Tell us what you want
Capture the customer, vehicle and preferences.
DEALCHECK · 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.
✓ 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.
Enter the transaction
Price, trade, financing, fees and products.
Upload support
Buyer’s order, listing, Carfax and photos.
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
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
What every paid review includes
Clear answers—not another pile of numbers.
- Complete transaction organizationVehicle, price, trade, fees, add-ons, financing and incentives in one view.
- Deal grade and readiness scorePlain-English risk flags and the issues that deserve attention before signing.
- Professional review queueYour paid case and documents go directly to Rob Smith Advisory for experienced judgment.
- Complete Before You Sign eBookThe 31-page consumer edition is unlocked immediately after payment.
✓ Secure Stripe checkout✓ One-time payment✓ No SSN requested
CONSUMER EDITION · 2026A 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.
“The goal is not to beat the dealer. The goal is a fair deal, a confident customer and a relationship worth keeping.”Rob SmithThe 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
Structured intake and instant calculations.
No algorithm replaces expert judgment.
All compensation is disclosed.
No SSN or bank credentials requested.
Buyer education
Learn what the numbers really mean.
How to Read a Car Buyer's Order Before You Sign
Reconcile price, trade, payoff, fees, add-ons and the real amount financed.
Read guide →Car Dealer Fees and Add-Ons Explained
Understand what is required, what may be optional and what each product actually costs.
Read guide →Trading a Car with Negative Equity
See how trade equity changes cash down, loan approval, payment and long-term cost.
Read guide →Questions buyers ask
Know what DealCheck does before you begin.
What does DealCheck review?
The vehicle price, trade allowance, financing, fees, add-ons, incentives and other transaction details you provide.
Does it replace an inspection?
No. DealCheck evaluates the transaction and available records. A qualified mechanical inspection remains important for many used vehicles.
Can you help anywhere in the United States?
Yes. DealCheck provides nationwide guidance for new and used vehicles from dealers and private parties.
Do you collect my Social Security number?
No. DealCheck does not request Social Security numbers or online-banking credentials and does not store complete payment-card numbers.
DealCheck review 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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