Everybody knows that selling a vehicle can be a hassle. Between creating and maintaining an internet post, fielding phone calls at odd hours, and setting up times to show the vehicle only to be given an obnoxiously low-ball offer if they even show up at all, the whole process can be one big waste of time.

On the other hand, Sun Lakes' own Jim McMichael has an unwavering passion for the automobile industry, which he has been a part of for nearly 45 years. He has played numerous roles in all of that time in the automotive industry, and while he sees a lot of good, he also witnesses many practices that continue to make him shake his head in disbelief. Through those experiences, he found the inspiration to create his own company, which would be based on honesty, integrity, and advocacy for his clients who were not comfortable navigating the waters of vehicle (car, truck, commercial, motorcycle, recreational vehicles, 5th wheels, trailers, golf carts, sand buggies) sales.

The idea for Everybody’s Auto Consignments (EAC) was born.

“I started this business with the belief that the consumer needed somebody on their side,” says McMichael. “Dealers and brokers are the backbone and a necessary part of the business, but the consumer has become disillusioned and skeptical of them because they are commission-based and seen as being all about the bottom line and not the buyer’s best interest. What we become is an agent, consultant and advocate who represents our clients and protects their best interests. I use 45+ years of knowledge in the industry to help them obtain a good deal. But more than that, we also help them save the time, and avoid the hassles, the frustrations, the aggravations and the risks that go along with the process.”  

Everybody’s Auto Consignments offers a unique service to its clients. For their clients who are looking to sell their vehicles, Everybody’s Auto Consignments will take care of almost the entire process. They will advertise the vehicle, field all of the inquiries regarding the vehicle, show the vehicle to prospective buyers, and even negotiate the price based on the guidelines previously set by the seller. But because they are hired and contracted to act as a representative to the owner, any deal remains a private party transaction.

“We are not buying and reselling like brokers do, where then there would be taxes, responsibilities, liabilities, dealer fees, and all things of that sort. What remains is a private sale between our client (the seller) and the buyer.” explains McMichael.  

Beyond the basic inconveniences, Safety is often cited as the biggest concerns that people point to when it comes to not wanting to sell their own vehicle. Many are not keen to the idea of having strangers come to their home. Everybody’s Auto Consignments prevents this by having your vehicle brought down and stored in their holding lot.  

Once clients sign on with Everybody’s Auto Consignments, they are no longer a part of the process, other than every week they get an update to detail how many people have called about the vehicle or have asked to come out and look at it. They believe it is their job to alleviate all of the frustrations, headaches, and the risks associated with the process, and make it a great experience for everyone involved.

“I have been in this business since 1977 because I love vehicles of all kinds, but I just felt there needed to be a way to help those that don’t like the way the industry seems to be going” says McMichael. “For most of us the second largest investment we make during our lifetime is our vehicles.