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    Mike T.

    A friend referred me to Howard and received a consultation for the vehicle I was looking for. Howard was professional, concise, and went far and above in retrieving the best package and price. I found it amazing that I was able to talk to Howard early in the work week and ended that same week with a new car that we love.

    2002 Acura RDX
    Jeff H.

    I was introduced to Howard by a good friend who said he would be able to help me find a new car by doing all the research and finding the best deal. Using his magic, Howard was able to find a a great deal and help me land this beautiful 2022 Acura RDX AWD. Howard was easy to work with, extremely attentive to my needs, and provided excellent customer service through out the process. I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for a new car to work with Car Buying Buddy!

    Howard is very friendly and responsive. He helped with my purchase of a Kia Niro EV back in late March and we completed the process in less than a week. I had already narrowed down to two candidates (Niro or Ioniq5) and Howard quickly got quotes for both. I pointed him to a dealer where I saw a promotion and he negotiated for me to make sure there were no surprise add-ons. I went to the dealer and purchase the car at the agreed price. The only negotiation I had to do was the extended warranty. Howard also quickly helped my friend who bought a new car the day after I bought my car. I am so glad that I found Howard randomly on Yelp. He was like my cousin (and we share the same last name, ha!) Having someone to help do the research and assure that I am not getting ripped off is the peace of mind that is worth every penny.

    Chevy Bolt Premier 2021
    Caeles P.

    Howard saved me thousands of dollars on a new 2021 Chevy Bolt. I really couldn't believe the price he got for me on a fully loaded vehicle. I had a lease due in a few months and was interested in EV. I used the contact form and he got back back to me right away. He was very polite and we did the whole thing over email. Within 24 hours he had found a car match. Originally it was not my preferred color but I was ok with that given the price. After contacting the dealer it turned out they had one in my 2nd choice color and agreed to the same price! . After that I scheduled a time to go into the dealer and sign the papers. I will never negotiate my own car deals again! Howard's rates are very reasonable. Don't shop without your "buddy"

    Bought my new wheels!
    Vivian H.

    I haven't bought a car in ten years and the last one I bought was a used car, which we still have. The biggest reason for my new purchase was because we have two large dogs and the sedans we currently have do not afford us the opportunity to travel together all at once. I had my eye set on a used Honda Pilot but after much thinking, I decided to go with a 2021 and in comes Howie! He negotiated me an awesome deal but the best part was his patience and understanding throughout the entire process. Because this was my first new car purchase, I wanted to make sure I got the best deal and I didn't want to rush it. Howie understood this and after about a 3 weeks, I finally made my decision to go with the Honda Pilot SE. Howie was not pushy, made me understand the numbers very clearly, and gave me time to process everything. He took his times to research exactly what I needed in the pilot and worked quick. I don't think if it were for Howie's assistance, I'd have my new Pilot. I HATE SHOPPING FOR CARS! Howie took the stress out of it and I am one happy customer, and so are my dogs! Thank you Howie for your amazing services!!! I highly recommend your services to everyone!

    Howard helped me get the car I wanted, at the rate I wanted, and by the time I wanted! It was a great and smooth experience overall! I would highly recommend him to save you the hassle of calling/ visiting dealerships and negotiating a quote for you!

    Han V.

    When I was ready to buy a new car, like most people, I did the regular Internet search, used car buying assistant apps, call the dealer, go to the dealer to find the best deal. After a few weeks, many unsolicited marketing call, spam email, sales pitch of "Must buy now...Deal ends today!"...I was pretty much fed up with all the BS. I decided to email Howard at "Car Buying Buddy". Howard simply asked what I was looking for, what was my budget, what was my time line. Howard not only found what I was looking for, but he also gave me other comparable maker and model. I decided to go with his recommendation and got a Subaru Forester 2.0 XT. Not only did Howard help finding my car sooo...much easier, he also educated me on all the different car maker and models option within my price range. Howard was able to even get me further reduction by the time I went to the dealer. I was in and out of the dealer in no time. Do yourself a favor, for less hassle, save your sanity, money and time...just contact Howard at "Car Buying Buddy".

    Even with the current market, Howard helped me secure a fantastic deal on a new electric car. It was a relief walking into the dealership, knowing I didn't need to haggle with the dealer for hours. Howard is friendly, patient, and responsive. He was even able to work within the tight price and dealership restrictions of EV incentives. I'd definitely recommend his service to a friend looking to buy a new car.

    Julie S.

    Best car buying experience !! Thanks to Howard , he is very responsive , got us the best deal without any haggling with the dealership or salesman . It was so simple process as he does all the works , u just u have to tell him which car u like or want . Also he is very knowledgeable about cars so gives you his input which helps making decision . He also is very trustworthy as we had some issues , he was very prompt to respond and didn't ditch us after the deal was made . Overall highly recommend Howard as your car buying buddy !!! Happy holidays !!

    Over the course of two brief months my much loved car turned into a yawning money pit. When I started experiencing transmission problems I realized I needed a new car ASAP. After figuring out which car I wanted I was in no mood to negotiate with car dealers so I turned to Howard. On Monday morning I contacted him and by the next day was in possession of a new car. I'm happy with the price I paid and it was well worth the money to hand that stressful job over to a pro and get everything buttoned up quickly. Highly recommended.

    My brand new 2022 Kia Sportage ex hybrid.

    I'm posting this review in June 2022. Which means dealerships are charging an all-time high market adjustments. Howard was absolutely relentless in finding me the absolutely best deal. He came up with a plan of action, and executed it all flawlessly. He put us down on several waitlists in order to get me the car that I wanted, at the trim that I wanted, for the price that I wanted. To tell you that Howard offers an exceptional service is a true understatement. He's responsive, kind, and incredibly smart when it comes to car shopping. I cannot recommend the service enough.

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    Thank you so much Donna! It was a pleasure

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    Thank you so much. Great success!

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    Congrats on the car and of course baby!

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    It was a pleasure. Enjoy!

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    Thanks so much, glad we were able to find your car!

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    Thank you so much Clara

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    Thanks so much Maria. It was a pleasure. Enjoy the Niro!

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    Thanks very much Varsha!

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    Thanks so much Seren. It was a pleasure

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    Thank you so much Amy !

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    Thank you John! It was a pleasure

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    Appreciate the review and kind words Linda!

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    Howard was able to find me the exact 2025 Toyota 4Runner Platinum that I was looking for within a few days !!!

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