Stephen is truly a non-car-dealer car dealer extraordinaire. Handling the entire transaction via phone, email and text, the process seemed too good to be true. My husband and I submitted a list of cars and requirements we needed. Within a day, Stephen came back with competitive prices and options. The car was delivered to our preferred location, at a time that was convenient for us. We signed some papers and in less than 30 minutes, we were driving our brand new VW Tiguan. Stephen is knowledgable, easy to work with, trustworthy and extremely competent. Stephen takes the stress and dread out of car shopping. I wholeheartedly recommend him and will definitely be a repeat customer. read more

A coworker gave me Stephen's info and I'm so glad he did! It was the easiest transaction; I found the car online and he got me a great price and the car was dropped off at my house. They even took my old lease back. I cross-shopped my dealer on the same car and Stephen beat his price by a mile without having to haggle. He not only saved me money, he saved me time and hassle of the dealership. Without a doubt, my next lease will come from Stephen. read more

If you want a sincere and honest guy who can help you get a good car, this is the place you go. Everybody knows car dealers are hard rocks. I visited some and had a bad experience until I met Stephen. He did what he can do to help find the car which matches me best, helped me test it, bargained the deal. The whole precess was smooth and I saved a lot by avoiding he dealers. Thanks Stephen and hope more people would go to your place and enjoy their cars. read more

I was actually on yelp looking for reviews on car dealers when I stumbled on Solus Cars. Stephen was simply amazing he spent so much time making sure that we got the right car for my son. We would have been lost without him. Definitely highly recommend. read more

This is the best service I have ever experienced, in any industry and any circumstance. Stephen acted more like a good friend helping me out rather than a businessman with his own commercial interests. I needed to sell my car but I live in Manhattan so it is parked in a parking lot 10 minutes from my apartment. The garage needs 30 minute advance notice to bring the car to the front so there was no way I could have shown my car to multiple buyers at the underground garage even if I didn't have a full time job and family and kids. Solus was the solution. It is the best way to sell a car in NYC. Let me tell you what my experience was. Firstly I contacted Stephen about 4 months before I knew I was going to have to sell the car (family size grew so we outgrew the car) and we chatted over email for a couple of days about how his service works, we also just chatted about kids and other cars we had owned and he just seemed like a thoroughly decent and trustworthy person. This was important because when it came time to sell my car I had to trust him enough to hand over my keys, a virtual stranger that I had met on the internet, and watch him drive away with my car. The process is that he takes your car to a fenced-in parking lot in Queens (it is the parking lot of his church where he is a pastor, seriously), so from that point on I was no longer paying for my Manhattan parking garage. From there he takes it to a franchise dealer, BMW in my case, where he gets a trade in value. We had already discussed what he thought the trade in value would be and what he thought the sale value would be so I had a pretty good idea what to expect before I let him drive off with my car. As it turns out the dealer took a very negative view of some cosmetic damage to my car and quoted a much lower trade in value than we expected so Stephen offered to take it to another dealer for a valuation but we ended up just agreeing a trade in value that seemed fair to both Stephen and me. This trade in price is the minimum price that Stephen now had to sell the car for because he would take a percentage of anything he got over that value. He then took photos and posted the car on various online sites. He manages all the enquiries and phone calls and scheduled for people to come and view the car. He kept me up to date on how many enquiries he had or what showings he had done. Fairly soon after, he showed the car to someone who made an offer, he passed the offer on to me but recommended that I reject it because it was still early and he thought he could get more. The buyer upped the offer to a price that Stephen and I both thought was fair and the deal was done. It was so easy for me to be separated from the negotiations, much easier to hold firm on price than if the buyer had been right there in front of me. The buyer went home to arrange insurance and bankers check etc and arranged to meet Stephen a few days later for the hand over. At this point Stephen came to my apartment to pick up the title documents, which i now signed and gave to him. Stephen arranged to pick up the buyer in his car from the train station and take him to the car where they did the handover. The whole thing was painless for me and got me a higher price than if I had traded it in and probably a higher price than if I had sold it myself because he was just better at it than i would have been. From beginning to end it had taken 4 weeks and Stephens fee was only slightly higher than i would have paid to park the car in my Manhattan garage for that time anyway. The whole experience was so positive that I almost wish I had another car to sell. read more

Make and Model is the best car purchasing experience you can find! Stephen helped me to finance my Mazda CX-5. I could tell that he genuinely cared about me finding the right car, for the right budget. He was very knowledgeable and informative in the process of narrowing down the type of car I was looking for and he worked his magic to negotiate a reasonable price point. It was the most stress free process that could come when it comes to purchasing a car. I would recommend anyone who is looking to purchase or lease a vehicle to give Stephen a call! read more

These guys are enthusiasts first and salesmen second. Toby was amazingly knowledgeable and so easy to work with. He made our purchase fun, simple and fun! We already plan to go through them for our next car purchase! And I will make the trek up there for all the service my new baby needs in the future. read more

My wife and I are very thankful that we used Solus to buy our first car together! We don't know much about cars, so finding a good used car in the NYC area seemed like a daunting task. We were afraid of getting the wrong car or being taken advantage of by a seller. We also didn't own a car to being with, so it was very difficult to see or test drive any cars outside of the city. Stephen did an excellent job of catering to our needs. He quickly understood what things we were looking for in a car and set out to find some options within our specified budget. Using our input, he did the work and research, including calling and screening the prospective sellers and interviewing them to see if it was worth going to test drive the car. Once he felt he had a few decent options, he sent them to us along with his recommendations. One car in particular stood out to all of us, so Stephen pulled a copy of the carfax report (another nice perk of the service!) and sent it to us. Everything seemed great on the report, so we set up a time to test drive it and meet the owner. Stephen drove us to see the car out on Long island, something that would have been a huge hassle for us to do on our own. He inspected and test drove the car with us and knew what questions to ask to make sure everything checked out. Then after we left, he negotiated with the seller to get us an excellent price, below the list price and KBB value. That was another huge value to us because the negotiation can be tricky and stressful, especially if you really want the car. When it came time to make the purchase, Stephen again came along with us and made sure we were prepared and had all the paperwork we needed - not only to buy the car, but to make sure we were able to register it with insurance and the DMV as quickly as possible. Overall, our experience was excellent and we highly recommend that you use Solus if you are looking to buy a car! read more

I had no experience in cars and Solus Car helped me every step of the way. SC did everything from looking up cars based on my preferences, meeting the sellers, test-driving, and even registration support. The folks at Solus are trustworthy and that was extremely important to me as a new car buyer. If you are living in the Tri-State area and want to maximum the bang for your buck in the used car market, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Solus. I'm now riding a car that I never thought I could afford (Acura TL) and most importantly, have the peace of mind regarding the car's quality and performance. Thanks Solus. read more

Another great experience with Stephen at Make & Model! I was looking for another car and reaching out to Stephen was the first thing that came to mind. The car needed to get me into the HOV lane while also being affordable and fun. Stephen got to work and I got a call back the same day with a few options. I didn't realize that only certain hybrids/electics were allowed on the NY HOV lane. Stephen spent the time to go through the list and helped me to narrow down the options, factoring in the current federal and state rebates, as well as manufacturer incentives. Not only did he save me time, but also a lot of money. Stephen can not be beat! Do yourself a favor and reach out for any of your car buying/leasing needs. read more

Stephen is one in a million! Straightforward, honest and just plain nice. When I decided to get a Jeep, a friend suggested I use a lease broker and I found Make & Model. Not only was Stephen's pricing better than anywhere else, he made things simple and easy. At no point did I feel pressured or rushed. The only way to go! read more

Highly recommended! Stephen is extremely knowledgeable and provides exceptional service.

I literally created a Yelp account for the sole purpose of heaping praise on Stephen and Solus Car's service. I live in Brooklyn, but recently accepted a job offer in central NJ, which meant I had no choice but to buy a car. By the time I happened upon Solus, I had just three weeks and a very limited budget in which to get the job done. When I asked Stephen if 3 weeks was doable, given that my budget could only accommodate the used car market, he was honest and said an additional week would create a more realistic timeframe. He then managed to deliver within that 3-week window! This man went to the ends of the earth (bka - Long Island and New Jersey) to find me the perfect vehicle! Thorough doesn't begin to accurately describe Stephen. His level of preparedness defies description. When I say he thought of everything, I mean he thought of EVERYTHING - even breakfast sandwiches the day I made my purchase. I am so ridiculously happy with my new car! I call her Grace, because she's amazing - much like Stephen. read more

This was easily the best car buy experience I ever had. Even better than when I bought my first car off my friend. My family was about to get bigger, so I needed a minivan, but was on a budget, so used it was. I had already been looking into it on and off for a few years now. Each time going to a dealer, being totally unsatisfied with the idea, and giving up. I had an Accord, that I was thinking to trade in too. I rented a couple minivans before, 3 different makes and models, so I had a general idea of what I wanted. I'm a no hassle, time is money type of guy. Meaning I hate buying cars! The haggling, the back and forth, the hours of research, the last minute additions to the cost, etc. I HATE it. I had gone to one dealer and had the worst experience of my life. I was ready to stick with the Accord and hope a miracle minivan would kind of just fall on my lap. I admit when I tried Solus, I was a little skeptical. After talking with Stephen, I felt comfortable he knew what he was talking about, and realized I knew nothing about minivans. He taught he a lot about each make and model and trim. When I finally decided on the Toyota Sienna, we went to test drive them to see if that's really what I wanted. I watched him negotiate with dealers, and let me tell you knowing we weren't going to buy the car, it was definitely a sight to see. He asked questions I wouldn't dare to ask, like "how much do you mark up your cars?" and "Who is you biggest competition in this area?". During one test drive, he even noticed some things that were off about the minivan (as if it was in an accident that was reported) and pointed it out to me. Finally he told me how much he thought my car would be able to trade in for based on estimates the dealers gave, vs how much he would be able to get if he sold it for me. In the end, found some extra money and decided new was within reach. He was able to roll with the change, and still got me a good deal. I ended up getting invoice price for the minivan, with some customer incentives which ended up covering tax. He went to the dealer, checked out the minivan, negotiated the price, and whatever else it is that's needed to buy the car. I just went up, test drove it, then paid for it and drove it off into the sunset. He drove my car off, and sold it for me, because we decided I could get more money from it that way. I've already recommended the service to a few of my friends, and plan on using them again if I need a car again. read more

Stephen Jo is absolutely the best. As others have said, it's a real pleasure to work with him and he made the whole process of leasing a new car and getting rid of the old one completely painless. He also got me the best rate possible. I've been leasing cars for twenty years, and this was the first time I've used a lease broker. My experience with Stephen made it clear that this is by far the best way to go -- no more dealing with dealerships, and no more bull**** salesman stuff or time-wasting. My new car was delivered to my door, and my old car was taken away. And I saved not just time and aggravation, but money. I had no idea it could be that easy, but Stephen made it so. A++ read more

I would highly recommend Solus if you are looking for a car. Here's my story: I recently moved to the suburbs and was looking for a high quality used car. It was my first car purchase so I was completely clueless on where to start my search. I did not want to go to a car dealership bc I didn't know if they would try to rip me off. Solus to the rescue! So what services did they provide? First of all, Solus will scour the web with your search parameters. Sure you can do that too but timing is very important in identifying a great deal and establishing contact with the seller immediately. Not only that, they were able to identify issues immediately just from looking at the pictures posted on the car. It's one of those things that only an experienced professional can do. Once car was identified, Solus negotiated the price down for me. They then picked up the car from NJ, got temporary plates, moved car to NY, registered with DMV and got NY plates. They also took care of minor issues with the car (windshield wiper, wheel alignment, oil change). When I picked up the car, I was blown away. I could not believe what a great car I got practically delivered to my doorstep. I didn't have to do any of the research and I had peace of mind because an expert vetted out the car and basically delivered it worry free! All things considered (time saved, price negotiated down), i would definitely refer Solus to my family and friends. The savings exceed the broker fees I paid. Last but not least, the owner Stephen is a great person and genuine guy. He is honest and trustworthy, two very important qualities when you are making such a sizable purchase. Use them, you will not regret it! read more

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I am easily the most indecisive person you will meet when it comes to car shopping. I went into the market not knowing what I wanted and had quite a substantial budget. The options were overwhelming but Stephen helped me with the process at every step. He spent a great deal of time with me figuring out what I wanted, narrowing my search, and test driving my options. At the end I couldn't be happier with my car and the service that was provided. Stephen drove me to my appointments to test drive, negotiated a great price and consulted me every step of the way. Whether you know exactly what you want or you're like me, overwhelmed and confused, the service that Solus Car provides is amazing! read more

I recommend them without any reservation. Stephen was fantastic! He is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and reliable. He helped me buy two used cars and both were much smoother and more pleasant than any of my past experiences. read more

Got a new car with the help of SolusCar and they were a huge help. I came to them with a quote that I got for a 2013 model and they got me a 2014 of the same model, color, features at a better price! Even then, SC presented multiple options from used/new to make/model, and even different features and options to make sure I got the car I really wanted (and avoid what I didn't need). They really know their stuff and spent time to really keep my interests in mind. read more

Stephen from Make & Model was just amazing and absolutely professional! I've always struggled finding the right car for myself at the manageable price point. Before I met Stephen, I've always ended up giving up on cars I really wanted and had to go with cars that I wasn't too happy with. However, Stephen helped me realized that I don't have to do that. At our initial meeting, he would identify what kind of car I wanted and with what budget. He immediately started searching and got back to me in matter of hours with options. Within the next few days, I was driving the car I was totally happy with. In fact, it was the best car I've ever had at a price lower than my previous leases! Just to make sure I was getting the best price, I visited other dealers and checked the pricings - NOBODY was able to beat Stephen's offer. I've already referred Stephen to several of my colleagues and so far, nobody had different opinion about Stephen's service as mine. Thank you Stephen and Make & Model! read more

Just bought my first car (Honda Odyssey) with Stephen's help. I'm so glad to have hired Stephen. Given that it was my first car purchase, he was extremely patient and helpful as my preference and thought process evolved. He always took the time to educate me about the ins and outs of the Odyssey. I recommend him 200%!!!! read more