Author Archives: Geoffrey Jerome

About Geoffrey Jerome

I am a 35 year veteran of the automobile and motorcycle industry, author of nine published books, soon to be ten, Both fiction and nonfiction. I have two super kids, actually adults. I am Formerly from upstate New York, Ithaca. I like photography, technology, podcasting

Resale value can save you thousands

Resale is the key factor Batteries require special metals Batteries store coal power 500,000 pounds to move CO2 is NOT the answer Tax credits mostly for the rich Resale value is always part of your cost A seemingly good deal … Continue reading

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Negotiating that works

Negotiating your deal When is it time to say yes? Negotiating is part of every episode Many methods, varied results Knowledge is key Due diligence support Waiting for results Can you do better? Persistence Deal and trade separate if possible … Continue reading

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How to deal with the F&I experiewnce

Prepare yourself for the Business office experience Electric vehicles CO2 is NOT the problem Congress is buying EV stocks and then pushing them 3 trillion trees 37 billion vs 74 billion capacity F&I as a conversation Business office money Reserve … Continue reading

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Insurance is basic but you need to check it

  ·        Residual is important ·        They are burning ·        EV sales are not up ·        Diminution payments are real ·        Insurance pays resale loss? ·        EV insurance is not good news ·        Car, truck, motorcycle, motorhome or boat, Insurance … Continue reading

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Piloting the crazy ads, in a crazy market.

Piloting crazy ads, in a crazy market 67% is a 1000% increase A tyrannical demand Toyota has made a good choice 190 years and it is still not right A super car seat deal Automotive ads explained Crazy ads are … Continue reading

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Deal problems need to have a plan

Deal problems have a plan Electrics have serious cold weather battery issues No jump starting with EVs Not a family vehicle Jump start tip If your deal has a problem Factory problems follow a plan Due diligence, due process Follow … Continue reading

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What is a factory certified pre-owned vehicle?

What is a factory certified pre-owned vehicle Electric used is worse Brand is the key factor in choice CPO vehicles and value Read all the material for a specific certified unit Check points sound huge but Just marketing another way … Continue reading

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Should you buy an electric vehicle?

Electric versus gas facts, you decide Pro is a short list EV’s cost many thousands more Resale will be less making the effective cost of ownership even more Green new deal crazy Reviews and reports on electric Hybrid Plug in … Continue reading

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The story on upside down, aka under water, aka minus equity

The story on Upside down, aka under water, aka minus equity Any list of quality brands, just use the top half Rate price, resale and repair record first Large wheel size usually doesn’t help you Under water, minus equity, upside … Continue reading

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Fix the old or get a new one

Should you keep and fix your current vehicle or trade it  Leasing and buying have different priorities What are CAPA stickers The crazy market can change plans How old is yours How does you vehicles future look You need about … Continue reading

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