I really can't say enough about Dave! My family has been working with him for all of our car buying needs for over a decade, and he is the only one we trust. Not to mention, his fee is an insane deal (and he really should be charging more for the incredible service he provides!). I was finally ready to buy my first car this month and I knew immediately that Dave would be the only one I would trust in my first car buying experience. He found me the PERFECT car well within my budget and worked with me all along the way to make sure I felt comfortable and that I was informed of all the important information. He made the entire process so easy and stress-free, and I can't think Dave enough for finding me the perfect car that I absolutely LOVE, which we signed for today! You don't need to look any further - Dave is your man! Incredible service, incredible price. Worth every penny and more! read more

VPS Rocks! (Out-of-State Purchase) I've been searching Autotrader, craigslist and Facebook marketplace for a couple months now looking for another heavy duty vehicle for my newly started business. I've never used a auto broker before and was skeptical this would go smoothly as I usually try to have friends or family check vehicles out for me but we all know how that can be. I found VPS on Yelp and after doing some research by visiting his website along with the many reviews on Google/Yelp I decided to take the plunge. I contacted Dave via text late on a Saturday and was texted back that same night. He ask for a link to the vehicle I was interested then without asking pulled the Carfax of the truck and showed that it had been in a minor accident. We discussed more and I decided I was serious and ready to make the purchase. Dave swiftly took over and made an appointment with the seller, scheduled a basic vehicle inspection that included a diagnostic check as well as 10-20 photos of the body and undercarriage including a short video of the engine idling that I specifically requested. I then proceeded to negotiate a price with the seller that we eventually locked in. I was able to send the funds directly and securely witch gave me added piece of mind. Dave met with the seller got all the paperwork taken cared of (notary, title, bill of sale, etc) as well scheduled/coordinated a new windshield replacement that the seller agreed to take care of prior to selling me the vehicle. Lastly Dave was able to clean, prepare and store the vehicle safely till we could schedule shipping to me. Dave went above and beyond my expectations! He was willing to help with whatever was needed. Reliable, friendly, vehicle knowledgeable and great communication. This was the smoothest out of state purchase I have ever done. I will definitely use vehicle purchasing service in the future. SAFE, EFFICIENT and Reasonable! Thank you very much. VPS - "Enjoy your life, I got this" Best Regards! Daniel read more

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Short story: Dave is the man. Longer story: This was the first time I've used his services and I will absolutely be using him again. We brought him a tough vehicle to sell, and he put every effort into making it happen. When we didn't get the traction we were looking for, we got creative and ended up working with one of his contacts at a dealership to craft a deal that not only put us into the new vehicle we wanted, but also worked a trade on the old that put us ahead of where we were when we started. I'll spare you the details, but suffice it to say thanks to Dave's reputation in the industry, contacts, creativity and dedication, we walked away thrilled. And the experience at the dealership... if you've ever bought a car as a walk on customer, you know... let me tell you the experience working with Dave will blow your socks off. We were in and out in 45 mins thanks to Dave, with half that time spent chatting because we got into a good conversation with the guys! Dave ensured every single detail was squared away before we arrived, and that the new vehicle was ready to rock (right down to crawling around underneath it to ensure no damage during transport). Can't tell you how much we appreciated that; no upsells, no awkward 'let me check with my manager...' no nothing except here's the paperwork, sign on the dotted line and here are the keys! Flat awesome. Thanks Dave. You're our go to from here on out. We've already given your name to a couple friends, and we look forward to working with you again in the near future on our next vehicle! read more

Dave is fantastic! He did a wonderful job advertising, showing our vehicle, and working with potential buyers. Also, it didn't take him long to sell it, and the transaction was very smooth. I would highly recommend Dave if you are considering to sell your vehicle. His fee is extremely fair and he is very professional. Dave definitely took the stress out of selling a vehicle! read more

VPS is as good as it gets! I could not be happier with my recent experience utilizing this company. Dave helped guide us with a cool, calm demeanor the entire time. He is a straight shooter who kept great communication with us during the entire procedure right from the start. He goes above and beyond with knowledgeable, personalized service and is very fairly priced. I have zero hesitation recommending VPS if you are selling, buying, or trading-in your vehicle. As a lady, there can be a level of hesitation when getting into this world of buying/selling vehicles, or car maintenance with the concern that you'll be talked down to or that someone will try to pull one over on you thinking you don't know as much a man.I wouldn't say this except that I've experienced this first hand in the past and promptly kicked those people to the curb. From the moment I met Dave that fear went right out the window. As I mentioned he is a straight shooter with a great personality. I felt at ease and comfortable to ask what I needed to ask to get the details I needed to move forward. I will absolutely be using his services again in the future as he cut out all the possible stress and headache involved in the process. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Dave to help me purchase a lightly used Audi S4. The challenge for us was shipping the car from the dealer in Scottsdale Arizona to where I live in New Jersey. Dave helped me coordinate with the dealer, took the car for pre purchase inspection, personally wrapped the car in protective film for the 2400 mile journey, and was present to make sure the car was picked up by the shipping company. Above and beyond doesn't describe it. Dave treated the transaction as if it were his personal car. My only regret is that I do not think I will be purchasing too many vehicles in Arizona in the near future, meaning I probably won't get another chance to work with Dave again. I could not be happier with how it all worked out. If you live in Arizona and are looking to purchase a car or if you are buying from out of state, please give Dave a call. He helped make a challenging purchase turn into one of the easiest deals I've ever done. Thank you!! read more

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I have known Dave for somewhere around 20 years. He has helped me purchase 3 cars and sell 3. He is one of the most honest and caring people I know, and holds himself to a very high ethical standard. He has cultivated a group of service providers who are trustworthy for any auto service and repair needs you may have and will take care of your vehicle sales and purchases in every way. He has even helped me with car issues with a car I am not selling. I have frequently and unreservedly recommended Dave to numerous friends for both sale and purchase of vehicles. He always goes above and beyond to help his clients. I am so happy to have met him years ago. Since my husband passed away over 9 years ago, Dave has been my go-to car guy. I sincerely appreciate all his help, knowledge and experience. He recently helped me sell my 2002 Toyota Highlander for top dollar, and purchase a Toyota Avalon for over $7,000 below sticker price. If you need help buying or selling a car, Dave can save you time and money. Give him a call! read more

Purchasing a vehicle out of state can be tricky to say the least. I wouldn't have been able to do so without David's help, which went above and beyond my expectations. In general purchasing a vehicle is a huge time waster, especially at a dealer. Most will trick you into wasting time so you feel compelled to purchase, and likely spend more than necessary. There is no question that the service David and Vehicle purchasing service provides is one of the only honest values left in the auto industry. read more

Honest and prompt customer service. Called on a weekend, and was very helpful and honest.

David is very helpful and knowledgeable. I was very concerned buying a Prius used, but working with David I now have a good understanding of the car and a few concerns. He helped me save money and lower my payments. I highly recommend working with him read more

I moved to Chicago for school and was looking to sell my car fast. My car wasn't in the best shape at that time so I knew unless I do some major repairs I wouldn't be sell it at a good price. Also because of that, if I wanted to sell it to a used car dealer, they can drive the price down. Dave's service turned out to be a perfect solution for me. He helped me with everything from repairing to advertising and every miscellaneous works. He's an expert so he has connection and knowledge. The entire process was a breeze! I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

I was in the market for a bigger vehicle. I recently had a baby and needed to find a safe, reliable SUV. I settled on one after looking at a few and when I asked the dealer if I could have a 3rd party pre-inspection they were more than happy to accommodate. I searched on yelp and found Dave. I called him right away and he was friendly, professional and already giving advice. We discussed a time for the next day that was convenient for him but he kept me in the loop on his other appointments. He ended up at the dealership hours earlier than the specified time he gave me. I was not able to be there during the inspection but he made sure to check out my concerns and thoroughly inspect the vehicle. He texted me during the entire inspection and included photos. There was a plastic piece missing on the roof rack and offered to get the piece for me if the dealership would not honor it. He was also able to put me in touch with his key guy to get a second set programmed at an affordable price. Days later I reached out to him to inquire on who he recommends for tinting and he sent me the contact information. Dave goes above and beyond for customers!! He has fair pricing, honest and I have already recommended him to family. Thank you, Dave! read more

I have used Dave for more than 12 years now and even after all that time he makes each transaction feel as important as the first. He makes the process of buying and selling so easy and painless that I can't possibly recommend him enough. Thanks Dave! read more

Dave was referred to me by a colleague to assist with the purchase or lease of a new car and sale of my old car. Dave is extremely helpful and knowledgable and made sure to answer every question I had. Dave scheduled test drives for the vehicles I was looking at, including one test drive at my office during the week. When it was all said and done, Dave walked me through the paperwork to ensure the transaction was documented correctly. Overall, Dave made this process seamless, and I will definitely work with him again when it is time to shop for a new car. read more

I recently used this service for the first time to sell a vehicle and couldn't be happier. Dave was a complete professional throughout the process. He was able to get a full price offer, in spite of asking quite a bit more than I expected to get. He handled all of the details of advertising, showing the car and negotiating the deal. Having the experience to sort out the serious "buyers" from the not-so-serious people saved me a lot of time. Dave was recommended to me by someone who has used him in the past and I would not hesitate to use him again, or to recommend him highly to anyone else. read more

David is worth every penny and then some. He found the car lease I wanted, negotiated a great price, and had great advice on warranty issues. Then he sold my Honda Accord for me. He really shined there. He got it detailed and repaired at prices I never would have gotten. He did the ad, met with all the potential buyers, negotiated the sale, and did the paperwork. Most importantly, he saved me many hours of time that I used to work and earn money. Could I have done what he did? Sure, but I'd have paid more for my lease, gotten less for my Honda, and made less money at work. From a basic economics perspective, it's a real no-brainer. He's also likable and easy to work with. So unless you have all the time in the world, love the process of buying or selling your own car, and think you can negotiate better car deals than someone who does it for a living, it just seems silly not to use him. read more

I have used Dave to buy and sell cars for us over the last 11 years. His service takes the pain out of the process that I have disliked for years. Dave is honest, ethical above reproach, and a good communicator while the buying or selling is going on. If you find the buying or selling an event you would rather not participate in, I encourage you to use Dave. He provides a fine service at a fair price. read more

Dave was great to work with! I used him for the purchase of a new car and the sale of my old car. He is friendly, knowledgeable and he made things so easy. I recommend Dave without hesitation! If I could give Dave more than 5 stars I would. read more

Dave was referred to us by a friend who has used his service several times with great results. We had never used a car buying service before but we did not want to negotiate the buying and selling of our cars anymore. Dave expertly took over the situation and got us very fair prices on the sale of one vehicle and the purchase of another. Dave is very knowledgeable and super honest. We trust him completely and are in the process of selling and buying two more vehicles thru him. He makes car buying/selling painless. read more

Dave Lathrop and VPS have helped my whole family buy and sell cars for years. No matter the transaction (buy-sell, new or used), Dave makes the process entirely stress-free and you can trust that everything will be handled correctly and with integrity. He is a knowledgeable and caring professional who knows the meaning of customer service. I cannot recommend Dave Lathrop highly enough! read more

Dave helped us to buy both of our cars. He negotiated the best price and we only had to test drive cars and pick up keys. We are so busy with our kids and work and it was great to have this seemingly overwhelming task simplified and expedited. We love our cars! He also helped us figure out how to sell our old cars, what price to set, and the steps necessary. I highly recommend this to anyone who is busy ! It was really affordable too. read more

Dave is a great guy...but is lacking when it comes to customer service. i had an SUV that I needed to replace. I travel almost most weeks and don't have a lot of time to shop for a new vehicle. I didn't want to spend my time talking to a bunch of car dealers or owners. I read the great comments on Yelp so I called him. We met and I explained what I was looking for. In a follow-up conversation, I identified the make model and year and how much I was willing to spend. I told him my wife could make the decision to purchase if he found something while I was traveling that was the last time I heard from him. There was no follow up or updates on what vehicles he had looked at or called on. I needed a different vehicle I was a motivated buyer that was ready to buy. I would not use him again. I did buy a new vehicle...yes I had to spend hours talking to dealers and owners to find the right solution. read more

I have been working with Dave for years whenever we need to buy or sell our cars. He was highly recommended by all the people he had dealt with. I also highly recommend him if you are interested in selling your cars privately. He always responds and communicates with customers in a timely manner. read more

Dave facilitated both the sale of my previous car as well as the purchase of my new one. My experience with VPS was easy, painless, and professional. Well worth the price, as I had zero hassle, and got a fantastic deal on a great used car (Lexus ES350). I highly recommend Dave and will definitely use VPS again for future car sales and purchases. read more