Maximizing Truck value
What to buy?
Resale is in cahoots with quality
Merging the worst
Used vehicle giants
Up to zillions off
Interest rates grow
The box size
Transmission and resale
Engine, bigger is usually better
4×4 = $x$ Keeps on giving
Know exactly what you need before you look
Finance is a bigger factor now
Used trucks compared to new
Carfax always
Check for Flood vehicles
Odds and ends review
F&I purpose
Dealer F&I profits rage to a $1700 average
The peaks are $3500
Payment packing is getting worse
Autonomous may not be possible right now
What to do with F&I
No to everything can be as bad as yes
Geographic add-ons help resale
OEM add-ons
Dealers use add-ons
Prepaid maintenance
Life and A&H
Motorcycle add-ons
Truck add-ons
Always the factories Extended warranty
You can shop all of it before you buy
Plan and price add-ons before you get to the dealership
Getting yours ready
Credit scores, Off lease and Price labels
What the pricing label mean
Getting your credit score
Buying long distance
You can do it
Off lease or rental
Maintenance could be lacking
Check it thoroughly
Get the right info
What’s a deal?
Labels
Monroney matters
Watch out for double Monroney
What the label can tell you
Comparing your diligence
Additional Information
Addendum label types
Buyers guide
Used labels for equipment only
MSRP for proper comparison
OTD is all that counts
Repos, Rebates and Flood vehicles
They can take it without warning
No damage allowed in most states
Get it back quick, maybe
You will get your stuff
Rebate vs finance
Have a payment calculator
Check every time
Resale is still king
Left over for a reason
They are everywhere
Avoiding a flood unit
Beware of location
Areas to identify
Don’t be price blind
Large auto groups as well
Luxury vehicles are included
Electric is out
Whirlwind buying
Super cruise and drowsy
675 7to 725
If you don’t care
Buyer beware when rushing
Diligence in a hurry
Phone and Internet
A one-price store?
One day
Be assertive, not aggressive
Aftermarket exceptions
What slows you down?
Something is better than nothing
The basics of the basic
Financing any situation
Dealer fee lawsuit
Dealer fee is just more profit
Write to congress
credit sources.
Beacon scores and how they relate
More down payment can help
What’s the quality?
Buy here pay here
Churning
Laws that help
What states should do
Secondary finance sources are better then BHPH
Get some testimonials!
You can shop!
After you shop banks, see what the dealer can do
Average credit can get a better call by shopping
Motorcycle diligence
OTD question
Prior damage
Why 36 month leases?
Motorcycle buying
Some things just can’t be skipped
Quotes.
Motorcycles are the same, except
Price can very even more
Insurance can be huge
Where matters
Tire dates are paramount
New or used?
Extended warranties even more
Resale is still king
First time financing
Magazine ratings are more about brand
Electric is your decision
More risk, more rate
Know your budget
Know your basic needs
Finance first, buy and negotiate second
Financing has many sources
Referral letters will help
Cosigner is king
Improve the risk
Use the cash for a low price used
Buy here pay here but last
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
