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Goodbye to Fahrvergnügen

Volkswagen has managed to destroy it’s credibility, along with any remaining Fahrvergnügen left in the brand, after getting caught rigging cars to display false emissions test results on its “clean diesel vehicles”. Fahrvergnügen has been replaced by the sorties of … Continue reading

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To Buy or Not to Buy. Lease is the Question.

When it comes time to replace a car, people question whether to buy or lease the next vehicle. Determining what’s best really depends on priorities and lifestyle. Only completely honest answers to hard questions about budget, wants and needs can … Continue reading

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Thinking out of “the box” at the car dealership

When purchasing a vehicle, every car buyer will find themselves in the office of the dealership individual whose job it is to complete all their necessary paperwork. They will collect funds, arrange financing and offer you various after sale products … Continue reading

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Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Summer Driving

Summer is a popular time to embark on family driving trips. Whether or not you’re planning one of these mobile adventures this year, here is some practical advice that might just prevent some unexpected mechanical problems from ruining your driving … Continue reading

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Careful Deliberation Makes for a Better New Car Purchase

A lot more goes into getting a good deal on a new car than just finding the lowest price. Most important of all is correctly choosing a vehicle to best suit your needs, desires and budget. Getting this right will … Continue reading

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Vehicle Mystery Reports

Over two years ago, I posted the article shown in italics below, to emphasize the unreliability of Vehicle History Reports. Well I’m sorry to say that not much has changed since then. Inconsistencies in these widely used overrated reports are … Continue reading

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Impulse Car Buying – One Buyer’s Remorse

Yesterday I received a distressful phone call from an attorney friend of mine needing advice regarding an impulse car purchase gone wrong made by a co-worker of his only two days before. I thought it would be appropriate to share this story and revisit the topic of buyer’s remorse I posted a … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Dealership to Buy From

Why is car shopping such an unpleasant experience for most consumers? There are certainly many different answers to that question but I’d like to focus on one specific area here regarding dealer practices and reputation. I’ll point out some things to watch for that … Continue reading

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“No Hassle Pricing”…..more Smoke and Mirrors?

“No Hassle Pricing” sounds like a great idea to people in the market for a new or used car. Who wouldn’t want to avoid all the back and forth haggling when making a vehicle purchase? Most people will agree that trying … Continue reading

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Important Information for Car Buyers: Read Before You Buy!

Here’s some important advice if you don’t want to overpay for a new or used vehicle:  Never negotiate your purchase based on the monthly payment that is being offered to you. The only thing that you first need to determine is the selling price of the vehicle. … Continue reading

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