Answers to common questions about finding dealerships and shopping for a vehicle with ShoppingVehicles.com. Can’t find what you need? Contact us.
About ShoppingVehicles.com
What is ShoppingVehicles.com?
ShoppingVehicles.com helps you find dealerships near you, research vehicles, and prepare to shop. Search by ZIP code or city, narrow by brand, and contact dealerships directly. Our AI assistant, Brainiac AI, can answer general vehicle-shopping questions along the way.
Do you sell vehicles?
No. We are not a dealership. We connect you with dealerships, and any purchase, lease, or financing is between you and the dealership.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Searching for dealerships, reading our guides, and chatting with Brainiac AI are free for shoppers.
Finding a dealership
How do I find a dealership near me?
Open Find a Dealership, enter your ZIP code or city, optionally choose a brand or type a dealership name, and select Search dealerships. Certified Partners appear first, followed by other nearby dealerships in a list and on a map.
Where does the dealership information come from?
It comes from Google Maps and from the dealerships themselves. Details such as ratings, hours, and photos are provided by Google and may change.
Why isn’t a dealership I know listed?
Not every dealership appears in every search. Try searching by name, widening your location, or removing the brand filter. If you own or manage a dealership and want to be featured, contact us about the Certified Partner program.
How accurate are the hours, phone numbers, and addresses?
We do our best, but details can change without notice. Please call or visit the dealership’s website to confirm before you go.
Certified Partners
What is a Certified Partner?
A Certified Partner is a dealership that has verified its state dealer license and physical sales location, confirmed its contact details, committed to replying to ShoppingVehicles.com shoppers within one business day, and agreed to honor advertised pricing and disclose dealer fees before you sign. Learn more on our Certified Partners page.
Are Certified Partners paid placements?
Yes. Certified Partners pay a program fee and appear first in search results and in the Certified Partners directory. They must meet our standards to join and stay listed, but the badge is not a ranking, a guarantee, or an endorsement of any specific vehicle, price, or financing offer. We recommend comparing more than one dealership.
How can my dealership become a Certified Partner?
Reach out through our Contact page and tell us about your dealership. We will follow up with details about the program and the verification process.
Pricing, financing, and test drives
Who sets vehicle prices?
Dealerships do. Shopping Vehicles is not responsible for dealerships’ 3rd party pricing. Pricing, fees, incentives, and availability can change or contain errors, so confirm the full price directly with the dealership and get it in writing.
What fees should I ask about?
Ask the dealership for an itemized out-the-door price that includes taxes, dealer fees, and any add-ons. Certified Partners commit to disclosing dealer fees before you sign.
Does ShoppingVehicles.com offer financing?
No. Financing is arranged by the dealership or your own lender. Ask about rates, terms, and fees, and compare offers before you decide.
How do I schedule a test drive or get a vehicle history report?
Contact the dealership directly using the Call, Website, or Directions buttons on its listing. For any used vehicle, ask the dealership for a vehicle history report before you buy.
Brainiac AI
What is Brainiac AI?
Brainiac AI is our AI vehicle-shopping assistant. It can help you think through vehicle types and body styles, features worth paying for, new versus used, financing terms, trade-ins, questions to ask a dealer, and preparing for a test drive. Try it on the Brainiac AI page.
Can Brainiac AI give me an exact price or approve my financing?
No. Brainiac AI provides general guidance only. It cannot quote prices or approve financing, and it can make mistakes. Please confirm important details with a dealership.
Is Brainiac AI a real person?
No. Brainiac AI is an automated assistant powered by artificial intelligence.
Is it safe to share personal information with Brainiac AI?
Please avoid sharing sensitive information such as Social Security or driver’s license numbers, bank or card details, or passwords. Your messages are processed by our AI provider to generate replies.
Privacy and contact
What happens to the information I send you?
We use it to respond to you. If you ask us to connect you with a dealership, we share your details with that dealership so it can reply. Read our Privacy Policy for details.
How do I contact ShoppingVehicles.com?
Use the form on our Contact page and we will get back to you.
