No Haggle Car Sales – Yeah Right

I have talked to many people and was told that they prefer no haggle car sales dealership over the conventional dealer. When I asked them why, they answered that they don’t want to go back and forth with a salesman and that they just want to buy a car without a hassle. If you are one of those consumers then [...click title to continue reading...]

How to Trade Your Car with an Upside-Down Loan

One of the more common questions I get from car buyers happens when a new car catches their eye and they are no longer in love with their old vehicle. The thought of having a shiny new ride is hard to resist, but what happens when you still owe money on your old car and you owe more than your [...click title to continue reading...]

The Perils and Pitfalls of Buy Here Pay Here Car Dealers

When it comes to buying an automobile we all have several choices as to where to purchase a vehicle. You can buy a car from a private party, the corner used car lot or from a new and used car dealership. Each option has merit, but sometimes your choices are limited by your budget. Typically with private party car buying [...click title to continue reading...]

Advice on Negotiating Low Car Payments

Everybody that buys and finances an automobile wants the lowest monthly payments possible and hopefully this post will provide you with some advice on negotiating low car payments.  The stark reality here is that the car sales person wants to negotiate automobile payments because that is the easiest way for them to make more money on your purchase. The car [...click title to continue reading...]

What is a Good Credit Score to Buy a Car

When it comes time to purchase an automobile and paying cash is out of the question the most popular choice among consumer today is dealer or auto manufacturer financing. Having a dependable vehicle is no longer a luxury, but a necessity and paying for a new ride with cash or check is rare for most people. That is when the [...click title to continue reading...]

What is a Car Buyers Order

One of the pieces of paperwork that a car dealer uses in their business on daily basis is a car buyers order. This is typically a bill of sale before it becomes a bill of sale unless the particular dealership uses a special form. Basically the buyers order is used to write up a potential deal on an automobile and [...click title to continue reading...]

What is Legal for Car Dealers to Do When Selling Cars

I get asked all sorts of questions about how dealerships treat their customers and whether or not all of their tactics and techniques are legal or ethical. The most frequent question is what is legal for car dealers to do when selling cars? For the most part or a quick answer is that they will do practically anything they can [...click title to continue reading...]