CCC014: 10 Questions to Qualify a Used Car By Phone

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 […]

CCC013: Tips for Buying a Better Cash Car

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 […]

CCC012: Think Before You Make That Trade

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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 […]

CCC005: Interview with BudgetSimple.com’s Phil Anderson

Phil Anderson shares with us the story of how he was laid off with no savings and both credit card and auto debt. He tells how his life changed when his girlfriend, an account and now his wife, created spread sheet to help him budget his money. From this simple beginning budgetsimple.com was born. Phil […]

CCC003: Interview with Edmunds.com’s Ron Montoya

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. […]