A few nights ago, News Center 5 ran a segment on Vehicle Donation Programs . It was a negative report prompted by a donor whose car was grossly undersold by an Auction that acts as the Car Donation Agent for the Arthritis Foundation and other charities. The story emphasized how the auction has no incentive [...]
With all the employee pricing being hyped and advertised
on the media I thoughtI would write a short article on the
subject. I have also gotten a lot of questions in emails about the subject.
Here’s the deal: Employee pricing is the lowest price you will
ever be able to purchase a vehicle for period.
Employee pricing is usually several [...]
Many of us have been at the car dealership and have been drained by a salesperson during price negotiations for the purchase of a new car. Most people give in too easily or do not negotiate at all to avoid the dreadful act. This only means more money in the car dealers’ pocket, while you [...]
Gas prices keep skyrocketing. But there is a lot a motorist can do to reduce fuel consumption. There are quite a few easy and inexpensive maintenance steps that can be taken to add miles to every gallon and save money.
Consumers waste millions of dollars everyday because of dirty oil, worn spark plugs, faulty thermostats, loose [...]
Most people do not enjoy buying a car. A survey conducted by CNN revealed that 75% of people would rather visit a dentist than face visiting a car dealership. It’s not that people don’t want a car - it’s just that there are so many pitfalls to negotiate and not everyone can be sure of [...]
Leasing a car isn’t for everyone. If you’re like me and keep your car for many, many years then leasing isn’t for you. If however, you don’t get “attached” to a vehicle as some of us do, and you like having a new car every few years then leasing may be for you.
Today’s cars are [...]
Sooner or later we all must buy a car. And when we can, we buy them brand new.
However, most of us are stuck having to a buy a used car from a dealer or private party at some point. The downside to this is that you can get a car that at first seems like [...]
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When buying a used car always insist on determining if the vehicle has a rubber timing-belt. Be aware that about five years ago an International Oil Company did a follow up on 5,000 cars it had turned back after 3 year leases and traced them to their eventual private owners. All [...]
The new school year has started. That means a lot more traffic on the roads, and a lot more kids crossing streets, parking lots and driveways. Parents drop off their children at school in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon.
And little does anyone realize the dangers.
With today’s prevalence of SUV’s, Minivans, and [...]
1. You should purchase your new car at or around Christmas time because with everybody buying their Christmas presents, not many of them are looking to buy a new car, and it forces dealerships to up their sales strategies. Salesmen are more willing to haggle down to your prices to close the deal.
2. You can [...]
Some of these used car buying tips won’t be new to you. Often the trick is just to apply what you already know. On the other hand, when it comes to expensive areas of life like buying a car, one new thing learned can save you hundreds of dollars. Try some of the following.
1. Make [...]
