Category Archives: What about your trade?

Everything to do with trading in a vehicle

Deal Talk 168 When matters

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

When matters When is the question States with highest States with the lowest Buying out of state could mean thousands saved Upside down/resale value % counts Use every advantage possible Post-holiday Week day Last or 32nd, Time of day thoughts … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 166 What’s the plan?

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

Preparation GM bumper to bumper option $2000 up to the dealer Recently bankrupt? After you have picked, what’s next Ads won’t help you Getting online quotes What you might write Where for Beacon Bank info Call insurance After market research … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 164 If your deal has a problem

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

Odometer problems, you win Odometer laws apply to everyone OTD means everything included If something is wrong in your deal Due diligence, due process Salesperson, Manager, Dealer principal Manufacturer The bank  Better business (BBB.org) Attorney general (your state.gov/attorney general) FTC … Continue reading →

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Deal Talk 161 What about factory certified pre-owned?

Posted on September 20, 2018 by

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 by

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 by

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 by

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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Deaal Talk 156 Resale and Maintennce

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

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 by

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 153 What to do when the deal is done

Posted on July 15, 2018 by

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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