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Remote- Single vehicle pre-purchase report from $120
- Comparison and TCO analysis from $340
- Fleet specification consultation from $750
- Complete advisory package from $1,450
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East Side Auto LLC | Established 2026
Independent automotive research and buying guidance
Remote vehicle advisory, pre-purchase research, and practical cost-of-ownership analysis for private buyers and small fleets. No vehicle sales, financing, brokerage, or physical shipping.
Remote digital delivery
Independent research only
No inventory or brokerage
- Founded
- 2026
- Research reports
- 18+
- Fleet comparisons
- 6
Decision-first research
Practical market findings, ownership cost context, and clear next steps delivered digitally.
About us
A small, independent automotive advisory practice
East Side Auto LLC is an online automotive consulting and vehicle advisory practice established in 2026. We help individuals and small commercial clients make calmer, better-documented vehicle decisions through remote research, comparison reports, and ownership cost modeling.
Our role is strictly advisory. We do not sell vehicles, arrange financing, act as a broker, or handle physical logistics. Every service is delivered digitally and focused on independent analysis.
Independent research
Remote delivery
No vehicle sales
Founded 2026
Practice focus
- Vehicle selection and pre-purchase research
- Total cost of ownership modeling
- Used vehicle history and market price comparison
- Fleet specification alignment and model comparison
- Maintenance planning and lifecycle guidance
What we do not do
- Vehicle sales or brokerage
- Financing or lease arrangements
- Physical vehicle shipping
- Inventory listings or dealer representation
Built carefully, not quickly
East Side Auto LLC was created as a focused alternative to high-pressure vehicle buying. The practice is built around research quality, realistic ownership costs, and clear recommendations that clients can act on at their own pace.
- 01 The practice was established as a remote-first automotive advisory service.
- 02 First pre-purchase research and vehicle comparison reports were delivered.
- 03 Fleet specification alignment support was added for small commercial clients.
Advisory emphasis
Pre-purchase research
78%
TCO and ownership analysis
72%
Fleet and model comparison
64%
Lifecycle and maintenance planning
58%
Why choose us
A clearer way to evaluate your next vehicle
East Side Auto is built for buyers who want independent research, realistic ownership costs, and a documented decision path. We keep the practice small, remote, and strictly advisory.
No sales pressure
Digital reports
Owner-focused analysis
Independent by design
No dealership affiliation, no inventory, and no commission-driven recommendations. The advice is limited to what supports your decision.
Research before decisions
We review market listings, vehicle history signals, equipment levels, and structural price positioning before recommending a shortlist.
Total cost clarity
Ownership cost modeling considers depreciation assumptions, fuel or energy use, maintenance planning, insurance estimates, and resale context.
Fleet and business alignment
For small commercial clients, we compare trims, specifications, duty-cycle suitability, lifecycle costs, and replacement timing.
Remote and documented
Every consultation, report, and comparison is delivered digitally, with documented findings that can be revisited before you decide.
Small practice attention
Client intake is intentionally limited. Each project receives direct attention and a carefully scoped research brief.
Good fit
- Private buyers comparing used vehicles
- First-time EV or hybrid researchers
- Small fleets standardizing specifications
- Buyers seeking a second opinion
Not a fit
- Clients needing physical inventory
- Financing or lease brokerage requests
- Urgent same-day purchase requests
- Vehicle shipping or delivery coordination
Our services
Remote automotive research, priced transparently
Every engagement is delivered digitally as an independent advisory report. No inventory, no brokerage, no financing. Select the scope that matches your decision timeline.
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01
Single Vehicle Pre-Purchase Research Report
Independent pre-purchase market research for one used vehicle, including listing review, history signals, equipment check, and market price comparison.
- Listing review
- History signals
- Market price comparison
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02
Comprehensive Vehicle Comparison and TCO Analysis
Comprehensive comparison of up to three candidate vehicles with total cost of ownership modeling, specification alignment, and market value review.
- Up to 3 candidates
- TCO modeling
- Ownership cost context
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03
Custom Vehicle Fleet Selection Consultation
Fleet specification alignment and vehicle model comparison for small commercial operations, including duty-cycle fit and lifecycle guidance.
- Specification alignment
- Duty-cycle fit
- Lifecycle guidance
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04
Complete Automotive Purchasing and Advisory Package
Complete remote advisory package covering buying decision framework, vehicle research, comparison, TCO analysis, and ownership planning.
- Buying framework
- Research + TCO
- Ownership planning
All services are delivered remotely as digital advisory reports. East Side Auto LLC does not sell, broker, finance, or ship vehicles.
Testimonials and portfolio
Quiet results, documented decisions
A small selection of recent engagements. Every number below comes from an actual research document delivered to a client, not from marketing estimates.
The pre-purchase report flagged two accident records that the listing never mentioned. I walked away and found a cleaner car a week later.
We compared three van models on five-year cost instead of sticker price. The final pick was not the cheapest to buy, but it is the cheapest to own.
No pressure and no sales pitch. Just a clear document I could re-read at my own pace before deciding on my first electric car.
Case 01, price positioning
Used SUV pre-purchase audit
The listing asked $18,400. Our market band for comparable vehicles sat near $17,100. The client used the report to negotiate, then closed at $16,750 with a clean history.
Gap identified: $1,300
Closed $650 under market
Case 02, TCO modeling
Five-year cost comparison, three candidates
Cumulative ownership cost for two shortlisted vans. The orange line was cheaper to buy and stayed cheaper every year once fuel, maintenance, and depreciation were modeled.
Projected saving: $6,400 over 5 years
Selected candidate: A
55% keep current model
30% switch alternative
15% defer replacement
Case 03, fleet alignment
Six-vehicle fleet specification review
A small delivery operation asked us to standardize its next purchases. The recommendation mix kept proven models, shifted part of the fleet to a cheaper alternative, and deferred two replacements.
Deferred capex: 2 vehicles
Standardized to 2 trims
Contact us
Start your vehicle research process
Reach out to scope a research report, discuss a fleet comparison, or ask a general advisory question. All consultations and deliverables are handled remotely.
Phone
+1 (502) 228-4912
Registered address
6347 Meeting St
Prospect, KY 40059
Prospect, KY 40059
Remote practice
All advisory sessions, market reports, and consultations are delivered digitally. The physical address is maintained for registered business correspondence only and does not operate as a walk-in office or vehicle lot.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you decide
A concise set of questions we get most often about remote automotive research, pricing, and how engagements are delivered. Select a question on the left to read the full answer on the right.
- 01 Do you sell vehicles or act as a broker?
- 02 How does a typical engagement start?
- 03 How are reports and consultations delivered?
- 04 What do your services cost?
- Single vehicle pre-purchase research — from $115
- Vehicle comparison and TCO analysis — from $329
- Custom fleet selection consultation — from $725
- Complete purchasing and advisory package — from $1,395
- 05 What goes into a pre-purchase research report?
- 06 Do you work with commercial and fleet clients?
- 07 How long does an engagement take?
No. East Side Auto LLC is strictly an independent advisory practice. We do not sell vehicles, maintain inventory, arrange financing, act as a broker, or handle physical shipping. Every engagement is limited to research, comparison, and guidance delivered digitally.
You send a short inquiry describing the vehicles you are considering and the decision you need to make. We reply within one business day with a clear scope, fixed price, and expected delivery window. Once agreed, we begin research and deliver a documented report you can review at your own pace.
All deliverables are remote and digital. Research reports are sent as structured documents with sources, findings, and recommendations. Advisory sessions are conducted via email or scheduled video call, depending on the engagement. There is no physical office to visit and no vehicle lot.
Pricing is fixed per engagement and published openly:
Each engagement is quoted before work begins, so there are no surprise charges.
A typical report reviews the active listing, comparable vehicles on the market, vehicle history signals, equipment and trim verification, structural price positioning, and known model-year issues. The output is a short document with findings, risks, and a recommendation on whether to proceed, negotiate, or walk away.
Yes, for small commercial operations. Fleet engagements focus on specification alignment, duty-cycle suitability, lifecycle cost modeling, replacement timing, and standardization across a small number of vehicles. These are scoped individually because every fleet has different operational requirements.
Most single-vehicle research reports are delivered within three to five business days once the scope is agreed. Comparisons and TCO studies typically take five to seven business days. Fleet and complete package engagements are scheduled on a longer timeline that matches your decision window.
East Side Auto LLC is an independent advisory practice. We do not sell, broker, finance, or ship vehicles. Every engagement is delivered remotely as a digital research report or consultation.