Deal Talk 161 What about factory certified pre-owned?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

What about factory certified pre-owned

Another supply of flood vehicles

Take your time and look at everything

States are trying to save the CFPB rules

Another quality and crash test by CR

100-300 point checks

Another market for the dealer

Bank rates are comparable

It’s far from free for anyone

Certified can cost several thousand more

Pay in advance for what might happen

Low mileage and a clean car fax

The book does not add for certification when you trade

Prior certification does not add to resale value

 

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Deal Talk 160 The what, why and how of upside down

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

The what, why and how of upside down.

Average monthly payment is peaking for new and used

Stick to the play to keep the payment in line

2 Million in fines is an example we need

Upside down, minus equity, under water

What can you do?

Know where you are

Type 1, type 2 and type 3

Bad resale = minus equity

Long loan terms = minus equity

Big dealer profits = minus equity

Minimizing the chances, if you can

Resale value counts

In the future, 8 tips

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Deal Talk 159 Preparing to buy or lease including the jargon

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

Preparing buy or lease

  1. Preparation first
  2. Confidence comes from knowledge
  3. Choosing the right one
  4. Know your choices
  5. Make, model, MSRP
  6. Which dealer?
  7. Online info, assertive, not aggressive
  8. Bank questions with your beacon
  9. Know your trade book value and shop used dealers
  10. Do your trade separately is you can, two chances to sweeten the pot
  11. Include leasing
  12. Know what the terms mean
  13. OTD first
  14. Payment calculator is important
  15. Complete it all before negotiating

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Deal Talk 158 Financing new or used

Posted on August 24, 2018 by

Financing new or used

Teen vehicle plan

Lease advertising bologna

Shop sign and drive

What rate?

What determines the rate?

Term and vehicle age

Know your credit score first

Shop 4 banks, at least

Compare the sub-vented to the rebate with your bank

Reserve is an issue

Depreciation is more than interest

Used is a rate hike

Check it out

Tips for used success

Where is the best value

Other considerations

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Deal Talk 157 What about luxury vehicles

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

Dealing luxury

Rebates totals are huge

Zero percent is down

What are Luxury vehicles?

Safety is key

High tech

Resale is still king

Power and quality

More affordable then you think

Consistent resale = attractive lease

Other things affect resale

Big price-big savings

CPO no, used maybe

Due diligence in required

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Deaal Talk 156 Resale and Maintennce

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Resale and Maintenance

We have saved people millions

Honda picked best overall

FTC takes on dealer financing tricks

Consumer report is almost right

The day after delivery

Review maintenance after you buy

Resale without expense

Service is another $ sign

Synthetic oil’s point

Most Filters can be cleaned, not replaced

Tune-ups only when needed

Be aware of symptoms for brakes and tune ups

Transmission is long term

Waxing, love bugs and acid rain

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DEal Talk 155 Those ads and gimmicks

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Those crazy ads and gimmicks

New ways to get you in

Trying to help

Edmonds

US news

Old story

More cons then pros

Bait and switch

Disclosures

Head for the country

Radio ads unclear at the end

The culture in all departments

It shows the heart of that dealer

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Deal Talk 154 Questions and answers

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

Questions and answers

Monroney like pricing around the world

Option prices and standard equipment lists

10 points on a label

Remove and replace

Diesels are old school

Everything costs more

Commercial use

Salvaged for sale

Title marked

Repaired for resale

Half price

Risky

As-is or junk

Just a disclosure not a title mark

Insurance loss protection

Starts with resale

Quality

Gap

Question every offer using due diligence

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Deal Talk 153 What to do when the deal is done

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

What to do when the deal is done

Consumer report fees edition

I had a lot to say

With lots of choices, stick to the high resale brands

Some brands don’t have good resale no matter what

Review the Monroney Label

Review all the numbers

Read the manual

Register your tires

Used must register with the manufacturer

Used vehicle extras

Sealant, upholstery guard, mud flaps

Extras to think about

The bag in the trunk

Leasing worries less

If a better deal shows up

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Deal talk 152 Buying public and ready your trade in

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Buying from the public and ready your Trade in

  1. Buying from an individual
  2. Why they are selling
  3. What you should verify and know
  4. Trade
  5. Retailing pays
  6. Trade or not to trade
  7. Know what you are trading
  8. Deal first, trade second
  9. Research
  10. Get it ready pays
  11. No matter what you are trading
  12. What you owe versus trade
  13. Resale value is a big part

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