How to find and buy a used car.
This is my favorite time in the used car purchasing process. Finally getting to purchase a “new” car after all the work and getting to drive a quality used car home. If you have followed my previous episodes in your used car search, you have done your research and found a car that makes sense […]
On today’s show, I am replaying an interview I did on the Social Business Podcast. This podcast is produced by my friend Jim Munchbach. Jim formerly worked at Sears as a master mechanic. He is now a published author of two books, a college professor, and a State Farm agent. Click Here He is interviewing me […]
When I leave my home to look at a car after all the research and screening, I feel pretty confident I will be looking at a quality used car. Even so, I still have to do an inspection and so will you. The goal of my inspection is to minimize the risk of buying a […]
In this episode of the Cash Car Convert Podcast I will cover 10 questions you should ask before going to see a used car. To quote the old Yellow Pages commercial, “Let your fingers do the walking.” Do spend your time or gas needlessly. Prequalify each car before you drive to inspect. 10 Questions to qualify […]
Tips I lay out in this episode are especially relevant for inexpensive cars being bought for 5000 or less. I believe the lower the target price a car buyer has, the more homework needs to be done to ensure finding a quality car. Those in debt with no savings need to get their cash car […]
I have never traded in a car. I have thought about it and even tried on occasion. Each time the price offered would have forced me to leave too much money on the table. I haven’t been willing to do that, yet. I always end up selling the car myself. I have never failed to […]
We have John Lee Dumas with us, who had an idea or “AHA” moment and then took massive amounts of action to achieve his dream. John created Entrepreneur on Fire, a 7 day a week podcast. I should note he did this when many podcasting experts said it couldn’t be done. Undaunted John moved forward. Now, […]
I spend this episode reviewing why the current system for buying cars is broken and what you can do to change the game in your favor. Why you should buy a cash car and how it can benefit you. How you can use car payments not spent on cars to establish an emergency fund, save […]
Chris Basso is CARFAX ‘s Public Relations Manager. Chris has been with CARFAX for 10 years. Chris will provide us information on why you should make sure you ask for the CARFAX. Click to Listen
We are fortunate to have Ron Montoya, Consumer Advice Editor with Edmunds.com. Ron has been with Edmunds since 2008. Today, Ron shares with us his insights on buying inexpensive used cars. He also shares information on what to avoid, the need to find a good mechanic, and details on the Edmunds.com’s Debt Free Car Project. […]