Shiloh needed a bigger van for her dog shows. Chris had been doing the legwork alone, DMV visits, AutoTrader listings, suspicious cash buyers in bank parking lots. It was taking too long and going nowhere.
One call to Car Concierge Pro changed everything.
The Challenge: Sell One Van. Buy a Bigger One.
The 2015 Ford Transit Connect was listed on AutoTrader for $12,000. A dealer offered $6,500. One buyer showed up, scrutinized every scratch, dent, and noise, and offered $9,500.
Shiloh wanted at least $8,000. The goal was clear.
Sell the Transit Connect at the right price. Find a Dodge ProMaster High Roof Cargo Van- 2020 or newer – under 50,000 miles. Open cargo space only, no seats, just room for stacked dog crates.
Fortunately that is exactly where Car Concierge Pro thrives.
Behind Every Great Deal Is One Team - Meet Car Concierge Pro
Neel Mehta, founder and chief negotiator at CCP, laid out the process immediately. Personalized, data-driven, and completely on the client’s side, every time.
Neel is a TEDx speaker and Biomedical Informatics graduate from Arizona State University, where he learned one thing above all else. Every broken system has a smarter solution. The automotive industry was next.
15 dealerships. 7 days. 15 different prices. Same car.
That experience became Car Concierge Pro.
“Rather than negotiating with the highest price, why not start with the lowest and bring that even lower?”
100% independent. No dealer affiliations. No commissions. The only agenda is the client’s.
1,000+ clients. $5.4M+ saved. 100+ Google reviews. USA and Canada.
How CCP Handles the Complete Buying Process
Step 1: Understanding the Client’s Requirements
- Current vehicle: 2015 Ford Transit Connect – listed at $12,000 – dog chewed center console – small dents
- Target vehicle: Dodge ProMaster High Roof – cargo only – no seats
- Year: 2020 or newer
- Mileage: Under 50,000 miles
- Must-have: Rear camera – blind spot assist preferred
- Color: Open to all
- Timeline: Two weeks – Shiloh is impatient
“She said yes. Let’s do it.”
Step 2: One Platform Is Not Enough
Chris listed the Transit Connect on AutoTrader for $50. One serious buyer showed up — and scrutinized everything to knock the price down.
That is exactly what buyers do. It is a tactic, not an honest assessment.
CCP does not rely on one platform. The Transit Connect is marketed across 20+ platforms simultaneously– AutoTrader, CarMax, Carvana, Vroom, CarGurus, KBB, and direct dealer outreach.
More platforms mean more competition. More competition means a higher final price.
“We take a multidimensional approach. Multiple platforms. Multiple dealerships. Maximum value.”
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Step 3: The Porsche Panamera Proof
KBB valued a client’s Porsche Panamera at $18,000. Most sellers would have accepted that and moved on.
CCP did not.
After reaching out to CarMax, Carvana, Vroom, CarGurus, KBB, and multiple dealerships, CCP sold the Panamera for $28,000.
That is $10,000 more than what KBB said it was worth.
“You always have to explore options and do multiple outreach. Never accept the first number.”
The same approach applies to the Transit Connect. The dealer’s $6,500 offer is a starting point, not the final answer.
Step 4: Do Not Fix Anything Before Selling
The center console armrest was chewed by a dog. Chris looked into replacing it, quoted around $500.
Neel’s advice was direct.
Do not spend a dollar on repairs. Money spent fixing a vehicle before selling is almost never recovered in the sale price. A buyer who would have paid $8,500 as-is will not pay $9,000 just because $500 was spent on an armrest.
As long as the Transit Connect is drivable with no active engine warning lights, CCP works with it exactly as it is.
“It is better to get paid $200 less than to spend $1,000 and only get $500 more back.”
Step 5: The Dealer Tactic Chris Experienced First Hand
Chris visited Subaru Stevens Creek, looking at a ProMaster. He found damage on the vehicle and asked to negotiate the price.
The dealer’s response – “The price is set by corporate. We cannot lower it.”
Neel called it out immediately.
That is a classic dealer line. There is no such thing as a price set from the top that cannot be negotiated. CCP negotiates on every vehicle, every time, and has never walked away from a dealership that claimed its price was fixed.
“That is a simple reason dealers use. We can always get the lowest negotiated price.”
Step 6: Out of State Options as Leverage
High roof ProMasters are harder to find locally. CCP searches within 200 miles first, then expands to 500 miles and beyond if needed.
If a ProMaster 500 miles away is $3,000 cheaper and shipping costs $500 – CCP saves $2,500 net. Simple math. And even when the client does not buy out of state, CCP uses that out of state price as leverage against local dealers to force their price down.
“We reference the out of state deal to the local dealership as leverage to negotiate here.”
Step 7: The Carfax Lesson – Why Due Diligence Matters
When Shiloh bought the Transit Connect she did not check the Carfax report. She later discovered it had been in accidents in 2016 and 2017.
She had no idea.
For the ProMaster purchase CCP runs a full due diligence checklist on every shortlisted vehicle:
- Carfax and AutoCheck report
- Dealership inspection report
- Pre-purchase inspection – PPI – covering engine and transmission
No clean Carfax. No deal. Simple as that.
“We make sure every car is clean. No accidents. No compromises on quality.”
The CCP Checklist
Everything CCP handles from first call to final key:
- Transit Connect marketed across 20+ platforms simultaneously
- Dealer outreach for highest trade-in offer
- Dodge ProMaster High Roof listed and verified across all platforms
- Price versus miles comparison on every option
- Carfax and AutoCheck reports on all shortlisted vehicles
- Dealership inspection report obtained and reviewed
- Pre-purchase inspection arranged before any payment
- Out-of-state options assessed and used as local leverage
- All quotes obtained in writing – no verbal commitments
- Clean deal, no add-ons, lowest OTD price only
The client’s only job is to hand over the old keys and drive away in the new one.
What Happens After the Purchase
CCP does not disappear once the deal is done.
Whether the next step is insurance, a future vehicle, or another trade-in, CCP stays with the client for every automotive decision ahead.
That is the CCP difference. Not a transaction. A long-term partnership.
The Car Concierge Pro Difference
No commissions. No dealer affiliations. No pressure. Transparent from start to finish.
“They deal with customers every day. They are trained to sell no matter what. We fight back on your behalf every single hour.”
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Thinking of Selling a Van or Buying a Cargo Vehicle? Let's Talk.
Whether you are selling a used vehicle, trading up to a bigger van, or simply tired of dealing with dealers alone, Car Concierge Pro can help you:
- Market your vehicle across 20+ platforms simultaneously
- Get competitive offers from multiple dealers at once
- Find the right cargo van, clean title, low miles, verified condition
- Never pay for repairs that will not be recovered in the sale price
- Complete the full transaction cleanly and on your terms
And most importantly, protect your time, your money, and your peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did the dealer only offer $6,500 for a $12,000 van?
Dealers price trade-ins low to cover reconditioning, marketing, and resale margin. CCP reaches out to multiple buyers simultaneously to create competition and push the price up.
- Is the “price set by corporate” a real thing?
It is a standard dealer tactic. Every price can be negotiated. CCP negotiates on every vehicle every time.
- Should I fix my vehicle before selling?
No. Money spent on repairs is almost never recovered in the sale price. CCP works with the vehicle as is.
- How does CCP find a high roof ProMaster?
By searching 20+ platforms simultaneously and contacting dealers directly, expanding from 200 miles to 500 miles and beyond until the right vehicle at the right price is found.
- What is the Carfax check and why does it matter?
The Carfax report shows the full accident and ownership history of a vehicle. CCP checks this on every shortlisted vehicle before any negotiation begins.
- Can out of state prices be used as leverage locally?
Yes. CCP references cheaper out of state options directly with local dealers to force their price down, even when the client never buys out of state.
- What does the $1,000 service fee cover?
Everything, selling the current vehicle, finding the new one, negotiating both, and completing the full transaction. Split into two payments of $500. Full details at carconciergepro.com.
Get the Right Van at the Right Price
About Car Concierge Pro CCP has negotiated 1,000+ car deals and saved clients over $5.4 million across the USA, Canada, and UAE. We specialize in vehicle selling, trade-in maximization, cargo and commercial van purchasing, dealer negotiation, and full transaction coordination. Whether you are selling a work van or buying your dream vehicle — CCP handles everything so you never leave money on the table.
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