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

Understanding the sales labels

Understanding the sales labels The carry long list could save you Ev ‘s don’t save you a nickel, ever Monroney is the one that matters Get the right information Double Monroney label con What can a Monroney label can tell … Continue reading

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Is purchasing a luxury vehicle different?

Luxury considerations What qualifies as Luxury ? Safety is paramount The latest High tech Resale is still #1 Power, quality, technology EV lots of luxury models More affordable then you think Leases are best What affects luxury resale Due diligence … Continue reading

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F&I in today’s market

Handling the F&I /business office experience Tesla discounts coming down to about 55000 OTD Still a small percentage of the market Shorter life span  more sales for the dealer F&I profits are way up, what should you do? When things … Continue reading

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What you should do when you want to buy but you are pressed for time

What if you have limited time to make the purchase? Electrics when it’s cold weather Power drain is much faster Check rating in 3 or 4 stories Consistency means resale What was missed Time well spent Due diligence rush   … Continue reading

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What you should do to get the most out of your vehicle when trading or selling

What you should do to get the most out of your vehicle Multiple charging methods that ALL take time Rates are up so credit comparison shopping is a key Both rate and terms Which method, trade in, sell to a … Continue reading

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Other used vehicle choices during these crazy times

Other used vehicle choices during these crazy times Time is money. Follow the plan Charging stations and unit numbers are big difference Average deal price goes up in a down year? Off lease check it more Rentals mean poor servicing … Continue reading

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No credit, bad credit, how do you borrow?

No credit, bad credit, how do you borrow? Battery development is the key issue Turn the battery into the frame The harder to fix the shorter the life span Inflation oozes into vehicle interest rates The banks, more risk, more … Continue reading

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Know about EV’s before you vote

The Electric Vehicle Hoax A review to avoid being pushed Electric vehicle types? Hybrid Plug in Hybrid Total Electric What are the limits? What about trade values? Charging takes time, lots of time No charge? What to do Fossil fuel … Continue reading

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Is your research done? Now what?

Is your research done?  Now what  EV corner The entire issue is blown out of proportion You can’t put products before the science Great negotiating requires great due diligence. Avoid cash or shopping talk. No matter what you offer, the … Continue reading

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The what and why of due diligence plus EV corner

The what and why of due diligence plus EV corner Electric vehicle charging levels Charging improvement means more $ Each electric company area could be a monopoly 2022 Consumer Report has a great ratings section Brand tells the story best … Continue reading

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