Hi, I'm David.I've been in the car industry for 8+ years and since 2020 I've been talking about cars as Carsmenskii. For years I've helped enthusiasts find the right car at a fair price, and in 2026 I turned that into a paid service. It's independent, founder-run, and free of dealer commissions. I work for you, not the dealer.
Not sure what to buy? The Match, $99. Know the car? I'll negotiate it, $499. Both money-back guaranteed.
If you don't know what to buy, start with The Match. If you know the car and just want the deal closed, go straight to New Car Negotiation. See the full process →
For when you need the right answer to "what should I actually buy?"
You know the car and trim. I contact dealers, negotiate, and hand you a signed-ready quote.
Rather do it yourself? The DIY Buyer's Manual, $49 — the same framework I use with clients, written down.
I started taking paying clients earlier this year. Some engagement summaries are below, in their own words.
Thank you for helping me choose the right Audi for me. Almost a year in and it's been going strong no reliability issues. Shoutout to you David! Keep educating folks 👏❤️
David was able to find me a truck for $20k off and negotiated extra $2,100 in accessories I actually needed plus additional $500 to what the dealer was offering on my trade in.
It was my first time using the services of a car matchmaker and what a difference it makes. From saved time to a nice discount – I'll definitely be contacting David again.
You really helped ground my thinking around price. Today I bought a 2027 Corolla LE for about $510 off Toyota's price. Thanks for giving me the confidence!
Free tools, $19 field guides, and $25 model Deep Dives (911, M-cars, Canadian EVs, wagons, manuals). Browse the full library →
What's actually on offer this cycle, by manufacturer. Financing rates, lease cash, EV rebates, and the deals worth flagging.
What that car will actually cost you over the years you'll have it. With HST, luxury tax, and trade-in handled properly.
Four sentences that change the negotiation + the one that ends it.
Independent essays on the cars, the industry, and the strange business of buying them. Browse the full journal →
Mercedes' new GT 4-door is electric, polarising, and absolutely not for the buyer you'd expect. Once you see who it is for, the luxury market in 2026 starts making sense.
For the longest time, "buy used and finance" was the obviously-correct play. At 8.5% APR, is it still?
The case for buying a manual in 2026 doesn't feed the stereotype. It could be about appreciation curves and theft rates.
If yours isn't here, email david@carsmenskii.com, I read everything personally and reply within a business day.
No. Carsmenskii services are paid only by clients. I don't accept commissions, kickbacks, or referral fees from dealers, manufacturers, or third-party sellers. That's the entire point of the service: I am exclusively on your side.
Both services have one. The Match: one round of revisions is included; if none of the cars fit after that, I refund the $99 in full. New Car Negotiation: money back if I can't negotiate below MSRP by more than $499. Flat fees, risk on me rather than you.
I'm based in Toronto and work with clients across Canada, though so far the work has been concentrated in Ontario and the GTA. Imports (JDM, Euro-spec, US-only trims) sit outside the two standard services — book the free call and I'll tell you honestly whether it's a fit for me or a specialist broker.
The Match: your shortlist usually lands within 1–2 business days of the questionnaire. New Car Negotiation: most deals close within 5–7 days, depending on dealer inventory. Rare or imported cars take longer — I'll give you a realistic timeline before you pay.
Yes. The lease-vs-buy math is its own conversation; I'll walk you through which makes more sense for your situation, then negotiate the lease terms (capitalized cost, money factor, residual) on your behalf if leasing wins.
I started Carsmenskii in 2020, building the content I wanted to see as an enthusiast: a corner of the internet that talked about cars without the corporate filter. I'd just come out of three years at BMW Group Canada, so I knew enough about how the business actually works to be useful, and not enough to be cynical about it.
"You shouldn't need a friend in the car business to get a fair deal. I am that friend, for hire."
Friends and followers kept asking which car to buy and how to negotiate it. I helped for free for years; in 2026 I made it a service. The client list is small and intentional.
short letter on what's actually happening in the car market, three listings worth a second look, and the reading I'd send a friend.
Useful, actionable, private. No ads, no spam.
Tell me about the car (or the car-shaped problem). You'll get a straight answer: The Match, Negotiation, a free tip, or "you don't need me." Prefer email? david@carsmenskii.com.