Not a Car Guy, Your Car Guy
JoeBryCarGuy LLC is a buyer's education company. Start your vehicle search with a full tank. I'll teach you how car buying works and what to watch for, so you walk in prepared. If you want me next to you at the dealership, I'll teach you to read each number and recognize each sales tactic as it happens. You do the talking and make the call.
Based in San Antonio, Texas. Remote help available.
Joseph Bryan Alvarado
Car Buying Coach
About Joe Bryan
My mission: to ensure buyers have the experience and knowledge necessary to protect their interests.
In September 2022, I started selling cars, mostly by fate. I never wanted to be a car salesman because they seemed sleazy, so I decided to do it differently. I built my business by doing what I could to make sure my customers were taken care of.
Early on, something about the way the business is set up bothered me, and I said so to a mentor. He told me I shouldn't feel bad for being better at my job than customers are at theirs: my job was to sell, and theirs was to protect their family's interests. I understood the logic. I just never stopped feeling the imbalance.
The people who showed me what to do about it kept walking in. A young woman buying a car on her own for the first time, afraid to walk into a dealership alone. A single mom looking for a family SUV we didn't have in her price range, who told me she wished I could go with her to buy it. And older buyers who never think to check prices online before they walk in.
After about four years selling cars, I know how a deal comes together: how the numbers are built, where there's room to talk, and what buyers can't see from their side of the desk. When you work with me, I coach you. You do the talking and make every decision.
That mom's words are why I'll come to the dealership with you. I'm bilingual, so you and your family can talk it through in English or Spanish. I keep things honest and plain. I'll teach you how to read a deal yourself, so you can tell when one looks fine and see why when it doesn't.
I, Joseph, also sell cars for a small independent dealership. JoeBryCarGuy and the dealership are separate businesses. By Your Side is not available if you are buying from that dealership.
How it works
Pick your starting point
Start with Full Tank, a remote session. Or choose By Your Side to have me next to you at the dealership.
Tell me where you're at
We start with your budget, what you need, and where you are in your search.
You learn, and you decide
I teach, and you decide. I show you my experience, so you can make sure nothing moves forward without knowing what's going on.
Common questions
Is JoeBryCarGuy a car dealer?
No. JoeBryCarGuy LLC is a buyer's education company. It does not buy or sell vehicles, and it is not a dealership.
Do you buy the car or sign for me?
No. You make every decision, and you sign your own paperwork. I don't negotiate for you, contact the dealer for you, or hold your money. With By Your Side, I'm next to you at the dealership, and you do the talking.
Do you work for a dealership?
Yes. Joseph sells cars for a small independent dealership. JoeBryCarGuy and the dealership are separate businesses. Joseph earns a commission on cars he sells there, and the dealership does not pay JoeBryCarGuy for anything. By Your Side is not available if you are buying from that dealership. The dealership's name is in the Client Service Agreement.
How is this different from an online car-buying service?
Online tools are useful for research and price data. What I add is a person: someone local who teaches you how car buying works and, if you choose, comes with you to the dealership. You stay in charge and deal with the dealership yourself. I work in English and Spanish.
Can you guarantee I'll save money?
No, and be careful with anyone who does. I can teach you how car buying works and what to watch for, but the price you get depends on the vehicle, the market, the dealership, and your situation.
Where do the services take place?
Full Tank is remote, by phone or video. By Your Side is in person, San Antonio area only.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel?
With at least 12 hours' notice, you can cancel or reschedule at no charge. Use the link in your booking confirmation, call, or email. If you cancel or reschedule with less than 12 hours' notice, or do not show up, a $50 Cancellation Fee applies. The full terms are in the Client Service Agreement.