Monthly Archives: September 2015

Deal talk 012 Do not do

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Geoffrey Jerome

What not to do • Talk before looking • No budget number • Talking payment only • Not knowing your credit • No test drive • No loan shopping • No Carfax • It’s not in writing And a lot … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 011 Advertising awareness

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Geoffrey Jerome

Ø  Advertising awareness Ø  Bait and switch Ø  Payment tricks Ø  Multiple rebates Ø  Ridiculous trade values Ø  Employee pricing hoax Ø  Disclosures beyond belief Ø  Plus plus plus Ø  FTC is starting to hunt Ø  What the good dealers … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 010 When to buy

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Geoffrey Jerome

When to buy? Factors: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly. What time of day? What else effects a deal? Last day, first day? Why these are best. New model or left over? Maybe the late model used? What else effects this? Get … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 009 Where to buy

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Geoffrey Jerome

How to pick a seller. New vehicles dealers, small vs large. Advantages, for and against. Big chain store groups are consistently average. Online buying services. If it sounds really great, it isn’t. There is no substitute for due diligence. Check … Continue reading →

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