Do I Buy Extended Car Warranty or is it a Scam

I am always asked should I buy car extended  warranty when people find out that I am in the car business because they have heard so much about extended car warranties being scams. The finance manager at the car dealer uses the extended warranty as a vehicle to make extra profit on the average car buyer, but it definitely has [...click title to continue reading...]

Car Scams and Recalls

Whenever there is an unfortunate event there always seems to be a car scam to follow. Car Scams and Recalls have a way of going together in the car business. Unless you have been under a rock I am sure that you have heard about the Toyota recall for a sticking gas pedal. No question that this an important safety [...click title to continue reading...]

Returning a Car to the Dealer

There are many people that ask me about returning a new car to the dealer. They have bought a new or used car and for one reason or another they want to return their recently purchased car. The quick and easy answer is NO! Unlike many other major purchases there is no cooling off period or 72 hours to return [...click title to continue reading...]

Dealer Trade or Dealer Locate

Sometimes it can be very difficult to find the exact vehicle when you are looking to buy a new car. When a customer is determined to have a certain model, options, color and trim level the only choice the car dealer has is to do what is called a “Dealer Locate” or “Dealer Trade”.

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Car Window Etching Scam or Not

One of the products that a car dealer sells or convinces car buyers they need is the car window etching scam. It is probably one of the most talked about of all the car dealer scams. Depending on the car dealer it may also be one of the most profitable scams.

What is Car Window Etching?

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Avoid These Buying Car Scams and Tricks

Here are some of the tricks that car dealers and car salesmen will use to manipulate you when you are in the market to buy a new or used car. When you are aware of these techniques you can improve your chances of avoiding any buying car scams.

#1. Buying Car Scam:

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Car Buying Checklist to Avoid Car Dealer Scams

Make sure you cover all the points of this Car Buying Checklist to avoid even the simplest and most common car dealer scams. Most of them are obvious, but I have have seen many people become a victim to even these simple car dealer tricks. The more knowledge you have the better your car dealer experience.

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