With used car values at an all-time high, now really may be best time to sell your car. Since 2012, La Cañada-based Carbuyer.la has placed a high value on serving the community with the goal of making a car sale fast and easy. Whether your car is financed or not, Carbuyer.la purchases directly from owners who are looking for a safe, quick and fair transaction. After a deal is agreed on, they schedule pick up or meet at your local Chase bank. CV Weekly recently spoke with Carbuyer.la’s purchasing consultant Maria Valdez to learn more about the service.

How does Carbuyer.la work?   

Valdez:  We are a family-operated business here to serve the community. We offer a quick solution for our clients who are looking to sell their vehicle. When we appraise our clients’ vehicles, we analyze local and national market data and, with our network of national buyers, we are able to offer the most money for our client’s vehicles.  

Are there requirements for the vehicle in terms of age and condition?  

We prefer to purchase three-to-four-year-old models with less than 75,000 miles and a clean history report. We are open to all makes and models with a clean history report.   

How is paperwork and payment handled?   

We take care of all DMV and legal paperwork needed to finalize the transaction. We pay at the time of the transaction with certified funds.

Did COVID change the way you did business?  

COVID changed the used car business. When new car manufacturers stopped building vehicles, consumers turned to used cars. The high consumer demand forced the appreciation of used cars, making economical vehicles more and more expensive. We were in a seller’s market. Today, vehicle values are still high but we are seeing a shift in the used car market and it’s becoming a buyer’s market. If you are thinking of selling, right now is still a great time to take advantage of the market.  

What might new customers be surprised to know about your service?  

If a customer is still financing and has equity in their vehicle, we pay their positive equity at the time of transaction. Most car dealers hold payment for a couple of weeks. 

For more information, call (818) 378-4391or visit carbuyer.la.