ABOUT V2 OFFICIAL
V2 Official was not created because another dealership needed to exist. It was built because the automotive industry has drifted away from the very people it was supposed to serve.
For decades, buying or selling a vehicle has been unnecessarily complicated. Consumers have been expected to navigate negotiations, financing, trade valuations, protection products, logistics, title work, and dealership processes with little guidance and conflicting incentives. The experience often rewards the loudest salesperson rather than the best advisor.
This is the problem V2 Official was created to solve.
V2 Official was built on a simple belief: execution is a discipline, not an outcome. While most automotive businesses are focused on the transaction, V2 Official is focused on the standard behind it. Whether we are handling a $10,000 vehicle or a $10 million purchase, every client receives the same level of attention, precision, and accountability. Our goal is not simply to help you acquire a vehicle, but to build a relationship based on trust, consistency, and service that extends well beyond the initial transaction.
Time is the only asset no one can buy back. That is why V2 Official exists to remove the complexity that traditionally comes with acquiring and owning a vehicle. From financing and insurance to transportation, and registration, we coordinate the details behind the scenes so our clients don’t have to. Every step is organized, tracked, and managed with purpose, allowing the experience to feel effortless from start to finish. By absorbing the complexity ourselves, we give our clients something far more valuable than convenience: their time back.
V2 Official is not simply an automotive company—we are an execution company that happens to begin in automotive. We don’t chase transactions or measure success by volume; we measure it by whether our clients return to us without looking elsewhere. Every interaction, decision, and service is held to a standard designed to earn that trust. Through disciplined systems, transparent processes, and an uncompromising commitment to service, V2 Official delivers an automotive experience where the complexity disappears and the client can focus on what matters: enjoying the vehicle and the life that comes with it.
Meet the Team
Eric Brooks
Founder - Westlake Village
Eric has spent more than thirty years in the car business — long enough to have watched it reinvent itself several times. He founded L.A. Car Connection, the Westlake Village brokerage that spent years putting Southern California drivers in cars that were never sitting on a lot, and V2 Official carries that same practice onto a wider map. The conviction behind both is simple: buying a car should feel like having someone in your corner rather than someone across the table from you.
As Founder, Eric leads client advisory and vehicle acquisition. He works directly with clients on the transactions that don’t fit a template, and with suppliers across the country to source what the local market can’t. He also drives the technology side of the business, building the operating platform V2 Official runs on — so that nothing about a client’s transaction depends on someone remembering the next steps.
Kimberlee Strickland
Executive Assistant to Eric Brooks - Westlake Village
Kimberlee’s passion for cars started with her father, who introduced her to the automotive world at an early age and made sure that passion continued to grow. From attending local car events and spending time at race tracks to sitting at cafes in popular areas simply car-spotting for hours, she enjoys being around the automotive community and experiencing the culture that surrounds it.
As head of Client Operations, Kimberlee works closely with Eric to keep the moving pieces of V2 Official organized and on track. She supports the day-to-day operations of the business, from coordinating schedules and client needs to helping move deals through each stage of the process. Her role is centered around staying organized, following through, and ensuring the details behind each deal are handled while contributing to the experience V2 Official provides its clients.
Trevor Zinn
Director of Client Acquisition -
Westlake Village
Trevor is a lifelong car enthusiast—his parents often joke that he was born with a Hot Wheels in hand—and has been an active member of the local automotive community for more than a decade. He is passionate about staying ahead of the latest news on performance and enthusiast vehicles, photographing local Cars & Coffee events, and exploring the California coast from behind the wheel.
As Director of Client Acquisition, Trevor is responsible for growing V2 Official through new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and the company’s digital and real-world presence. He also works directly with clients on vehicle acquisition, negotiations, deliveries, trade-ins, and sales, helping ensure every aspect of the experience meets the V2 Official standard.
Chase Kassabian
Operation Manager - Westlake Village
Chase is a passionate car enthusiast who organizes his own car meets in Santa Monica, bringing together people who share his passion for cars and the culture surrounding them. Whether managing business operations or putting together a car event, he is always thinking a few steps ahead and making sure the details are handled.
As Operations Manager at V2 Official, Chase is focused on keeping the company organized, efficient, and moving in the right direction. He takes a detail-oriented approach to understanding how each aspect of the business works, developing thoughtful plans, and ensuring the right steps are taken before moving forward. He takes pride in solving problems efficiently and finding ways to make V2 Official’s day-to-day operations run more smoothly.
What's Coming Next
V2 Official is expanding to new markets and physical locations beyond our Westlake Village HQ. We currently have clients primarily across Ventura County, Los Angeles, and the greater Southern California region but plan to bring the V2 Official experience to new cities. Our expansion efforts will allow us to bring our service and expertise to new customers in cities like Scottsdale, Dallas, Miami, and more in the future.
Are you interested in bringing V2 Official to your city? We would love to hear from you! Please follow the link below to submit your information and we will be in touch shortly.
Join the Team
Are you interested in joining the V2 Official team in a city with an existing location? We’d love to hear from you too! You can easily submit your information and work experience via the button below to get started to apply for available positions.
Become a Supplier
V2 is built on relationships, and our network of trusted dealership partners is an essential part of delivering the experience our clients expect. We’re always looking to connect with dealers who share our commitment to quality, transparency, and exceptional service. By joining the V2 network, dealerships gain access to a community built around meaningful relationships, qualified clients, and a shared passion for doing things the right way.