Buying a Car in North Hollywood Through a Broker
Tell us the car you want and we find it. New or used, any make. We locate it in dealer stock, get prices from more than one dealer, arrange financing through a secure form if you need it, and hand you the keys. AutoBahn is a car broker in North Hollywood. The dealer pays our fee.
Buying Through a Broker in Los Angeles
Buying through AutoBahn means you do not drive to three dealerships and sit through three sets of numbers. We take your spec, call the dealers who have the car, and have them quote against each other. You see the final price before anyone runs your credit.
We also handle the parts that take up a Saturday. Finding the one color that only one store has. Getting a car moved from a dealer two counties away. Sorting the paperwork so you get keys, not a stack of forms.
We serve the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. Most clients pick the car up at our office on Sherman Way. Home delivery is available if you want it. Address and directions are on the contact page.
Who Buying Suits in the Valley
Buying makes sense if you drive more than a lease allows, plan to keep the car a long time, or want to modify it. It also suits anyone who would rather own. If you are undecided, the car leasing page has a short guide.
Have a car to get rid of first? We can shop the trade-in as its own deal so the number holds up, or help you sell it outright if that works out better.
How Car Buying Works
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Describe the Car
New or used, make, model, trim, color, options. If you are choosing between two cars, tell us and we will price both.
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We Find the Car
We check stock with the dealers we work with. If the car is scarce, we look outside the Valley.
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We Negotiate the Price
More than one dealer quotes the same car. You see the out-the-door price in writing before you commit.
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Financing or Cash
If you are financing, the credit application is a secure form handled outside this website. If you are paying cash, skip this step.
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You Get the Keys
Pick the car up at our office or have it delivered to your home. Plates or temporary registration are handled.
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What You Need to Bring
- A valid driver's license
- Proof of insurance, or your insurer's name so the new car can be added
- Proof of income if you are financing and the lender asks
- A pre-approval letter if you already have financing
- The title or payoff details for any car you are trading in
AutoBahn never asks for a Social Security number, date of birth or driver's license number through this website. Credit applications go through a separate encrypted form.
The Dealer Pays AutoBahn.
Dealers pay AutoBahn a fee for each sale we bring them. It comes out of the dealer's side of the deal. We never bill you. The purchase contract is between you and the selling dealer, the same document you would sign on their lot.
If a dealer ever quotes you a separate broker charge, tell us. That is not how we work.
The application is handled on a secure encrypted form, not on this site.
Questions About Car Buying
More answers on the FAQ page, or ask AutoBahn directly through the contact page.
Do you sell used cars or only new?
Both. For used cars we buy from dealer inventory, not private sellers, so the car comes with the dealer's inspection and paperwork.
Link to this answer Can I use my own bank or credit union?
Yes. Bring the pre-approval. We will check whether the dealer's lender can beat it, and you choose.
Link to this answer Will I pay less than if I walked in myself?
Usually, because more than one dealer quotes the car and each one knows it. We cannot promise a specific saving, and we do not post numbers on the website. We can show you what we see on a real quote.
Link to this answer How long does it take?
A common car in stock nearby can be ready in a day or two. A rare trim or a factory order takes longer. We tell you the timeline before you commit.
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No. The dealer pays AutoBahn when the sale closes.
Link to this answerTell us which car to find.
Trim, color, and a budget if you have one. We call back with a real out-the-door price.