Dealer Invoice Pricing–Tricky

One of the unique aspects of the auto industry is that you can find out, virtually to the penny, what the retailer paid for the product he or she is about to sell you. Just try to find out what Sears paid for the Frigidaire refrigerator you’re about to buy. Or make an attempt to discover what Circuit City paid for the high-definition Sony TV you’re looking at so longingly. You will find the going tough, if not impossible.

But when it comes to the auto industry, if you have access to the Web, and one presumes you must since you’re reading this, then you have almost instant access to sources of so-called “dealer invoice pricing.” The dealer invoice is, of course, the price the dealer pays Read more . . .

Tips For Driving A Great Deal On Your Next Auto Loan

North Americans’ love affair with the car remains undiminished and sales are on track to continue strong throughout 2004, with approximately 60 million new and used vehicle sales forecasted. Two nice carsYet while most shoppers enjoy poring over the styles and features of their dream car, they often ignore one of the most critical parts of the transaction: financing.

“Buying a car can be an emotional process, but consumers really need to do their homework and take a strategic approach if they want to get the best possible deal on their loan,” says Scott Denman, Managing Director, AAA Financial Services. “Many car buyers don’t pay close enough attention to their financing, and it can be a costly oversight.”

“Consumers routinely use the Web in their car selection process, researching models,

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Are Cash Incentives Hurting Car Buyers?

The same hot-and-heavy competition that gives U.S. consumers significant value for their automotive dollar may actually be destructive to the consumer in the long run. That was a surprising message delivered by Jed Connelly, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Nissan North America Inc., to a large contingent of local and national auto journalists at the recent California International Auto Show in Anaheim. Read more . . .

Sell Your Car At Lunch Hour

Buying a new car can be great fun, but it can often involve selling your current vehicle at the same time. And we all know that can be a huge pain in the neck…or lower. But hassles can create new businesses, as witnessed by the new range of services, such as car detailers, dry cleaners, and even providers of freshly prepared meals who are now coming right to your workplace or home. These services mean that a widening array of chores no longer need wait for evenings or weekends, but they can be accommodated during breaks or lunch hours. Now, getting your car sold privately is joining the ranks of such “lunch break” services and can be done in half an hour or less at a satisfactory price. Read more . . .