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Feb 25, 2020

You never know what you’re gonna get… Unless you know what to look for on a test drive. Picture this: after spending over 12+ hours researching and proving statistics true, you’re ready to come in for a test drive. According to Cox Automotive, more than half of all shoppers buy the first car they take for […]

Mar 20, 2019

Not a lot of people that come into a dealership are “just looking,” and car salespeople know that. Beware of “That Thing” “That Thing” is that gut feeling when you walk into a car dealership. It’s when you avoid admitting to a salesman that you’re interested in buying in fear of the hard sell. It’s […]

Mar 4, 2019

Heads up: You’re far more likely to overpay when buying a used car. Here are the tricks some dealers pull, and the steps you can take to beat them. You might think that you’re saving a bunch of money by buying a used car. Most people see the sticker prices on new vehicles, or read […]

Mar 4, 2019

We’re a car dealership, and we’ll be the first to tell you: The price you see on a dealer invoice doesn’t reflect reality. Here’s what to watch out for. Let’s say you’re at a car dealership and you’re about to score an amazing deal. At least that’s what you think. You came in for a […]

Feb 27, 2019

You remember the old saying: “If something seems too good to be true, it probably is.” That’s very true when you see crazy-low prices on cars. Here’s why. Look, we’ve been in business for 25 years because we’ve made one promise to people like you: You’ll get one low price at our dealerships, no matter […]

Feb 23, 2019

Some incentives at negotiating dealerships can encourage a salesman to point you in the wrong direction. Here’s how to fight back. You shouldn’t feel a sinking feeling in your stomach when you sign the paperwork on a car purchase. But there are a bunch of reasons why you might. Buying a car is one of […]

Feb 19, 2019

Haggling dealerships make money off of you through excessive loan markups. Here’s what you need to know about your credit score when you buy a car. Most car buyers do not walk into a dealership with the cash to purchase a car outright. In fact, 85 percent of new cars, and more than half of […]

Jan 21, 2019

Not all Extended Car Warranties are created equal. Here’s how to tell if a policy is any good — and whether or not you’re likely to use it. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. A warranty is supposed to give you piece of mind. It’s meant to protect you as a customer in case […]

Jan 16, 2019

Not sure whether it’s better to lease or buy a car? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. These questions will help you get clarity. The fear usually strikes the night before you step onto a car lot. You’ve done your research. You’ve looked at what cars are out there, and identified some that could meet your needs. […]

Jan 16, 2019

Confused by conflicting information? Overwhelmed by research? Here’s how to find the source of truth for what your car is worth as a trade in.  What’s the only thing worse than paying too much for a car? Paying too much for a car because you got screwed on your trade in.   Car shoppers often […]