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Vehicle Buying. Simplified.

Buy your next vehicle without the dealership back-and-forth.

We find the vehicle, deal with the dealerships, negotiate the price and handle the finance office. You review your options, approve the deal and get on with your day.

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You make the decisions. We handle the work.

Your part

  1. 1Tell us what you need
  2. 2Review your options and approve the deal
  3. 3Sign and arrange your insurance
  4. 4Pick up your vehicle

Our part

  • Find vehicles that fit and check them against the market
  • Handle the back-and-forth with dealerships
  • Negotiate the purchase price
  • Help with financing approval and how it's structured
  • Coordinate and negotiate finance office products, from extended warranties to paint protection
  • Keep you updated at every step
  • Represent you from the first search to the day you get the keys

With ClearCut Concierge, we also help you get insurance in place, your vehicle is delivered locally where the selling dealer offers it, and where the dealer allows signing away from the dealership, we bring the paperwork to you.

Buyer-side representation

What a car buyer's broker is.

A car buyer's broker represents the buyer, not the dealership. In British Columbia that is a licensed activity: the broker-agent works for the person buying the vehicle, sources and negotiates on their behalf, and takes no payment from the selling side.

You may have searched for a car buying service, a vehicle buying service, an auto broker or a car buyer's agent. Those names cover different kinds of businesses, and not all of them work for the buyer. ClearCut Auto Inc. is licensed by the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia as a broker-agent (Licence B70016), represents buyers only, and is paid by you, and only you.

It is for anyone buying a vehicle in British Columbia: confident buyers who want professional preparation before walking into the dealership; first-time buyers and families who want peace of mind that the deal they have negotiated is fair before they sign; busy professionals who want a fully managed purchase with nothing to handle except insurance and pickup; clients who want nothing to do with the dealership experience; and clients moving to British Columbia from abroad who want the vehicle handled while they focus on the move.

ClearCut Auto Inc. is based in South Surrey, serving White Rock and clients across British Columbia. Buying in Surrey or White Rock? See how we work locally. Anywhere else in BC, the same five packages apply.

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Packages

Choose how much you hand over.

Two ways to work with us and five service levels, from a 45-minute coaching call to never setting foot in a dealership.

You deal with the dealership · We prepare you
Strategy
Prefer to handle it yourself? A 45-minute call on how to negotiate, so you walk into the dealership prepared.
$150+ GST
Clarity
Already have a quote? We review the whole deal before you sign: price, financing terms and every product and charge on it.
$250+ GST
We deal with the dealership · You approve the deal
Negotiation
Want us to handle the dealership? We take over the purchase. Your only jobs are arranging insurance and picking up your vehicle.
$1,250+ GST
Concierge
Want the dealership handled for you? Everything in Negotiation, plus priority sourcing, local delivery where the selling dealer offers it, and the paperwork brought to you where the dealer allows.Local delivery where the selling dealer offers it, or you can pick up the vehicle yourself. If the selling dealer is outside your local area, transport costs extra. A third-party carrier provides the quote, you approve it in writing, and you pay the carrier directly.
$2,500+ GST
Moving to BC from outside Canada? ClearCut Relocation ($2,000 + GST) is Negotiation plus newcomer financing, the paperwork your lender, dealer and ICBC need, and planning before you arrive. You collect the vehicle from the dealer.
Buying without a car person to call? You don't need to know someone in the car business. Now you do.
All fees are subject to GST (5%) · All service fees are collected electronically through Stripe
On your own
Salesperson.
Sales manager.
Finance office.

Hours of research, dealership visits, then the finance office. A new conversation at every step.

With ClearCut handling it
One point
of contact.

From the first call to the keys in your hand.

“What I loved most was being able to deal with one person throughout the entire process instead of having to speak with multiple people at different dealerships.”
Chelsea A. · Google review, 5 stars
ClearCut Negotiation and Concierge
How it works

From the first call
to keys in hand.

See the full process
$1,250 + GSTWe deal with the dealership · You approve the deal
Your partApprove the deal, arrange the insurance, pick up the keys.
Full details on Negotiation →
Moving to BC from outside Canada? See how ClearCut Relocation works, from before you fly to the day you land.
Connor Nishimura, owner of ClearCut Auto Inc., beside a white SUV on a dealer lot
The founder

Built by someone with nearly a decade of automotive experience inside the dealership.

Connor started in automotive sales in 2018 and has nearly a decade of automotive experience inside British Columbia dealerships, working his way up from sales to junior finance manager, and eventually to Sales & Finance Manager. He knows exactly how the process works, and how long it really takes.

VSA licensed · B70016Sales & Finance ManagerFee-only
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What our clients say
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I had the pleasure of working with Connor at ClearCut Auto for my recent car purchase, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. He was able to answer all my questions, and found me the exact vehicle I was looking for!

What I loved most was being able to deal with one person throughout the entire process instead of having to speak with multiple people at different dealerships. Car buying has always been stressful for me in the past, but this time I genuinely enjoyed the experience. Connor made getting into my dream car completely stress free and effortless. I would highly recommend ClearCut Auto!

Chelsea A. · Google review, 5 stars

Connor was a great help in guiding us through the purchase and negotiation of our new family van! We ran into some issues during the process, so Connor jumped in and turned a stressful scenario into a much clearer picture. When we decide to purchase another vehicle in the future, we will absolutely lean on him for again guidance in the process.

Zach C. · Google review, 5 stars

I had a great experience working with Connor at ClearCut Auto. He made buying my new vehicle a lot easier and took a lot of the stress out of the process. He was knowledgeable, easy to deal with, and always quick to answer my questions.

I really appreciated having someone on my side who knew what to look for and helped make sure I got a good deal. I'm very happy with the vehicle I ended up with and would definitely recommend Connor and Clear-Cut Auto to anyone looking to buy a vehicle.

Joshua V. · Google review, 5 stars

My husband and I recently bought a vehicle and Connor at ClearCut helped us prepare for the entire process before we went into the dealership.

We sat down beforehand and went over the vehicle, negotiation strategy, financing terms, interest rates and term length so we had a really clear understanding of what made sense for us and what we were comfortable agreeing to.

Having that game plan before walking into the dealership made a huge difference. Instead of trying to figure everything out on the spot, we knew what numbers to pay attention to and what questions to ask. Connor even reached out to the sales manager ahead of time to make sure we were well taken care of.

The whole process felt much easier and less stressful because we had someone with automotive experience helping us understand everything before making a decision. We ended up with the vehicle we wanted and felt really confident about the deal.

I would definitely recommend ClearCut to anyone buying a vehicle who wants to feel more prepared and confident going into the dealership.

Kirstin M. · Google review, 5 stars

I recently bought a vehicle and Connor at ClearCut helped me through the whole process. Before I went to the dealership, we sat down and went over the vehicle, negotiation strategy, financing terms, interest rates and what I should be looking for in the overall deal.

He helped me put together a game plan so I knew exactly what I was comfortable with before walking in, instead of trying to figure everything out at the dealership. He even reached out to the sales manager ahead of time to make sure I was well taken care of.

Having someone with Connor's experience in the automotive industry in my corner made the whole process a lot easier and gave me way more confidence when it came time to make the deal. I ended up with the vehicle I wanted and felt really good about the terms I agreed to.

Definitely recommend ClearCut if you're buying a vehicle and want someone to help you understand the numbers and make sure you have a solid plan going in.

Miller M. · Google review, 5 stars
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Common questions

Questions people ask before they hire a broker.

What is a car buyer's broker?

A car buyer's broker represents the buyer, not the dealership. In British Columbia that is a licensed activity: the broker-agent works for the person buying the vehicle, sources and negotiates on their behalf, and takes no payment from the selling side. ClearCut Auto Inc. holds VSA Broker-Agent Licence B70016.

What does it cost?

Five packages, from $150 to $2,500 plus GST: Strategy ($150), Clarity ($250), Negotiation ($1,250) and Concierge ($2,500), plus Relocation ($2,000) for clients relocating to British Columbia from outside Canada. ClearCut Strategy, Clarity, and Negotiation are each payable in full upfront via Stripe. ClearCut Concierge is payable as a 50% Engagement Retainer upfront with the remaining 50% due upon delivery. ClearCut Relocation is payable as a 50% Engagement Retainer upfront with the remaining 50% due when the Client collects the vehicle from the selling dealer. The full scope of each package is laid out on the services page.

Are you licensed?

Yes. ClearCut Auto Inc. holds VSA Broker-Agent Licence B70016 from the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia and represents buyers only.

Do I need to be in BC to work with you?

No. The Client Service Agreement is sent and signed through DocuSign and the fee is paid through Stripe, from anywhere. For Strategy and Clarity, you book, accept the Advisory Services Terms (British Columbia residents) or the National Advisory Services Agreement (outside BC) at checkout, and pay online. People relocating to BC use this to have a vehicle sorted before they land.

New or used? Any dealership?

Both, and any store in British Columbia. The package decides the scope, not the vehicle. The right store is usually not the closest one, and where a vehicle is bought does not change where it is registered, insured or serviced.

Tell us what you need. We'll take it from there.

Strategy and Clarity: book and pay online. Negotiation and Concierge: book a free, no-obligation consultation. We will tell you honestly which level of help you need, including whether you need us at all.