Automotive technology has been advancing at warp speed for the past 20 years. Today’s new automobile is far superior in safety, comfort, ease of operation, maintenance, mechanical repair cost, and longevity. It seems like yesterday that we were all driving combustion engine cars that got 12 mpg and were well worn out at 50,000 to…
Disclaimer: I advise 99% of car buyers not to negotiate for the lowest price when buying or leasing a car. This column is for that 1% who are skilled at and enjoy the game and art of negotiation. Lawyers are often excellent negotiators, having been trained in law school to deal with judges, opposing lawyers,…
The chances are that if you buy a car or have yours serviced by a car dealer, you’ll have something to complain about. For the past 50 years, the Gallup Annual Poll on Ethics and Honesty in Professions has ranked car dealers at, or very near, the bottom of all companies and professions. The trick…
Ways to Avoid Common (and costly) Mistakes Made Serving Your Car It’s easy to make a mistake and agree to services for your car that you just might not need. Arm yourself with this information and you can forget about making these costly errors: You are not required to take your car to the dealer…
Below is the suggested format for a written communication to the car dealers who sell the make of the new car you want to buy. You can choose how many new car dealers you contact. I suggest “the more the merrier.” The average new vehicle today sells for about $50,000, and the discounts can be…
Embark on a journey of comfort and convenience within the 2024 Toyota Camry interior, designed to enhance the driving experience for our valued customers in Palm Beach County. Dive into the nuances of the cabin as we explore the interior options in the 2024 Camry, providing you with insights into colors, dimensions, and key features. Once…
Dear Honest Car Dealer, I just got off the phone with Jamie Brooks, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. I called her for an update on the implementation of the FTC regulation, CARS (Combating Auto Retail Scams). As you know, this regulation was scheduled to go into effect on July 30. However, the National…
Are you constantly out and about? Then, you should be saving on fuel costs with a fuel-efficient vehicle. A great example is the 2024 Toyota Corolla. Not only does it start at a little over $20K, but the gas mileage specs are as high as 32 mpg for city driving and 41 mpg for…
Attention: Florida Senators Rubio and Scott: I’m sure you’re familiar with the Federal Trade Commission’s new regulation, CARS which will hopefully be implemented soon. It was originally intended to go into effect this July 30th, but the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) teamed up with the Texas Auto Dealers Association (TADA) to fight it in…
CR Scores Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Lowest of All New Cars When you think about buying a new car, you’re considering purchasing the best you can afford. There are lots of good, even great, new cars today. The quality, safety, reliability, and cost of maintenance have all improved tremendously over the past few years. You almost…
