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...
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Negotiating tips, money-saving tricks, and car buying advice from Your Auto Advocate team of experts.
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...
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...
The Five Most Important Things I Learned in 40+ Years in the Car Business
The car business has taught me a lot over the 40+ years that I’ve been a part of it. Today I wanted to share with you the five most important things I learned during that time: 1. Be you. Be who you are — warts and all. It took me a while, but over the years, I...
Coronavirus Car Buying: Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Car?
Since the beginning of time, one aspect of business has always held true: cash is king. Without cash on hand, no business can survive for too long. Car dealerships are no exception to this rule, and as Coronavirus disrupts the lives of every person across the globe,...
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