Why we charge a fee
Full service
One fee.
Everything handled.
Full-service brokerage
$498
Total service fee
01 / To start
$249
02 / On delivery
$249
- Your own dedicated broker
- Vehicle advice & research
- Nationwide vehicle search
- Price & rate negotiation
- Paperwork, handled
- Delivery to your door
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For California car buyers and lessees. Brokerage fee is separate from vehicle costs.
What you get
What your fee covers.
From research to paperwork to delivery, every step of the deal is ours to handle.
Your own dedicated broker
One person owns your deal from the first conversation to delivery day. Text or call them directly, with no call center and no getting passed around.
Vehicle advice & research
Know exactly what you want? We start the search. Torn between models, or between buying and leasing? We help you pick the right car for your needs and budget first.
Nationwide vehicle search
We check our network of 100+ dealerships first, then widen the search nationally when the exact trim or color you want isn't close by.
Price & rate negotiation
We negotiate using dealer databases and bank rates a walk-in buyer can't reach, and shop multiple lenders, including specialists for challenged credit.
Paperwork, handled
We prepare the contracts, check every line, and read the fine print before anything reaches you. Your trade-in is handled too. No hours in the finance office.
Delivery to your door
The car comes to you, anywhere in California. You review the paperwork, sign, and take the keys.
Why we charge a fee, and why it's flat.
A dealership pays its salespeople to get the highest price out of you. We're paid by you, the same $498 whether you lease a commuter car or buy a luxury SUV, so we have no reason to push a pricier trim, a longer loan, or an add-on you don't want.
The fee pays for itself: our average customer saves $2,000+ compared with buying at the dealership alone. Results vary by vehicle and terms, so you see the complete quote, our fee included, before you decide.
You pay $249 to start the search and the other $249 only when the car is delivered. Nothing about what you pay for the vehicle itself moves until you've approved the price in writing.
No salesman
Nobody steering you toward the car with the biggest commission. Your broker is paid by you.
No finance-office wait
We prepare and check the paperwork before you see it. All that's left is to review and sign.
No guesswork
You see the full price in writing and approve it before anything moves.
Hear it from our customers.
More customer stories“Saved me so much time, headache and money — even found the exact color that wasn't available in my area.”
“It makes me more comfortable knowing SMG is representing my interests and not in cahoots with the dealership. They made this leasing experience a breeze.”
What's included?
A dedicated broker you can text or call, vehicle advice and research, a nationwide search, price and rate negotiation, all the paperwork including your trade-in, and delivery to your door.
When do I pay?
Pay $249 to start, then $249 on delivery. The total $498 brokerage fee is separate from the cost of your vehicle.
Are you in cahoots with the dealer?
No. You pay us, not the dealer. We're a licensed broker working only for you, so we only win when you win.
Is the fee different if I lease instead of buy?
No. Full service is one package at one flat $498 fee, whether you're buying or leasing.
Can you help if I have bad credit?
Often, yes. We work with multiple lenders, including credit specialists, and we'll shop your situation to find the best rate available to you.
Where do you serve?
Car buyers and lessees anywhere in California, from our headquarters in Los Angeles. Licensing keeps us in California for now.
Let’s get you the keys.
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