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How It Works
Simple. Transparent. Stress-Free.

Getting started is free and takes about a minute. Here is the path from your first click to the keys in your hand.

1

Create Your Free Account

One minute, no password. Save results from every free tool in one place.

2

Tell Us What You Want

Fill out your car search request: budget, must-haves and timeline. We follow up with a free consultation.

3

Pick Your Level of Help

From finding listings to doing it all for you. The cars we find land on your Shortlist.

4

Buy It, Then Track It

Close the deal for less, then keep service history, reminders and value in My Garage.

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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.

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Help starts at $99. Not sure which fits? Take the 1-minute quiz.

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Car Buying Tools

Calculators, lookups and checklists for every phase, built for Utah buyers. Save any result to your account.

  • VIN decoder and window sticker lookup
  • Payment, out-the-door and Utah sales tax calculators
  • History report red flags and a walkaround inspection
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Shopping

Your Car Search

Tell us what you want once, then follow the search from your account.

  • A car search request you can edit any time
  • A Shortlist of the cars we find, with our notes
  • Market value, side-by-side compare and favorites
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After you buy

My Garage

Keep every car you own, and its whole history, in one place.

  • Service history with maintenance reminders
  • Renewal dates, running costs and current value
  • Share a car with family and sync dates to your calendar
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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
Truth be told, one of our least favorite things to do is car shopping. Thankfully, our friend Jackson started a business that helps make the car-buying process a lot easier. … If you happen to find yourself looking for a car but hate car shopping, I’d highly recommend using Jackson’s services.

After their car was totaled: “We love our new Outback.”

Bentley
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

Buying a car shouldn't feel like a battle, or cost you more than it should. We work only for the buyer, never for dealers, and our 5-phase framework gives everyday buyers the knowledge insiders take for granted. We guarantee you'll save more than you spend with us.

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. Questions about a specific service are on the Services page, or 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, compare them all on our Services page, or call or text (970) 985-2236 and we will talk it through with you.
Is the account really free? What do I get?
Yes. It costs nothing and needs no card or password. It saves your results from our free tools, holds your car search request and Shortlist, and keeps My Garage: service history, maintenance reminders and value for the cars you own. Create yours here.
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.
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.
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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.

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Email jackson@jcarconsultants.com
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