I recently was in an accident and my beloved 2004 Honda Accord was totaled. I was not planning on ever buying another car and very upset that I had to.I abhor going to dealers especially as a single woman with no man to protect me. HA HA.My sister found Dave Lathrop after researching brokers. He found her a wonderful Honda Civic. So I decided to give him a try.He and I looked at several cars. He was a great communicator and always researched any car he showed me. I trusted him completely after working with him for a week or two. Let it be said I am not easy to please and very cautious.Anyway long story short he found me a great 2019 Toyota Corolla with low mileage . He went above and beyondand we had his mechanic check it out.He also actually brought paint and touched up the few scratches and chips on the car!I like the car more and more as I drive it!I would hire Dave again in a heartbeat.GO DAVE!

I utilized the services of VPS to purchase a new Toyota Tacoma. Dave made the process incredibly efficient, hassle free and enjoyable... The way vehicle purchasing should be. Dave was able to negotiate a great deal for my new truck and at no point was I pressured by any car dealer staff to purchase any item or service I was not interested in. Great price, no hassle, no unexpected fees, very professional and efficient. Thanks Dave!!

After waving goodbye to my very old VW, I tried two other car broker services. One immediately started pushing me to purchase a new Hyundai Sonata. I had told this gentleman I wanted a USED car. The other car broker was nice, but only showed me what they happened to have in inventory. I called Dave who had a Honda Civic he had recently located. Dave walked me through the purchase process and I am so glad I found his excellent business here in Phoenix. Dont go elsewhere -- he is professional, prompt and above all -- relaxed! I would highly recommend Dave if you are looking for a car.

Dave is simply the best person I have ever worked with in the car industry. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and customer focused. On top of that he got us the best price imaginable on the new car we were buying and handled the sale of our old car perfectly - we got more than we thought it was worth. Dave made the entire process super easy and was very responsive to our specific needs. Daves fees are too low for his level of service. He has earned my trust and is the first person I will call whenever I need to buy or sell a car in the future.

Working with Dave was a great experience! He was friendly and knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Dave met us at the dealership to make sure everything went smoothly and he followed up with us afterwards to make sure we were happy with our purchase. This was the easiest, most stress-free car buying experience we have ever had. If you are considering using Dave’s service....just do it! You will be glad you did!

Dave’s years of experience and expertise in the auto industry make him a valued partner when buying a used car. He works hard for his clients. He is accommodating and patient with his clients while at the same time polite but persistent with the sellers. There are hundreds of used cars available from a variety of different sources in the Phoenix area. In my case, Dave was able to quickly eliminate “questionable” sellers and narrow down my choices. He thoroughly inspected and test drove my car before recommending it to me. Whatever I asked him to check he had already done it. I highly recommend Dave and will always call him before purchasing another car.

Finally. A pleasant experience buying a car. Dave was terrific. He came recommended by a friend who has purchased two cars with his help over the past several years. He did not disappoint. Dave provides 20+ years of knowledge and experience in the car business. From our first phone call I appreciated his candor, no-pressure demeanor, and willingness to share his time. In addition to helping me buy a car, he also secured a fair price for my old vehicle. He seemed genuinely pleased to have made the match for me with my new car. I highly recommend you call Dave if you are thinking about buying or selling a car.

Stress taken away by Dave helping purchasing my new car. He helped me test drive and decide which is the best car for me. No worry about negotiating price or being taken advantage by car dealerships. He got me a great deal and helped me sell my trade in for a great price. Dave made sure all of the paperwork was perfect. He made sure the dealership took care of everything.

I had the pleasure of working with Dave to help me purchase a lightly used Audi S4. The challenge for us was shipping the car from the dealer in Scottsdale Arizona to where I live in New Jersey. Dave helped me coordinate with the dealer, took the car for pre purchase inspection, personally wrapped the car in protective film for the 2400 mile journey, and was present to make sure the car was picked up by the shipping company. Above and beyond doesnt describe it. Dave treated the transaction as if it were his personal car. My only regret is that I do not think I will be purchasing too many vehicles in Arizona in the near future, meaning I probably wont get another chance to work with Dave again. I could not be happier with how it all worked out. If you live in Arizona and are looking to purchase a car or if you are buying from out of state, please give Dave a call. He helped make a challenging purchase turn into one of the easiest deals Ive ever done. Thank you!!

Dave made what seemed like an overwhelming task, easy to understand. He walked me through each step and answered my many questions along the way. With Daves guidance, the whole process was easier than expected and very successful! I highly recommend his services!

Dave was awesome!! He made selling our Ford Explorer incredibly easy. We left on a 2 week road trip and didnt have to worry about the hassle of selling our SUV. Dave stayed in contact frequently and was able to sell the SUV while we were on vacation. Pretty awesome to come home from a vacation and have him hand you the money for the sold vehicle! Not sure Ill ever try to sell a vehicle on my own again! Thanks Dave!

Dave,The title and bill of sale arrived today. Thanks.With that, all I have to do is wait for the DMV to reopen and register the truck. If I have any issues Ill contact the seller directly.Im thinking Ill just drive it around town as it is and do improvements when I can. Shes a bit rough, as I expected, but a pretty solid truck. It would be impossible to find a truck that year, in the that condition, here in New York.I want to thank you for your assistance with the purchase. Theres just no way I would have done this without your help. I found it easy to trust you with more than $7000 of my hard earned money and thats what made the transaction possible.I hope all worked out for you as well.Thanks again. Take care. Stay safe!Mike

If you are looking to sell/trade in your current vehicle for a new one, I highly recommend Vehicle purchasing Service and Dave Lathrop. He saved us thousands and cut through all the crap that dealerships give you. Thanks dave! We are so happy!

Whenever I purchase or sell a car, I call Dave. I know I get more when I sell a used car plus no one is coming to your house to look at the car. Dave handles the whole thing, including getting the car in the best shape to get the highest price. In deals Ive done, Dave more than covers his fee. The new car deals have been absolutely stress free and I always leave with the car and the feeling that I got the best deal I possibly could have, and much better than if I had worked it on my own. I will always use Dave for my car transactions, plus he is an extremely pleasant guy to hang out with. Dave has helped me on approximately 10 different car deals, over a time frame of about 15 years. Had I not used Dave I would have lost money.

I really cant say enough about Dave! My family has been working with him for all of our car buying needs for over a decade, and he is the only one we trust. Not to mention, his fee is an insane deal (and he really should be charging more for the incredible service he provides!).I was finally ready to buy my first car this month and I knew immediately that Dave would be the only one I would trust in my first car buying experience. He found me the PERFECT car well within my budget and worked with me all along the way to make sure I felt comfortable and that I was informed of all the important information. He made the entire process so easy and stress-free, and I cant think Dave enough for finding me the perfect car that I absolutely LOVE, which we signed for today!You dont need to look any further - Dave is your man! Incredible service, incredible price. Worth every penny and more!

Excellent customer service. Towtruck driver had excellent communication and representative on phone was very knowledgeable.

We have been using Dave for many car/truck purchases and sales. We use him for our business and personal. I just had him look for me a new car and absolutely LOVED my experience! My purchase was so simple and he did such an amazing job on pricing and dealing with the showroom. I would say he is the BEST thing out there when you need some wheels or want to sell your wheels. We also had him look for our grandsons first car and again he came thru with a great first car. I just can not say enough good about him!!!

Dave provides the most exceptional service with integrity. His communication and listening skills created a seamless experience. I really did not want to go through this experience by myself this time. As a woman, I would recommend Daves Vehicle Purchasing Service to anyone...but especially to women. Dave listened to my lists: wants, needs, dislikes, concerns, questions. He fulfilled on all of them. He was with me during the whole process, and facilitated all the steps with knowledge and ease. When I made the decision which auto I wanted, I felt absolutely confident in my decision because of Daves expertise and commitment to excellent service. Call Dave...he is well worth it....

Dave is super helpful, responsive and honest. He made the whole process incredibly easy and totally stress free. I would recommend his service to anyone in need of a used or new car.

Dave is a great guy...but is lacking when it comes to customer service. i had an SUV that I needed to replace. I travel almost most weeks and dont have a lot of time to shop for a new vehicle. I didnt want to spend my time talking to a bunch of car dealers or owners. I read the great comments on Yelp so I called him. We met and I explained what I was looking for. In a follow-up conversation, I identified the make model and year and how much I was willing to spend. I told him my wife could make the decision to purchase if he found something while I was traveling that was the last time I heard from him. There was no follow up or updates on what vehicles he had looked at or called on. I needed a different vehicle I was a motivated buyer that was ready to buy. I would not use him again. I did buy a new vehicle...yes I had to spend hours talking to dealers and owners to find the right solution

Dave was great to work with. He answered all of my multiple questions and provided top notch service. I got exactly what I was looking for (2018 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4) at the best price in the market that I could find. I also received top dollar for my trade in. Showed up to the dealer at signing and was there for less than an hour on my lunch break from work. Daves service was well worth the investment.

Having no experience with buying cars, it made sense to seek out someone to act on my behalf who buys and sells cars for clients for a living and knows exactly what to look for and what questions to ask.Dave understood what was important to me (reliability and safety) and then he took it from there and did everything.He found several prospective vehicles, we went together to check out the one I liked best (the seller said she had never seen anyone look so thoroughly at a car), he negotiated a better price for me, took the car to a mechanic for a further check and an oil change, then took it to get a couple of new tires, prepared a bill of sale, accompanied me to the title company to register it and even put the plates on the car. Dave spent half a day with me on this purchase, making sure everything was perfect. What would have been an ordeal for me on my own turned out to be a seamless and painless experience. I have a great car and will never even think of buying another one without him.

Daves service makes buying or selling a car a breeze and so much more pleasant than using a dealer. Hes experienced and knowledgable and takes care of all the details, if thats what you choose. I highly recommend this service to anyone who needs to buy or sell a car. You wont be disappointed.

Dave was great to work with! I used him for the purchase of a new car and the sale of my old car. He is friendly, knowledgeable and he made things so easy. I recommend Dave without hesitation! If I could give Dave more than 5 stars I would.

Worked with Dave to sell a car. He took care of getting it detailed and had a mechanic check it out and address two issues found. Handled the listing, screening of buyers, test drive, title transfer. Got us a cash offer more than 3X what CarMax offered, and at least $1K more than I would have asked if I had been selling it. Well worth the price to have him handle the deal and get us a great result

Great service. David saved me a ton of money on a new car lease and in getting me the best price on my used car. Worth every penny and then some.

David is very helpful and knowledgeable. I was very concerned buying a Prius used, but working with David I now have a good understanding of the car and a few concerns. He helped me save money and lower my payments. I highly recommend working with him

We worked with Dave to sell two vehicles and purchase one. He was fabulous, professional, trust worthy and efficient in all 3 transactions. He truly is an expert in this business, and we benefitted from it. Hes well-connected, brilliant, and insightful. He provided invaluable advice every step of the way. He did all of the heavy lifting and kept us informed of progress. He exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend his services.

If you need to buy or sell a car and you just dont want to deal with the hassles, Vehicle Purchasing Service is for you. Dave takes care of all of the details and shields you from all of the hassles. This was my first auto broker experience, and I am totally sold.

I recently used Vehicle Purchasing Service to sell a Mazda Miata and I could not be happier with the result. I got a full price offer at a price significantly higher than I would have asked for on my own or as a trade-in. From the detailed advertisement to the arrangements for the closing, and especially the dealing with prospective buyers, it was a very hands off arrangement for me. I highly recommend using this service, which I will definitely do again.

Dave guided us through a difficult situation. We live in a remote part of the state and a good, competitive deal on a new car is difficult. Dave knew exactly where to go to find a hard to locate, a top of the line model at mid-level pricing. Then he sold our older crossover SUV for about 30% over high retail. We are stoked and highly recommend Dave to anyone either in the car buying or selling market. He has the contacts and is a real professional

Dave was such a pleasure to work with. He was able to quickly and thoroughly not only find a buyer for our 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander but also get the car looking like new for very reasonable cost. He has not only helped my husband and I but also my Grandparents and all of us have been extremely happy with the service we received! I definitely recommend using Dave to sell your used car instead of trading in at the dealership!

Dave was very helpful with selling my car. He took care of all listings and buyer communications for me and made the overall transaction quick and easy. Ill use his services again the next time my family sells a vehicle.

Short story: Dave is the man.Longer story: This was the first time Ive used his services and I will absolutely be using him again. We brought him a tough vehicle to sell, and he put every effort into making it happen. When we didnt get the traction we were looking for, we got creative and ended up working with one of his contacts at a dealership to craft a deal that not only put us into the new vehicle we wanted, but also worked a trade on the old that put us ahead of where we were when we started. Ill spare you the details, but suffice it to say thanks to Daves reputation in the industry, contacts, creativity and dedication, we walked away thrilled.And the experience at the dealership... if youve ever bought a car as a walk on customer, you know... let me tell you the experience working with Dave will blow your socks off. We were in and out in 45 mins thanks to Dave, with half that time spent chatting because we got into a good conversation with the guys! Dave ensured every single detail was squared away before we arrived, and that the new vehicle was ready to rock (right down to crawling around underneath it to ensure no damage during transport). Cant tell you how much we appreciated that; no upsells, no awkward let me check with my manager... no nothing except heres the paperwork, sign on the dotted line and here are the keys! Flat awesome.Thanks Dave. Youre our go to from here on out. Weve already given your name to a couple friends, and we look forward to working with you again in the near future on our next vehicle!

A car dealership can easily cheat you thousands of dollars without you even realizing it. Dealership can alter the agreed price very easily in ways thats not recognizable to a lay person. You can try to save a few hundred bucks by not using a broker, and end up losing thousands dollars, like I did in the past. David Lathrop was extremely professional and went out of his way to help me out. Thank you again!

Dave came recommended by a friend of a friend. I entrusted him with the sale of my almost brand new car while I was out of the country. Dave handled all aspects of the sale in absolute professional manner and I highly recommend him and his service to anyone without hesitation! Thank you again Dave.

I have been working with Dave for years, he was referred to me through another friend. I heard nothing but good services he provided to all. Highly recommend him to anyone who who wants to sell their vehicles privately.

I contacted Dave regarding utilizing his business in finding a car for my daughter. First, he was put off that I found him on Google.(Might I suggest do not advertise on the web if you dont want business from there.) Second, he suggested I look for cars on my own and forward them to him. I found this odd, I assumed this was why I was hiring him. Needless to say, I did as he suggested. Of course none of the cars I found were sufficient. I doubt he looked on his own since I was never contacted by him that he found a vehicle for us. Instead of wasting my time he could have simply said one of two things. One, he was too busy to take on new customers or two, he doesnt take business from the internet. I went to another company and the gentleman did a SPECTACULAR job in finding the perfect car for my daughter!

We have used Dave Lathrop to buy and sell cars for us for the last 11 years. The process he uses is convenient, simple and he takes the pain out of the process. He is a good communicator letting you know what is going on during the process. If you need to buy or sell a vehicle we highly recommend Dave to help you!

In over forty years of car buying, I have never used a service to sell or buy a vehicle. Mr. Lathrop was recommended by a friend. I have learned to trust word-of-mouth. My experience with him has been outstanding. In the last 6 months he has found buyers for 2 of my vehicles. He does what he says, more importantly, he does it WHEN he says he’s going to do it. From taking photos, to writing up vehicular attributes, to detailing, we had an excellent experience. I would unhesitatingly use this service again.

First class experience all the way around. We sold a Mercedes with Dave years ago and that went very smoothly. This time we sold a Prius and a Vespa. From start to finish Dave was friendly and efficient. We got good prices for our vehicles and if you want to sell a car without all the hassle, look no further.

I cant say enough good things about Dave. I was coming into a time crunch to buy a new vehicle after my old one was totaled by a drunk driver. However, I was very specific on the make/model/options package I wanted, down to the color. After finding two possible vehicles in the Phoenix area, I contacted Dave. I found him to be extremely helpful and knowledgeable in the negotiating process, and since I was coming in from out of town (Las Vegas), using Daves service made the process fast and smooth. I drove a rental to PHX and Dave picked me up and took us to the dealership, where he escorted me through the process. I would say that the dealer tried none of the usual shenanigans because they knew that they were dealing with a broker who knows the tricks. I was on my way back home in about an hour and a half! Next time Im in the market, I will definitely contact Dave to broker the deal. His service has a tremendous value! Im sure he saved me thousands on the purchase.

I contacted Dave when I needed to purchase a vehicle for my daughter. He found a 2007 Toyota Camry in a very timely manner! I highly recommend Dave when purchasing or selling a vehicle.

Dave was recommended by a friend. He is knowledgeable and able to make car purchasing painless. He was also able to steer me away from a less than ethical dealership.

Dave has helped me with both buying and selling cars. He is extremely knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend his service!

Dave is amazing and I highly recommend his service! He has helped our family with buying and selling many cars. TOP NOTCH!

Dave took care of everything from start to finish. Just handed over the keys and the title and he prepped the truck for sale and delivery. Dave met with the buyer while I was out of town and closed the transaction so there was just payment on my kitchen counter when I returned! Seemless transaction. Thanks VPS!

It was such a pleasure working with Dave to buy a car. He really listened to what we were looking for and helped us find a perfect fit!

I recently engaged Dave to purchase a hard to find vehicle and not only did he find a great car, it was at a price lower than we expected. Dave does a great job and is very honorable and responsible.

I reside in New Jersey and was looking to purchase a vehicle, but was unsure about the best way to proceed. After researching the process online, I realized that it would be smart to hire a professional to assist me with the process. I reached out to Dave via his website and provided the basic information requested. Dave quickly got back to me and we exchanged emails and phone calls about the specifics. He provided me with a comprehensive overview of the car purchasing process and told me what to expect. Dave assisted me in locating vehicles in my area, reviewed the car fax and bluebook information on the vehicles I was interested in, spoke with the dealerships and scheduled appointments, and reviewed the pricing and fees for any “padded” costs. The result, I purchased the car I wanted for $1800.00 below the bluebook value. Additionally, I was in and out of the dealership in under 45 minutes and did not have to deal with any hassle or upselling. Dave is a knowledgeable and ethical professional and I plan to contact Dave again the next time I want to buy a vehicle.

4 vehicles and 12 years later, David is still showing us top notch service and the lowest deals possible!

Dave has helped us sell a BMW M3 and most recently helped my daughter purchase a new Honda CRV. I have sold and purchased multiple vehicles on my own and feel that I have done well but he takes the hassle, the frustration of dealing with jerks, and the wasted time out of negotiating with prospective buyers or dealers. With my daughters CRV the whole process took literally 30 minutes of her time and that was at the dealership to do the paperwork. I think the pricing he gets is very competitive. If you are buying a new car and hate interacting with dealers or feel intimidated by their tactics I cant recommend his services enough. The same with selling a used car, he sorts through the lowball deals and fringy offers, handles the paper work and payment and is the one spending the time for the look at and drive the car requests as well as the back and forth negotiations. He is also very good about recommending and taking care of any fix up work to increase the potential sale price. He does a great job.

My wife and I have purchased several - five or so - cars through Daves service. It saves us a lot of time and effort and we end up with exactly what we want at a very good price.

Dave took the stress out of selling my car and made me thousands more! Highly recommend!

Made the selling of our vehicle extremely simple!