Thoughts truck buying
What to avoid
Now trucks are more than trucks
Resale and discounts
The market remembers huge discounts
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
Thoughts truck buying
What to avoid
Now trucks are more than trucks
Resale and discounts
The market remembers huge discounts
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
Motorcycle buying advice and after you buy todo’s
Motorcycles are similar
Resale changes what the investment appears to be
Comparison shopping can be thousands
Review all the numbers
After the purchase, review the Monroney Label
Read the manual
Register your tires
Used must register with the manufacturer
Used vehicle extras
Sealant, upholstery guard, mud flaps
Extras you should get
The bag in the trunk
Leasing worries less
If a better deal shows up
Luxury considerations
Resale update
Dealer reserve commissions on the way out
When buying some factors aren’t numbers
Good buying requires a little elbow grease
What qualifies as Luxury ?
Safety is tops
The latest High tech
Resale is still #1
Power, quality, technology
More affordable
Leases are best
What affects luxury resale
Big price, big savings
CPO no, used maybe
Due diligence is required
Basic review
Auto dealer business office (F&I)
Salespeople make mistakes
If not written and missing, you lose
What to do with F&I
Business as usual in sales
Residual equals wholesale retail
What goes into the resale percentage?
No to everything can be as bad as yes
Geographic add-ons help resale
OEM add-ons
Dealers use add-ons
Always request the factories extended warranty
F&I is shop able
Do your add-on planning early
Getting all the resale possible from yours
Factory rebates and price labels
Rebate slight of hand
Check every choice, everytime
Get a payment calculator
Get the right info
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
Cutting the buying time in half
New and good buying tips are rare
Payment range is payment packing
Sometimes it is better to just leave
If you don’t care, skip it
Buyer beware when rushing
Diligence in a hurry
Phone and Internet
A one-price store?
One day, the whole day
Be assertive, not aggressive
Aftermarket exceptions
What slows you down?
Something is better than nothing
The basics of the basic
Rentals, leases, repo’s, preparation
Additional Virus tips
Stretch your service
Drive a little
Keep it up
Body shop opportunity
Rental car deals..Not
Lease is not rental
Off lease requires checks
They are not worth more
Repo maybe OK
Flood may be a bigger consideration
Avoiding a repo in the hard times
If it happens, don’t give up
Contact the lender soon
Make a plan soon
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
