Automotive Search

Prior to using Automotive Search Inc., I had purchased my previous three vehicles using an auto broker. I was tempted to buy my BMW X5 from a dealership given the one price, no haggle hype. After working with a dealership, I contacted Automotive Search Inc., and here’s the scoop. The dealership offered me significantly less from my trade-​in (a BMW 330 XI with real low miles). More importantly, the overall X5 vehicle cost was less too. Plus, Mike Mulhern was able to get me a vehicle with EXACTLY the accessories and trim details that I wanted – nothing more or less. And lastly, Mike managed the transaction to make it completely worry-​free and painless, and I saved lots of money in doing so! I’m definitely a repeat customer!

«Most stress free car buying experience I have had!»
Both by in-​laws and my brother in-​law have purchased vehicles from Phil and have had fantastic experiences. My wife and I were looking for Suburban to cater to our 3 growing boys and Phil drove us to a lot where we could check some out. We didn’t find some that day but Phil took it upon himself to go back to the lot later that week as their were more cars that were being shipped in. Based off the feedback he got from us he was able to select a Suburban that was absolutely perfect for our family at a very fair price. Overall Phil was fantastic and my wife couldn’t be more happier (happy wife-​happy life). I look forward to doing business with Phil again in the near future! Joey Flores

Phil did exactly what he said he was going to do WHEN he said he would do it all in an extremely professional and friendly manner. I never felt any pressure whatsoever! He is extremely knowledgeable and operates with total integrity.

So I bought my Lexis IS250 from Krieg and John and the guys at Automotive Search. Such a fantastic buying experience. It was refreshing to buy a car from folks that were honest, ethical and transparent. No games, no tricks, no hidden fees. Just great cars, great expertise and advice and super aggressive pricing. In an industry full of scammers, these guys stand out way above the rest. My sister just got another car from them (her third from them) and could not be happier. Car dealers that actually have real integrity!

I cannot give this place enough stars! Tim is amazing to work with and made our car buying experience a refreshing one… yes, refreshing and car buying in the same sentence! I’m serious, go here to buy your next used or new car! It will forever change your opinion about buying a car. No back and forth games, no hidden fees. What you see is what you get. Stellar people and solid company!

Phil Fornaro is a car matchmaker. He listens to what you want in a car and then guides you to it. He’s friendly and full of info, and ASI has a third party check out the cars first so they have good (even new) tires and brakes, etc before you test drive them. Sticker price on the car was a ‘final offer’ type situation, so understand this is literally a ‘what you see is what you get’ kind of dealership. Which is refreshing. Also-​they offered me the ‘avg’ amt found on nada blue book values. Straight shooters. Go there.

Had a great experience working with Automotive Search. Popped in to test drive a Lexus and walked away with an Infiniti. Phil did a great job of helping us find the right car to fit our needs, and he did an amazing job of making sure we got the best price possible. From our experience, they are a very honest and trustworthy organization. We knew nothing about Automotive Search before stopping in, but now we’re loyal customers. I recommend Phil Fornaro and Automotive Search to anyone looking to get a car.

First time buying a car in 10 years and Mike Mulhern made it very easy. I had been referred to Automotive Search by a neighbor and after weeks of going to different car lots this was a refreshing change.
I spoke to Mike and explained what type of vehicle I was looking for. He told me that they had 1 on the lot that may interest me but that in a week or so he would have and SUV that would fit my request perfectly.
A week or so later he called me up and said that they SUV was ready to look at. I went over, test drove it, and then told him I would be back tomorrow to purchase it SUV. No big back and forth on the price and they actually filled up the gas tank.
SUPER EASY Process. When I am ready for a different car 10 years down the line I will go back to Automotive Search Inc.

Without question the easiest & most drama-​free purchasing experience EVER! This is my 2^nd purchase from Automotive Search and my husband has been dealing with Dave & the team from A.S. for over 20 years! Test drive was everything I needed it to be. Dave gave me a crash course in the 472 different controls in the cockpit, uh, I mean driver’s seat. Trade in was MORE than fair & transparent. Financing was hassle-​free and they got me a PRIMO rate! Paperwork was done when I walked in & 20 minutes later I was starting up my perfectly detailed baby and headed out of the lot! I can’t say enough good stuff about this company. They are the antithesis of «used car dealer» stereotype.

I needed a clean, cute car for tooling around town. I had tried other sites. A friend recommended Mike Mulhern at Auto Search. Mike found the VW Beetle of my dreams. He brought the car to my office for a test drive, and had the paperwork ready for me that day. Very professional, very efficient, no pressure process.

Do yourself a favor… if your looking to buy or lease a vehicle, please give Phil a call at Auto Search. I was referred by a friend, and had a great new car buying experience. They were great!!! He actually saved me money rather than buying directly at the dealership. Fun relaxed atmosphere… great communication throughout the process. Without hesitation, I will be back to see Phil for my next purchase.

After months of slogging through classifieds and used car websites and trekking to dealerships in search of a good used 2005 — 2006 Acura MDX, I stumbled upon Automotive Search on Hampden and met Colleen Tinker, a auto broker. I told her what I was looking for and within weeks, she found exactly what I was looking for in California, had the car shipped here, and well, its in my garage now! I can’t say enough about my experience. There was no pressure or sales gimmicks like at the dealers and no surprises like there can be in the classifieds. Automotive Search makes sure the car they are buying for you is mechanically sound and trouble free. Colleen Tinker is exceptional. Customer oriented, she has your best interests in mind every step of the way. I will use Automotive Search and Colleen again the next time I need a car, new or used.