America's Xtreme Auto

America's Xtreme Auto sells used luxury cars, trucks and SUVs from brands including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lexus and Land Rover. Much of the inventory comes from vehicles insurers write off after wrecks, theft recoveries and weather events. Each one is inspected and repaired where worthwhile before it is resold, and every vehicle carries a branded title, which the sales team explains up front.

The Houston store on Gulf Freeway carries the higher-end inventory and also runs a full service, mechanical repair and collision department that works on cars bought elsewhere. Shoppers can get pre-qualified through an online loan application, work with a range of lenders, and then stop in to browse the lot. The business also has a second location in Atlanta, Georgia.