Standard Broker Service
Starting at $597. Best for common new vehicles and straightforward purchase or lease requests.
Review the broker servicePersonal Auto Services
Get help with the deal—and the decisions around it.
Shop for a vehicle, compare purchase options, review an offer, understand products and repairs, or plan the next ownership decision.
Operator experienceSales, finance, service, acquisition, and operations
Independent perspectiveClear comparisons without dealership pressure
Southern California focusService availability varies by need and location
One vehicle lifecycleAcquire, operate, maintain, and replace
Choose the right level of support
Use Simplified Auto for the full search or one focused second opinion.
Each service has a different scope. We’ll help you choose based on the vehicle, transaction, location, and amount of coordination required.
Virtual Vehicle Shopping
Starting at $997. Built for used, specialty, unique, or hard-to-find vehicles that need a broader search.
Explore virtual shoppingIn-Person Shopping
Custom quote. Premium hands-on support for local visits, direct evaluation, and involved coordination.
Explore in-person supportDeal Review
Send an existing vehicle deal, warranty offer, service estimate, repair recommendation, or related proposal.
See what can be reviewed
What we help you compare
Price, payment, products, and ownership belong in one view.
A low payment can hide a long term, high rate, large cash contribution, or expensive products. A low purchase price can still lead to the wrong vehicle for your ownership plans.
- Purchase, finance, lease, cash, or unsure
- Vehicle price and dealership fees
- APR, term, cash down, and total paid
- Trade value and current payoff
- Warranties, protection products, and dealer add-ons
- Service recommendations and repair estimates
- Reliability, ownership cost, and repair-versus-replace decisions
Personal Auto Resource Center
Understand the moving parts before you commit.
Plain-English guides on buying, leasing, finance, warranties, service, repairs, reliability, and long-term ownership.
How to Evaluate a Car Deal
Review price, rate, term, trade, fees, products, and total commitment in the right order.
Read the guideLeasing vs. Financing a Vehicle
Compare the vehicle’s current lease and finance programs—not only its price, payment, or MSRP.
Read the guideWhen to Repair or Replace a Vehicle
Compare safety, reliability, repair patterns, remaining life, and the real cost of replacement.
Read the guideAlready have an offer or recommendation?
Send the complete worksheet, contract proposal, warranty offer, service estimate, or repair recommendation. Public-content permission is always separate and optional.