The Auto Connection-New Car Wholesale
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“I completely recommend giving Jonathan a try if you have a good idea of the kind of car you know you want.” in 19 reviews
“The wife wanted a new 2014 Honda Accord; Jon was the first person we went to.” in 3 reviews
“All I needed to do was bring him the make, model, and options; and he did the rest in a very short time.” in 2 reviews
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- David H.West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA08Aug 1, 2019
Just got new Avalon hybrid. This is the third time we used Jonathan all with great success. It is so nice to deal with a knowledgeable broker rather than a dealer salesman. Jonathan got us a hard to find Avalon hybrid with our desirable color and interior and trim. A shoutout to his assistant Marcus who was so helpful explaining the various accessories. If you never used an auto broker like Jonathan you are missing out, it's the only way to go.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - David R.Larkspur, CA04Sep 4, 2023
This is the second car I bought through Jonathan. Both experiences far exceeded my expectations. compared to dealing with the dealerships. Just like the other reviews said no ups selling with Jonathan, he gives it to you straight just the best deals. I saved $400 a month on my lease with Jonathan compared to the dealer. I must say that Markus the IT guy he works with goes above and beyond to make sure you know all the features of the car. They make a wonderful team at auto connection!! At the end of my three-year lease, I will be looking at using them again for a new car lease!! Thanks again Jonathan and Markus!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 5194130Apr 25, 2021
Yes. We highly recommend Jon for your car buying needs. Very professional. Organized. Prompt. Follows all covid 19 protocols and procedures. It's our first time going with him and my daughter is very pleased with her car purchase of a Lexus Rx 350. Again, thank you so much. Should we need a new car which will be very soon. We'll definitely comeback.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Patrick R.San Francisco, CA021Mar 3, 2021
Jonathan is a 5-star money-saving wonder! He made car shopping an unbelievably easy, quick and enjoyable experience with home delivery.
I admit, I was skeptical of the process, but he patiently talked me through it, was in close consistent contact and always called me back promptly.
The end result was a COVID-safe, quick, efficient, home delivery of a spectacular car with a monthly payment that was almost 25% less than the payment I had been offered when I approached the dealer on my own. He made every effort above and beyond what I expected to be sure the final product was exactly what I wanted.
I completely recommend giving Jonathan a try if you have a good idea of the kind of car you know you want. And even if you dont, his wide knowledge of the auto business can be an asset if you have questions.
The Auto Connection and Jonathan truly offer 5-star service, two thumbs up!! I will be a repeat customer for sure...Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jacquelene A.San Rafael, CA25461Aug 14, 2018Updated review
This is the second time around with The Auto Connection.
First time, Jonathan had the perfect Prius v5 with all the options I was looking for. It was the easiest, most pleasant car buying experience I had ever had.
Four years later, I can back for a different hybrid.
He went above and beyond to find me this very specific car.
He did his very best.
It was not in the cards at this time but I will be using him once I take a break, reevaluate and decide on another choice.
Jonathan is great at what he does. EASY, and no pressure.
I give him again... 5 Stars!
Thank you Auto Connection for all your effort. See you next time.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Apr 24, 2016Previous reviewBest car buying experience I have had... bar none.
Jonathan is a no pressure, laid back easy guy.
My trade was fair and my purchase was excellent.
So glad I found him.
Saved me a thousand dollars easy.
5 stars for sure. - Cynthia G.Larkspur, CA0305Nov 7, 2018
Auto Connection was able to negotiate with Toyota for a 2018 leased Rav earlier this year. Spent 8 hours at the dealership on a Friday. As a woman, I brought along 2 different men to sit in on the negotiations. The dealer did not budge.
I heard about Jonathan at my hair salon. Connected on a Friday late afternoon and relayed the make, model and color I wanted to lease. Jonathan saved me $ per month on the lease. Jonathan delivered my 2018 Rav 4 to my door the next day. I highly recommend his services in lieu of the stressful time I experienced at the dealership. Professional, easy going and honest. His colleague spent time familiarizing me with features I would not know existed without his patient guidance.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Derek O.HI, HI125Sep 2, 2016
I ended up with a really good deal through a friend of a friend. Turns out it was still $150 above what I would've gotten if I had just went with The Auto Connection.
So if you need a friend who knows a guy (or gal), Jonathan is that friend. Imagine this, I spent one week wheeling and dealing every single day. If I wasn't at the dealership, I was online dealing. I grew stressed out and was done. I got the deal I got through a friend. Maybe I could've gotten it anyways through the internet and haggling, I don't know.
If I had just went with Jonathan from the beginning though he would've landed me at a better deal and I could've saved myself a whole lot of stress, time, gas money going to dealerships..... Even if it ended up being slightly more overall, it would've saved me a week of my life!!!
Next time I will probably just go straight to The Auto Connection, go surf or do whatever I want that day, and then check my phone later for a good deal that was accomplished with no stress and was also expedited. Stupid me.
Oh, I forgot to add too that he spent over 20 minutes on the phone with me later in the evening just talking cars and deals. He knew I had found him late in my journey and that I was dealing on my own, so he educated me on what to look out for, intricacies of the game, and warned me of scams. I basically got some free advising. I am also thankful that he gave me some of his knowledge about the reliability of the two brands I was looking at. He has been doing this for 20+ years and I really appreciated hearing about his experience and that of his clients with the two different brands.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Hodie K.San Francisco, CA467330Aug 14, 2009First to Review
I went through Jonathan at Auto Connection for my 2009 Subaru WRX purchase. In the past, our company had used him to get a Lexus and he was able to broker a really good lease for a LS460L Executive. This was the first time I used him personally.
If you don't like dealing with pushy salesman and even worse (and often forgotten), contract/finance guys, going with an auto broker is the way to go.
Unlike other brokers, there's no fee going through Auto Connection. His incentive is directly paid by the dealer. You might think the price of the car will be more because of that. Not really.
I got my car at invoice plus tax/license/extended warranty.
The key is to know which car you want: make, model, trim, color, options. Once you have that, you give it to Jonathan and he'll find the best deal for you. You just have to sit back and wait.
The car gets delivered (driven or on a flat bed, your choice) to his office in Mill Valley, where you sign all the contracts. After that, he gives you the keys and you drive off.
Very simple, streamline process for buying a new car. No haggling with dealerships over prices or warranties. He does it for you.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Kit M.Vallejo, CA05Jan 29, 2020
The prospect of negotiating a new car totally stressed me out. Time was of the essence since I blew the head gasket in my 2002 car and was in a car rental. A friend referred me to Jonathan. I told him what I wanted and the features and in 1.5 days, he not only found it but with even more features for less. He picked me up drove me an hour to the dealership and stayed through the whole process to be sure all went well. He then followed up a week later to be sure I was happy with the car. It was a wonderful experience. NEVER buy a new car on your own again! Call Jonathan and take the stress out finding what you want and...save thousands of dollars in the process. I love my new 2020 Subaru Crosstek! Way to go Jonathan; you're the best!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Roger W.Mill Valley, CA06035Apr 25, 2014
Excellent service!
My wife and I have leased five cars through Jonathan over the past 15 years. Helped me buy a new Mercedes last year.
The wife wanted a new 2014 Honda Accord; Jon was the first person we went to. Jonathan worked with the Fleet Manager at Marin Honda and got a great price that beat other dealerships by hundreds of dollars (I had already checked via email).
Jonathan bought my wifes 2006 Accord coupe with 42,000 miles. Picked up her new Accord sedan at Marin Honda after fifteen minutes of paperwork. Life is good.
We highly recommend Jonathan at the Auto Connection. The wife's happy - I'm happy!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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