Commission free Bought and sold cars with great results Very safe process No sales pressure or slimy tactics read more

i love the service and this is a great place to sell my car i also will look here when i want to buy a car

It was in 1999 and I and great customer service with the man who talked about the cars with me and what i'm looking for and helped me make my selection. The transition from through the whole experience was smooth and friendly. I really like the idea that somebody could take their car there to be sold.And somebody is there to know the cars and be able to help narrow down what I'm looking for and then take me through all the transactions to completion! read more

Buggy Bank offers a safer, no-hassle alternative to selling your car than CL or FB Marketplace by connecting sellers with vetted, trustworthy buyers, eliminating the usual risks of scams and flakes. Their process begins with a simple valuation, where Jerry provides an estimate based on your vehicle's blue book value, condition, and other details. If you decide to list your car with Buggy Bank, Jerry charges a one-time flat fee, researches the vehicle history, and has it inspected by a third-party service (Safebuy) for safety and mechanical soundness. Once that's done, Jerry coordinates test drives on your schedule - you simply drop off your car at BB and pick it up later in the day, avoiding unsafe meetups or shady transactions common on other platforms. When a buyer makes an offer, Buggy Bank manages the title transfer and other paperwork, making the process smooth and secure for both parties. Another Yelp review says that Buggy Bank is a part of Berkeley Honda, but that's not accurate. Most of the cars on the lot are from the Honda dealership because BB changed its business model from a used car display lot to more of a sales concierge service - all of BB's listings are online now. But the Buggy Bank office is still there, and that's where test drives, evaluations, sales, and other business is conducted. read more

Not a used car dealership anymore. Used to be a place for good deals on used cars. Now it's just a part of the Honda dealership a block away. Take the buggy bank sign down! read more

Jerry at Buggy Bank was a pleasure to work with, zero hard sell, all smiles. Smiles at every step of the process. Carvana offered $7,000, I was thinking more like $10,000, Jerry said "I'd try for $13,000". Jerry handles all the first contacts, and routes copies of insurance cards for those who want to test drive to the seller (me). He also handles questions from buyers, and allows them to test drive the car under careful limitations. 12 days later I had a certified check in for $13,000. Great easy process, that takes most of the worry of scam buyers out of the picture. Highly recommended! read more

Buggy Bank - BMW X3, 75K miles - Car Dealers Near Me - Berkeley, California

If you need to sell your car this is the place to do it. Jerry handles all of it from the paperwork to the test drives. I've sold two cars at Buggy Bank and it was a seamless experience. read more

Good old no pressure shopping . Time alone to think and work out my buying requirements. Without being pressure by any one. A great way to look for a used car. I have brought multiple cars here for my family. Experience always been great. read more

Buggy Bank - Car Dealers Near Me - Berkeley, California

Buggy Bank proved very reliable and user-friendly in facilitating our sale of our car. Jerry was readily available, always on the mark and we were very pleased with the whole smooth process he has set up. read more

Today I sold my late husband's 2006 CRV EX through Buggy Bank. One week ago I met with Jerry Griggs at the Buggy Bank office. I showed him the car, my driver's license, smog test certificate, registration, and proof of insurance. He explained his process and the services he would provide to help sell the car. I signed up for his services and paid a fee. He immediately had his crew detail the car. He took pictures and a very professional looking video of the car which he posted to the Buggy Bank website. He helped me to set a sale price. He called me when a prospective buyer wanted to test drive the car. He asked the young man who was interested in a test drive to see his license and proof of insurance. I agreed he could test drive the car with Jerry.The buyer drove the car and decided to use Safe Buy, an independent mobile inspection service, which Buggy Bank makes available to buyers. After getting the results of the inspection we negotiated the price and executed the sale. The Buggy Bank doesn't let sellers keep cars to be sold on the lot any longer. Nor can prospective buyers take the car by themselves for a test drive. Jerry goes with them. Buyers can't take cars they are interested in to their own mechanic, but Safe Buy provides a very convenient inspection service which the buyer pays for if they want an inspection Overall, this was an efficient and safe process. Jerry knows his business, cars and his customers. He is remarkably helpful at every step of the way. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to sell a car. I couldn't be more pleased. read more

The owners here have a good business model for used car sellers and buyers. They're very professional, respectful people, and so was the lady who sold me her car from here. I had a good buying experience, and I would consider selling any of my cars with them in the future. Imagine selling your car without the headache of having to make appointments and meet up for the test drive only for the buyer to determine they weren't interested in it after all. Conversely, imagine finding a car you want to buy but have a limited schedule to test drive or check it out. Well at Buggy Bank, buyers can just come anytime during opening hours for their car(s) of interest. If interested, the seller is contacted and a meeting time is set for purchase. Everyone wins. read more

I can't say enough great things about this experience. Prior to the pandemic, I was in the habit of leasing and was on my third leased car. I realized that going into a new lease in the middle of a pandemic while I was searching for a new job would be a bad idea. This is how I ended up finding Buggy Bank. I was searching for used cars in my price range and saw that they had a range of reasonably priced cars. They also had a clear process and system, which appeals to me as I like structure. That took away a bit of the terror of purchasing a used car. I was also touched because I let Jerry know that I was looking for a new job, and he kept that in mind when I was looking at cars. It was a conscientious level of service that I really appreciated. Lucky for me, I got a full-time job offer a couple of weeks after getting a used Acura SUV, which is just right for errands. It was so easy. Between the site and showing up to test drive a couple of times, I found exactly what I wanted: a reliable used car that was in decent condition. I highly recommend Buggy Bank. read more

If you do trade in or sell you car to "car max " or "carvana" you are getting half what your used car is worth. We just sold our 3rd car with buggy bank because Jerry knows your car's real value and will advise amount you're likely to sell for and he only charges one flat fee. He guides you through the process so everyone involved is safe and paperwork done correctly. Also you can get you car detailed for extra fee which I always do since all my cars sold were dog mobiles full of embedded fur sand and mud stains. They make it look like new. Also they have a smog service referral to take care of that obligation necessary when selling a vehicle also for a separate fair fee paid directly to smog service. Highly recommended as the best way to sell and buy and I'm so grateful to have this option nearby. read more

Just sold my Prius through Buggy Bank. It's not that often that I get the pleasure of working with a true professional and Jerry is all that. There are a lot of pieces that have to come together to prepare, show and complete an automobile transaction and Jerry orchestrates the whole process like the pro that he is. Instructing and guiding the seller, getting the smog cert, mechanic checks, detailing accomplished quickly and efficiently, describing and placing the car ad online, having a secure system set up for test drives, and guiding/instructing the buyer in orde3r to bring the whole process to a conclusion with money exchange, documents signed and everybody clear on the terms of the sale. It's beautiful read more

Do NOT take your car here. We dropped off our 2010 Audi S4. We just went to sell the car to the buyer and find out our car had been STOLEN 2/20/21. Today is 2/24/21 and NO ONE has notified us or noticed the car was gone. The last person with the keys didn't bother to return the keys and likely turned in a fake ID. They state they do not remember anything and obviously don't conduct any type of inventory of cars and keys. PLEASE STAY AWAY. We will be suing for negligence and damages. read more

The best experience anyone can ask for. Why? *Took my BMW in on day1, Jerry was patience in explaining everything (totally aligned with everything they listed on the website). Car was already showing on day2. Someone called on day8 to offer and buy *paid to wash and clean- totally worth it *professional pics and descriptions- Jerry followed up by email to send pics if I wanted to post on external website (but I didn't have to) *didn't have to deal with showing the car, scheduling, dealing with crazies on my own *they handle all of the closing- DMV, making ire you had a cashiers check Best thing of all to top this, Jerry had me list it for $1000 more so after the cleaning, smog, and listing, I still came out on top. This place and Jerry is such an asset to the community!!! Don't let the no frills office, lot, and sign deter you. They get a lot of foot traffic and seem very busy the times I've been there read more

I was recommended to Buggy Bank by many local Berkeley friends ... I had not sold a car myself before , so I was somewhat nervous about the process ! From the start Jerry was very patient and willing to help me make this happen .. I explained to him I was having a problem with my eyes and he graciously read out all the documents etc to me. The car was detailed beautifully and while on the lot was always immaculate. When the right buyer came along , Jerry spent so much time making sure the Smog requirement was met and all the D.M.V paperwork done with seamless efficiency and goodwill ! Thank you Jerry for being my eyes and making it possible to sell my car ! P.S I would definitely recommend getting the "concierge " service .... ( Which includes Advertising and better lot placement ) read more

I had to update this to note that the Buggy Bank's response opining that a malfunctioning side view safety mirror is "not a major issue" might be the most ridiculous Bs I've heard from somebody (nominally) in the car business. You're a used car transaction coordinator, not a safety engineer. Drivers must be able to adjust to achieve clear side views to reduce the chance of collisions. Also, I wonder how Oceanworks, a preeminent local mechanic specializing in Japanese cars in Berkeley for decades, would feel about your opinion that their quote was "ridiculous". Besides this nonsense, it should be your ethical responsibility to ensure that transactions occurring on your watch are made with known issues disclosed to all buyers. I think you failed on that here. If I were the eventual buyer of that Lexus, and I found out the mirror was broken and that the seller and you both knew about it but didn't say anything, I don't think that would be very good for the Buggy Brand. And all you had to say was "we're not the police".... read more

I've been coming here to checkout the cars for a year and I finally found one I liked. The entire process was stress free, Jerry was very helpful and could not ask for more. This is much easier to buy a used car in a safe location with legitimate owners who want to sell their car. If you are in the market for a used car, this place should be on your list to visit. read more

I just traded in the car I bought here 1.5 years ago. The transaction was not problematic but the Mazda I bought was nothing but problems. It was a terrible purchase. I drove that car for 10k miles total because it spent most of its time in the shop. It had a shifting problem that surfaced a few days after I bought it. No mechanic was able to identify the correct problem. Finally, a reputable transmission mechanic told me to get rid of it because figuring out what's wrong would be an expensive guessing game. Be very careful as a buyer because there is no quality control. This has been the worst car I have owned. Get an inspection before buying a car here. read more

Did not feel they are following COVID safety protocols and came away worried about my health. This was my first visit to this business, which was recommended by my Oakland repair shop. I was masked and was speaking to the representative outside when he asked me to come into their office. It was a small space which had an air conditioner which was recirculating air. The big issue was that the representative had a mask on but it quickly creeped below his nose and mouth without him pulling it up. A mask is useless unless it fits well and secure. They may be great at what they do but not at the risk of your health. read more

Jerry and his staff at BuggyBank are polite, helpful and knowledgeable! They helped me direct all the requests from Autotrader and CL, and saved me countless hours of time! I sold my vehicle for -600 what I Was asking for... That is incredible for both parties! The location is great, and I will definitely use their service again for my next vehicle! This is like a dream location to own a business! Thanks again Jerry and Buggybank crew! read more

So let me start out this review by saying - I did not buy a car here but I shopped for a car here and had a great time doing it. They made it easy to test drive and look at the cars. And that is what it is all about when you are looking for a car. They keep their website up to date and you can go in there and drive a bunch of cars at once and really shop for cars without being hassled by a sales person. This is awesome. I really enjoyed looking for a car here and I totally would have bought my car here had I found the right car. The car I wanted got purchased by someone else. Oh well. Still this place is great and if you have a car to sell - put it here and if you are looking for a car - go here. I am telling you! read more

5 Stars for a local business that is doing good for Berkeley. People will always find what to complain about but this place is doing a good service for the community. I have several family members that bought and sold cars here throughout the years and I will highly recommend it! read more

Highly recommend Buggy Bank! I didn't want to sell through Craigslist because of Covid. Glen and Jerry were very professional, and made it super easy to sell my car, which sold in about a week. They took care of everything. Awesome experience! read more

The Buggy Bank / 5 Start + Buying a car at the Buggy Bank just could not get any easier! No salespeople breathing down your neck and playing 20 questions with you. You walk around there lot. Find a car you like. Take it for a drive. With nothing more than a drivers license and a credit card. And that is just what I did. Saw it ,drove it and bought it. It's that simple ! All without ever having to confront a sales person. There is someone on the lot to give you the name/phone # of the cars owner. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. And the people who work there. So here is there website. www.buggybank.com Thank's Buggy Bank , I love my new ride. -Simon The Cat read more

Buggy Bank - Great place to buy a car ! - Car Dealers Near Me - Berkeley, California

My experience in a nutshell to save time: Called in to test drive a car and was given the owners number to schedule with them directly. Called him and we aranged a time to meet at Buggy Bank since the lot was overbooked and there was no room for his car. I did a 2 hour trip down each way at the aranged time for a test drive. The owner found a spot in the lot early that day and left it there. Gave the lot attendant my CDL and credit card but he would not allow the test drive because the address on my CDL was not local. That's it. I never got to test drive the car. I could have just called the owner for a private sale since I had his number. Buggy Bank is already paid anyhow. But it was ust too much hassle. A middle man service that makes things more difficult then just going to a lot on your own or just dealing with the owner. They are overbooking the listings like airline flights do and many of the cars say 'out by owner' but it really means there is a waiting list. A real waste of time. I would recommend calling in and asking a few questions if you want to see how stressed and unorganized this place truly is. read more

If you have a car to sell but do not want to deal with all the risks of selling it privately then Buggy Bank is your solution. The people at Buggy Bank, Jerry and Glen, take all the anxiety out of the equation. They helped me figure out an asking price then did all the work to post my car up on their website. I had inquiries the next day and a full cash offer in two days. The best part is that they supervise the transaction between parties then they do all the paperwork. It was the best experience that I ever had selling a car. read more

Jerry went above and beyond in helping us with a smooth transaction. We were able to sell our luxury car, that still had a loan on it. Jerry helped us submit all the paperwork to the lienholder and the DMV, and it was all handled on site. All we had to do was park the car there, make sure it was priced to move, and then negotiate the final sale price with the buyer. It was much easier and safer than doing it by ourselves. The buyer also seemed very satisfied with the whole experience. We did have to lower the price 3 times before the car sold, and we got 5-10% less than Blue Book. But our car sold within about 4 weeks and we got a great overall value from Buggy Bank. Our advice is make sure that when you list with them, you stay on top of the status and drop the price if it's not getting frequent test drives, especially if it's a high-priced car. Recommended! read more

I absolutely can't say enough good comments about Jerry and his awesome customer service. I needed to sell my car while living a long distance from the area and Jerry provided above and beyond some of the extra details and needs I needed to get the car sold. He is very courteous and very helpful in all respects!! If I ever had to sell another car in that area I wouldn't think twice about selling it through The Buggy Bank. Thank you so very much, Carolyn read more

I wasted my time driving all the way to Buggy Bank to look at a Honda CR-V that Jerry on the phone told me was in excellent shape . I arrived at Buggy Bank to see the CR-V, I walked into the office and got the keys from Jerry ( Office had a horrible odor ) I walk up and checkout the vehicle and it was a total POS. Nasty oil leaks with a huge puddle under the car , Interior was still wet and smelled like dogs with so much hair stuck inside that I could have made a rug. The tires were bald and a lower crack In the windshield . I didn't even start the CR-V , I walked back inside and told him what a waste of time this was and his response was what do you expect buying a 13 year old car, well if you posted all these negatives then people wouldn't drive 40 min to your business. Beware of this place, He will sell anything to get that money for the parking spot to sell a car read more

I had test driven cars at Buggy Bank in the past, so when I needed to sell my Corolla after upgrading to a new Mazda I came to them. Jerry and his team are great. They were able to take my car for the lot right away. Jerry helped me figure out my price and after looking my car over recommended that I didn't really need detailing. (I cleaned it and washed it myself beforehand). Buggy Bank also connected me with Berkeley Star Smog, who came and got my car from Buggy Bank and smog tested it for me (I believe they did this same day as well!) My car was up on their website the next day, and it sold that day! I couldn't have had a better experience. I'm glad I sold my car here instead of trading it in with a dealer. I got way more back for my car, and Jerry and everyone at Buggy Bank made the process just as painless as a trade in. read more

Jerry is awesome. I had my car detailed at Buggy Bank before I sold it and they did a fantastic job. I then scuffed my new car while pulling into my garage and Jerry buffed out the corner and made it look good as new! read more

Very good service for selling your car. From buyer side the no hassle drive all you want handling is also very pleasant. Really like the owner's approach. However, even though it is not the lot owner's problem, should really have some control over the cars allowed to be on display here. We came over checking the Mazda 5 posted on craigslist, it had fender bender, scratches all over, and a sizeable crack at the front bumper, the drive was not terrible but uncomfortable, the back was dirty. It definitely wasn't in display condition (please, mark it as savage if selling a crappy car). Yet its asking price is $500 over KBB's excellent (top 5%) category. Would have been 4 stars if not because of that. read more

These people are GREAT!! No BS, they really help sellers and buyers navigate the car sales business. I ended up selling my car to a car dealer of some sort, which is fine, but these folks like to "play games". Buggybank stayed open an hour later so the buyer could arrive, and they made sure games weren't played. I cannot say enough good things about them. The complete opposite of the stereotype of "used car salesmen." read more

Jerry had a lot of helpful advice regarding my selling/donating options for my '98 Ford. If you are in need of selling your car, I'd strongly recommend calling The Buggy Bank. I think this is a very well run business that is doing a great service for the community. read more

First time customer and boy am I glad I sold with Buggy Bank. Jerry was a tremendous resource and put me at ease as a first-time Buggy Bank seller. If I could give this company/service 6 stars, I would! Worth. Every. Penny. read more

One stop shop removes hassle of selling a car. Owner Jerry is cordial and professional. He did a great job for me, overcoming some hiccups to get a sale at a fair price. Car is listed on BB site with description and photos (reasonable listing fee). You can list other places like Craigslist with a link to BB. Jerry handles test drives, inspections, Smog (your cost), detailing (your cost), and puts interested buyer in touch with you. After you reach a deal, you meet at BB and Jerry does all the paperwork. Great business plan! Even better execution. read more

I meant to write this review a long time ago. From the point of view of a car seller, this is an excellent service. It's a secure lot to display your car for sale - that deserves 5 stars. I wish there were more places like this. Most cars in good condition easily get a better price than trade-in value. The best deals get snapped up very quickly. On the other hand, from the point of view of a car buyer, u need to do your homework before u buy anything. Some cars are in perfect condition, and some need a little cosmetic work or just meant to be used for transportation. Can be a great place to buy a used car for your kid, save $$ over a new car. Sometimes sellers moving out of town are willing to negotiate because of time constraints, people who don't need an extra car or need the money for whatever reason; while other sellers are simply too greedy and won't budge a cent. i don't mind paying above blue book value if I can save money over dealership prices, for a similar vehicle. But I wouldn't buy anything that had dealership prices. Don't get attached to any car, if u cannot get the price u want - walk away. Always check the car in person. Descriptions and photos are not enough. So u can see if clean or dirty (will need auto detailing), if smelly, or verify pristine condition. For example, once I saw a 2004 Mazda 3 with a few cosmetic scratches and a little dirty inside (probably used in a farm), but the car engine was in perfect condition, low mileage. And the owners were a little flexible with the price, so that was a good deal. If u want the keys to check a car, BB will ask for your driver's license to add into their system. They'll need a credit card if u want to do a test drive. One funny thing I realized a long time ago is that some people are really, really bad at parallel parking (scratches on tire rims and bumpers). Look at the lines on the body of the used car, they should be perfect. Check if the paint color matches every panel, no changes in color hue. Any gaps or uneven spaces, or ripples on the reflection. All are indications that the car has been in an accident and later repaired. Avoid any car that doesn't disclose those details. Also avoid fleet cars and flood damaged vehicles. Basic tips: - Research the car model and year, check for recalls. - Check Kelley's blue book value just for reference. Most cars anywhere are priced a bit higher than that. - Vehicles with over 100K miles, might need costly repairs in the future. - Test everything (windows, doors, locks, trunk, wipers, radio, lights, signals, heater, A/C, seat adjustments, sunroof, etc.). - If u see wheellocks, look for the unlocking nut (usually in the trunk). - Check that all 4 tires have equal wear. - Don't believe anything a seller says. - Take the car to a trusted mechanic for a thorough inspection (fluid levels, engine mounts, brakes, leaks, etc.). This information is yours to use for bargaining - u don't need to share it with BB or anybody. Ask the owner if he/she has: 2 sets of keys and keyfob remote (one set already at BB), plus the car manual (many new cars need a code for the radio/navigation system, after the battery is changed). Replacing a lost remote or getting an extra coded key might cost u $60 or more, so include that in your negotiations. If u buy a used car, remember that u still have to pay sales tax, transfer title ($15), and car registration fees to the DMV. Consider other costs (maintenance, insurance, repairs, etc.) when figuring out your budget. Here's a useful link - Free CARFAX lemon check (VIN number): http://www.carfax.com/cfm/general_check.cfm?partner=car_8 read more

I know I'm kind of going against the grain on this review, but I'll explain myself. I was a buyer looking at a Subaru on the lot. We found it online, and came down to check it out. The guys behind the counter seemed just a little weird to me. It's like since I didn't know their system and how exactly they operated that I really wasn't "good enough" for them. I'm not saying they treated me badly, just not nicely. One huge disappointment to me, no CarFax reports. They only have Experian which is not detailed, and really is not a good source for used vehicles. So that was surprising. Literally EVERY used car lot I've ever been to has CarFax, but not this place. You only get a 20 minute car ride, but since there are not salespeople hasseling you, that is really a positive trade off. We took the car to a mechanic to have it checked out, and after paying $95 out of my pocket for my own information, found out the car had a lot of problems. (That's not Buggy Banks fault, I know.) But when we came back to turn in the key, the sleezeball tried to get us to give him a copy of the mechanic report, to which he has NO right. Buggy Bank, nor even the owner of the car are allowed to see that. I'm the one who invested my money and time to get that report, and they just wanted me to hand it over to them for free, which in my mind is VERY sleezy. So I would have given this place a 4, since it's a nice and easy car-shopping experience, but trying to get his hands on the mechanic report knocked them down to 3 in my book. But as with everything, you have to experience it for yourself. read more