Car Dealer Financing Scams

Most Car dealers are thought of as sharks lurking for an unsuspecting customer to come along. This is because many people believe they have been taken by car dealer financing scams. Not all dealers are out there looking to take advantage of car buyers. However there are plenty that will if you are not knowledgeable of car dealer scams.

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Car Dealer Scams – Stop Their Shopping

One of the little known car dealer scams is what the car dealers call “Take them out of the market” or “Stop them from shopping”. The way that this scam works is that when you come in and want to buy a car, but the dealer does not have the specific color or options that you want in stock, [...click title to continue reading...]

Car Dealer Scams to Protect Yourself

Buying a car today without being taken by car dealer scams is easier than it ever was in the past. The amount of information that is available without charge is amazing and can protect you from most car dealer scams. You may have to spend some time on the internet, but that is time well spent when you consider that [...click title to continue reading...]

Leasing a Car and Car Dealer Scams

Learning the risks of leasing a car and car dealer scams are important even if you don’t have any intention of leasing a car. That’s because when you know the risks and the rewards of leasing a car, then you can logically evaluate the pros and cons. By doing so you can can determine if leasing a car is right [...click title to continue reading...]

The Four Square When Car Buying

If you are not in the car business you have probably not heard the term Four Square. It is a lingo term used by dealers to describe the worksheet used by sales people during the new and used car negotiation process. It is usually a standard 8.5 x 11 card that will have 4 large squares that cover the face. [...click title to continue reading...]

Cash for Clunkers a Mess in the Making?

It seems that the buzz on Cash for Clunkers has cooled down a little bit, but not at the car dealers. There are numerous unofficial reports of dealers running out of cars that will qualify for Car Allowance Rebate System. Dealers are asking for cars from the manufacturers, but they have reduced inventories so low because of the economy that [...click title to continue reading...]

Looking For the Best Used Car Dealer

The question that everybody is asking, how do you know what car dealer to trust? Which car dealer is best to do business with? Here are some tips when you find yourself searching for the best used car dealer and avoid scams.

1. Car Dealer Reputation: This is probably the most important factor in selecting a car dealer. Buying a [...click title to continue reading...]