Monthly Archives: July 2016

Deal Talk 056 What about after?

What about after you buy: What happened to integrity? 750,000 consumer survey Resale is everything Chrysler, Fiat Addendum labels Focus on OTD until later Read the manual Used vehicle extras Wax, upholstery guard, mud flaps Extras to think about If … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 055 Ratings and surveys matter

Ratings and reviews: Review the plan. Due diligence Dealers don’t post resale values Get all of the info you can Would buy again list, Would not buy again. Most reliable list. Fabulous 10. What does it all mean? Resale value … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 054 Advertising tricks

Automotive ads None of it matters FTC is on it Plus tax, tag, title, fee, rebates, finance, yada yada yada Another fee? Some were fined Bait and switch Roast beef the income Head for the country None of it really … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 053 Truck buying new and used

Truck Buying new and used: Cab counts The box makes a difference Transmission matters Engine size pays 4×4 = $x$ Keeps on giving Resale is your biggest cost Pricing OTD is common for commercial Know your load and towing needs … Continue reading

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