Tag: buying a car
Average New-Vehicle Transaction Price Soars To $40,000
The shift to SUVs and trucks is partially responsible.
Also, desirable latest tech and features are pushing prices up.
Used car prices are near $28,000. It seems almost unbelievable that the average transaction price for a new vehicle has reached this point, and in...
Australian Mercedes-Benz And Honda Dealers Moving On From Franchise Model
Australian dealerships thinking up new ways of doing business
The move to an agency-based model means a set price for every model, and a more efficient sales process
Mercedes-Benz and Honda making the move Mercedes-Benz will be moving on from a franchise-based dealership model...
Should You Buy A Demo Vehicle At The Dealership?
Buying a demo vehicle can be a great move, but there are a few things to consider
If you can find a demo that offers everything you want, it's worth considering There are new cars for sale, and there are used cars for sale....
Sell Your Car Yourself Or Trade It? The Pros And Cons Of Each Option
Trading in your vehicle at the dealership will save you time
Selling it yourself will give you more money in your pocket Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and the fact that your dealer won't give you what your vehicle is actually...
Three Best Tips To Negotiate The Price Of Your Next Car From a Former Sales Rep
Timing plays a key role in getting a great deal on your next vehicle
Don't just focus on the monthly payment
Add accessories No other consumer product gets negotiated as much as a new car, and we won't even get into used vehicle negotiation....
The COVID-19 Effect: Carmakers Are Adjusting Their Focus
The lockdown won’t last forever. Despite the global financial turmoil, people will want to buy new cars.
Manufacturers are putting action plans in place to sway buyers into their products.
Product still rules but the message is now about the consumer. From the near...
ADVICE: Several good reasons to opt for a demo
Demo vehicles offer the benefits of a new vehicle with significant rebates Demos are often used as a service vehicle, or by members of the management and sales representatives of the dealership. Sometimes, these models have never been used, but they have been registered...
Used Car Salesman Gets Jail Time For Defrauding Clients
A used car salesman in Canada guilty of defrauding clients out of thousands of dollars gets jail time. Buyer beware. A used car salesman in Nova Scotia, Canada has been found guilty of defrauding 15 clients for a total of $43,310. Michael David Surette of Darmouth...
NHTSA Will Allow Digital Vehicle Transfers in the US
It is no longer required to disclose odometer readings on paper when transferring a vehicle.
The NHTSA has listened to the public and will allow digital odometer disclosure when selling a vehicle. It used to be that sellers had to disclose the odometer reading on...
What Is The GM Preferred Pricing Employee Discounts?
Are employee discounts like GM Preferred Pricing worth it?
There are plenty of ways to save money when purchasing a new vehicle. One of those ways is through exclusive employee pricing or discounts. Not every automaker offers employee pricing discounts, and they don't always call it...
