After my car was totaled in an accident in late November, I spent about a month looking at vehicles through CarMax, AutoTrader, Craigslist, etc. Trying to stay within the insurance proceeds on the price and getting a comparable replacement for my Acura was extremely challenging. Add to that the number of people out there who do not respond to emails, or call you back and it became quite frustrating. I stumbled on SML Auto Sales through an ad on Craigslist for a car that roughly fit my parameters. Johnny Lee, the proprietor, met us at his office where my son and I test drove the car - a beautifully maintained 2007 Infiniti G35x. Johnny was professional, engaging and informative, and best of all, no pressure! I told him that while I liked the car, it had a few more miles on it than we wanted, and he totally understood. He walked us through the process of how he purchased, inspected and serviced his cars and offered to help us find exactly what we were looking for. When I asked him when we could get started (this was a late Saturday afternoon), he said he needed just a few minutes. He drove home to grab his laptop and about 15 minutes later we were sitting in his office looking at used inventory available to dealers all over the US. Johnny spent more than an hour with us explaining the process and showing us the inventory online. He provided total transparency to the process, which is pretty much unheard of in this industry. It is clear that Johnny is very passionate about what he does - and very meticulous. We talked more about the car that we test drove and Johnny told us about what he did during the evaluation process of the vehicle and what maintenance had been performed - the same process he uses with all of his cars. We left about two hours after initially meeting Johnny and told him we'd check back with him in a few days to see what new cars were available. On the way home, my son and I discussed the car we drove and how Johnny made us feel comfortable about the process. We talked about how reasonable the price was compared to what we had seen elsewhere, and how the mileage was still less than what was on my Acura when it was totaled. Long story, short, I ended up buying the Infiniti two days later. It's an amazing car by the way. Overall, the process was simple and painless and I would not hesitate to buy from Johnny and SML again. I actually look forward to purchasing my wife's next car (probably this year) and being able to work the process with Johnny when we actually have time to go through the inventory over a longer period. This experience definitely changed the way I look at the car buying process. read more

I highly recommend the "Customer Buy Program" at SML Auto. I met with Johnny a few weeks back and am now the proud owner of a 2009 Infiniti G37 (with less than 50k miles). This car is absolutely amazing and is in mint condition, plus I got a great deal on it! Pro's: -Price. You will save (at least) $2k-$3k with SML Auto vs the traditional dealerships, carmax, etc. I shopped around for a G37 before I discovered SML Auto and couldn't believe how much I saved. This is because you are shopping directly from wholesalers, the manufacturer, etc. so are paying 'dealer' price and not 'retail' -Transparency. For once, the car buying experience is cut and dry. Since we purchased at the "dealer price" I knew exactly how much I paid for the car, shipping, commission, etc. This in my opinion was so much better than a traditional used car lot where you have no idea if you truly got a good deal. Most likely at these other dealers they are making extra money on you to cover their overhead. -Quality. Johnny and his guys were very detailed in inspecting my car and making sure everything was in order. He cared about fixing the small imperfections (minor dings, cosmetics etc) even more than I did! -Even after the sale, Johnny is offering replacement parts (when they are needed) at dealer cost vs. having to pay retail prices, which is very much appreciated. Better customer service than you would receive elsewhere Con's: -You don't get to test drive the exact car you are buying, so I recommend you go to a dealer lot to find the car you like and then go to SML to buy a similar vehicle $2k-$3k cheaper (this is what I did) -It takes a couple weeks between when you first step in the door at SML auto to shop for cars to the time when you drive it off. This wasn't a big deal for me but might be for some read more

WHY IS CAR BUYING SO HARD!!! Those were the words my wife and I said to each other after nearly 2 months of looking. Craigslist, AutoTrader, CarGuru, Cars.com... you name it we tried all the tools available to us with no luck. I'll admit we made it hard on ourselves. My wife was very specific that it be a Silver Camry SE, light ash cloth interior, sunroof, spoiler, no push button start, low miles, and then compound that with the fact we're both very particular about the condition of our cars... oh, did I mention it had to be a 2011 model? I had come across SML Auto Sales on AutoTrader and checked out his web site and was intrigued with his Customer Buy Program. I called Johnny and spoke to him about what we were looking for. He was confident that he could find the exact car my wife wanted and invited us to his office to see a live auction and explain the whole process in detail. We scheduled an appointment, saw the whole process and set the task for him to find my wife her car. Throughout the search Johnny kept in touch via text messages, phone calls, and email. Then one evening he called and told me a car that met all our specifics was to be auctioned the next morning. He emailed all the pertinent info with pictures for us to verify and sure enough it was the car we wanted and still under manufacturer's warranty! Unfortunately we weren't able to be there for the auction but Johnny videoed it and sent it to us. I honestly don't know who was more excited, Johnny or us? We've had the car a couple of weeks now and are very pleased. Dealing with Johnny was a pleasure. He's up front about everything and genuinely concerned that you drive away completely satisfied. Car buying used to be hard until we met Johnny. read more

I called SML last week in need of two Camry SEs. I located one of them in his inventory immediately. Johnny was very responsive and knowledgeable, answering all of my questions and more. We quickly came to an agreed upon price, and scheduled a time to complete the sale. Since I was from out of town, he took it upon himself to Skype with me and show me every possible detail of the car before I drove 3 hours to see it. In my experience, there are not many honest people in the car business, but Johnny is one of them. There was no haggling and no broken promises. He delivered on every single commitment that he said he would. In fact, I enjoyed the experience so much that I guaranteed him my business for the second Camry and will likely be back to pick it up next weekend. If you want dealer quality (or better), great prices, and the benefit of not having to deal with the traditional car salesman, then SML should be your first stop. If he doesn't have your dream car, he can get it quickly and his quality standards are higher than most consumer standards. read more

I was using a Honda Odyssey which I sold and was looking for a Sedan . I spent 2 months going through various dealers and craiglist. I came across SML auto through their website while i was searching in craiglist and He have given a nice detail of the car with lot of pictures of few Nissans and Infinity. I bought a Nissan Maxima from SML Auto and through out the transaction Johny was really professional, friendly and understood my needs and was able to give a good deal for the 2006 Nissan Maxima. He is a very nice person who we can trust and he has maintained his cars really well. He was transparent about the existing issues in the car and has extended his help in case I come across any issues later. He used to be in touch with me after the transaction which is really the best part and he is honest and very trustworthy. I am very happy with SML auto and I have suggested all my friends to look at his inventory for new listings. read more

Buying a used car can sometimes be a daunting task. I recently purchased a vehicle from SML and it was an easy hassle free experience. Johnny is a man of his word and stands behind what he sells! I purchased a van from him a few weeks ago and unfortunately the radiator started to leak, knowing that because of the laws in GA and the As Is policy I was hessisaten to call Johnny, but he told me not to hessisate to call if I had a problem. I called him that day and he fixed the problem. A lot of sales men will tell you what you want to hear but few will actually stand behind what they say. I couldn't be any happier that I chose to buy a vehicle from SML and when were ready to buy again we will be back. read more

I have just purchased a beautiful vehicle from Johnny at SML Auto Sales and this was an amazing process! Johnny was a complete gentleman and very customer service oriented. He didn't apply any of that annoying car salesman pressure that one could typically expect when buying a car and he was able and willing to work with me. My car is in great condition and runs like I couldn't have imagined. Best car I've ever bought, hands down. I intend to recommend SML Auto Sales and Johnny to all of my friends and family. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. It's safe to say that I will be buying my next car here. And the one after that. And the one after THAT! read more

We saw an add on craigslist for two minivans. It was late in the afternoon and we didn't want to get into rush hour so Johnny, the owner, told us to come after, no matter how late it was. We got there after 8:00 pm. Johnny showed us the two vans and the prices were so much lower than anything we had seen and he found financing right away. He even suggested trying the credit union so we did the next day. Again, Johnny was available at our convenience. Johnny said call anytime if we had any problems. We will defiantly be a return customer. The van is perfect and running fantastic. read more

Last year I was looking for an upgrade from my truck, and was leaning towards an Infiniti. I looked at numerous cars and had them taken in to my mechanic to find out they had a bunch of internal issues. When I found my Infiniti from SML auto sales, I was told the car would check out and he stands behind his cars. Six months later the car drives perfectly and I have never had a problem. Also, they keep in touch even to this day and are very great people. I highly recommend buying your car from here. read more

I can't say enough about Johnny and SML. He found me a great car and I couldn't be happier. I was looking for a Mercedes ML350 and was really getting frustrated with what I was seeing. We had visited a few dealerships and it was extremely painful. I've had it for over a month now and absolutely love it. It's a beautiful ride and exceptionally clean. I would highly recommend Johnny and SLM, his honestly and integrity speak volumes. Thank you! read more