Driveline Motors

I really don’t like auto dealers. I set out to purchase a Dodge Grand Caravan from a private party. While I was waiting for one seller who didn’t turn up, I found a car at Driveline Motors on craigslist. It was $ 1,000 over my budget and 3 years newer than I planned to buy, a 2008. Tony Tote, jr, the 3^rd generation owner answered the phone. He was straight with me about the car. He let me drive and look without overselling me. I had him look up the KBB private party sale price and he sold me the car for a bit under. But I got service I would not get in a private party sale. The car was meticulously clean although they did use air freshener in it which I hate. Once I decided, they did all of the paperwork and put my plates on the car while I went to the bank to get the money. I suppose there are some people who would pay a lot more to go to a big dealership with professional salesmen. We bought a new honda recently from a showroom that delivered free cappuccino and espresso. But I bought a great 7 year old car from folks who are well organized, clean, and clearly know that they need to deliver a good value to survive as an independent. And clearly, they do. I really like a small independent who’s made their way for 3 generations by offering good service. There’s no fancy coffee here, but solid people and a good deal.