We come to your home
We inspect the vehicle in your driveway, present a written offer, and handle the paperwork right there.
Your choice → Saginaw-based · Mid-Michigan proud
Sell your car with local people who make it easy.
Tri-State Auto Buying Center brings the offer to you—at home, at your bank, or right here in Saginaw.
✓Written offer✓No obligation✓We come to you
The team behind every offerFriendly faces. Serious experience.
✓KBB-backed offersClear and in writing
⌖5051 State StreetSaginaw headquarters
◷Fast local responseBuilt around your schedule
Your place, your pace
Selling should fit your life.
Choose the setting that works for you. The same experienced local team and straightforward process follows wherever we meet.
We meet at your bank
Prefer the comfort of your financial institution? We’ll meet you there and coordinate lender details when needed.
Your choice →You visit us in Saginaw
Stop by State Street for a quick vehicle evaluation and a straightforward conversation with the local team.
Your choice →How it works
Clear from first call to check in hand.
No confusing steps, no pressure, and no paperwork surprises.
Start the conversation
Call or share your vehicle details online. We respond quickly and keep the first step simple.
Tell us about your vehicle
We’ll review the year, make, model, mileage, condition, and any outstanding loan details.
Choose where to meet
Home, bank, or our Saginaw location—you pick the place that feels most comfortable.
Get a written offer
Accept it and we handle the paperwork. You receive payment before we leave with the vehicle.
The Tri-State team
Real people, rooted right here.
Decades of combined automotive experience, delivered with the kind of personal care you expect from a hometown team.
Kate
Hometown vehicle buyer
Berta
Seller experience
Tiffany
Seller coordination
Cary
Vehicle buyer
✦ A Tri-State local brand
Meet Kate—the hometown face of Kate Buys Cars.
Born and raised in Saginaw and a third-generation member of the McDonald Auto family, Kate brings Tri-State’s experience to sellers in a warm, personal way.
Visit Kate Buys CarsGood to know
Questions, answered.
Not finding your answer? Call the Saginaw team directly.
(989) 321-8986Do I have to come to your location?
No. Most purchases happen at the seller’s home. We can also meet at your bank or another convenient location throughout Mid-Michigan.
Is Tri-State Auto Buying Center a real local business?
Yes. Tri-State is a Michigan business headquartered at 5051 State Street in Saginaw. You are always welcome to call or visit.
How is my offer determined?
Offers are based on Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer data, your vehicle’s details and condition, and current local market demand.
How quickly can I get an offer?
The first conversation typically takes less than ten minutes. Many sellers can complete the process quickly depending on scheduling.
What vehicles do you buy?
We consider most cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans with clean titles and reasonable mileage.
Is there a fee or obligation?
No. Requesting an offer is free, and there is no pressure or obligation to accept it.
Real offer · Local team
Let’s make selling your car the easy part.
Tell us about your vehicle or call the team at State Street. No fee, no obligation, no runaround.