Things not to do CPO promises Florida AG is on the lease question Email that tells the real story The don’t do it list The reverse of what to do Test driving?  No pricing Out of time Three choices as I see it Sometimes what not to do is just as good Take time for Due diligence Avoiding mistakes From basic to not so basic A list of not to do Leasing adds six to the list

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The do not do this list

The Lemon law, state and federal tips All states have a lemon law All states are different Arbitration could be available Federal lemon law Magnuson-Moss FTC new or used Effort equals results The main concepts The Magnuson-Moss Act Assertive, never aggressive Buy gas and donate to climate research Leasing isn’t a scam You can negotiate by payment if you follow the rules

Lemon law, state and federal tips

Buy Electric, yes or no? Making a choice about vehicles Number of trades won’t matter Get the hot seller when you can Chip story isn’t a big factor Green new deal crazy Reviews and reports on electric Mild hybrid Hybrid Plug in hybrid Total electric The resale facts Cost of ownership Convenience has value Price , distance, time, safety

Buy an electric vehicle, yes or no?

Protecting your credit plus a bonus: Questions to start your purchase You have more time Protecting credit score Score factors What hurts credit Too much buying power End the extra credit Communication is king Ask all sources Peter to Paul Reset the budget What are the questions you need to research? Budget Unit with MSRP Trade prep Minus equity New or used , lease or buy Where When

Protecting your credit plus a bonus: Questions to start your purchase

When you purchase can make a big difference in cost Reviews point you in the right direction, usually Resale value  should change the point totals Trucks, cars, Motorcycles, etc. Resale changes the equation When can make you a winner Day, week, month, time of day, all matter The Weather can change timing Holidays Last day or the 32nd Afternoon Hot just like cold Current, left over, late model used When not to buy Leasing times are similar

When you purchase can make a big difference in cost

Always a good test drive Comfort is predicable Elbow grease when you are testing Corvette wins on dollars Resale is always part of the deal A seemingly good deal might be the opposite Considered the least Around the clock Can you predict it? What determines the value? How to protect it There are many factors Brand can be big Think it through first

How to recognize and protect resale value

Extended warranties and more Buy you lease or turn it in? This year it is yes Assuming good condition Motor home safety Buckle up Tires are a concern Practice Fix it or trade it Condition and care tell the story Fixing is always cheaper Extended warranties are a question Keeping it? Yes Always from the maker With a warranty fix or trade is never a question

Extended warranties and more

Confirming the lease advantage Electric vehicles mean different taxes not zero taxes A crazy 2500% Hurting the people to help the planet Get quotes      Trade shopping Beacon score Calling Banks Insurance cost? Consider add-0ns The considerations when you're picking a dealer Due diligence is paramount Leasing means more Choices More vehicles in 10 years Keep it, trade it or walk away No repair. Mileage is a plan, either way Tax? Lease trade due diligence Easy shopping with sign and drive

Leasing advantages update

 How to negotiate a winning deal Leasing scam update EV units and fires We primarily talk the how of buying Get the dealer to offer Knowledge is key Due diligence support Waiting for results Can you do better? Persistence Deal and trade separate if possible Talk when there is a need Offer and facts together You may need to walk No substitute for due diligence

How to negotiate a winning deal

  Leasing treachery by the manufacturers Everyone call the FTC Help is on the way for kids and pets left in a vehicle Lots of other help is coming Smart headlights F&I as a conversation Business office money Myriad of products Every product can appeal to someone Reserve commissions can be huge Be prepared, due diligence Payment packing is real How to guard F&I Menu approach Review you payment in the business office first 90 day bump Listen to the products info, it might be good for you Shop the F&I products before you go into buy The more you know, the less their advantage

What to expect from F&I plus a LEASE ALARM

Facts to know about your automobile insurance   Should you buy a loaner vehicle? No real Care Savings would have to be big Rental if you must Extended service is a policy Gap insurance is a policy Car, truck, motorcycle, motor-home or boat, Insurance is part of the process Auto insurance is another plan Just because they sound like the least expensive Hundreds of companies, millions of quotes Driving record isn’t number one Credit is Key What loyalty? Teens mean dollars Bundles mean nothing Where are the discounts? Shop them all, often 

What you should know qbout your automobile insurance

What to do if there is a problem with your deal or the vehicle Watch out for the problems lists on the net They either suggest the wrong thing or can’t explain it If your deal has a problem Factory problems must follow a plan Due diligence, due process Follow the Chain of command Salesperson, Manager, Dealer principal or GM Manufacturer (Company.com) and the bank   Better business (BBB.org) Attorney general (your state.gov/attorney general) FTC (federal) UDAP statutes will help Attorney last Assertive and persistent, not aggressive

What to do if there is a problem with your deal

What are CPO - Factory certified preowned vehicles? Episode 300, lots of subjects and lots of ideas Look through the list and pick out what you need CPO vehicles and value Read all the material for a specific certified unit  Check points sound huge Just marketing another way Bank rates with CPO Certified can cost several thousand more Why pay in advance for what might happen Low mileage and a clean car fax The retail book value does not have an add on for certification Certification vs resale value, zero Sometimes the promises lower your guard Certify your own and save a lot of money 

What are CPO - Factory certified preowned vehicles?

What to do about upside down: Minus equity Electric maintenance is very similar Power train repairs are fewer but larger Ford blue advantage is the bull advantage Get a mileage statement signed Resale support Aka, under water and minus equity Why it happens What to do Type 1 and type 2 Due diligence Minimizing minus equity Start with the right vehicle Eight tips for the future

What to do about upside down aka: Minus equity

Don't be fooled by Automotive ads Crazy ads all year Rebate vs 0% Disclosures that don’t disclose Radio, TV, newspaper, socials Vague at best Bait and switch is everywhere Finance with us Crazy trade values Employee pricing Surprises can be thousands Ads indicate character Ethics indicates results It doesn’t get better, it’s a culture Look for dealers that advertise what they offer other than price

Don't be fooled by automotive ads

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