Car buying service in California · licensed auto broker #21138
Can’t find the exact car you want?
We’ll build the deal for you.
Tell us the car you’re looking for. We’ll find it, make dealers compete for your business, check the price, rate and add-ons, and show you the final terms before you decide.
$14,784between the first dealer offer and the best one in our latest search.
Start today, and your final deal is ready in about 4 business days.
New cars only
Lease
Finance
Cash
How our car buying service works
1
Tell us what you want
Choose the make, model, trim, colors and how you want to pay.
2
Dealers compete
We contact multiple dealers and compare their offers for your exact request.
3
See the final deal
You see the price, discount, payment, rate, taxes and fees before you decide.
One dealer gives you one offer.We make dealers compete for your deal.
We compare the offers. You see the result. Then you decide.
Real search8 dealers
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe SEL Hybrid
Dealer 1$38,655 + $6,411 add-ons$45,066
Dealer 2$38,655 + $2,800 add-ons$41,455
Dealer 3$39,100 + $1,100 add-ons$40,200
Dealer 4$38,610 − $500 negotiated$38,110
Dealer 5$38,810 − $1,800 negotiated$37,010
Dealer 6$38,480 − $4,000 negotiated$34,480
Dealer 7$37,970 − $4,200 negotiated$33,770
Dealer 8$38,240 − $7,958 negotiated$30,282
Best offer$30,282
First offer vs best−$14,784
We check more than the price.
A low advertised price doesn’t always mean a good deal. We review the parts that can change what you actually pay:
The number that matters is the final deal.
Vehicle price
Manufacturer incentives
Negotiated discount
Interest rate or lease terms
Dealer add-ons
Taxes and fees
Final payment
Contract before signing
A discount can disappear at the dealership.
That’s why we check the whole deal, not just the advertised price.
DEALER WORKSHEET
Discount−$2,000
Nitrogen in the tires+$799
Leather protection+$1,499
GPS tracker as “anti-theft”+$1,995
Net+$2,293
The “discount” is gone.
Know the deal before you go to the dealer.
You know the numbers before you arrive.
See the final deal before you decide.
Before you move forward, you’ll know:
Your carKnown
Your priceKnown
Your discountKnown
Your rateKnown
Your paymentKnown
Your taxes and feesKnown
Who this is not for
Better to say it now than after you’ve paid.
You need the car in 1-2 days
Real competition between dealers takes time. We need 4 business days.
You plan to buy more than 4 business days from now
We negotiate for cars that are in stock right now. Later, that car and its deal may be gone.
Your credit score is below 600
A bankruptcy, a repossession, or late payments on cards or loans
You haven’t picked the car yet
We don’t consult on what to buy. It’s easier to start with the catalog.
You want a used car
We work with new cars only.
You want a factory order
It takes weeks to arrive, and we negotiate for cars in stock now.
You’re also negotiating with the same dealers yourself
Two buyers asking for the same car weaken the negotiation.
Let’s find your car.
Tell us what you’re looking for. It takes about 2 minutes.
Step 1 of 5
What car are you looking for?
Choose how to start your search.
$149
Search Fee
Pay once to start your custom search.
Best if you want Hunter to find and negotiate the car without placing a larger deposit.
Non-refundable
Recommended
$550
Commitment Deposit
Put down a deposit and start your search.
Shows dealers the deal is real, so they have more reason to give their best discount.
Returned when you take the car
Deposit: back in full in two cases only: you take the car within 3 days of the bank’s approval, or the bank declines. In any other case it stays with us.
Search fee: not refunded in any case.
Terms as of September 26, 2026.
Both are for buyers ready to take the car in about 4 business days. Hunter.Lease is a licensed California auto broker, license #21138.
Real Hunter clients
4.7 ★ 92 Google reviews
A clear ask: a hybrid at the lowest possible rate. Found it.
Andrey · Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited · Our summary of a Telegram postOriginal on Telegram
Wanted a big BMW, and it was not his first try. This time it worked.
You review the numbers.You review the vehicle.Then you decide whether to move forward.
With the deposit: it comes back if you take the car within 3 days of the bank’s approval, or if the bank declines. If you walk away yourself, it stays with us.
Car buying service: questions
What is a car buying service?+−
A car buying service finds the car you want and negotiates the deal for you, so you do not haggle at the dealership yourself. Hunter.Lease is a licensed California auto broker (#21138): we contact multiple dealers, make them compete on your exact request, check the price, rate and add-ons, and show you the final terms before you decide. Lease, finance or cash, new cars only.
How much does a car buying service cost?+−
Hunter.Lease charges a flat $149 search fee, or a $550 deposit that comes back when you take the car within 3 days of the bank’s approval or if the bank declines. The payment pays for the search itself and never reduces the price of the car.
Car broker or dealer: what is the difference?+−
A dealer sells the cars on its own lot at its own price. A broker works for you: Hunter.Lease is a licensed California auto broker (#21138), not a dealer. We take your request to several dealers and compare their offers; you still sign with the authorized dealer and get the manufacturer’s warranty. How a lease broker works, or, if you would rather negotiate yourself, how to negotiate a car lease.
How long does the search take?+−
4 business days. That is how long dealers need to compete for a car that is in stock now.
Do I need perfect credit?+−
No, but you need a score of 600 or higher and no bankruptcies, repossessions or late payments. Your payment depends on your credit profile and the bank program available for the vehicle.
Can you find a specific color or trim?+−
Yes. Tell us exactly what you want. You can also tell us which alternatives you would consider.
Do you work with one dealership?+−
No. We compare offers from multiple dealers whenever possible.
Can the numbers change at the dealership?+−
Our job is to verify the deal before delivery and catch changes before you sign.
What if you can’t find my car?+−
We’ll let you know what is available and what alternatives are closest to your request.
What happens to my $149 or $550?+−
The $149 search fee is not refunded in any case. The $550 deposit comes back in full in two cases only: you take the car within 3 days of the bank’s approval, or the bank declines. In any other case it stays with us.