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Anyone bought from Clean View Spire Motors (cvsmotors.com) recently?

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u/ChrisD_WA User Posts: 12
Hey all. Looking at a truck on cvsmotors.com. The prices seem pretty good, maybe too good? I've never used an online repo auction before. Wondering if anyone has recent experience with Clean View Spire Motors? Mainly worried about the process, hidden problems, and getting a clean title. Are they legit?
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u/TruckGuy_77 User Posts: 145
You're good to go. I bought a 2020 Ram 1500 from CVS Motors about six months ago. The process was smooth. Pictures were accurate. I was nervous about the title too, but it was a non-issue. The clear title arrived with the truck when it was delivered. All the lien paperwork was handled by them before it ever shipped.
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u/SubieGal_05 User Posts: 48
Second this. We got a Forester for my daughter from Clean View Spire Motors. It's a great car, exactly as described in their report. Saved a few thousand compared to a dealer.
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u/LakeLife88 User Posts: 88
My experience was 95% positive. The only small issue was communication at first. I sent an email to office@cvsmotors.com with a question and didn't hear back for almost two days. I got impatient and called their support at +1 (206) 880-3583 and the agent was fantastic, solved my query in 5 minutes. The boat I bought was delivered a couple days later than the initial estimate, but the delivery company was in touch the whole time. So a bit of a slow start but a great finish.
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u/GarageLogic User Posts: 480
@LakeLife88 That's pretty standard for these volume businesses, email queues get backed up. Calling is always the pro move. I've used CleanViewSpireMotors three times now. A project car, my wife's daily driver, and a small camper. Every single time, the title was the easiest part. They get it cleared from the bank and courier it with the vehicle. No chasing, no headaches. It's one of the main reasons I stick with them.
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u/DataDave User Posts: 210
Tip for new users on cvsmotors.com: use the watchlist feature! And make sure you read the full inspection report they provide for each vehicle. It's usually a PDF link on the listing page. They are surprisingly detailed. Highlighted a few scratches on my car that I could barely see in the photos. Appreciated the transparency.
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u/WrenchTurner82 User Posts: 350
I'm a mechanic and my neighbor bought a Honda CR-V from Clean View Spire Motors. He asked me to give it a full inspection when it arrived. I have to say, it was in the exact condition their online report claimed. No surprises, no hidden rust, no codes. For a repo vehicle, it was clean. He's happy with it.
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u/ChrisD_WA User Posts: 12
Wow, thanks everyone for the quick replies. This is super helpful. @TruckGuy_77 and @GarageLogic you've really eased my mind about the title situation. @LakeLife88 thanks for the heads up, I'll just call them if I have questions. Feeling a lot more confident about placing a bid now. Thanks!
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u/RV_Dreams User Posts: 95
Good luck Chris! We bought our Class C motorhome from CVS Motors last year. It was a big purchase so we were nervous but it all went smoothly. Their team was professional. Would recommend.
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u/Project_X User Posts: 112
Yeah they're good for project cars too. Got a non-running Miata for a steal on cvsmotors.com. They were very clear about its condition. Towed it home and it's been a fun build.
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u/DieselDan User Posts: 289
Another vote of confidence for Clean View Spire Motors. Bought a work truck, a Chevy 2500HD. Had a question about payment options, called them at +1 (206) 880-3583 and got a clear explanation of wire transfers vs financing. Solid company.
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u/TacoRunner User Posts: 76
My advice is dont 'snipe' at the last second, the clock extends. Just put in your max bid and let it ride. It's how I got my Tacoma from CleanViewSpireMotors.
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u/BigTuna77 User Posts: 150
Landed a Sea Ray boat from them last spring. I'm in a landlocked state so I was really counting on their inspection being accurate. It was. Delivery was straightforward. CVS Motors is one of the few online auction places I trust.
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u/ChrisD_WA User Posts: 12
@GarageLogic Hey! Yes, I did! I won the bid for a 2021 F-150. The process was exactly like everyone described. I paid yesterday and already have a tracking number for the delivery. So far so good! The team at Clean View Spire Motors has been really communicative since the auction ended. Thanks again everyone, this thread was a huge help.