Yearly Archives: 2008

Is your Ford safe?
September 13, 2008 No Comment

Is your Ford safe?

The National Highway Transportation Association has just released a warning to more than 5 million drivers of Ford ...

6 Things Never to Tell a Car Salesman - Debunked
July 21, 2008 3 comments

6 Things Never to Tell a Car Salesman – Debunked

CNNMoney.com recently published a story on 6 things you should never tell a car salesman.  Like many stories ...

Stuck in an SUV?
July 20, 2008 No Comment

Stuck in an SUV?

Over the past decade, trucks and SUV's have out sold cars; but with gas prices over $4.00 per ...

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Car
July 16, 2008 No Comment

5 Things to Know Before Buying a Car

We typically talk to those closest to us before we enter a long term relationship.  Reviewing pro's and ...

The end of the model year is coming
June 25, 2008 No Comment

The end of the model year is coming

Most consumers associate the end of the year with New Year's Eve; champagne; parties; and watching the ball ...

Buying a car when you're moving out of State
June 24, 2008 1 comment

Buying a car when you’re moving out of State

Often car buying is associated with a life event. A child is born. A new job. Marriage. Divorce. ...

2 For the Price of 1
June 23, 2008 No Comment

2 For the Price of 1

For owners of large SUV's that guzzle gas, getting out of their existing loan can be a burden.  ...

When is the best time to buy your next vehicle?
June 16, 2008 No Comment

When is the best time to buy your next vehicle?

One of the more common questions that consumers ask revolves around the "best time" to buy or lease ...

What fees should I expect when I lease?
June 10, 2008 No Comment

What fees should I expect when I lease?

In addition to the typical sales tax, registration, and license fees, there is one fee that all Lessee's ...

Where's my title to my car? What happens if the dealer doesn't send my title?
June 6, 2008 No Comment

Where’s my title to my car? What happens if the dealer doesn’t send my title?

If you are purchasing a new vehicle from a dealership and you paid for the vehicle in full, ...

What is a carfax report? How do I know if my car is a lemon?
June 4, 2008 No Comment

What is a carfax report? How do I know if my car is a lemon?

More used vehicles are sold each each year than new. And a vehicle history report (e.g. CarFax or AutoCheck) ...

Keeping the Dealer Honest
June 3, 2008 No Comment

Keeping the Dealer Honest

Under the law in most States, a contract to purchase an automobile must be in writing. (The Uniform ...

Dealer Add-On's, Real or Fake?
June 2, 2008 No Comment

Dealer Add-On’s, Real or Fake?

When you are shopping for your next vehicle, look for the "addendum" sticker affixed to the vehicle. It ...

You have 3 options at the end of a lease
May 30, 2008 No Comment

You have 3 options at the end of a lease

Most people think that if you lease a vehicle you only have one option at the end of ...

I never signed a credit application, can the dealer pull my credit?
May 25, 2008 No Comment

I never signed a credit application, can the dealer pull my credit?

The short answer - - Yes. The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates the use of credit reports and ...

How much does your car REALLY cost you?
May 24, 2008 No Comment

How much does your car REALLY cost you?

Some might ask what the selling price of your vehicle was? Others might ask you what your monthly ...