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    4.7 (553 reviews)
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    Jim B.

    Did you ever hear that joke about going out to the bars with your ugly friends so you'll look like the hot one? (I achieve this regularly because most of my friends are pretty gruesome). Well, Cartelligent is like that. I'd spent a few months shopping for a gently used Honda, driving from SF to places like Novato (escaped a bad deal at Marin Ford), Sacramento (got treated poorly by Maita Miata) and Milpitas (I'd avoid Envision Honda) as well as SF Honda and email convos with a few other places. I could give all those places one star but it wouldn't be fair because **all car dealers are about the same**. And if they are all the same, they can't be one star. It's like yelping cesspools. But I digress. Over an adult beverage I was complaining to a friend about my last test drive at SF Honda, where they had a 2025 Civic Si with a $41k sticker. It was still dirty from the trade (gum wrapper in the door handle, ew) and I got the typical sales hustle. My friend said he always used Cartelligent, and connected me with Ethan Sparrow. After learning more about them (they only deal with new cars) I realized I could get a new vehicle for less than the used car lots were asking for 2024s and 2025s. I know, I could've bartered them down but ugh, the energy it requires. And one you catch a salesperson in a lie (pro tip: their mouth is moving) it is hard for me to want to continue to deal with them. At Cartelligent, it only took about 3 short phone calls and a couple emails for me to decide to go for it. After three days, Ethan called and gave me bad news / good news: he couldn't find a viable deal on a 2025 Si. But, he had located a newer 2026 and negotiated a purchase that was within my range, over $5k less than the used car quotes I'd been getting. I OKed the deal, and a couple days later took possession of the new car. Cartelligent even comped me an Uber to their offices! And they handle all the DMV reg and license plate work. The purchase also includes one of their people (shouts to Dylan, knowledgeable AND patient) sitting in the new car with you, patiently explaining all the features you need to know about. (My old car is 20 years old, a lot has changed!) TL;DR: they find you the car you want at a lower price that more than makes up their fee. They communicate well all through the process, and once you make the purchase, they treat you with kid gloves. Ethan says when the license plates come, they'll put them on for me. Cartelligent provides service beginning, middle, and through to the end.

    911 Carrera GTS

    After trying to source an ultra-low-mileage 2001 911 Turbo on my own--coordinating PPIs and chasing emissions details across state lines, only to have the car sell--I switched to a broker. That was the right call. Cartelligent sourced my 2023 911 GTS, and the experience was excellent. David, the founder, knows both the cars and the market. He took the time to understand what I was actually looking for, then challenged my assumptions. That led me to choose a low-mileage CPO car for my first Porsche--a decision I'm glad I was pushed toward. I worked with Christian throughout the purchase and delivery, and he was professional and attentive. The delivery specialist handled the handoff with real care. The entire team was friendly, focused on my needs, communicated clearly, and operated with professionalism end to end. They have the network, expertise, and discipline to navigate the market efficiently--no wasted time, no dead ends. Buying a car, simplified. I plan to purchase a new truck in the fall, and Cartelligent will be my broker again. Highly recommended if you're serious about finding the right vehicle.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Our new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5.
    Peter H.

    We wanted to purchase a 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, and had taken a test drive with the local Hyundai dealer. The test drive had gone well, but everything went downhill from there with the dealer. We asked them to reserve a car for us, and they said they would do so. The car arrived but was sold to a different customer. Why? They told us that we needed to have completed a lease application to put a hold on a car, but had not told us this. The dealer also tried to fleece us (and I'm sure lots of other customers) by including a $695 charge for what they call "Shadowmark". It consists of engraving the car's VIN number on the windows- supposedly as a deterrent to potential thieves. This VIN number engraving can be done in a few minutes with a $20 kit from Amazon. The dealer said that the charge had to be included because the engraving was done at the factory. That is apparently not true, and based upon what I've read in forums this Shadowmark ploy is common across many Hyundai dealers . We had talked to a neighbor who had purchased a Mustang Mach E from Cartelligent and was extremely happy. So, fed up with the local dealer, we called them and paid $595 for their service sourcing the vehicle and an appropriate lease. Stephen was extremely responsive and helpful, as was Jonathan in Menlo Park who gave us an hour and a half of training on the vehicle when it arrived. I highly recommend Cartelligent, and have nothing but a bad taste in my mouth from our experience with the local dealer. However, we LOVE the car!

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    Very smooth , easy transaction.. If you want to save time and avoid the headache of buying a car , you call these guys ..

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    How do you handle vehicle maintenance and service after a purchase?

    Great question. Every car we sell is purchased through a new car dealership and comes with a full manufacturer's warranty. It can be taken to any local dealership for service regardless of which dealership it was purchased from.

    Where do your clients have to be located? Do you help people in the San Fernando Valley?

    Our Southern California office helps clients from San Diego to the San Fernando Valley. Our Northern California offices help clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

    What is the typical savings from MSRP you do you get with this type of service?

    This is really dependent on the car you're looking for and where the market’s at for the vehicle. Long story short, we are looking to secure below market pricing for our clients. In some cases this could be pricing well below invoice, and in others,… Read more

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    I worked with Christian throughout the purchase and delivery, and he was professional and attentive.

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