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Let us deal with the dealer.

We find the car, work the dealers by phone and email, negotiate for a price below MSRP and strip the add-ons and junk fees. You keep your evenings and sign only when you’re happy. Based in Austin, here for Texas buyers.

Get Full Service · $395
  • One flat fee, paid once through Stripe.
  • Full refund if you cancel before negotiations begin.
  • Dealers pay us nothing. You’re the only one we work for.
  • Mason replies within one business day.

Austin base, Texas coverage

Drive Right operates from Austin and serves Texas buyers. Its other named service areas are Arlington, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and San Marcos. Those are service areas, not branch offices. The Texas resource hub provides statewide context.

For an Austin-area request, provide your ZIP code, the seller’s location, and how far you are willing to travel. Exact coverage boundaries and in-person availability still need owner confirmation. This page does not offer walk-in appointments or list a public storefront.

Remote work and in-person steps

The listed service includes research, written offer comparison, and seller communication. Before booking, ask which steps can be completed remotely for your purchase and whether any advisor attendance is available. In-person attendance is not established in the current service record. A test drive, physical inspection, document signing, and vehicle handover each need their own arrangement with the relevant provider or seller.

Pickup, delivery, and the transaction

Delivery coordination is listed under Concierge where available. Confirm who provides transport, its cost, the pickup and destination, expected timing, and how the vehicle’s condition will be documented. Do not plan around a delivery date until the seller or carrier confirms it.

Before any deposit or trip, ask the seller to confirm the VIN, availability, written total, deposit terms, required documents, and the person handling handover. If financing or a trade-in is involved, ask what still needs approval or inspection. These are preparation questions, not a promise that Drive Right performs every transaction step. You retain the purchase decision.

Current plans and fees

The following flat service fees match Drive Right’s pricing page and the recorded pricing source updated September 18, 2026. Checkout calculates any applicable tax separately. Confirm the scope and current total before paying.

Full Service

$395one-time service fee

A dedicated advisor for a new, used, or certified pre-owned search, with vehicle recommendations, price negotiation, and fee review. Expected start time is confirmed after payment and intake verification.

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Ultimate Concierge

$695one-time service fee

The Full Service scope plus specialized sourcing and expanded transaction coordination. The listed scope includes auction, forum, and niche-market research, with delivery coordination where available. Confirm the specific sourcing and delivery arrangements for your vehicle.

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These are fees for Drive Right’s service. Request separate written costs for the vehicle, independent inspection, and transport you may need. See the service policy and process overview before selecting a plan.

Austin purchase planning

Local sources checked September 5, 2026. Verify current requirements with the responsible agency for your vehicle and county.

Use the correct county paperwork route

If your transaction belongs with Travis County, start with the Travis County Tax Office’s buyer instructions. For an individual sale, the office recommends having the seller accompany you so a representative can check the title before the application is submitted. Ask the office which documents your specific transfer requires; a seller’s location alone is not enough to choose your paperwork route.

Travis County offers title-transfer walk-ins at selected locations. Check the current title-services page for hours and locations before setting a handover time. Drive Right is not a county office or title-processing authority.

Account for Travis and Williamson emissions rules

The TCEQ emissions program includes Travis and Williamson counties. Its overview specifies annual testing for gasoline vehicles from model-year ages 2 through 24 and excludes electric and diesel vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds. Check applicability for the vehicle’s registration county and age before scheduling. An emissions result does not answer the mechanical-condition questions.

Plan dealer visits around the I-35 corridor

TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express Central page identifies Austin construction segments and links to the current closure map. As a practical planning step, check that map before a test drive or pickup, reconfirm the seller’s entrance, and avoid making several appointments depend on one tight travel estimate. No fixed travel-time estimate is assumed here.

Questions to settle before booking

Can I use a plan if I already found a car?

Share the listing and what you want help comparing. Ask Drive Right to confirm whether the Full Service scope fits the request or whether the Concierge scope is needed.

Will an advisor meet me at an Austin dealership?

In-person attendance is not established in the current service record. Ask for confirmation of availability, location, scope, and any separate fee before making plans.

Does the service include a mechanic’s inspection?

The listed plans do not establish an included mechanical inspection. Ask who would select and book an independent inspector, what the inspection covers, and who pays. Research and offer comparison do not substitute for a mechanic’s findings.

What should I send with an inquiry?

Send your ZIP code, budget, vehicle requirements, desired timing, links to candidates, and any written quotes. Mention a trade-in, travel limit, or delivery need. Use the box above to ask about scope. Do not include payment details or identity documents.

Talk to Mason about your car search.

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