Author Archives: Geoffrey Jerome

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Credit levels and credit answers Driving half as much Discount or rebate Fuel efficiency roll back Costs that are coming credit sources.  Beacon scores and how they relate   Down payment makes a difference Many levels in autos Buy here pay … Continue reading →

First time buyer plan Always a mileage statement More risk, more rate Know your budget Down payment isn’t a lock Employment LOI Finance first, buy and negotiate second Don’t give up Financing has many sources Referral letters will help Cosigners … Continue reading →

Should you purchase electric or gas? 2040 58%? Buying an electric used? Electric resale poor Lack of rare earth minerals will affect electric vehicles 3 categories and many makes Hybrid Plug in Hybrid Total electric Low limits Finding a power … Continue reading →

Ready to deal Auction units  might be Okay Thorough check Great negotiating requires great due diligence. Know the Monroney or book Always assertive not aggressive. Avoid cash or shopping talk. No matter what you offer, the dealer will try to … Continue reading →

Due diligence is paramount Buying tips? Watch out Know what you want Used price or Monroney label for online buying The internet for today’s deal. Get the facts and leave the rest. Book prices and shop it Beacon scores Bank … Continue reading →

Buying used, the rest of the story More used purchasing questions Salvage title means totaled Only specific circumstances make it a deal You need to know the reasons AS IS describes what it is There are a few yes buts … Continue reading →

Buying a preowned It’s not an exact science Is a used vehicle deal different than a new vehicle deal Resale consideration is much the same Deciding what is a little less perfect Use all the pricing guides You need wholesale … Continue reading →