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How It Works
Simple. Transparent. Stress-Free.

Getting started is easy. Tell us where you are in your car buying journey and we'll meet you there.

1

Tell Us Where You Are

Share what phase you're in and what kind of help you need.

2

Get a Personalized Plan

We create a step-by-step guide tailored to your situation and budget.

3

Move Through the Phases

Work through each phase with our guidance and expert resources.

4

Drive Away Having Saved

Close the deal knowing you paid less than the average buyer — and got exactly the right car.

💰 Our Savings Guarantee: Your savings are what you knock off the car's advertised price, plus the interest you save compared with the dealer's first financing offer. If that total is less than what you paid us, we refund the difference. Guarantee details
What We Cover
The 5 Phases of Car Buying

We guide you through each step of the process so you can make informed, confident decisions.

Phase 01

Budget & Vehicle Selection

AffordabilityVehicle TypeNew vs. Used

We help you figure out what you can actually afford — monthly payments, total cost of ownership, and which type of vehicle fits your lifestyle and needs.

Phase 02

Shopping

DealershipsPrivate SellersOnline Listings

Navigate dealerships, private sellers, and online marketplaces with confidence. We show you where to look, what questions to ask, and red flags to watch for.

Phase 03

Inspection & History

Carfax / AutoCheckMechanic InspectionTest Drive

Before you commit, we guide you through vehicle history reports, pre-purchase inspections, and what to look for (and listen for) during a test drive.

Phase 04

Financing & Negotiation

Pre-ApprovalNegotiation TipsDealer Finance

Learn how to secure financing before visiting the dealer, negotiate the out-the-door price, and avoid common traps like overpriced add-ons and extended warranties.

Phase 05

Insurance & Post-Purchase

Auto InsuranceRegistrationMaintenance

Get the right insurance coverage, understand your new warranty, handle registration and titling, and know what to do in the first 90 days of ownership.

Not sure where to start? Give us a call and we'll help you figure it out.

Ways to Work With Us
Pick How Much Help You Want

Each option builds on the one before it. Start with the kit, add a coach when you want one, or hand the whole thing to us.

Not sure which one fits you? Take the 1-minute quiz →

Do It Yourself
The kit, the book and a kickoff call
$99
See what's included
  • The Used Car Playbook, our complete guide to buying a used car, with a worksheet for every one of the five phases.
  • An OBD2 scanner that reads the car's computer, and shows you whether someone cleared the fault codes right before they listed it.
  • The walkaround tools: a digital tire pressure gauge, a tread depth gauge, and the Car Body Damage Detector, which reads paint depth so you can spot a panel that has been resprayed.
  • The under-the-hood kit: flashlight, nitrile gloves and a shop rag, so you can actually check the fluids instead of just reading about them.
  • A glovebox reference card with tire date codes, what healthy fluid looks like, and the five red flags, for when you are standing there and need it fast.
  • A seat on our live group Game Plan call each month, where we set your budget, build your shortlist and map out your five phases together.
Get the Kit
Do It Together
Add a coach in your corner
$299
Everything in Do It Yourself, plus:
See what's included
  • A private 60-minute session, one on one, where we work through your budget, your shortlist and your plan in detail instead of in a group.
  • Unlimited text and email support, answered the same day, so you are never stuck in the middle of a search.
  • Listing reviews on demand. Send us anything you are considering and we will tell you whether it is worth the drive.
  • A fair-price target for the car you settle on, so you know your number before anyone starts talking payments.
  • A negotiation game plan written for your car and your deal, which you run yourself.
Add Coaching

Every buying option is backed by our savings guarantee. Still deciding? Take the quiz, or tell us where you are and we will point you at the right one.

Need Something Else?

Two more ways we can help, whether you are checking out a car or selling one.

Pre-Purchase Inspection
Already found the car? Check it first.
$149
See what's included
  • We meet you at the car, in the seller's driveway or on the dealer's lot, anywhere on the Wasatch Front.
  • A computer scan for stored, pending and recently cleared trouble codes, before and after the drive.
  • A road test, plus the engine bay, fluids, tires, brakes, lights and interior.
  • A battery and charging test and paint thickness readings on every panel to find hidden bodywork.
  • The paper trail: title, VIN, open recalls and the known problems for that exact model.
  • A written report with photos within 24 hours, with a clear call: buy it, buy it after repairs or a price cut, or walk away.

A thorough on-site inspection, not a lift inspection. The underside lift check comes with Done For You.

Book an Inspection
Sell Your Car
Get more than the trade-in offer
$199
See what's included
  • A price set from real local listings, side by side with your trade-in offer, so you know what selling it yourself is worth.
  • Listing photos and the write-up. We take the photos and write the ad, ready to post on KSL Cars, Facebook Marketplace or wherever you like.
  • Buyer screening. Forward us the messages and we help you spot lowballers and scams before you meet anyone.
  • A safe meetup and payment plan: where to meet, how to handle test drives and which payment methods to accept.
  • The paperwork, step by step: signing over the title, the bill of sale and what Utah requires after the sale.

You stay the seller. The car, the title and the money never pass through us.

Get Help Selling
What Clients Say
In Their Own Words
You were an answer to a prayer that we never said but needed to say.
Kendra, used car buyer
Working with Jackson was easy! He gave us the time we needed when we were on a phone call together. He was not a know it all. He listened and gave good feedback to our questions. … Jackson took care of the searching and added options as needed. … He made sure we looked at all of the important elements of the car before making the purchase. We had a very positive experience.
Kendra
You were very helpful and professional.

What was easier with help: “Locating vehicles that met our criteria, knowing what to check on the car before buying it.”

Kirk
10/10Value for what they paid
10/10Likely to recommend us
9Cars test-driven to find the right one

Scores from Kirk and Kendra's client survey.

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About Us
We're On Your Side

J Car Consultants was built because buying a car shouldn't feel like a battle — or cost you more than it should.

We've been through it — confusing financing terms, high-pressure dealers, and the fear of overpaying by thousands. J Car Consultants levels the playing field, giving everyday buyers the same knowledge and tools industry insiders take for granted.

Our 5-phase framework breaks the process into manageable steps, each designed to put money back in your pocket. First-time buyer or returning after years, we guarantee you'll save more than you spend with us.

Start Your Journey
Free
First consultation,
no strings attached
5
Phases covered, from
budget to registration
24 hrs
To get your written
inspection report
$0
From dealers. We work
only for you
Jackson Holmes, founder of J Car Consultants
Meet Your Consultant
Hi, I'm Jackson Holmes.

I love cars, and I love helping people get into the car they love. I live in Salt Lake City, I'm working on my MBA at the University of Utah, and I share free tips as Jack's Car Hacks. When you work with us, I'm the one answering your texts and checking out your car.

(970) 985-2236 jackson@jcarconsultants.com
FAQ
Questions We Hear a Lot

Straight answers about how this works. Don't see yours? Ask us directly.

How does the savings guarantee work?
We add up two numbers: how much less than the advertised price you paid for the car, and the interest you save compared with the dealer's first financing offer. If that total is less than what you paid us, we refund the difference. It covers all three buying options: Do It Yourself, Do It Together and Done For You.
Which option is right for me?
Take the 1-minute quiz for a recommendation, or call or text (970) 985-2236 and we will talk it through with you.
Do you work with private sellers, or just dealerships?
Both. Buying from a private seller has its own risks, like title problems and no dealer paperwork to fall back on, and every option covers them.
Can you help with a new car?
Yes. Do It Together and Done For You work for new or used cars. The Do It Yourself kit and the Playbook are built around used cars, where hidden problems are the bigger risk.
What does the inspection check? Is it done on a lift?
Our Pre-Purchase Inspection is a thorough on-site check: a computer scan, a road test, the engine bay and fluids, a battery and charging test, paint thickness readings, tires, brakes, lights and interior, plus the title, history and known issues for that model. You get a written report with photos within 24 hours. It is not done on a lift. Done For You adds an underside check on a lift at a partner shop.
Can you help me sell my car?
Yes. Sell Your Car is $199. We price it against real local listings, take the photos, write the listing, help you screen buyers and walk you through the meetup and the paperwork. You stay the seller: we never take ownership of the car, list it under our name or handle the money. Not sure whether to sell or trade in? Try the Trade-In vs. Private Sale calculator.
Do dealers pay you anything?
No. We work for the buyer, and you are the only one who pays us.
What areas do you serve?
Anything in person, like inspections and dealership visits, happens along the Wasatch Front, from Ogden to Provo. Coaching happens over calls, text and email, and the Do It Yourself kit ships to your door.
What happens after I reach out?
We reply within one business day and set up a free initial consultation to talk through where you are and which option fits.
Get In Touch
Ready to Start Your Car Search?

Start with a free consultation. Tell us whether you are buying, checking out a car you found or selling, and we will point you to the right next step.

  1. Reach outCall, text or email, whichever is easiest.
  2. Free consultationWe talk through your budget, your timeline and where you are in the process.
  3. Your planWe recommend the option that fits, with no pressure to sign up.
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Reach Out Directly

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Email jackson@jcarconsultants.com
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