My wife and I wanted to replace our 2000 Ford Econoline van. Not looking forward to facing the frustration of negotiating with a dealership, we decided to use an auto broker. Living in Sierra Vista, the local dealerships don't handle the large NV cargo vans. I researched several brokers in the Phoenix area, and decided to use Dave Lathrop at Vehicle Purchasing Service. Dave did the footwork and got us a new 2020 Nissan NV 2500 HD SV. We couldn't be happier with his service. Let me tell you why! I wanted to factory-order a blue 2021 Nissan NV HD SV van. Immediately, Dave was getting push back from the dealerships. I gave up because I didn't want to fight Nissan...again. Six years ago we fought successfully with Nissan corporate for weeks to factory-order our third generation 2015 Nissan Murano. I found a new 2020 Nissan van (white) with most of the options we wanted less two that were dealer installed. I informed Dave that we wanted a good deal since it was a 2020 and white in color. Dave "took the ball and ran with it". Dave sent me a quote, and I told him the dealership was too high. Dave went to work with the fleet manager, and we got a better deal than I expected. Dave returns calls and emails in a timely manner. It is easy to tell that, as his customer, YOU are important to him. My wife, on a return trip from Prescott, met Dave and signed all the documents. Dave went to the dealership and took pictures of the new van and made sure it wasn't damaged in any way. Dave then informed me that Midway would deliver the new van to our home in Sierra Vista. We bought a new vehicle without ever stepping inside the dealership! I would not hesitate to recommend Dave Lathrop at Vehicle Purchasing Service to anyone. He is honest and makes sure you are happy. Dave's fee is money very well spent for two reasons: no frustration in dealing with sales people and a fair deal. For the first time in my 62 years, the whole process of buying a vehicle was almost painless (except for the money, of course)! Dave's motto, "Enjoy your life, I got this", is very fitting. 5 Stars! Thanks, Dave! read more

I reside in New Jersey and was looking to purchase a vehicle, but was unsure about the best way to proceed. After researching the process online, I realized that it would be smart to hire a professional to assist me with the process. I reached out to Dave via his website and provided the basic information requested. Dave quickly got back to me and we exchanged emails and phone calls about the specifics. He provided me with a comprehensive overview of the car purchasing process and told me what to expect. Dave assisted me in locating vehicles in my area, reviewed the car fax and bluebook information on the vehicles I was interested in, spoke with the dealerships and scheduled appointments, and reviewed the pricing and fees for any "padded" costs. The result, I purchased the car I wanted for $1800.00 below the bluebook value. Additionally, I was in and out of the dealership in under 45 minutes and did not have to deal with any hassle or upselling. Dave is a knowledgeable and ethical professional and I plan to contact Dave again the next time I want to buy a vehicle. read more

We had a FANTASTIC out-of-state and sight-unseen vehicle purchasing experience, thanks to Dave at Vehicle Purchasing Service. We desired a used FIAT 500e in a particular color and exterior. This model is an all-electric vehicle that was only sold in California and Oregon; consequently, there are no used vehicles near us in Indiana. We used internet services to locate candidate vehicles in the Phoenix area, and Dave directed us toward the more reputable dealerships, provided guidance on price negotiation, and performed visual inspection and test drives. All while he maintained excellent communication with us. Once we purchased the vehicle, he guided us through contracting with a shipper for transport to Indiana. The car arrived as planned, met our expectations, and we're very happy with it. There's no way that we would have been comfortable purchasing a sight-unseen vehicle otherwise. Dave's fee was a very small price to pay for the peace of mind and expertise that VPS provided. 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 HATE buying cars! It is a painful, tedious and time consuming process. Until I met Dave! Now car buying - and selling - is easy! I just call Dave, tell him the type of car I'm looking for and price range and he does the rest. Period! The just write a check and drive off the lot! No haggling. No back and forth the sales person as they "check with the manager". The last time I bought a car I was in and out of the dealership in less than an hour. Selling is just as easy. Dave gets any necessary repairs completed, markets, negotiates and sends a check for the proceeds. He knows the market so always gets the best price. Dave netted significantly more than I thought I'd get for my last car! Dave makes the process completely painless. I will never buy/sell another car without Dave. read more

Dave is a real stand-up guy. Whenever you are shopping for a used/older vehicle, what you need is someone on your side who you can trust (especially if you are buying remotely, or if you're like me and know just enough about cars to be dangerous!). Right off the bat he had a list of important questions to ask the seller that I hadn't even thought of. He was a big help in a what became a messy buying situation, and gave me a lot of great advice as well. Very knowledgeable, professional, and accommodating. I'd recommend Dave to anyone! Also, in this era of Covid, I was glad to see Dave wears a respirator mask and gloves. The used-car process is already stressful and complicated enough without adding another layer of safety concerns on top, so it was great to work with a true professional! read more

We relocated from the Netherlands to the US and were not sure what to expect when buying vehicles in the US. Without any market knowledge we did not know where to start. Then a colleague referred us to Dave. That changed everything. Whilst we were still in our home country, Dave was already out and about understanding what vehicles were for sale within our budget and wish-list. Within 2 weeks of our arrival in the US we have purchased two vehicles through Dave. That saved us on weeks of car rental, and not the least all the hassle which comes with buying cars. From negotiating, insurance recommendation, to title transfer, Dave managed it all for us. We were very grateful with his expertise and kindness to help us kick start our adventure in the US! Thank you Dave! read more

I live in Colorado and had been looking for a specific car for 6 months. The car locator service I had hired was awful, although the company had been highly recommended. I called Dave and within three days, he found the exact car, year, price and mileage I was looking for. I was a bit reluctant to work with someone out of state, but Dave blew me away. He was very efficient, professional, took care of all of the details I couldn't (being out of state) picked me a my family up from the airport. It was the first time in my life I had such a great car buying experience. There really still are people out there who care about there clients, and Dave is one of these guys. My family and I know exactly the guy to call next time we need a car.. Dave Lathrop. read more

My husband and I were thrilled with the service Dave provided. This is the first time we have utilized a service like this and I can't say enough good things about our experience! Dave was friendly and knowledgeable. We knew what kind of vehicle we wanted and we were driving off the dealership lot within a week! Dave was able to answer all of our questions. He also met us at the dealership to make sure everything went smoothly and he followed up with us afterwards to make sure we were happy with our purchase. This was the best, easiest car buying experience we have ever had. We will always work with Dave as long as he is running his business! If you are reading this and you are thinking about hiring Dave, just do it! You will be glad you did. read more

Whenever I purchase or sell a car, I call Dave. I know I get more when I sell a used car plus no one is coming to your house to look at the car. Dave handles the whole thing, including getting the car in the best shape to get the highest price. In deals I've done, Dave more than covers his fee. The new car deals have been absolutely stress free and I always leave with the car and the feeling that I got the best deal I possibly could have, and much better than if I had worked it on my own. I will always use Dave for my car transactions, plus he is an extremely pleasant guy to hang out with. Dave has helped me on approximately 10 different car deals, over a time frame of about 15 years. Had I not used Dave I would have lost money. Gary Johnson read more

Finally. A pleasant experience buying a car. Dave was terrific. He came recommended by a friend who has purchased two cars with his help over the past several years. He did not disappoint. Dave provides 20+ years of knowledge and experience in the car business. From our first phone call I appreciated his candor, no-pressure demeanor, and willingness to share his time. In addition to helping me buy a car, he also secured a fair price for my old vehicle. He seemed genuinely pleased to have made the match for me with my new car which I love. I highly recommend you call Dave if you are thinking about buying or selling a car. I will also note that Dave is COVID-conscientious with mask and gloves - I felt very safe meeting with him. read more

Dave was recommended to me and a recent purchase went as smooth as can be. I've already recommended him to friends and family as I know they won't regret it. He found the car for me and confirmed that it had the details I was looking for. He met me at the dealership after he had already gone over the car for the last time to make sure everything was in good working order and reviewed all paperwork for me. He also did what he could to shield me from any aggressive sales tactics, which was very appreciated. Finally, the dealership forgot to have me sign a necessary document and Dave brought it to me and returned it to them which was across town from me, and he did it with a smile. 5 stars all the way for Dave! read more

Dave was great to work with! He responds to emails/texts in a timely manner. He is very professional, knowledgeable with all aspects of vehicle purchasing, and just generally very helpful. We knew the exact price we were going to pay before setting foot in the dealership. We spent a minimal amount of time in the dealership, there was absolutely no pressure or sales tactics from the dealer and Dave was there to handle any questions and explain every piece of paperwork and any fees (which he would have already made you aware of before going to the dealership). The fee for Dave's services is very reasonable and, compared to the cost and reduced stress and hassle, is a steal of a deal. Thanks Dave!! read more

Dave provides the most exceptional service with integrity. His communication and listening skills created a seamless experience. I really did not want to go through this experience by myself this time. As a woman, I would recommend Dave's Vehicle Purchasing Service to anyone...but especially to women. Dave listened to my lists: wants, needs, dislikes, concerns, questions. He fulfilled on all of them. He was with me during the whole process, and facilitated all the steps with knowledge and ease. When I made the decision which auto I wanted, I felt absolutely confident in my decision because of Dave's expertise and commitment to excellent service. Call Dave...he is well worth it.... read more

Dave's years of experience and expertise in the auto industry make him a valued partner when buying a used car. He works hard for his clients. He is accommodating and patient with his clients while at the same time polite but persistent with the sellers. There are hundreds of used cars available from a variety of different sources in the Phoenix area. In my case, Dave was able to quickly eliminate "questionable" sellers and narrow down my choices. He thoroughly inspected and test drove my car before recommending it to me. Whatever I asked him to check he had already done it. I highly recommend Dave and will always call him before purchasing another car. read more

I was somewhat panicky at the thought of purchasing a car. I visited a dealership and explained I wanted to buy a used Toyota Corolla. I was only shown new cars. Well, I next tried a local car brokerage who only wanted to show me cars in their inventory and most of them were high mileage used cars. Then I called Dave with VPS -- which I should have done first. He had a used Honda Civic. Immaculate. Low miles. He made the purchase process stress free -- even delivered paperwork and the car to my job site. I am very pleased and have no qualms recommending Dave's services. His ratings are five star for a reason! read more

Dave is simply the best person I have ever worked with in the car industry. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and customer focused. On top of that he got us the best price imaginable on the new car we were buying and handled the sale of our old car perfectly - we got more than we thought it was worth. Dave made the entire process super easy and was very responsive to our specific needs. Dave's fees are too low for his level of service. He has earned my trust and is the first person I will call whenever I need to buy or sell a car in the future. 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 was skeptical of dealing with a buyer's agent but all of the positive reviews and living in a remote location where getting a great deal is difficult was very tempting. The bottom line is that Dave was able to drill down into the secret areas of car sales. We purchased a very hard to find top of the line model at mid- level pricing so we were already ahead. Then we had Dave sell our early model crossover at almost 30% over NADA retail. I am sold on Dave's ability to do what I never thought possible.. He is a real professional. read more