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Car buying advisory that levels the playing field. We collect competing dealer quotes, verify offers, and negotiate the best deal—so you save thousands without the stress.
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Why People Hire Us
Buying or selling a car shouldn't be stressful, confusing, or unfair. Here's why thousands of people let us handle it.
No Time to Deal With It
Between work, family, and life—who has hours to spend researching, visiting dealers, and haggling? We handle it all so you don't have to.
Hate the Process
The back-and-forth, the pressure tactics, the four-square worksheet. Most people dread it. We take the pain out of the entire experience.
Fear of Missing a Better Deal
There's always that nagging feeling—did I leave money on the table? We collect competing offers so you know you got the best one.
Don't Trust Dealerships
Hidden fees, bait-and-switch, "let me talk to my manager." Our transparency scoring and verified quotes eliminate the games.
Don't Know What's Fair
Invoice price, holdback, dealer incentives—it's deliberately confusing. We cut through the noise and show you what a fair deal actually looks like.
Want to Save Real Money
The average buyer overpays by $1,500+. Our $99 fee pays for itself many times over—clear, measurable ROI on every deal.
Why We're Different
We work for YOU, not the dealer.
We Work For You
We're paid by you, not dealers. Our success depends on YOUR savings—no conflicts of interest.
Written, Verified Quotes
All quotes must be in writing. We verify every offer with a confirmation call—no bait-and-switch.
Transparency Scoring
Each offer is scored on transparency. Hidden fees and vague terms get penalized.
Advisory Model
We're advisors, not brokers. No dealer license required means faster expansion and lower costs.
How It Works
Our process creates real competition and ensures verified, transparent offers.
1
Sign Advisory Agreement
Pay $99 (or $149 for Buy + Trade-In) to start. This filters out tire-kickers and ensures serious service.
2
We Send RFQs to Dealers
We collect competing written quotes from multiple dealers, creating real competition.
3
Review Scored Offers
Each offer is scored on transparency. We help you compare apples-to-apples.
4
We Verify & You Decide
We confirm all terms with a verification call. Purchase not required.
Transparent Pricing. Clear ROI.
Dealers profit $2,000–$3,000 per vehicle. Our clients save $1,500+. Starting at just $99, the math works in your favor every time.
We work for you—not dealers
All offers in writing and verified
Transparency scoring on every quote
Purchase not required
From $99
Buy or Sell: $99 · Buy + Trade-In: $149
Flat fees — no hidden charges
Clients save $1,500+ on average. Clear ROI.
What Our Clients Say
Real savings from real clients who used our advisory service.
"Steer helped me every step of the way. After their hard negotiations he got it for $15,000 less than the exact one on the dealer's lot plus a longer warranty!"
Kathy Z.
Wisconsin
"Steer found my dream car, at two trim levels higher, in my preferred color for LESS MONEY than the local dealer was offering at the basic trim level."
Matt L.
Wisconsin
"Steer was exceptional! They are very knowledgeable and made the whole process so much smoother. They really watched out for me."
Michael D.
Wisconsin
"Steer took all of the stress out of the whole experience! They found several cars, nailed the dealers down on their best prices, and by the time I got to the dealership all I had to do was sign!"
Andy & Jen
Wisconsin
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