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Deal Talk 116 Why, how and what to add on

Why, how and what to add on: Last weeks truck points In the news, over a trillion in auto debt 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 … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 115 More about truck buying

Last weeks news What stickers? News Factory plans only Resale keys Cab The box size Transmission matters Engine power pays 4×4 = $x$ Keeps on giving Resale is king Always OTD Know exactly what you need before you look Senior … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 114 Flood vehicles and dealer labels

Flood vehicles and dealer labels Last week on steroids Avoiding a flood unit Beware of location Areas to identify Don’t be price blind Ads that tell the story Low payment savvy Long term maybe Ellen’s question Factory sticker Same vehicle, … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 113 If you don’t have time

If you don’t have time Last week’s news F&I is up everywhere A million totaled in the storm Buyer beware Due diligence in a hurry but do it Phone or internet A one price store? One day, use the entire … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 112 Poor credit advice

Poor credit sources Last week and in the news Don’t be fooled by $12000 off Attorney General at work in NY Bad credit sources. Ridiculous rates    90 days to first. Pick payments. 50 percent or more, down payment What’s the … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 111 First Time Buyer

First Time Buyer Review the last CFPB rules must stay Negotiation is an involved process More disclosure than ad Depreciation is the Primary More risk, more rate Know your budget FTB, finance first, buy and negotiate second Financing has many … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 110 Wheelin’ and Dealin”

Wheelin’ and Dealin’ Last week’s review. The news about the CFPB arbitration rule, protect it. Rates are down a bit might be a good time. Great negotiating requires great due diligence. Being rude or angry does not work, assertive not … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 109 When you’re ready

When you’re ready Reviewing the week Questions from other countries Last week about the internet Electric cars Costs are out of whack Forget the ads Swapping terms Packing No spot delivery Know your beacon Never today only Sales pressure Don’t … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 108 The power of online research

The power of online research     Last week’s review.    The do’s and don’ts lists     Wells Fargo news     Tesla model 3 $     840 horse     When it comes to cost of ownership Resale value rules       Internet … Continue reading

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Deal Talk 107 Do’d and don’ts

Do’s and don’ts review: The news Last week buyer to seller Selling your vehicle has many fassets Trade in tax savings has a few exceptions Gap news Before and after The best deal requires due diligence in advance The definitely … Continue reading

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