When I decided to sell my 1938 Packard Coupe, there was not anyone other than Tom for the job. Having known Tom for many years, I know him to be a knowledgeable and trustworthy car guy. He found the perfect new owner who also enjoys driving their cars. Tom went the extra mile by picking up the prospective buyer at the airport and spending a few days making sure the Packard was completely ready as the now, new owner was planning to drive the Packard back home halfway across the US.
Used car dealers? Ugghh! Right? Well, not Tom. He was completely honest, open and helpful. When he first sent pictures, they showed the flaws. When we agreed on a price, he wouldn’t sell the car until I had an independent inspection. When the inspection revealed some problems, Tom fixed them. It was a great experience form start to finish. If Tom tells you something, it’s the truth.
Harry, thank you so much!
Last October, while participating in the Audrain Museum Car week in Newport, Rhode Island, my nicely restored 1939 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Sedan (Model 80C) experienced some complicated electrical problems. Adding to the issues is that I had shipped the car from my home in California and, therefore, did not know any good mechanics in the area. Several local Collectors including two restorers from out of town for the event referred me to restorer Tom Laferriere as a very reliable mechanic and restorer from a nearby town. I phoned him and he agreed to take on my car and I left it with him and flew back home to California. Within a week Tom had solved the problem as a loose wire in the ignition and starter assembly. He even sent me a video and detailed explanation of the repair. I had owned the car for 14 years after restoration and had been thinking of selling the car. Once again, Tom came through for me and sold the car for an acceptable price in a relatively short time. He was very easy to work with, kept me informed and is a genuine nice guy. I was lucky to find him and would not hesitate to again do business with him. John Milliken, Southern California
Tom is a special car guy with a great eye and does a wonderful job representing cars to his clients and friends. Thanks for the help with my new Lozier! Corky
Needed to sell a high-quality 1914 vehicle for a museum. My occupation limits my time for outside project so I needed somebody who I could work with online and felt that I could trust. Had to recommendation from a well known quality restorer that led me to Tom. Had a nice discussion upfront and set a price which Tom could meet with a buyer. Vehicle was sold, and there was no issues no problems no frictions no “I’ll get back to you“ leaving me in the dark for days . I walked away, feeling that I had worked with somebody who was trustworthy and honest. The vehicle found a nice home and I could walk away feeling that I helped the museum project. He is a good guy to work with..
Tom provided impeccable communication and customer service with my transaction. Due my schedule constraints, I could only make it down to his business on a Saturday when it was closed. Tom, graciously accommodated my schedule and spent over 2 hours with me as I reviewed, inspected and drove the car.
During the process he was very conservative in his assessments and encouraged me to employ 3rd party expertise to assist in the evaluation. Once we agreed upon price, the transaction was completed remotely without any issues, surprises, or delays.
And finally Tom assisted with the shipping company; making sure the car was loaded properly and set for its new destination.
Overall, he’s a true professional whom you can trust.
Absolute pleasure to purchase a classic MG from Tom. He described the car in exact detail followed by amazing detail photos and videos. He answered my questions about specific details immediately and knowledgeably. Tom arranged for the car to be shipped in an enclosed truck and kept me informed of the timing of the loading in the truck. I would not hesitate to buy a car from Tom in the future. Thank you Tom for an outstanding buying experience.
It was a pleasure to work with Tom to sell my classic car. He handled all of the calls and handled all of the process. It was a seamless transaction. Tom is very knowledgeable about the classic car market and his experience was invaluable. His honesty and unbiased approach to buying and selling cars was refreshing. Tom will be my resource when selling or buying my next classic.
I called Tom out of the blue and he took my call and questions with a great attitude. He was very helpful to me. I have a feeling I will be adding Tom to my phone’s contact list. First impression is that he is a great guy, Thanks Tom!
Despite the value of the car not being dependent on its mechanical condition – It’s a full Classic and one of thirty remaining – Tom encouraged me to test drive it and then put it up on a lift so I could check underneath. He relayed my offer to the owner even though the price was already reasonable. Two missing parts were found. The transaction went through without a hitch. The owner even gave me a die cast model of the car to go with it.