Deal Talk

Deal Talk

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Deal Talk episodes

  • Deal Talk 122 Finance terms, new or used

     Financing New or used

    Black Friday

    Auto shows tell a story

    What rate?

    What determines the rate?

    Term and vehicle age

    Know your credit score

    Shop 4 banks, at least

    Compare the sub-vented to the rebate with your bank

    Reserve is an issue

    Depreciation is more than interest

    Used is a rate hike

    Check it out

    Tips for used success

    Other considerations

    26 min
  • Deal Talk 121 Diesel, salvage and those crazy ads

    Diesel, salvage and those crazy ads

    Accord vs Camry runoff

    CFPB rule gets squashed

    Diesel choices

    Old story

    More cons then pros

    Salvage

    Price vs risk

    Bait and switch

    Disclosures

    Head for the country

    It shows the culture

    Avoid all the ads

    OTD and due diligence are your protections

    41 min
  • Deal Talk 120 Is luxury dealing different?

    Is a Luxury deal different?
    In the news
    Patreon page news
    What are Luxury vehicles?
    Safety is key
    High tech
    Resale is still king
    Power and quality
    More affordable then you think
    Consistent resale = attractive lease
    Other things affect resale
    Big price-big savings
    CPO no, used maybe
    Due diligence in required

    35 min
  • Deal Talk 119 Maintain resale

    Maintain resale

    Last week’s review

    Read the warranty small print

    96 months

    The day after delivery

    Review maintenance after you buy

    Service is another $ sign

    Synthetic oil’s point

    Most Filters can be cleaned, not replaced

    Tune ups only when needed

    Be aware of symptoms for brakes and tune ups

    Transmission is long term

    Waxing, love bugs and acid rain

    28 min
  • Deal Talk 118 That's not all

    There is more to do

    Trade-in review

    Let congress know for CFPB

    Autonomous ethics?

    Resale needs your help

    Review the Monroney Label

    Review all the numbers

    Read the manual

    Register your tires

    Used must register with the manufacturer

    Used vehicle extras

    Sealant, upholstery guard, mud flaps

    Extras to think about

    The bag in the trunk

    Leasing worries less

    If a better deal shows up

    31 min
  • Deal Talk 117 Trade Talk

    Trading Talk

    1. Reviewing what to buy, after the sale
    2. Where and what question
    3. Trade
    4. Retailing pays
    5. Trade or not to trade
    6. Know what you are trading
    7. Deal first, trade second
    8. Research
    9. Get it ready pays
    10. No matter what you are trading
    11. What you owe vs trade
    12. Resale value is a big part
    31 min
  • Deal Talk 116 Why, how and what to add on

    Why, how and what to add on:

    Last weeks truck points

    In the news, over a trillion in auto debt

    Geographic add-ons help resale

    OEM add-ons

    Dealers use add-ons

    Appearance

    Prepaid maintenance

    Life and Accident insurance

    Motorcycle add-ons

    Truck add-ons

    Always the factories Extended warranty

    You can shop all of it

    Do the planning and pricing of add-ons before you get to the dealership

    44 min
  • Deal Talk 115 More about truck buying

    Last weeks news

    What stickers?

    News

    Factory plans only

    Resale keys

    Cab

    The box size

    Transmission matters

    Engine power pays

    4x4 = $x$ Keeps on giving

    Resale is king

    Always OTD

    Know exactly what you need before you look

    Senior help

    Benefitcheckup.org

    Clopp.org

    Stillruns.com

    Centerforcardonations.com

    Needhelppayingbills.com

    Workingcarforworkingfamilies.org

    30 min
  • Deal Talk 114 Flood vehicles and dealer labels

    Flood vehicles and dealer labels

    Last week on steroids

    Avoiding a flood unit

    Beware of location

    Areas to identify

    Don’t be price blind

    Ads that tell the story

    Low payment savvy

    Long term maybe

    Ellen’s question

    Factory sticker

    Same vehicle, same sticker

    Ad-on label

    One price

    Used vehicle buyers guide FTC

    30 min
  • Deal Talk 113 If you don't have time

    If you don’t have time

    Last week’s news

    F&I is up everywhere

    A million totaled in the storm

    Buyer beware

    Due diligence in a hurry but do it

    Phone or internet

    A one price store?

    One day, use the entire day

    Be assertive, not aggressive

    Only count on what is in writing

    Aftermarket exceptions

    What slows you down?

    Something is better than nothing

    The basics of the basic

    31 min

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Advice on buying a car, truck or motorcycle. How to save money and avoid the hassles when purchasing or leasing a vehicle. Information about every aspect of an automotive purchase. Financing,…