How It Works — ClearCut Auto Inc.
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The Process

Simple, transparent,
and always on your side.

From the first call to keys in hand — here is exactly what working with ClearCut Auto Inc. looks like, and what your VSA broker-agent licence means for you.

1

Initial Consultation

We start with a complimentary conversation to understand your needs, budget, vehicle goals, and expectations. If buying a car has felt stressful or time-consuming before, tell us — it helps us shape the process so this time it feels calm and straightforward from the very first step.

Reach us by phone, email, or through our social media channels on Instagram.

2

Package Selection & Agreement

Together we select the service package that best fits your needs and situation. A Client Service Agreement is prepared and sent to you digitally through DocuSign — simple, fast, and fully electronic. No need to come to us.

3

We Get to Work

Once the agreement is signed and the engagement retainer is received, ClearCut Auto Inc. begins working exclusively on your behalf — sourcing vehicles, analyzing the market, communicating with dealerships, and negotiating your deal.

4

You Stay Informed

You are kept updated throughout the entire process. No deal is finalized without your review and approval. You make the decisions — we handle the work.

5

Delivery & Completion

Your vehicle is ready for delivery. Depending on your service package, delivery is coordinated at the dealership or brought directly to your door. ClearCut Reserve clients receive home delivery — you never set foot in a showroom.

Common questions

Questions people ask before they hire a broker.

Short answers. The fee and scope answers mirror the Client Service Agreement; nothing here is a promise the agreement does not make.

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.

Is this legal in British Columbia?

Yes. Broker-agents are licensed by the Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia, the same regulator that licenses dealerships and salespeople. ClearCut Auto Inc. holds VSA Broker-Agent Licence B70016 and represents buyers only.

How does ClearCut get paid? Do dealerships pay you?

You pay a flat fee, through Stripe, and that is the only money ClearCut Auto Inc. receives. No dealership, lender or product provider pays anything. The fee is for the representation, never for the vehicle itself.

What does it cost?

Seven packages, from $250 to $5,000 plus GST: Clarity ($250), Strategy ($500), Discovery ($750), Negotiation ($1,250), Complete ($2,000), Concierge ($2,500) and Reserve ($5,000). Every package except Reserve is paid in full upfront; Reserve is 50% on signing and 50% on delivery. The package fits are laid out on the services page.

Can't I just negotiate the price myself?

You can, and three packages exist for exactly that. Strategy gives you fair-price expectations, what should and should not appear on the quote, and a game plan for the room. Discovery adds a needs assessment and a shortlist first. Clarity is for after you have negotiated: a once-over of the price, the financing terms and the add-ons before you sign. The managed packages are for people who would rather not spend the time, or would rather not sit across from a salesperson at all.

Do you deal with the finance office and the add-ons?

Only on Concierge and Reserve, where ClearCut handles the finance office and every back-end product in person. On Negotiation and Complete, the engagement ends once the vehicle purchase price is confirmed and you handle the finance office yourself. Clarity, Strategy and Discovery are advisory only.

Do you guarantee a price, or a financing approval?

No. ClearCut Auto Inc. does not guarantee financing approval, vehicle availability or a specific pricing outcome, and does not give licensed insurance advice. What you get is a clear, honest read on what is achievable before you pay anything.

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.

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. People relocating to BC use this to have a vehicle sorted before they land; read what changes.

What is on the contract that I should check before I sign?

Twelve things, and they are the same on every BC contract: the VIN and trim, freight and PDI, the trade-in on its own line, the exact lien payout, the taxes itemized, the rate and term you were approved at, and every add-on priced individually. The Before You Sign checklist covers them in one page.

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