Phinney's Automotive Center
in Clayton, NY

No, we are very particular with the inventory we choose to buy. Typically, we are looking for trucks and SUV’s, within the current 4-5 model years. We do not entertain anything that has Salvage or Flood damage. If you are unsure, it does not hurt to ask, you can always submit the information request form above.

We are located in Clayton NY and would love to have you bring the vehicle to us. Please submit the information request form above. If interested we will schedule a time for you to come in.

We are located in Clayton NY and tend to cover most of New York State, into Vermont, and occasionally Pennsylvania. However, we have gone beyond this for certain inventory so please submit the information request form above for us to look at. Most of our purchases require two drivers on the road for most of the day. Time is money! If you are able to bring the vehicle to us, we would typically be able to come up with a better price to offset that.

We bank with Community Bank NA. Our local branch is in Clayton NY 315-686-5551. If you would like to verify our funds that can be arranged with the bank as well. CBNA has branches throughout NYS, Vermont, and PA. If meeting at one of CBNA branches is preferred that can typically be arranged.

It is easiest for us to bring our own Company check which is drawn off Community Bank NA. Our local branch is in Clayton NY 315-686-5551. If you would like to verify our funds that can be arranged with the bank as well. CBNA has branches throughout NYS, Vermont, and PA. However, if a cashier’s check is preferred that is not a problem either. In my experience the receiving bank will hold either company check or the cashiers check for the same period of time in order for it to clear. If meeting at one of CBNA branches is preferred that can typically be arranged.

It is possible to complete the transaction in this manner, but I have found it tends to be a bit more complicated this way. Wires aren’t necessarily instant on the receiving end. On top of that once a wire leaves the sending bank, it is no longer traceable, and the money is gone instantly. I’m not able to process a wire ahead of time, because I physically want to show up and see the vehicle first before proceeding with final payment. Most of our purchases require 2 people to be on the road for most of the day, getting us back on the road in a timely manner is important as well.

Most of the time the owners Matt and Kristin will travel to you in one vehicle, and then drive your vehicle back on a dealer plate. Occasionally other drivers are hired and occasionally we will bring a trailer or rollback. We remove your plates and registration before it leaves your possession, and the vehicle is fully insured by us before leaving.

Short answer is; yes we can. Please reach out to us directly to come up with the best process for the duplicate title. Depending on what state it is titled in we have different options on how to get the duplicate.