“Buckle Up: Navigating Auto Sales and Financing” — What You Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission recently released a report highlighting the struggles consumers encounter when trying to buy a car. The report, titled, “Buckle Up: Navigating Auto Sales and Financing,” is a 13 page Staff Report produced by the Bureau of Consumer...
What really happens when a car salesperson goes to ‘talk to the manager’?
Trust is at the crux of any human interaction. Whether you’re navigating the aisles at the grocery store, having a conversation with your significant other, or interacting with your boss at work, trust plays a critical role in how we approach each and every aspect of...
How Much Should I Spend on a Car?
For many, buying a car is the second most expensive purchase they’ll ever make. Buying a depreciating asset (a vehicle) for tens of thousands of dollars is a major financial commitment. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How much should I spend on a car?” You're not...
The Top 5 Worst Cars of All Time
After forty years in the automotive industry, Ray Shefska has seen his fair share of great cars. Those same forty years have also given him a look at some of the worst. Let's check out his top 5 worst cars of all time! #5 Ford Pinto “It didn't have very many problems...
When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?
For most Americans, there is typically only one purchase you make that you have to negotiate for. Do you negotiate with the cashier at the grocery store? I didn’t think so. When it comes to buying a car, you need as much leverage as possible, and that’s led a lot of...
How Much Do Dealers Pay for Used Cars?
It’s an age old question … How much do dealers pay for used cars? As if buying a car wasn’t tricky enough, the used car market is somehow even more mysterious and unknown than its new car sibling. As I always like to say, “no two used cars are the same,” and for that...
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