How it works
A classic from far away, made simple.
Buying a car you haven't stood next to can feel like a leap, so we made every step visible. Here's exactly what happens when you buy from Martinez Auto Sales — from your first call to the end of your 14-day window.
- 14-day buy-back
- 30-day mechanical warranty
- Enclosed, insured delivery
Reach out
Found a car you like? Call, email, or send a message from its page. A person answers — not a bot — and from the first conversation we'll answer every question you have about the car, the process and the guarantees that protect you.
See everything first
We don't just say trust us — we show you the car. Every car is inspected and prepped in our own shop before it's listed, photographed in detail, and its flaws are written down.
- Detailed photos
- Every angle, inside and out — flaws included
- Walkaround video
- A video tour of the car, on request
- Vehicle history & records
- The title and the history and records that come with the car
- Inspection notes
- What we checked in our shop, and what we found
Want a close-up of a specific part? Ask, and we'll shoot it and send it. You end up seeing more than a quick walk around a showroom would show you.
Paperwork
Before any money changes hands, you receive the paperwork to review:
- Bill of sale
- The price and terms of the sale, in writing
- Vehicle paperwork
- The title and the documents that transfer with the car
You have it all in writing before you commit to anything.
Secure payment
When you're ready to move forward, payment is simple and secure. We accept:
- Wire transfer
- Bank to bank
- ACH transfer
- Electronic transfer from your bank account
- Cashier's check
- Return customers only
- Financing
- Available on select cars through our financing partners
Funds are collected only after you've approved the paperwork. No car leaves our shop until it's marked sold and the sale is complete.
Final inspection and service
Before it ships, your car gets one more round of inspection and service in our shop. That last round is what lets us stand behind the 14-day buy-back and the 30-day mechanical warranty.
- Mechanical systems
- Engine, transmission, drivetrain and brakes checked
- Cosmetic check
- Paint, body and interior condition verified
- Documentation
- Warranty and guarantee paperwork prepared
Enclosed delivery
Your car doesn't ride on an open trailer, exposed to weather and road debris. It travels enclosed and insured, anywhere in the lower 48 — Alaska and Hawaii are quoted individually.
- Careful loading
- Loaded and secured for the trip
- Fully insured
- Covered from pickup to delivery
- Driver updates
- We pass the driver's updates along until your car arrives
- Transit time
- Typically 3–6 days regionally, 10–14 days coast to coast, from pickup
Distances and estimated transit times for your ZIP code are on the Delivery page.
Your own inspection window
Once your car arrives you have 14 full days to take it to your own mechanic or a shop you trust. Compare their report with what we sent you — everything we promised should match what you see.
Peace-of-mind guarantee
If something isn't right, you're covered:
- Return it
- Within 14 days of delivery, for a full refund of the purchase price. We arrange the return transport, and the refund goes out within 48 hours of your return request.
- Settle it fairly
- If a small issue slipped past our inspection, we work with you to settle it fairly.
- 30-day warranty
- Engine, transmission, drivetrain and brakes, from the day the car is delivered.
No hidden fees, no arguments — a process built so you can buy with confidence. The full terms are on the Return Guarantee page and in your purchase documents.
Why the order matters
You check first. You pay last.
We don't ask you to trust us before you have anything in hand. Every stage gives you something to check before it asks you for anything.
Before payment
You see all of it
Photos, video, title, history and our inspection notes reach you while the car is still ours. Nothing is described to you that you can't check yourself.
At payment
Money moves last
Funds are collected only after you've approved the paperwork, and the car stays in our shop until the sale is complete.
After delivery
14 days to decide
A 14-day buy-back and a 30-day mechanical warranty mean the decision is still yours after the truck pulls away.
Step one
Seen one you like?
Call us or send a message, and we'll take it from there — photos, paperwork and a delivery estimate for your ZIP code.
