Highlights from the Business
Free estimates
Beat or match prices
Locally owned & operated
Established in 2008
Available by appointment
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Review Highlights
“My hats off to Gavin who knows his business and met all of my expectations in selling my vehicle.” in 245 reviews
“We went to a local bank where Chris had all of the required paperwork ready for me to sign.” in 141 reviews
“Contacted Car Czar about purchasing my car, very communicative, easy to work with and did beat Carmax's offer.” in 145 reviews
About the Business
Business owner information
Gavin M.
CarCzar is San Diego's locally owned premiere auto buying service where we strive to beat the competition. We offer "concierge" style /personalized auto buying and we can come to you to buy your car. The CarCzar and his San Diego car buying team have over 25 years buying cars in the Southern California region. Please note: Please call/text us with your car information. 858 382 1661. We are by appointment only.
Ask the Community
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Do they also sell cars, or just buy them?
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Hi, You can email me at carczarautobuying@gmail.com. We have limited inventory. Thanks, Chris :)
Chris B., Business Customer Service2 years ago
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- Jaypee W.Diamond Bar, CA8090443Apr 28, 2024Updated review
04-27-2024
Best car buyers in the whole san diego!!!!
If anyone out there needs to sell their car or even trade it into a dealership, please think twice, or please DON'T.
CAR CZAR is here for you.
3rd time selling a vehicle to them and they always beat car max price or they price match them. The last car i sold is a 2020 honda insight. Hyundai dealer offer 14k, kia dealer offered 16k, carmax offer is 17600. Kbb average price is 18100. I already know that anywhere i go, no one can give me the kbb price. So obviously, you guys know how much it was the highest offer. They priced matched it, with no hassle. They go to your house, check the status of your car and chiching, a fat check for you.
Thanks a lot Chris, for the timely communication and to Gavin, for the easy transaction.
LET'S GO "CAR CZAR"Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Jan 23, 2021Previous reviewA simple review that can say it all.
5 stars customer service!
5 stars urgency replying to customers!
5 stars value to your vehicle!
Highly recommended. EASY, FAST and REALIABLE.
PS: they bought my TACOMA 2016 and PORSCHE 2017, 2 days apart, with value higher than CARMAX. They really mean it when they say they can beat carmax appraisal and the best part is they pick up and appraise your vehicle at your place. No hassle at all.. - Brandon T.El Cajon, CA0104Apr 3, 2024
My friends and family have worked with Gavin, Chris, and the team at CarCzar over the years. They are absolutely EXCEPTIONAL in every sense of the word and make the process so seamless and easy when it comes to selling your vehicle.
Amazing communication, attention to detail, great offers, flexibility, literally everything you could possibly ask for. They make you feel like family!
I highly recommend you reach out to them if you're looking to sell your vehicle. I cannot recommend this company enough. Seriously. Top notch service here.
Thank you guys!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Chris M.Encinitas, CA69Apr 22, 20241 check-in
I dealt with Car Czar yesterday. It was the easiest, most pleasant business transaction I've experienced in years. Fair price, prompt service and pthey came right to my door. I HIGHLY recommend this company..
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Ofelia A.Pasadena, CA05Mar 26, 2024
Just sold my vehicle with Car Czar; it was such a smooth and positive process. Received several quotes from other companies; Car Czar provided the best and most reasonable offer.
Chris provided the appointment verification process and kept me updated on a frequent basis. Such a pleasant person to deal with as we confirmed the inspection date and time.
My hats off to Gavin who knows his business and met all of my expectations in selling my vehicle.
I highly recommended Car Czar Auto Sales; this should be your one and only choice in selling your vehicle.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Moni G.San Diego, CA291Nov 14, 2023
Hi, I'm Monica, my respect to this company!
They are very professional, fast, no hassle and very fair.
If you are thinking of selling your car please call them, you won't regret it.
Thank you Gaven and Chris!
I will definitely continue to use your services in the future and will spread the word of how professional and reliable you are!
Thank you!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 7, 2022
I was looking to sell my 2018 Ford Mustang, 4 cylinder, automatic, blue, coupe, and 25,500 miles. Used Car prices aren't as high as they used to be, but its still a good time to sell. I went to a few dealerships as I didn't want to deal with a private party sale for a car worth over $20K...I was worried about getting scammed or my car even getting stolen. With 250+ 5 Star Yelp reviews, I gave Car Czar a chance...
Kearney Mesa Subaru $18000...WTF?
Poway Honda offered $19500(I also didn't like their sales people passive aggressively trying to indirectly tell me I'm an idiot for not taking their "fair" offer)
Kearney Mesa Subaru $18000...WTF?
Mossy Ford offered $20,000
Carvana offered $20,500
Carmax offered $21,000
Car Czar offered $21,300 after showing them my Carmax offer.
I gave Car Czar call, the friendly lady(Christine?) had Gavin come out to my house in less than 2 hours to see the Mustang. Gavin spent maybe 10 minutes with my Mustang, and promptly offered the $21,300. An hour later Christine came and handed me a Chase Bank cashier's check and we quickly did the paperwork. Fast and easy!
Note 1: I paid $21,500 MSRP for the brand new Mustang back in 2018...not too shabby!
Note 2: I wanted to make sure the check cleared my bank before writing this review, haha!Helpful 5Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Daphne B.El Dorado Hills, CA04Apr 2, 2024
The team was awesome!! Selling a car can be so intimidating, but they truly made it so easy. Every single step was so simple. I hate dealing with car stuff and they made it so I didn't have to! And not to mention, great deal on my car. Appreciate the Car Czar so much!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bob D.San Diego, CA388724May 31, 2023
There is a reason why Car Czar has all 5 stars! They are such a pleasure to work with; in the crazy and much often dishonest used car business, they are a shining star. Gavin, Chris, and team are very professional, fast, and fair, and they make it simple and easy to do business with them.
They always give you great value for your car and make the process so smooth and easy. I completed a form on their website, and got an offer higher than I expected for my car, they paid off the loan directly to the bank, came to my home, gave me a check, did the paperwork, and took the car.
A painless and frictionless experience! They are the best. I will always use them and have recommended them to friends and neighbors.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Paul H.San Diego, CA0131Mar 3, 2024
Car Czar is wonderful. They have purchased two cars for me and each experience could not have been easier. They are very pleasant and knowledgeable. They beat Carmax and Carvana both times. I would highly recommend them if you are interested in selling a vehicle.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jeanene R.San Francisco, CA02Mar 12, 2024
Gavin and Chris at Car Czar are the kind, professional, seamless and very efficient. They go above and beyond to make a stressful situation extremely simple. This is our second time using Car Czar with Gavin and they did not fail. Highly recommend.
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