Tips on Buying from a Car Dealership
Five Things You Shouldn’t Say to the Car Salesman
Saturday, March 7th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car dealership busines, provides her expert insights
“I know what you paid for that vehicle. . . ” or “Why don’t you dip into your holdbacks?”
There’s no other business where a buyer feels it is his right to know what the seller paid for [...]
Buying a Used Car from New Car Dealer Vs Used Car Dealer
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car dealership busines, provides her expert insights
Where do resale lots obtain inventory?
Both the corner used car lot guy and the big resale lot attached to a new car dealership get vehicles via trade-ins, fleet/lease returns, auto auctions and individual sales.
The trades that [...]
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Cars Explained
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car dealership busines, provides her expert insights
A CPO vehicle is not brand new, but it is in such immaculate condition that it is really a misnomer to call it used. While there are many different guidelines as to what qualifications a used [...]
An Insider’s Perspective: Top 10 Car Dealership Tricks
Friday, February 13th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car dealership business provides her inside perspective on the car buying process
Asterisks and fine print: If the advertised price seems too good to be true, check the asterisks and fine print. Read closely– the price is good only after rebates (such as owner [...]
Inside the Used Car Business: How and Where Do the Dealerships make their Money?
Monday, February 9th, 2009By: Sarah E. Sanuth, an insider in the automotive industry with many years of experience in the car dealership and repair business
Used car dealerships are very different than many of your new car dealerships; therefore they make most of their money a different way. They seek their inventory from very different avenues.
Your traditional new car [...]
When Are The Best Times to Buy a Car to Get a Great Deal
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car business
The price on any new vehicle is subjective. The make/model/trim level/units available/possible rebates/trade-in value and even the mood of the sales manager can affect the price. While there’s no way to guess if the manager is happy or cranky at any [...]
No-Hassle Car Buying at No-Haggle Dealerships
Friday, January 30th, 2009By Ali Koomen, who spent over a dozen years in the car business
While haggling over the price of merchandise makes most Americans uncomfortable, in many mid-eastern and Asian countries it is considered a normal part of doing business. In fact, in some markets it is almost an insult to the shopkeeper if one does not [...]
Tips for Finding a Good Reputable Car Dealership to Buy a Used Car
Friday, December 19th, 2008By: Sarah E. Sanuth, an insider in the automotive industry with many years of experience in the car dealership and repair business, is guest contributing an article sharing insightful tips on finding a good reputable car dealer to buy a used car.
Sometimes buying a used car can be seen as a gamble. There are some [...]
Pros & Cons of Buying Used Car for Sale by Dealer or Owner
Thursday, August 28th, 2008When you are in the market for a used car purchase, there are a number of factors to consider. Your finances, your personal taste, and your experience with vehicles all play a role in determining where you should turn. This is especially true if one of these categories presents a challenge (such as having a [...]