Author Archives: Geoffrey Jerome

About Geoffrey Jerome

I am a 35 year veteran of the automobile and motorcycle industry, author of seven books, soon to be nine, Both fiction and nonfiction. I have three super kids, actually adults, and a wonderful Jack Russell Terrier named Lucy Lynn. I am Formerly from upstate New York, Ithaca. I ride a Harley, like photography, technology and I know climate change is the worlds biggest problem.

Deal Talk 143 When the research is done

Posted on April 18, 2018

When the research is finished One percent more Off lease tidal wave Auto complaints are second to one Forget the ads Baiting the buyer Swapping terms Packing No spot delivery Know your beacon Never today only Sales pressure Don’t be … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 142 Online is paramount

Posted on April 12, 2018

Online research is paramount FTC and what it does update Tesla electric    The Internet for today’s deal. Get the facts and leave the rest. Book prices but stiff shop it Bank rates and terms Internet quotes. Assertive not aggressive … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 141 Electric and gas

Posted on March 29, 2018

Electric and gas Serious Upside down Negotiate the finance Focus on the purchase first Separate loans Remember the anti upside down list Types of electric vehicles Hybrid Total electric Low limits Finding a power source Cost is huge Resale is … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 140 Don’t do it

Posted on March 21, 2018

Don’t do it: The definitely don’ts and a few do’s A 25 list to remind you Never talk price while picking Always test drive Think about the future, fitting needs, resale value, etc. Never deal without talking to the banks … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 139 One Price Dealers

Posted on March 14, 2018

One price is about the dealer Shopping your vehicle is paramount True one price is a culture Why one price? 2+2 is not 5 Negotiating is a happier customer Usually the higher average Don’t let your guard down Due diligence … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 138 Selling your own vehicle

Posted on March 9, 2018

Selling your own vehicle Make sure the advice is worth listening Congress and autonomous Dealers educating the public Trading in sale Out-right to a dealer Selling yours retail First impressions are everything Cosmetics are key Fix the noises They’re all … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 137 Used vehicle buying

Posted on February 28, 2018

Used vehicle buying: Lease deal news Online sales companies and a garage Is used buying different? Pricing techniques You need wholesale and retail Less picky Dealer considerations Special reports can help Basic needs Take your time looking it over and … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 136 Resale value is king

Posted on February 22, 2018

Resale value is king Bank kickbacks, aka reserve payments, are on their way out, maybe Auto loan Debt is the highest ever Upside down and resale value? Is resale part of the deal? What seems like a good deal, maybe … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 135 Advertising tells a story

Posted on February 15, 2018

Advertising tells a story AutoNation $ Upside down may be easier to finance Common bait and switch Radio, paper, TV, social media Multiple rebates Ridiculous trade values No matter what you owe Employee pricing, what? Disclosures Plus everything FTC will … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 134 All about when

Posted on February 8, 2018

When Tesla in space Track the CFPB Subprime leasing is a lock Use every advantage possible Post-holiday Week day Last or 32nd, Time thoughts Morning, noon or evening New model, left-over, 2 year used Oddity of design change Leasing Check … Continue reading →

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