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
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
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
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
Buying from the public and ready your Trade in
Adding options from the F&I office
No Internet companies for due diligence quotes
Use your market
No to everything can be as bad as yes
Geographic add-ons help resale
OEM add-ons
Dealers use add-ons
Appearance
Prepaid maintenance
Life and Accident insurance
Motorcycle add-ons
Truck add-ons
Always the factories Extended warranty
You can shop all of it before you buy
Do the planning and pricing of add-ons before you get to the dealership
Deal Talk Trucks
Automotive world laughs about CFPB
Subaru gets caught
Up to $16000 off
Used deal, maybe not
The box size
Cab counts
Transmission matters
Engine power pays
4×4 = $x$ Keeps on giving
Resale is king
Always OTD
Know exactly what you need before you look
Finance is a bigger factor now
Used trucks compare to new
Auto Check or Car Fax, always
Check for Flood vehicles
Deal Talk 149 New and used vehicle labels
Arbitration is binding
Dodd-Frank repeal
Higher finance mark ups
Dealer profits will get higher
Shop the rates
Think MPG
Labels
Monroney matters
Additional Information
Addendum types
Buyers guide
Used labels
MSRP for proper comparison
OTD is all that counts
BALLOONS AND FLOODS
Balloon loan types
No guarantees
Only sound like a lease
Starting low and ending high
Refinance blues
Long-term alternative
They are everywhere
Avoiding a flood unit
Beware of location
Areas to identify
Don’t be price blind
Low payment savvy
Long term maybe
Dealing when you’re in a hurry
Where is the data?
Which SUV equals resale
Sales and F&I are up everywhere
Buyer beware when rushing
Due diligence in a hurry but do it
Phone and Internet
A one-price store?
One day, use the entire day
Be assertive, not aggressive
Only count on what is in writing
Aftermarket exceptions
What slows you down?
Something is better than nothing
The basics of the basic
Everyone will get something out of this book
Don't be this guy
Geoffrey Jerome
After 35 years in the automotive industry I know how to get a great deal!
If you have a question, email me and I will get back to you. Dealtalkpodcast@gmail.com
Geoffrey has written a number of business books and now writes fiction titles for both children and adults
Fott's Journey: Ages 4-9
Fott's Butterfly: Ages 4-9
Marshal Gold: Western action for adults
