Erik sold me the perfect car! Erik was, upfront, patient, and most of all HONEST. He sold me an older BMW with an excellent, documented service history. If you need to buy a car, let Erik do the leg work. In my case, he had a vehicle in his inventory which he sold to me for a price that it's too hot to list here. Erik is very low key, lets the car do the sale but also takes the time to explain all aspects of the process and/or conditions of the vehicle and its service history. I will not hesitate to call him next time I need a well-conditioned used vehicle. Thanks Erik! read more

I'm normally very skeptical, especially of used car salesmen. I guess I'm a bit jaded from previous experiences. However, Erik is not your typical used car dealer. I totally trust him. He was completely open and straightforward. He's also very laid back and not pushy in any way. He even helped me after the sale - of a really clean 2007 Prius. I will definitely be calling him first the next time I'm going to buy a car. read more

Erik sold us a great car. We needed a growing family car and we bought an 07 Explorer and it runs great. Been driving it for over a 1000 miles so far and haven't had any issues. He was real patient throughout the process. He was honest and open for questions from the time we started with him until we finalized the deal. The only reason I didn't give 4 stars was because it took a while to finalize a registration and title issue. We were still impressed and would go back to him again in the future. read more

Eric was great, we were selling a Lexus LS460 and he gave us a great price and it was great.

I purchased my first car ever from Auto Advantage after moving to San Diego from San Francisco. Erik was knowledgeable and very accommodating! I am so happy with the car, it has a clean history and is in great shape. Process was quick and efficient. Thanks Erik + Auto Advantage! read more

I bought a car for my daughter from Francisco. Compared to the other used car lots we visited, their cars seem to be in much better shape. They do only deal in clean cars as they claim. Mine had an excellent Carfax history. We had no issues whatsoever and I would definitely shop here again. read more

Today I sold my car to Erik with Auto Advantage. I was thrilled because he made the transaction so easy. He is incredibly professional, honest & a pleasure to do business with. I will surely recommend Auto Advantage to anyone I know who may want to buy or sell a used car. Highly Recommend! read more

My wife & I needed to find a used car to get over to our daughter residing in another state... and decided to go with a car at Auto Advantage after meeting with Marc & Eric. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire process (website, appointment call, site visit, test drive, purchase) and can't put into words exactly how well these 2 guys are doing this! They connected with our needs way beyond our expectations! In addition to taking a few extra steps to make sure the car was up for the challenge (thank you again for that!), they called us a couple days later to make sure we made it safely to our destination ~1,000 miles away. God bless Marc & Eric! We're big fans now & will return should we need another used car! read more

Got a really great car and deal, Erik is very professional, in and out, no hassles, highly recommend taking a look.

This places s the best, you can trust the cars they sell here. Their lot is really small and all the cars are covered so it looks kind of sketchy at first, but this place is legit. Quality all around, sales guys are great. Small, but totally worth it. read more

We had a great experience purchasing a third car for our family from Auto Advantage. The kids are growing up and need wheels. I would recommend this dealer to all my friends. We were shopping for a used car all over, the cars we saw were very used and were not worthy of the price. We contacted Auto Advantage through the Auto Trader, and he called us when we were actually at a used car lot. Erik made it very easy to meet up with him to show us what he had and it was a beauty, after looking at used cars for a while this was like a breath of fresh air. The Acura 3.0CL was single owner and very well kept. Prior to purchase we drove it to our mechanic and he checked it out. He gave it a thumbs up and wondered why it was so inexpensive. We are very happy with our purchase and want to thank Erik for being in business! read more

My husband and I were shopping for a car for our son and found a great deal on one here at Auto Advantage in Escondido. Marc allowed my husband and I to take a test drive on our own, let us look the entire car over and was never once pushy or bothersome while we did so. Anyone who has ever bought a car knows what I'm talking about. Marc was helpful, respectful and very professional throughout the entire process. If you are ever looking for a great used car, this is the place I would recommend. This is the second purchase we have made here and we had a wonderful experience both times. Highly recommended! Keep up the good work, Cindy and Louis read more

PAINLESS PROCESS, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Shortly after posting an ad to sell our car on Craigslist I got an email from Eric stating he was interested. 30 minutes after that he was at our place inspecting the car and test driving it. He was very professional and straight up with us. Within an hour we had cash in hand, ($500) more than what the dealership wanted to pay. It doesn't get much easier than that. Buying and selling cars has been a nightmare from past experiences with dealerships. One that we typically tried to avoid. After dealing with Eric we will be working with him on our other cars and sending him referrals. Thanks Erik! read more

I'll start with five stars Buying a used car from a dealer is always a scary thing. As we all know , trust is something we all lose when we grow up. I was looking for a used car on craigslist's and this is how I have found Auto Advantage Erik had one specific car that caught my eye , I called him and setup to meet him at his location the day after. The car was 1998 Mercedes and looked amazing to me . I did a short test drive and told Erik I'm buying it, I also told him that I know nothing about cars so whatever he says about the car I take as is. Telling him that , did not go against me , actually the opposite . Erik showed me the car fax but told me about all the issues that this car had that not showing in the car fax. He told me about all the issues that he think I might need to change like battery and other stuff but the thing is I felt that he was very honest in regards to say the things they are without trying to convince me to buy. even though it was a "buy as is" Erik was very specific about all issues. SO I bought the car the day after and took it to Mercedes mechanics to give me his opinion. I know whatever he finds it will be too late for me but I just wanted to know for my peace of mind. The mechanics tested the car for4 about an hour and told me the same things Erik told me . this car in amazing ! Because Erik told me everything he know about the car , I had no bad surprises and this made me very happy. I hope I will be rich one day so I don't have to buy used cars, but until this happen ,Erik at Auto Advantage will be the only place I will go to buy a used car. read more

I read one of Erik's reviews about lousy paper work and filing skills. About 2 years ago I purchased GMC conversion van (not from Auto Advantage) to assist with a move from Washington to San Diego. Once here, the van unfortunately proved to be a little more vehicle than I needed and offered to trade it for an Audi Avant that Erik was selling. To sweeten the pot a little, this Audi was a favorite of my wife as she was hunting for this exact vehicle for her birthday present. She was wishing for the car, not knowing I had previously emailed Erik about a potential trade for our van. Once seeing the car, despite the clock having over 100K, it took a mere 30 seconds to capture the essence of care that was taken on this car. It seriously felt, drove and smelled like new. After an afternoon of driving, smogging, and signing, the deal was done. What' better, I was able to call my wife and tell her "sorry honey, the blue Audi sold this morning". Don't' worry - I was practically in the driveway before she found out the truth. The reason I started with a comment of paperwork is because I called Erik nearly 2 years later to ask for documentation of maintenance done and he was able to email all that I asked for that afternoon. If there was any sort of sloppy paperwork or filing in his system, there would have NO WAY to get me the docs I needed, let alone within a couple hours. As a side note, Erik isn't just the guy to see when you are on the hunt for a new ride because of the stellar deals, although that is a bonus. The main reason to hit him up is because there isn't the intimidation factor of being on a lot with sales guys in suits. Anyone who has been on a lot knows the system: You get hit up by a guy who get's a bonus if he sells 1 more car, take a test drive with said guy looking over your shoulder pointing out all the things you'll LOVE about the car (as if they would know that after meeting you 10 minutes earlier), and finally when parking it back on the lot get lead astray with the "invitation" to come inside to talk more. Here is how it went with Erik. I showed up at his house, he gave me the key to check out everything about the Audi. As I did, he told me what work he had done on it and the history of previous owners. We went for a drive and he even pointed out some things he noticed that were not working so I would be aware. In conclusion, if you're looking for an honest guy (not sales guy) who knows his stuff, induces a zero intimidation factor, and has quality cars, look no further! read more

Eric promptly responded to my online ad and came to my house the next day to look at my car. He was very professional and knowledgeable the selling/buying process. Shortly after inspecting my car and a test drive we agreed on a reasonable price. He took care of most of the details of the change in ownership. Overall it was an extremely quick and hassle free transaction and experience. I'd highly recommend him. read more

We bought a great used car from Erik for our teenager. Wonderful process, our used car came with a huge stack of dealer info from the previous owner. 18 months later and our car has only needed routine maintenance items replaced. I have recommend Eric to other friends looking to buy good used cars for their teenage drivers. I will look to to buy from again! read more

Quick, fair, and honest. All questions answered with no run around. Got a great car for a great price and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Erik to anyone who's looking to purchase a vehicle. read more

Auto Advantage is a trustworthy car dealer and their 5 star reputation speaks for itself. Erik is honest and his vehicles are in great condition with low mileage. Don't waste your time at other used car dealerships because Auto Advantage is your one stop shop for affordable used vehicles. Thanks again Erik and hope to do business with you again. Highly recommended!!! read more

Looking to buy a new car? LOOK NO FURTHER! These guys are amazing. I made an appointment to test drive a used 2012 Mercedes Benz C250, had absolutely zero problem getting to the place and hopped in the car within my first minute there. They told me to take it for a spin, "See you when you get back!" Absolutely fell in love with the car and they had me fill out a credit request form. After 10 minutes, we go ahead and sign papers, lock in a great low rate for me being a first time buyer, and I'm driving off in my dream car! Not to mention they do trade-ins, and were able to give me a very fair price on my trustworthy, beat up ford focus. Couldn't recommend these guys enough and can't wait to go back whenever I decide to sell this or if any of my friends/family need a new ride! Thanks Erik and Marc! read more

I bought a car from erik a month ago and he was very professional and very helpfull! He was also attentive and anything i asked for on his part he gave he also gave me a copy of the recent services he did on the car and kelly blue book review and all. Very up front and got a great price i recommend him as being trustworthy and also for those who intend to comply with payments and be responsible. He offers to either buy in full or with loans read more

Selling my Toyota 4runner with Auto Advantage was nothing short of AWESOME! Erik was very knowledgeable and took the time with me to explain the whole process. I got exactly what I wanted and couldn't have asked for anything better. If you need to buy or sell a car, I would highly recommend Erik. read more

I went to Auto Advantage because of the reviews here on Yelp. I can honestly say, the next time I need to buy another car, I'm definitely coming back to Erik! I bought my car from him on 1/10/15. The following Friday, I contacted him because I was having issues with the car and was a little disappointed because it wasn't even a week since I'd bought the car. Erik responded right away, asking me to take the car to his mechanic. I took it in and it was fixed the same day at NO CHARGE to me! That is FANTASTIC service! I highly recommend Erik to anyone! He was patient with me and answered all my questions thoroughly. He really is a good guy! All you women out there who is afraid to go to a dealership alone, go see Erik! I did and I guarantee you, he will treat you with the utmost respect and give you the best value for your money! Thank you Erik! read more

Talk about a PRISTINE QUALITY CAR! My new(er) Mercedes is AWESOME and Erik sold it to me for below bluebook. Erik was very transparent to deal with and the purchase process was only made all the easier by his knowledge of the vehicle and full disclosure and of course his expertise with the forms was exceptional. He handled everything for me and I feel like a million bucks driving my new car! It looks and runs like a brand new showroom vehicle! UPDATE: A BUNCH of stuff went wrong with my car just after I bought it. Sure, I accept the fact tht it's got 140k freeway miles, and it still runs pretty good, but four different danger/defect lights went on on the dash within 100 miles of my buying it. I find it highly mathematically unlikely that some funny business didn't go on here...on the other hand, even though the "Check Engine" light has been on for 5k miles, it still runs pretty good. Oh, also, Erik got three things wrong on my registration which, as a dealer, he handled...and I am STILL having to fix them and sort them out with the DMV! Sloppy paperwork Erik read more

Erik was very professional and easy to work with. I'm writing this review as someone who he purchased a car from for his dealership. He arranged to come see my truck, showed up on time, was very thorough in inspecting the vehicle, took it for a test drive (leaving with me collateral) and then asked if he could take it to his mechanic to check out before offering me a price. He called me back right after meeting with his mechanic and met up with me again at my house. He made me a fair offer and paid cash on the spot. He also offered to take care of the smog directly (when I should have had to do it as the seller). Erik was very straightforward and I look forward to getting in touch with him when I need my next car. read more

Erik was a polite and attentive man. But when I noticed that the car, that I bought from Erik two month ago, smelled strange from below, I went to the car repair. There I had to find out about oil leaks, a cracked engine drive belt, that there is abnormal vibration from the driveline, that there were failed attempts to repair the exhaust, rear muffler is rotting through and the windshield washer pump broke. I trusted Erik because of all these nice reviews but I should have brought the car to an inspection first. As he did repairs on the car beforehand he must have known about these big issues. read more

I HIGHLY recommend you go see Erik Bringleson if you're looking for a new vehicle. I moved down to SD 3 months ago after living in Oregon my entire life. This was my first out of state purchase and I must say that Erik made the whole process painless, quick and I must say that I got a SMOKIN deal on my new Mazda 3. Erik is fair, knowledgable and I truly believe that he ONLY finds the BEST cars to sell and I'm SUPER PLEASED with my new ride. I know exactly who to go to should I want to make another purchase. Hands down -- Erik is your guy! Zoom-zoom. read more

Car was leaking oil, convertable top was broke, interior was dirty and several broken parts. Front fender was being held up by a bra, due to damage. AC not operational. Didn't show up for appoint on time. Didn't answer phone when called. Noticed several other vehicles that were in disrepair, and being held together by zipties! read more

I recently bought a 2008 Acura RDX from Erik and he was great to work with. The first car I looked at through him ended up not being quite what I wanted and when I expressed this to him he had another car he offered to show me and it was exactly what I was looking for. He always responded to my calls/texts right away and was very polite. As soon as I got my loan finalized I went in to pick up the car and the registration arrived in the mail a week later. I've had the car two weeks now and everything has been great so far. I'd definitely recommend any of my friends/family to use Auto Advantage when looking for a car. read more

I recently listed my car for sale on Craig's List . Erik was the first of many to respond to the ad. We made an appointment to meet and Erik arrived right on time. Erik thoroughly checked out the car and paid the listed price . The transaction was painless. Erik is a man of few words , but seemed to be a honest guy . I would definitely do business with Erik again. read more

We bought an awesome car from Erik!! We have been blessed! The car is more than we could have wished for and the price was just unbelievably lower than the blue book price! The transaction was smooth and made easy and natural. Erik aims to give people a good deal and he more than delivers the goods!! I would deal with Erik again, and consider it my privilege. Very good experience with an honest and straight forward gentleman! Kindest Regards Erik and Thanks! read more

Normally car dealers are everything that you think they are. This experience was different though. Erik was completely upfront about the car, it's condition and the price. There were no surprises. I needed a family car for my growing family and he had the car to fit the bill. The deal was simple, straightforward and quick. He took care of all the loose ends and I was able to finish the whole process in under an hour. It would have been faster if I had brought a second driver with me. Thanks Erik. read more

Just purchased a BMW from Erik, was searching for a good deal for weeks. Erik was very upfront and easy to work with and made my decission to drive to San Diego from the OC very much worth it. Thank you Erik read more

I purchase a very good condition VW Golf from Erik within a very reasonable price. I love my car and I enjoy driving it everyday. Eric is a knowledgeable and professional car dealer. I enjoy doing business with him. Thank you very much, Erik. read more

Buying a car has never been something I enjoy doing. Well, I have to say that Marc at Auto Advantage actually made buying a used car enjoyable. No pressure, nothing but willingness to fulfill the customers needs. I was delighted and you will be too when you buy or sell a car to him. read more

Erick is great to work with, no B/S that you would hear from other typical car dealers... I bought a BMW in great condition... He had all the information at hand about the car ( car fax history, clean tittle, he even put it on the OBD computer to verify that the car pass smog check)... In addition to make me feel assured he let me take the car for a test drive and to a mechanic to make sure everything is in proper running condition and the smog check really passes.. On time with the appointment ... Overall great dealer to buy a car with no hassles.. and a great car by the way thank you... I would recommend anyone to Erick to buy a car, only thing I thought he was a private seller but he s a great dealer... It worked out cause he took care of all the paperwork... read more

I just sold a car to Erik and he made the experience extremely pleasant. Very good guy to work with and would recommend his service to anyone selling or buying a car. read more

These people are the best! I got to test-drive a few cars, and they were clean and ran like a dream. The salespeople weren't high-pressure of shifty like I was afraid they might be. I've had disappointments buying used cars in my hometown, so I kept an open mind about out-of-town dealers. There were so many nice cars on the lot, it took me awhile to decide on one. When I did, the salesman was quite knowledgeable and unrushed. I've recommended Auto Advantage to my friends. read more

We purchased a 2007 Toyota Corolla. We took it to our mechanic who noted that it was mechanically sound. Erik tends to purchase his cars from a one owner situation and not multiple owners of the same car which I think is good. He showed us the car fax for the car and handled all of the paperwork, registration etc. which was very helpful as we're not native to California. He explained about his pricing. Purchasing a used car is already nerve wracking but having Erik explain his process eased our minds about the purchase. We will definitely purchase from him again in the future. read more

I bought a 1992 Chevy Lumina from Erik a few weeks ago, it is a great car with low miles for a fair price. He is very professional and curteous. I only give him 4 stars because I didn't realize he was a dealer when I went to look at the car. There is no auto lot to speak of, but I think I liked it better that way. Just a one on one sale about the car you came to look at, no upsaling or scams. I would recommend Auto Advantage to anyone looking for a used car and good service. read more