Thoughts on Oaks Elite Motors for a first-timer?

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02/07/2025
Hey everyone. I'm looking at a 2021 Toyota RAV4 on Oaks Elite Motors and the price seems really good. I've never used a repo auction site before and I'm a bit nervous about the process, especially about getting a clean title and stuff. Are they a legitimate company? What have your experiences been like?
02/07/2025
You're good to go. I bought a 2020 Ram 1500 from them last fall. The process was surprisingly straightforward. I was also worried about the title, but the clear title arrived with the truck during delivery. They handled all the paperwork with the bank. Solid experience.
02/07/2025
Yep, I'll second that. Got my wife a 2019 Honda CR-V from Oaks Elite Motors. She loves it. The pictures on their site were very detailed and the car was exactly as described. Saved a few thousand compared to a dealer.
03/07/2025
My experience was mostly positive. The car itself is great. My only small issue was the delivery was scheduled for a Tuesday and it didn't arrive until Thursday. The transport company was good about calling with updates, so it wasn't a huge deal, just made for a long couple of days waiting haha.
03/07/2025
@RoadTripper_Jen that's pretty standard for vehicle shipping tbh. The fact they kept you updated is a good sign. I've used Oaks Elite Motors multiple times, their website oakselitemotors.com is one of the easier ones to navigate. For a repo auction house, they're top-notch.
03/07/2025
I didn't even buy a car, I bought a boat from them! A 25ft Sea Ray. The best part was not having to chase down the title from a bank or previous owner. It was all handled by Oaks Elite Motors and the clear title was sent to me with all the official paperwork. No liens, no drama.
04/07/2025
I had a question about the bidding deposit and sent a message to office@oakselitemotors.com. It took them about a business day to get back to me, but the reply was very detailed and answered everything I needed to know. I found the whole process pretty clear after that.
04/07/2025
@sara_k_91 Good tip. If I'm in a hurry I usually just call. I had a quick question about payment methods and called them at +1 419 517 4835. A real person picked up right away and was super helpful. Sometimes a phone call is just faster, you know?
04/07/2025
My neighbor won a 2018 Camry from them and asked me to give it a once-over since I'm a mechanic. I was impressed. The condition report was spot on. No hidden rust, no weird engine noises, just the minor cosmetic scuffs they showed in the pictures. It was a solid car for the price he paid.
05/07/2025
We bought our Class C motorhome through them. It can be scary making such a big purchase online but they were great. The vehicle was clean and well-maintained. We've been on three trips already with no issues. Definitely a trustworthy source.
05/07/2025
Oaks is a great place to find project cars too! I snagged a '92 Mustang LX that was a bank repo. The body was straight and it was all there. Perfect base for my build. Cheaper than anywhere else I looked.
06/07/2025
Wow, thank you all for the feedback! This is super reassuring. It's great to hear so many positive stories, especially about the titles. I feel a lot more confident now. I went ahead and placed a bid on that RAV4. Fingers crossed!
06/07/2025
@CarNewbie88 you won't regret it. I got my WRX STI from them last year. The car has been an absolute beast. Solid deal all around.
06/07/2025
They're one of the good ones for sure. The whole process is much easier than dealing with private party sellers on marketplace lol. No ghosting, no lowballers, just a professional transaction.
06/07/2025
Good luck with the bid, @CarNewbie88! Let us know if you win it.