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 161 What about factory certified pre-owned?

Posted on September 20, 2018

What about factory certified pre-owned Another supply of flood vehicles Take your time and look at everything States are trying to save the CFPB rules Another quality and crash test by CR 100-300 point checks Another market for the dealer … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 160 The what, why and how of upside down

Posted on September 9, 2018

The what, why and how of upside down. Average monthly payment is peaking for new and used Stick to the play to keep the payment in line 2 Million in fines is an example we need Upside down, minus equity, … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 159 Preparing to buy or lease including the jargon

Posted on August 31, 2018

Preparing buy or lease Preparation first Confidence comes from knowledge Choosing the right one Know your choices Make, model, MSRP Which dealer? Online info, assertive, not aggressive Bank questions with your beacon Know your trade book value and shop used … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 158 Financing new or used

Posted on August 24, 2018

Financing new or used Teen vehicle plan Lease advertising bologna Shop sign and drive What rate? What determines the rate? Term and vehicle age Know your credit score first Shop 4 banks, at least Compare the sub-vented to the rebate … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 157 What about luxury vehicles

Posted on August 18, 2018

Dealing luxury Rebates totals are huge Zero percent is down What are Luxury vehicles? Safety is key High tech Resale is still king Power and quality More affordable then you think Consistent resale = attractive lease Other things affect resale … Continue reading →

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Deaal Talk 156 Resale and Maintennce

Posted on August 9, 2018

Resale and Maintenance We have saved people millions Honda picked best overall FTC takes on dealer financing tricks Consumer report is almost right The day after delivery Review maintenance after you buy Resale without expense Service is another $ sign … Continue reading →

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DEal Talk 155 Those ads and gimmicks

Posted on August 1, 2018

Those crazy ads and gimmicks New ways to get you in Trying to help Edmonds US news Old story More cons then pros Bait and switch Disclosures Head for the country Radio ads unclear at the end The culture in … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 154 Questions and answers

Posted on July 26, 2018

Questions and answers Monroney like pricing around the world Option prices and standard equipment lists 10 points on a label Remove and replace Diesels are old school Everything costs more Commercial use Salvaged for sale Title marked Repaired for resale … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 153 What to do when the deal is done

Posted on July 15, 2018

What to do when the deal is done Consumer report fees edition I had a lot to say With lots of choices, stick to the high resale brands Some brands don’t have good resale no matter what Review the Monroney … Continue reading →

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Deal talk 152 Buying public and ready your trade in

Posted on July 5, 2018

Buying from the public and ready your Trade in Buying from an individual Why they are selling What you should verify and know Trade Retailing pays Trade or not to trade Know what you are trading Deal first, trade second … Continue reading →

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