Independent car-buying advocate

Find your car without the stress.

Zen's mission is to get you the best deal possible. We negotiate price, dealer fees, trade-in value, and extended warranties, so nothing gets left on the table. For most clients, that's thousands saved.

Pricing

Two ways to go Zen.

If you already know the exact car you want and just need negotiation support, choose Zen. If you need help deciding which car to buy, go with Zen Plus.

Zen

$299

Flat advocate fee

Best for: You already know your next car and you’re ready to buy.

  • An expert in your corner, focused on saving you money
  • We negotiate price, dealer fees, trade-in value, as well as locating manufacturer and governmental rebates you may qualify for, ensuring you get the best deal possible
  • Planned as one visit — and if it’s smarter to wait and come back the next day, we do it at no extra fee
Get Started — $299

* Not in LA, or just want virtual support fighting fees? Give us a call or text at (818) 434-4633. Zen can still help. Just be ready to share your dealership quotes and notes so we can best serve you.

Zen Plus

$499

Flat advocate fee

Best for: You’re earlier in the process and open to options — still deciding on the right car.

  • The full Zen treatment, PLUS
  • We help you decide what to buy, researching and comparing your options and answering the big questions, like whether it's time to go electric or what's the best option for your budget
  • Room to visit multiple dealerships and test-drive before you decide
Get Started — $499
Joel Simons — Zen Auto Brokers

"Five years as a sales consultant taught me how dealerships make extra money. Now I use everything I learned on the inside to save you thousands."

— Joel Simons, Zen Auto Brokers

5 yrs

In car sales

500+

Cars sold

Any

Make or model

What makes Zen different

What clients say

Real people, real savings.

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"I went to the dealership by myself and spent hours making sure I chose the right car. I was ready to buy but they added 'non-negotiable' fees at the last second. I tried to negotiate and was able to get a small fee waived, but most of them stayed. The dealership was about to close and they were rushing me to buy that night. I called Zen, and Joel told me to leave, and that he was available the next morning. As I was trying to leave they said they could meet me halfway, but Joel said the car would still be there tomorrow, and also sent me a few links to comparable cars, just in case this one did sell. The next day, he came to the dealership with me and somehow got them to waive all of their fees, except LoJack, which I wanted. Plus he got me a lower APR, which I'm still confused by. Calling Zen ended up saving me $50 a month. As a college student, I'm very happy!"

Hunter C.
Hunter C. Zen Los Angeles, CA · 2021 Toyota Corolla
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"I was torn between the Ford Bronco Sport and the full-size Bronco, so Joel and I test drove both and I decided on the Sport. Afterwards, when we were looking at numbers, Joel helped me get a good deal and I was ready to leave a deposit that night, but he seemed confident that we could get an even better deal if we waited. The next day, Joel took my trade-in to a different dealership and the Ford dealer matched their offer, which added $3,000 more on my trade! On top of that, he got every fee waived, plus he brought up a manufacturer's rebate they never mentioned. He even stopped me from buying an extended warranty I didn't need because I told him beforehand that last time I bought one I regretted it. All told he saved me thousands, calm and steady the whole way. Zen really is the perfect name."

Abby S.
Abby S. Zen Plus Hollywood, CA · 2026 Ford Bronco Sport

Ready to save money?

Let's get started.

Choose the most convenient way to pay your flat advocate fee below, and we'll reach out to set a time to meet you at the dealership.

Pay your advocate fee

Zen — $299 · One dealership visit, full negotiation support

Zen Plus — $499 · Help choosing your car, then full negotiation support

Pay the flat fee via any of the options below. No hidden charges. Zen's goal is to save you thousands. Many happy clients choose to tip and provide referrals. That's how the fee stays this low.

Zen ($299) Pay by card · secure Stripe checkout
Zen Plus ($499) Pay by card · secure Stripe checkout
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Not quite ready? Start with a free 10-minute call. Tell us what you're shopping for and we'll point you to the right fit, no pressure.
Call or text (818) 434-4633