Thank you for visiting the SPECTRUM AutoSource online brochure. I hope that you will find this site both informative and easy to use.
As president of SPECTRUM AutoSource, I am proud to offer the residents of the Minneapolis and St. Paul area an entirely new way to acquire a new vehicle. I offer personal service to you through which you can buy the new car, sport utility vehicle, truck or van of your choice from the comfort of your own living room or the convenience of your office. I offer the most efficient, pleasant and cost-effective method of purchasing your new vehicle. Through my business affiliation with Auto Direct, Inc., I can arrange for the new vehicle of your choice to be delivered to the franchised auto dealership of your choice.
You will receive the lowest possible price on the new vehicle because there is no dealership overhead attached to the vehicle. Auto Direct, Inc. and SPECTRUM AutoSource are committed to keeping our costs low in order to deliver the vehicle to you at the lowest possible price!
If you are a serious auto shopper or just browsing around, I invite you to get the facts about buying a new vehicle and discover the Best Way to Buy a New Auto!
Sincerely,
Kayla Saunders,
President
GET THE FACTS
FACT #1
Just because you think you know the true cost price of a vehicle it doesn’t mean that a dealership MUST sell to you at that price.
FACT #2
A dealership could not stay in business selling at or below cost. Could you… in your business?
FACT #3
Why waste your time and energy trying to outsmart the pros? Let SPECTRUM AutoSource save you time and aggravation, AND get you the best price. GUARANTEED!!!
THE SPECTRUM WAY
PERSONAL SERVICE
I work for you, my client. I am completely independent and unbiased. I do not work for the dealership or have any affiliation with dealerships. Therefore, I will not try to sway you towards one make versus another or send you to a dealership that is inconvenient for you. I do not work for a credit union or bank. Therefore, I will not influence your decision on how to finance the vehicle. I am not an internet buying service which refers clients back to a local dealer, which will pay the internet company for the referral.
Through my affiliate, Auto Direct, Inc., I order the vehicle of your choice to be delivered to the dealership of your choice. You will pay the invoice price and a reasonable consulting fee.
SAVE MONEY
Through this service, my clients save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on all makes and models, including Imports. There is one low price and all costs involved are fully disclosed.
SAVE TIME
There is no need to drive all over town looking for the best deal. There is no need to wait for the year-end clearance sale, this wholesale pricing structure is available all year long.
SAVE ENERGY
This is the perfect service for busy people who prefer NOT to haggle over the price or prefer NOT to be subjected to any aggravating sales tactics.
THE REAL DEAL
Delivery is made through the franchised dealership of your choice. Dealer financing, leasing and trade-ins are available. Full factory warranty and factory rebates always apply.
THE PROCESS
Decide on the make, model and options of your new vehicle. Call me at 612-442-3815 or email me to schedule an appointment. We look at dealer markup and price as many vehicles as you to choose. Delivery is made within 3-5 working days, unless it is a special order from the factory. I accompany you to the dealership to assure smooth delivery of the vehicle.
WHAT DOES THE MEDIA SAY ABOUT AUTOMOBILE CONSULTANTS?
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ~ "Car buying services can save money, especially for those who hate haggling."
U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT ~ "Consumers who are looking for a good buy in an automobile but don’t like to do a lot of comparison shopping are turning increasingly to car buying services and consultants in order to save big dollars."
CONSUMER REPORTS ~ "Buying services can let you avoid the haggling and high pressure tactics generally associated with car buying. And because they typically purchase large numbers of cars, they usually can get you a very favorable price."
NEWSWEEK ~ "There is still a way, however, to cut cost of life on wheels – and that’s by using the services of a broker or an automobile consultant."
MONEY MAGAZINE ~ "Consider letting an auto consultant do the buying if you hate to haggle."
BUSINESS WEEK ~ "J.D. Power & Associates estimates that about 11% of last year’s purchasers made contact with a buying service or broker, resulting in the sale of around 578,000 vehicles. Nearly half the customers who found the experience more satisfying than the traditional car-buying method cited the absence of haggling as the chief reason. A third pointed to a lower or good price."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SPECTRUM AutoSource?
SPECTRUM AutoSource is an auto consulting service that offers a tough to beat, fully disclosed, wholesale pricing structure that eliminates the need to haggle. SPECTRUM AutoSource is an affiliate of Auto Direct Inc. Auto Direct, Inc. is our connection to the manufacturers and they have been providing their affiliates with the ability to supply new vehicles to the public since 1988.
Why should I use an auto consultant?
An auto consultant can save you time, money and aggravation. SPECTRUM AutoSource is a fully independent organization, which operates free of manufacturers’ or dealers’ influence. Therefore, you get the new vehicle of your choice without being influenced by a salesperson.
Why should the dealer cooperate?
The dealer receives reimbursement for the delivery of the vehicle. The delivery is pre-arranged so all you have to do is sign the forms and drive away.
What is the catch?
There is no catch. SPECTRUM AutoSource and Auto Direct, Inc. are simply able to deliver the vehicle to you for the lowest possible price because we keep our costs low. When purchasing a vehicle off the lot at the dealership, there are extra costs that the dealership must cover including the general cost of the dealership, advertising cost, sales staff cost, and vehicle interest cost.
What about service?
The new vehicle is purchased through a franchised dealership of your choice. Your vehicle will be serviced the same as any vehicle purchased from that dealership.
What about the warranty?
You are buying a new vehicle so full factory warranties always apply.
What about rebates?
All rebates in effect at the time of the purchase are deducted from the price of the vehicle.
What about dealer financing and leasing?
Remember, the vehicle is purchased through a franchised dealership so dealer financing or leasing is available to you.
What about my trade-in?
The Shopper’s Guide by Consumer Guide magazine recommends that you keep the trade-in out of the new-car price. With SPECTRUM AutoSource, the price of the new vehicle is pre-set so negotiating the price for a trade-in becomes less complicated. You can negotiate a trade-in with the delivering dealership, negotiate a price with another dealership, negotiate a price with an auto broker, or sell the used vehicle yourself.
What is the process?
Decide on the make, model and options of your new vehicle. Call me at (612) 442-3815 or fax me at (612) 442-3816 to schedule an appointment. I work for you, not the dealership, so we look at dealer markup and price as many vehicles as you choose. Delivery of your new vehicle will occur within 3-5 working days (most cases) of when you give your final approval on the order. I then accompany you to the dealership to assist in a smooth delivery of the vehicle.
THE AUTOMOBILE SUPERMARKET
Acura
Audi
BMW
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Eagle
Geo
GMC
Ford
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti
Isuzu
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln/Merc.
Lotus
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mitsubishi
Nissan
Oldsmobile
Plymouth
Pontiac
Porsche
Saab
Subaru
Suzuki
Toyota
Volkswagen
Volvo
Please note that the only make that is not included in the above list is Satrun which already offers one-price structure.
ABOUT OUR AFFILIATE
SPECTRUM AutoSource is an affiliate of Auto Direct, Inc., which is our direct connection to the auto manufacturers. Auto Direct, Inc. has been providing their affiliates with the ability to supply new automobiles to the public since 1988.
Updated 12/09/98
