How it works

Find, compare, and ask in one place

Car Handshake helps you narrow thousands of listings into a shortlist you can feel confident about.

1. Tell us what fits

Search in your own words or choose filters for budget, make, body style, mileage, features, and distance.

2. Build a shortlist

Save cars on this device and compare two to four options side by side. No account is required.

3. Review the details

See the dealer-listed price, mileage, confirmed features, listing freshness, location, and alternatives before deciding whether to reach out.

4. Ask or request a test drive

Send a question or preferred test-drive time directly from Car Handshake. The selected dealership follows up to confirm availability and timing.

Prefer a conversation?

Use Car Handshake in ChatGPT to find cars, ask follow-up questions, and compare listings. You choose whether to contact a dealership.

How to find a car with Car Handshake in ChatGPT

Common questions

Which vehicles appear on Car Handshake?

Car Handshake shows cars sent to us by dealerships in the United States and supported Canadian provinces. Quebec is not supported yet. Listings can change as dealerships update them.

How is distance calculated?

Distance is an estimate from the center of your ZIP or postal code to the dealership location. Open a car for directions and driving distance. Cars without a reliable location are left out of nearby results.

Is a test-drive request a confirmed appointment?

No. Your preferred time is a request until the selected dealership responds and confirms it.

Can a dealership pay for a higher position?

No. Dealerships cannot pay to move a car higher in your results. The active sort and filters determine the order you see.

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