Tag Archives: automobile resale value

Deal Talk 088 Maintenance Plan

Maintenance story Maintaining your vehicle sensibly Be ready for Autonomous vehicles Tire check including dates Review maintenance after you buy Service is another $ sign Synthetic oil’s point Filters can be cleaned, not replaced Look things over yourself Nitrogen isn’t … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 087 Reviews paper and people

Ratings and reviews, paper or people Reviews are flexible. Due diligence Dealers don’t post resale values Get all of the info you can Would buy again list Would not buy again Most reliable list Fabulous 10 changed What does it … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 086 After you buy

What about after you buy: Review the tricks What happened to integrity? Resale is everything Read the manual Used vehicle extras Sealant, upholstery guard, mud flaps Extras to think about The bag in the trunk If a better deal shows … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 085 Dealer Ad Tricks

Dealer Ad Tricks News with F&I profits FTC is on it, Attorney Generals, maybe not Plus tax, tag, title, fee, rebates, finance, yada yada yada Another fee There is nothing real in the ads Some were fined Bait and switch … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 084 Truck Buying New and Used

Truck Buying new or used: Cab counts The box size Transmission matters Engine power pays 4×4 = $x$ Keeps on giving Resale is king Always OTD Know your load and towing needs Daily or luxury Assertive not aggressive Check out … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 083 After sale plan

Episode 083 After sale plan More insurance points Reviews Geographic add-ons help resale OEM add-ons Dealers use add-ons Appearance Prepaid maintenance Life and Accident insurance Motorcycle add-ons Truck add-ons Always the factories Extended warranty You can shop all of it … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 082 Insurance-smart

Insurance-smart Car, truck, motorcycle, motor-home or boat, save on Insurance Due diligence yearly. Great ads do not mean great prices. 700 companies 2 billion quotes. Driving record isn’t the most important. Credit is king. Where did the discount go? Shop … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 081 Trading In

Trading in Basic basics Ads are just as bad 17.5 million Trade or not to trade Know what you are trading Deal first, trade second Research Get it ready Wholesale vs retail No matter what you are trading What you … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 080 Buying Fast

Buying fast Due Diligence in a hurry Possible one price store. One day, use the entire day Get the facts by phone or internet, rates, OTD Be assertive, not aggressive Only count on what is in writing Aftermarket exceptions What … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 079 Buying a motorcycle

Deal Talk Buying a motorcycle 1. Secondary finance review 2. Lane splitting law 3. Motorcycle plan, know what you want 4. Take a class 5. So many possibilities 6. OTD still applies 7. No dealer prep 8. Checking insurance before … Continue reading

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