Testimonials

"I had given up on dealerships in general. One after another they try anything to "bait" you into buying something you don't even want. Often wasting your time with one lie after another until they wear you down or wear you out. Not here though. Not at AutoSports of Daytona. They were anything but typical. With an incredible staff and a detailed website, they won my business from clear across the state. I drove over 600 miles to pick up my Jeep and it shocked me to see that it looked identical to the website photos. IDENTICAL. When it was all over, I felt as if I had made friends with them. FRIENDS??!! I have never felt that after leaving a dealership before. The sale went as smoothly as possible and because of their commitment to their customer, they've won my business from here on out."

Mike Stephens,
Ft. Myers, Florida

 I  sent this evaluation to AutoTraders.  Didn't know if they'd pass along the kudos, so here they are:

 I just entered the 21st century, shopping online for a vehicle.  Through Auto Traders, I found the exact Eddie Bauer Explorer I was looking for.  I also found a used car dealer like none other I've ever experienced, AutoSports of Daytona.  Skip Hammers deals only in pristine one owner vehicles.  I bought a '97 in unbelievably excellent condition and I was treated like I was buying a brand new Lamborghini.  Car shopping is not my favorite thing to do, but when it is necessary again, I will come back to AutoTrader and also will be checking with AutoSports of Daytona.  Thanks, AutoTrader for a great connection.

Leigh Amiot, South Carolina

 While I was driving down Nova Road, I saw a car on the Autosports car lot that I thought I might be interested in.  I stopped in to see it.  The car was very nice, but not exactly what I was looking for.  I gave Skip and Travis the details of the car I was looking for, such as the make, model, features, and miles.  Within a few days, they found the exact car I wanted.  We came to a fair deal, and they even helped with the credit union financing.  I was very pleased with my experience...LOVE THE CAR!!!

John Van
Ormond Beach, FL 

My Testimonial to Autosports of Daytona Beach, Florida.

Skip Hammers, 02-22-2010

I want to write this note of appreciation for all those who have felt as I did about the typical used car guy.  I really used to dread the used car lot shopping due to the typical tacticts used by most. High pressure and unethical tacticts like these just to make the sale and get you down the road.

I reside in Western N.C. and was looking for a low mileage good car and came across this 1998 Mazda Millenia with only 78,000 miles on it.

Oh no, I said when I saw where it was, Daytona Beach, Fl.  The car was really nice and the pictures on the Autotrader.com site did depict the car really well.  Reluctantly, due to the distance, I called this Auto Sports of Daytona phone #. You Skip, answered the phone and also answered all of my questions without any pressure or games. You said to me, If you want to see more pics of this car being that you are in N.C. just go to our own web page, we have a lot more pics of our cars there than Autotrader allows.  I hung up and did just that. Wow, it was like I was there, I called back and negotiated the best price, asked Skip if one of his staff could pick me up at Daytona Airport if I made the trip from Asheville, N.C. and he said that was not a problem.

When I told my wife what I was doing, she snickered and said, " You are trusting what this used car guy is telling you and going to fly one way and get picked up in Florda by someone you don't know".  When she said, I must say, I did think about it and then I said. This Skip guy seems to be trustworthy and am going to go with that and make my flight plans and go with it.  I called Skip back with my flight info. and did just what I said I would. when my flight landed in Daytona, I called Skip and he was there in minutes to pick me up. We introduced and were on our way to the dealership.

We arrived and the car was just as described and all the figures were just as negotiated, no surprizes.  He made all the papers and my temp. tag to travel back to N.C.

I just received my title work and his written instuctions for the NCDMV, all went just as he said it would.

I tell you all of this because you too can feel as comfortable as I, in dealing with a total proffesional as Skip Hammers is.  I will reccomend all Family and Friends to Skip Hammers @ Autosports @ Daytona Beach, Fl.

In the future, when I am ready, I will e mail or call Skip to look for my next purchase.

With My Most Sincere Thanks,
Albert James (AJ)
Hendersonville, N.C.

Buying a car through Daytona Autosports is a pleasure. When you know just what you want, they go find it! They research what is out there, match your preferences and show you your options. The process is transparent so you know all the costs up front. Everything is in black and white! We have bought a Toyota, a Mustang, and a Nissan through Daytona Autosports and have been very happy with our purchases. The difference is the people – they are extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. And they will keep looking for the right car until you are satisfied they’ve found it. All with no pressure. We are confident of getting the vehicle of our choice at a fair price through Daytona Autosports.

Mary & Tom Harowski

Ormond Beach, FL                 

If you're looking to buy a car, I recommend that you contact Skip Hammers at Autosports of Daytona.

I needed a new car and as a child of Chrysler dealers, I have always purchased a new Chrysler product. But due to the economy I had decided to purchase a used vehicle and was not comfortable with a used Chrysler. As a Real Estate Broker, my vehicle is very important to me so this was a business decision as well as a personal one.

I knew that I wanted an SUV, but I wasn’t sure which make and model and being inexperienced with buying a used car on the open market, I needed someone who would make a commitment to work on my behalf.

I knew that Skip Hammers, the owner of Autosports of Daytona, was in the car business but did not realize how they worked. When I contacted Skip, he spent a lot of time asking me questions and helping me decide which vehicle might meet my requirements. He explained that he had helped a mutual friend of ours and suggested that I speak to them regarding their purchase. After spending time with Skip and speaking with our mutual friend, I was confident that he and his company were the way to go.

Skip was very patient with me (I asked a lot of questions) and never seemed rushed. He attended several auctions, calling me each time to discuss the available vehicles. He did not rush me and helped me make a good decision. He found the year/model vehicle in the color that I wanted, with low mileage; and in the price range that we established. I love my Maroon Nissan Murano and would recommend to anyone in the used car market to go with Skip Hammers of Autosports of Daytona.

Karen

 An accident totaled my car and time was running out on my search to replace it. I hated going to dealerships, and dreaded even more going to smaller, independent used car lots to look for a decent replacement.  Skip at Autosports of Daytona took the time to listen, educate, and show me three vehicles that met my criteria right off the bat. I walked away having purchased a great SUV by the end of the day. I didn’t have to cut through typical car sales tactics to get to the bottom line – Skip was direct and gave me all the information I needed to make a decision. It was a truly no-pressure, high trust sale. As a mom of two small kids whose safety is of utmost importance, I am extremely happy with my purchase and level of service from Autosports of Daytona. I’ll see them again when I am ready to make my next purchase!

L.R.Bailey
Ormond Beach, FL