Flat fee · Paid by you · Never by dealers

The dealership has a team.
You have a sidekick.

I spent years on the dealership side of the desk. Now I negotiate for you — finding the exact car you want and working the deal to a final out-the-door number. You sign with the dealer and drive away. I never touch the money.

Start my deal — $599 flat See how it works

Upfront flat fee. No commissions, no dealer kickbacks, no surprises at signing.

Deal Sheet CLIENT COPY · NO. 0007
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander XLE AWD
Sticker price (MSRP)$48,360
First dealer quote$47,105
Negotiated selling price$44,214
Add-ons removed–$1,395
Doc fee + tax + title$3,187
Your out-the-door price$46,006
Client saved$4,146
Illustrative example. You pay the dealer directly. Every deal documented line by line.
✓ Paid only by buyers, never dealers
✓ Nationwide sourcing, fully remote
✓ You sign directly with the dealer
✓ Years of dealership-side experience
The process

Seven steps. You show up once — to drive it home.

Every deal runs the same documented process. You approve the numbers in writing before anything is final.

01

Book & pay

Fill out the intake form and pay the flat fee upfront. That's the only money you'll ever pay us.

02

Onboarding call

20 minutes to nail your exact spec — model, trim, budget, timeline, trade-in, financing plan.

03

We source

Local and nationwide search with dealer-grade pricing data. You get a target list of the best options.

04

We negotiate

We work the dealers to final out-the-door numbers — price, fees, add-ons stripped, everything in writing.

05

You approve

You see the full deal sheet and say yes or no. No pressure, no clock, no surprise fees later.

06

Clean handoff

We connect you with the dealer. You pay them directly, sign directly, and take delivery.

07

Post-close review

We check your final paperwork against the agreed numbers, line by line. If anything moved, we handle it.

Pricing

One flat fee. Paid once, upfront.

Comparable services charge $1,000. Because we run lean and remote, you keep the difference.

Match

$299
one-time
  • Vehicle sourcing report
  • Target pricing analysis
  • Negotiation script
  • You make the calls
Choose Match

Concierge

$599
one-time
  • Everything in Match
  • We negotiate for you
  • Final out-the-door numbers
  • Clean dealer handoff
  • Post-close doc review
Choose Concierge

Concierge+

$799
one-time
  • Everything in Concierge
  • Trade-in strategy
  • F&I office coaching
  • Financing comparison
Choose Concierge+

Elite

$1,099
one-time
  • Luxury & exotic vehicles
  • Nationwide specialty sourcing
  • Everything in Concierge+
  • Priority handling
Choose Elite

Buying again someday? Membership is $149/yr — 15% off every tier, priority queue, annual loan & lease checkup.

Our promise

Five rules we never break

RULE 1

You pay us. Nobody else.

We never accept money from dealers — no referral fees, no kickbacks, no exceptions.

RULE 2

We never sell cars.

No inventory, no listings. We find cars for you, never before you ask.

RULE 3

We never touch the transaction.

You pay the dealer directly, sign directly, take delivery directly.

RULE 4

Flat fee, upfront.

Our fee never depends on which car you buy or what it costs. No incentive to steer you.

RULE 5

Everything in writing.

Deal sheets, dealer confirmations, your approval — documented at every step.

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Why trust us

I know what happens on the other side of the desk. I used to sit there.

"Two people buy the same car at the same store and pay prices thousands apart. The difference is what the buyer knows. I'm the buyer who knows."

After years inside the auto industry — the sales floor, the pricing desk, the way deals really get structured — I started Buyer Sidekick to put that knowledge on your side of the table.

Based in Iowa. Working deals nationwide, by phone and email, with dealers who know we bring serious, ready buyers.

Questions

Fair questions, straight answers

Are you a car dealer or broker?
No. We're a research and negotiation service hired by you, the buyer. We don't sell cars, hold inventory, or handle any part of the purchase. Your transaction happens 100% directly between you and the dealership — we just make sure the numbers are right before you get there.
How do you get paid?
One flat fee from you, paid upfront before we start. That's it. We never accept compensation from dealerships in any form — which means our only incentive is getting you the best deal.
What if you can't find my car or I don't like the deal?
You approve every deal in writing before anything moves forward. If you say no, we keep working. Our fee covers the sourcing and negotiation work regardless of outcome — but our reputation runs on closed deals and documented savings, so we don't quit easy.
Do you work in my state?
We source and negotiate nationwide from our Iowa base. The purchase itself always happens at a licensed dealership — local to you or shipped from out of state if the better deal is elsewhere.
How long does it take?
Most deals wrap in 1–2 weeks from onboarding call to handoff. In-demand or specialty vehicles can take longer — we'll give you an honest timeline on the first call.
New, used, or lease?
All three. New and used purchases, leases, and we'll coach you through trade-in and financing on the Concierge+ tier.
Start my deal

Tell us what you're after

Takes two minutes. We'll follow up within one business day to book your onboarding call.

No payment due yet — we'll confirm fit on the call first.