, respect and integrity, and Mike was knowledgable, responsive, and very easy to work with. Being offered a ride to the dealership after we finished was the frosting on the cake. I would definitely go back to them again. The whole process was 2 hours, start to finish. read more

I came to this place looking to sell my car. They offered to beat my carmax appraisal and didn't let me down. I got $500 more than what carmax offered even though the appraisal offer had expired 2 weeks before. These guys even offered to buy me lunch and a give me a ride home. The process was fast and comfortable, easy people to deal with. Carmax offers great customer service and a fair appraisal but instant auto trade/Beverly hills unique sports cars is on another level. read more

So glad we found Mike and Danny!! You guys ROCK!!! We first tried to sell our Acura TSX car on craigslist and some other sites and got nowhere fast. We needed to sell our vehicle before we went to Europe so time was not our friend. We got calls and emails and about most of them were scams only a couple of people really interested but then never call back . It all ended up being such a waste of time and effort and we needed to sell this car.....like yesterday! My husband finally found about http://Instantautotrad on craigslist . He talked to Mike on the phone and guaranteed he could buy our car for a fair price. We were able to bring in our Acura TSX right away for an inspection and we were so happy at how fast easy it was! I met with both Mike and Danny who looked over the car and made us a good offer. We gladly accepted and were given a check right away. All the necessary paperwork was completed right there and we finally got the car sold. We also had a few cameras for sale and Danny bought one of them...every little bit helps when your on a budget! He also has a friend that checked out a watch we wanted to sell, gave use the 411 on it...Danny knows a lot of people. Oh and steered us in the direction of some fine food....."City Best Chicken" I do have to say you will not find nicer car dealers any place. Thank you Danny and Mike!!! PS: It was great talking to you both about traveling...if your in Europe in the next year look us up, well save a place in the RV for you! read more

I was trying to sell my brand new 2012 BMW 528i and found their website by Googling. After talking to Mike on the phone for less than 30 mins, I was given a fair offer which was $1,000 over carmax. Then, He and Armin came to my house two days later. They did a quick inspection (about 10 - 15mins), and I was given a company check right away. If you are looking for a quick, hassle-free sale with secure payment, sell your car to them! read more

I contacted Mike to sell my 2009 Chevy Aveo. I needed to sell it because I needed a lawyer to pursue litigation against Cal State Northridge for violating my student rights. Mike was very polite and professional throughout the process. Initially, I took my car to Carmax for a quote. Jesus, Carmax literally tried to rip me off. My car did need some minor repairs, but it definitely was worth more than they were offering ($3500). Mike did offer initially $5000, but I did take car back home to think about the offer. I contacted him a few weeks later, and the offer shrunk a little to $4300. I don't blame him for offering me a little less than what he stated because I did leave. Also, bear in mind that he do didn't a full inspection the first time I came in, so the $5000 he offered may not have entirely accurate. The car as mentioned did need a list of repairs, and considering CarMax's price, this was still a decent offer, not a great offer by any means, but a decent offer. I took him up on the offer, and the deal was done. As mentioned Mike was very polite and honest about the repairs the car needed. I didn't agree with his assessment as far as the repairs just the price. Still he made a fair offer and considering that the car was not highly in demand (one of the reasons he gave me for the price), and needed repairs, that's the best way I can describe it is that it was a fair offer. Mike even drove me back home. We talked about Northridge, and life. He really is a good guy that will listen to you. Consequently, I still have enough money left to buy a used car even after hiring an attorney, so I do recommend InstantAutotrade. If you can't find anyone else to offer you a fair deal, this is the place to go to. read more

hands down the best service and business attitude your looking for. I needed to sell my 2008 scion and I called in and I spoke with Mike.Ask for MIKE! he was real helpful and honest from get go. I told him I was looking for decent price for my car. I posted my car on auto trader and Craig's with not much bite. I even went to get an quote from Car max which was a complete waste of time. I went to Car max in the morning and only got a bunch of attitude. I called up Mike and told him I'm taking my car to him to see what he would offer. He offered me about 800dlls more than Car max! I highly recommend this place and ask for Mike! read more

Outstanding car selling experience. I filled out their online form and got a response right away. I made an appointment and was very impressed with how fast and easy the whole transaction was. Their customer service is excellent. Mike and Danny are honest and very professional and they provide you with friendly personal attention. After a very quick inspection, and negotiation, they made me a fair offer, which by the way was almost $2,000 over carmax. If anyone has a used car to sell, don't waste your time with newspaper ads, and avoid dealing with people you don't know in the street. I highly recommend them and will definitely do business with them in the future. read more

I'm sooo glad I found this company. I recently had a baby and I needed to sell my car for a decent price. I had 2 options, either sell it on my own and deal with scams and low-ballers OR sell it to a company like CARMAX or something similar. I found instantautotrade.com through YELP and was impressed with how easy it was to set up an appointment and bring my car down. I met with Mike & Armin, they took me through the whole process, inspected my car, and made me an offer right away. The service at this place is really good. They made me feel comfortable and the whole process took less than 1 hour. Call them if you need to sell your car! read more

After getting my car appraised at Carmax, I wanted to get a second opinion. I called Instant Auto Trade and was able to arrange a same-day appointment. Although there isn't much signage and parking was minimal, they were easy to work with and they beat Carmax's offer. I brought my Carmax offer, title, and registration with me, and they took care of the paperwork. They also gave me a ride back to my office. Most importantly, I got a check on the spot for my car and deposited it that night. I would work with Mike and Danny again in the future. read more

If you want to sell your car and you don't care to deal with the hassle of marketing it privately I highly recommend you stop in and introduce yourself to Danny or Mike. I had a good idea of what my vehicle was worth and Danny offered me a very fair price. You might be able to squeeze a few more bucks out of your used car, depending on its age and condition, but this process was very smooth. Danny dealt with me in good faith and with a sense of integrity. And I believe that's a very strong recommendation. I talked to two other buyers but I didn't get the feeling that they were either flexible or honest in their appraisal of my particular car. I'm giving Instnatautotrade five stars because the car market is rather treacherous and my impression is that these guys are fair. Sure, they need to make money on your car, but they're straightforward in their approach. read more

I had them bid for my car and I was looking at numbers other dealers were using as buy bids. So they quoted me the most recent auction price for my car and then offered me $2000 less. They even offered $4000 less than Carmax. Oh well, it's always worth a try but I don't think there any different than anyone else and you can probably get a better deal going to a dealer in my opinion. read more

I purchased a 2012 Camaro and 3 months later we find out that my wife is pregnant. Needing to sell my car for something more "family friendly" I searched online and found instantautotrade. The team of Mike and Danny are genuinely sincere and truly do their best to help. I went to Carmax and they gave me their 1 week quote. Mike said he would beat their offer and sure enough they did and the whole process took about 30min!! Best of all, there is no pushy salesman games at this dealership. They just give you the best price whether you buy another car from them or not. Once we decide on a four door car or SUV we will be seeing Mike and Danny to purchase. If I could I would give them 6 stars! read more

Another satisfied customer: It's sad to see the review that Brian posted on here, because these guys couldn't have been any friendlier. His review also made me question whether I wanted to go there or not, and that's too bad, because in the end, I had a very pleasurable experience. For this reason, I'll make a quick reference to his review, and then I'll leave it at that. I only hope that people take his review for what it's worth and not be overly discouraged by it. I too, was helped by Mike and Danny. Mike works there, and Danny is the owner. Mike originally gave me a quote "range" over the phone for my car; however he clearly stated it depended on the condition of the car when I brought it in. It is impossible to give a 100% accurate quote without seeing the vehicle first. Upon arriving, he and his partners did go through my car tooth and nail. That's their job. They're buying my car, so they have every right. After a thorough inspection by two guys, he said, "I have to tell you. I can't find anything wrong with it." They could have tried to pick it apart, but they didn't. My car was a 2004 VW R32. It was very clean, I knew it, and they were honest about it. I'm sure if they have an issue with someone's car, it's for a reason. Brian also mentioned in his review that there was nowhere to park between 4-7. I got there during the same time, just before they closed. I just pulled on their lot like most people do. And regards to the "Alley" he mentioned that Mike appraised his wife's car on, it's a joke. This is not some "back alley" behind the business or down some dark, scary street. It is a tiny little alley that's attached to their driveway. I only wish I took a picture to show. Ok, enough said. With regards to my experience, after Mike and his partners looked over my car, they spoke to Danny about it and then made me an offer. It was in the higher portion of the range he had quoted and was $1500 more than CarMax offered. I was still hoping for a little more, so Danny offered me another $250. He said he wanted me to leave feeling happy and not that I was taken advantage of. I know I could have sold it a little more privately, but sometimes the convenience is worth something. After accepting their offer, Mike started the paperwork, and Danny even walked to the corner store with my father to buy him something to drink. The paperwork took a total of about 15 minutes and couldn't have been any easier. After all signing was done, they handed us a check, and we were on our way. Thank you to Mike and Danny for the service and not making us feel like we were a number. I appreciate that, and will definitely recommend you to others. read more

Easy and Breezy, this place is the best place to go to if you would like to sell your car to a dealership. They offer very fair prices and pay you on the spot. The whole experience was fast and hassle free. Mike is a honest, very down to earth nice guy, he even offered to give me a ride back after I sold my car! Thank you Mike, I'll surely contact you later when I want to buy a car :) read more

If you're looking to sell your car on line, this company is what you're looking for. They have excellent customer service with professional staff like Mr Mike Rhee that will make the task easier and simple for you. I'm glad I found Mike who helped me sell my Dad's van. For sure, I won't hesitate recommending this company to my relatives and friends. Good job and thank you so much. read more

I would definitely recommend checking this place out -- at least stop by to get a quote (or call on the phone to get one if that's easier). I found Mike to be very professional and courteous, and the offer they made fair (not great, but reasonable and better than Carmax and a few other places). The process was easy and fairly quick and they even gave me a ride home after I sold them my old car. I hear they'll even come to you to see your car if you prefer. Good, professional shop. read more

Friendly and professional. Needed to sell my Pathfinder and they beat Carmax and the Nissan dealership's offer by a fair amount. Mike and Danny came out to my work in Carson to appraise and made an offer on the spot. They even let me keep title and one set of keys until their check cleared the bank. Just awesome to do business with! read more

I had an unusual experience with Instant Auto Trade. They didn't buy my car but they treated me with incredible, genuine honesty...and then bought me lunch! I brought them a car that had a previous accident. During the phone interview I didn't tell them about the accident thinking that it was so minor it wouldn't matter. When I arrived they were busy but they kept me informed during the 10 minute wait; they then inspected the car and told me that although the accident was minor, and the repair work was excellent, that they always disclose prior accidents when they sell a car; and a prior accident would reduce the value of the car. They patiently showed me how they were able to see signs of the prior accident and explained why the repair would cause concerns for any future buyer. I decided to keep the car. They then bought me lunch and let me know that they would be pleased to look at any other vehicle I may want to sell. AMAZING. I left out a key piece of information, they spent their valuable time with no positive outcome for themselves and then Mike and Danny bought me lunch. I am a raving fan. read more

They definitely beat CarMax. We turned in our leased car to them, paperwork was done in less than 20 minutes, so easy.

The place is not big and was not easy to find. However it is a great place to sell your cars. I sold my 2006 Volkswagen to them. Mike was very polite and helpful, also offered us a ride home. The process was easy and straightforward (although that day was busy and we had to wait for about an hour). Throughout the wait, Mike and his partners apologized repeatedly. Highly recommend instantautotrade.com read more