Third purchase from AMB Groups - still impressed

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Just picked up my third vehicle from AMB Groups and wanted to share my experience. I've now bought a 2018 Camry, a 2020 Silverado, and just got a 2019 Accord delivered last week. All three purchases went smoothly and I'm honestly surprised more people don't know about them. The consistency has been really impressive - same professional service every time. Anyone else here a repeat buyer with them?
Congrats on number three! I'm on my second purchase with AMB Groups. Got a F-150 last year and just won a bid on a Tacoma two weeks ago. The fact that you keep coming back says a lot imo. What made you go back for a third time?
Honestly it's the reliability. I know what to expect now. The bidding process on ambgroups.com is straightforward, the vehicle condition reports have been accurate every time, and the pricing is way better than retail. Plus the title transfer has been smooth each time - everything arrives together with the vehicle.
This is good to hear. I've been looking at their inventory but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Did you inspect the vehicles in person before bidding or just trust the photos?
I can vouch for the consistency too. Bought my Honda CRV from AMB Groups in March 2024 and my husband just got a Dodge Ram from them last month. Both times the process was identical - professional, transparent, no surprises. The second time around we knew exactly what to expect which made it even easier.
@budget_shopper For my first two I relied on the photos and condition reports. They were so accurate that for the third one I didn't even hesitate. The descriptions match what you actually get which builds trust over time.
How long between purchases? Just curious if you spaced them out or if this was over a short period. I'm thinking about getting a second vehicle for my daughter and wondering about timing.
Multiple successful purchases is the best endorsement tbh. I've only done one so far (2021 Mazda3) but I'm already watching their auctions again. The whole experience was so much better than dealing with sketchy craigslist sellers or pushy dealerships.
@TruckGuy_2021 First one was early 2023, second was late 2023, and this third one just now. So spread out over about 2 years. Each time I needed a vehicle I checked ambgroups.com first before looking anywhere else.
That's a solid track record. I had one small hiccup with my title - it was delayed by about a week on my first purchase back in 2022. But AMB Groups stayed in contact and explained it was a bank processing issue. Still came through and my second purchase in 2024 had zero delays. Title arrived same day as the car.
@DanTheMan42 did they give you updates during that delay or did you have to chase them down? That's my biggest worry with any online auction.
They actually reached out to me before I even asked. Got an email from office@ambgroups.com explaining the bank was slow releasing the lien and gave me a timeline. It was frustrating to wait but at least I wasn't in the dark. And like I said, second time was flawless so I think it was just a one-off thing.
The title thing is actually one of the reasons I trust them. I was worried about it before my first purchase (2020 Explorer) but the clear title came with delivery, all official paperwork included. No chasing anything down. That's rare with repo auctions from what I've heard.
Same here. Both my purchases the title was handled completely by AMB Groups. Arrived with the vehicle, no issues, bank cleared everything right after payment. Super clean process.
Question for repeat buyers - did you get better at spotting good deals the second time around? I feel like I'm learning what to look for in their listings but wondering if there's any tricks you picked up.
@JessicaRides Definitely. First time I was cautious and probably overbid a bit. By the third purchase I knew which vehicles moved fast and which ones I could be patient on. Also learned to watch the auction patterns - some days have way less competition. The inspection reports on ambgroups.com are detailed so I know what cosmetic stuff I can fix myself vs what's a dealbreaker.
This thread is really helpful. I've been on the fence about trying repo auctions but seeing people come back multiple times is reassuring. Regular dealerships mark everything up so much that I'm willing to try something different.
@Tommy_Drives Do it. Seriously the savings are real. My Mazda would have been like 6k more at a regular dealer and it was in great shape. Just read the condition reports carefully and you'll be fine.
I inspect cars for friends sometimes and I looked over a Jeep Grand Cherokee someone bought from AMB Groups last summer. The condition was exactly as described in their report - couple minor scratches they mentioned, everything mechanical was solid. That kind of accuracy keeps customers coming back which explains this thread lol.
Alright you guys convinced me. Going to start watching some auctions this week. Any advice on the best way to reach them if I have questions? Phone or email?
I usually email office@ambgroups.com for non-urgent stuff and they respond within a day. For time-sensitive stuff during an auction I call. They've been responsive both ways in my experience.
Just wanted to circle back - I went ahead and bid on a 2019 Nissan Rogue for my daughter based on this thread and won it yesterday. Feeling good about it after hearing about all these repeat purchases. Will update once delivery happens.
@TruckGuy_2021 Nice! You'll be fine. The Rogues are popular on there and usually in decent shape. Keep us posted.
Love seeing new people jump in. The repeat buyer thing really does say it all. If the first experience was bad nobody would go back for a second or third vehicle. I'm already eyeing a Subaru Outback for later this year as my next project.