CARZi of Escondido thanks you for your interest in our vehicles. Buying a car online without seeing it in person can be challenging. However, we will do our best to make this a transparent, seamless and a positive experience. We also recommend that you send a friend or a family member to look at the vehicle on your behalf or, even better, hire a mobile vehicle pre-purchase inspection service. We created this guide to help our remote shoppers navigate through this sort of online transaction with ease and with the full knowledge of the sale-terms and conditions.
 
The Purchasing Process
 
To purchase, a full payment or a non-refundable deposit is required to get started and hold the vehicle.
 
  • We start by emailing you a pre-purchase agreement with details and payment instructions.
  • We always let the buyer arrange for the transportation. We can recommend a few carriers.
  • Please note, the vehicle will continue to be advertised for sale until full payment is received.
  • After we receive the funds, we will email you all of the sales documents to sign and return.
  • We will store the vehicle in our warehouses awaiting the paperwork and any balances due.
  • After paperwork and full payment are received, the vehicle can be released to your carrier.
  • We'll also mail or email you copies of all the sales documents that you have already signed.
  • Vehicle titles are sent to cash buyers or to the lienholders on record directly from the DMV.
  • Note:
  • Please note that deposits are non-refundable and only valid for 7 days from date received.
  • If the balance is not paid by the 8th day, then sale is voided and AND deposit is forfeited!
  • Please be aware that no refunds, returns or changes are allowed after receipt of payment.
  • Credit Union or Lender Payments:
  • We need to know if your lender requires a completed registration before funding the loan.
  • Please make sure the loan is approved on the very specific vehicle you're buying from us.
  • We will need all your info as well as your social security # and the lenders approval letter.
  • Once we receive full payment, the vehicle will be released to your transporter (see above)
 
Sales Tax And Registration
 
  • If the vehicle is to be registered and delivered in California, we will collect the sales tax + registration fees.
  • If the vehicle is shipped to the buyer (outside California), we don't collect the sales tax or registration fees.
  • If the vehicle is to be registered outside California but is driven off our lot, we have to collect the sales tax.
  • If you pay the California sales tax, you should not have to pay it again in your state. Contact us for details.
 
Pre-Purchase Inspections
 
Car shoppers are encouraged to get pre-purchase inspections on potential vehicles.
There are plenty of mobile mechanics and inspection services that can be found online or on Craigslist.

Our policy regarding pre-inspections is:
 
  • Buyer must arrange the inspection and to give us at least a 1 day advance notice of the date and time.
  • Inspection must be performed during our business hours and on our premises. No exceptions please!
  • On the same day the inspection is completed, we need to know the buyers decision on the purchase as:
  • The vehicle will still be advertised for sale to the public unless we receive a full payment or a deposit.
  • Exceptions can be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, we have to be fair to all of our buyers.
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