Nationwide vehicle-buying help

Before you sign,
know the whole deal.

Independent review of the vehicle, price, trade, financing and hidden costs—powered by structured automation and approved by an automotive expert.

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✓ New & used✓ Dealer & private party✓ Nationwide
Built from more than four decades inside automotive retail and finance.Former franchised dealer$3B+ originatedConsumer advocate

The automated workflow

From raw deal to clear decision.

The system gathers the facts, performs repeatable calculations, flags risks and creates an expert review case.

01

Tell us what you want

Capture the customer, vehicle and preferences.

02

Enter the transaction

Price, trade, financing, fees and products.

03

Upload support

Buyer’s order, listing, Carfax and photos.

04

Review the report

Instant ratios and risk flags, followed by expert approval.

Choose your level of support

Professional guidance at a clear, one-time price.

Select the review that fits your transaction. Secure payment is collected only after you finish and approve your submission.

SERVICE LEVEL

Quick Deal Check

$49 one time
  • ✓ Price opinion
  • ✓ Trade estimate
  • ✓ Carfax review when provided
  • ✓ Green, yellow or red rating
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SERVICE LEVEL

Complete Deal Check

$149 one time
  • ✓ Complete buyer’s-order analysis
  • ✓ Financing, fees and add-ons
  • ✓ Sell-versus-trade comparison
  • ✓ Carfax supplied if needed

SERVICE LEVEL

Buyer Advocate

$795 one time
  • ✓ Negotiation or private coaching
  • ✓ Up to five candidates
  • ✓ Nationwide sourcing
  • ✓ Inspection and transport coordination
Before You Sign — The Insider's Guide to Buying Your Next Vehicle by Rob SmithCONSUMER EDITION · 2026

A practical guide from inside the business

Walk into the dealership prepared—not afraid.

Before You Sign gives buyers the calm, plain-English perspective Rob developed while selling, structuring and financing thousands of vehicle transactions.

This is not an anti-dealer playbook. Most dealerships and their people work hard to create an outstanding experience. The guide helps consumers understand the moving pieces, communicate clearly and reach a transaction that works for both sides.

Understand the whole dealVehicle, price, trade, financing, products and ownership cost.
Protect the paymentSee how term, APR, cash down and negative equity change the outcome.
Buy with any credit profilePractical guidance for prime, near-prime and sub-prime buyers—without shame.
Build toward the next winA dependable auto loan can become the first step toward stronger credit and bigger goals.
“The goal is not to beat the dealer. The goal is a fair deal, a confident customer and a relationship worth keeping.”Rob Smith
Read the free preview
The complete edition is included with every completed Rob Smith Advisory vehicle review.

Why Rob Smith Advisory

Automation with experienced judgment.

Software handles repeatable math and information gathering. Rob retains final authority over valuation, financing fit, inspections and the recommendation.

“Our job is to help you recognize the right deal—and walk away from the wrong one.”Rob Smith · Founder, Rob Smith Advisory
Rob Smith Advisory — Experience You Can Put to Work
Automated

Structured intake and instant calculations.

Human-approved

No algorithm replaces expert judgment.

Transparent

All compensation is disclosed.

Private by design

No SSN or bank credentials requested.

Rob Smith Advisory Deal Desk

Build your vehicle review.

Your information and supporting documents are securely stored by TGN—The Global Network only after you approve and submit the case. This is not a credit application.

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