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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Buying my leased toyota. | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 2005 Toyota Rav4L's five year lease is up at the end of July and I am wondering about the best ... A: Karen, Unfortunately there really isn't any negotiating on a lease return. There used to be, but ... | |
| Leasing a car | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Can it be advantageous to lease a car with the intent to own it? Is it possible that before my ... A: John, Thanks for your question. It can always be advantageous to lease a car, but if you plan on ... | |
| Lien on Title | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: In September, 2009 I purchased a used car at a used car dealership in New York. He showed me a ... A: Dan, Thanks for your question, and I am sorry that you are going thru this. Let me answer your ... | |
| used car | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a vehicle with a lien holder the lien holder is a company the owner of the vehicle ... A: Gale, Thanks for your question. There is not much that you can do now. You could take the person ... | |
| How long does financing take | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a new car - - how long does it take for the financing to go through? A: Claire, Thanks for your question. This is a very complicated question. It depends on your credit, ... | |
| getting out of car contract | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: i sign the paper work for this car and i wanted to get it checked before i decided to buy it, they ... A: Tikisha, Thanks for your question. You made an agreement - hopefully in writing - and that ... | |
| Cancellation | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: signed a contract (but not the buyers agreement in the window of the car) and gave them a check. I ... A: Ann, thanks for your question. If you have not taken physical delivery of the vehicle then you are ... | |
| Trading Down | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged that was purchased new. It currently has about 15k miles. When ... A: Jeff, Thanks for your question. First you need to understand that you will take a depreciation hit ... | |
| cancellation of car contract/letter of offer | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I stay in Edmonton (Canada)and have recently burnt my fingers dealing with a car dealer. I asked ... A: Prasanna, Thanks for your question. This is a tough situation. On one hand, I understand and see ... | |
| Buying a Car: Euro III or IV? | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: From a long list of choice of cars, I have narrowed on the Toyota Innova VX. Everything looks fine, ... A: Nitin, Thanks for your question. As with every car purchase, you need to get what you want, not ... | |
| Used Car Problems | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a certified used car on in Jan in the state of Arkansas. Two days after the car was ... A: Brianna, Thanks for your question. This is very common and very unfortunate. To answer your ... | |
| export car to mexico | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I live in PA, he wants to purchase a used car from a person selling in NY. The car ... A: Jenny, Thanks for your question. He can use an in-transit permit. You will need to call the US ... | |
| Lease Trade-In Credit | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: In response to a lease question asked in March 2008, you had this to say about Lease Trade-In Credit ... A: K, Thanks for your follow up. In your scenario, you are allowed the tax credit if you are TRADING ... | |
| change in auto finance contract terms | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently signed a contract (on 01/16/10) for a used car and of course the loan still had to be ... A: Kim, No, you are not obligated to sign any new contracts whatsoever. If you do not agree with the ... | |
| change in auto finance contract terms | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently signed a contract (on 01/16/10) for a used car and of course the loan still had to be ... A: Kim, Thanks for your question. It is hard for me to answer your question without knowing exactly ... | |
| Lease Trade-In Credit | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: In response to a lease question asked in March 2008, you had this to say about Lease Trade-In Credit ... A: K, Thanks for your question. The question you are asking is completely different than the one that ... | |
| No vehicle | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently went to a car dealership requesting specific things and color on a new ... A: Kay, Thanks for your follow up. I apologize for the late response, but I did not get an e-mail ... | |
| No vehicle | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I recently went to a car dealership requesting specific things and color on a new ... A: Kay, Thanks for your question. Your salesperson is right and wrong at the same time. He is wrong ... | |
| what being green ( ex: to have a Ford Fiesta Econetic) means to you? | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: what being green ( ex: to have a Ford Fiesta Econetic) means to you? A: Isabella, Thanks for your question. Let's see. Being Green! Well, I am one of the few that don't ... | |
| Conditional Delivery Agreements | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: Your answer was so helpful regarding the gentleman from 2008. Unfortunately, I am in the same ... A: Dee, Thanks for your question. There is a huge downside. Technically if you are one day late on ... | |
| salvage title/tricked by used car dealer | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: After having my truck up on a rack to rotate the tires, my tech noticed frame damage. I told him ... A: Bill, Thanks for your question. You have every bit of legal recourse on this deal. You can also ... | |
| BMW X5 | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I want to purchase a BMW X5, 2005 or 2006 used vehicle from USA and bring it to Toronto, Candada. ... A: Vinny, There should not be any hidden costs, however you will have to get everything cleared thru ... | |
| Used (but like-new) car Millage | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: First I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge with the online community people like me are ... A: Neil, Thanks for your question. You are quite welcome for the sharing. An educated consumer is ... | |
| Does a survey after purchase have an impact on the dealer? | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: The car manufacturer will call the customer for the survey and rating after the customer bought a ... A: Luo, Thanks for your question, and sorry about the delay in answering. All customer service ... | |
| Getting a car back from a former boyfriend | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: Beck: You answered a similar question, although my circumstances are different. During the course ... A: Candace, Thanks for your question and sorry about the delay in answering. Yes, that is all very ... | |
| a car that was in the purchasing process | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I went to purchase a car I took the dealer everything that was required as well as down payment ... A: Nicole, Thanks for your question, and sorry about the delay in answering. The dealership is ... | |
| Ownership of new vehicle | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently signed paperwork at a dealer in New Jersey to purchase a new car. I informed the dealer ... A: Jennifer, Sorry about the delay in answering your question, but thank you for the question. No, ... | |
| Selling my car | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007 Honda Accord with a set of personalized plates in CA. I will be selling it shortly ... A: Daniel, Thanks for your question. Are you selling your vehicle with the personalized plates or ... | |
| backing out of used car purchase | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a used car last night. My husband did sign all of the paperwork. We ended up ... A: Cori, Thanks for your question. Since you have not taken delivery of the vehicle, you are not ... | |
| car loan | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: i got a loan on my car when i was in GA state and bought a second car at the same state from the ... A: Scott, Thanks for your reply. Well, I think I have some bad news for you. Since you signed the ... | |
| car loan | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: i got a loan on my car when i was in GA state and bought a second car at the same state from the ... A: Scott, Thanks for your question. I have never in my entire life heard of a finance company ... | |
| Lease Up, what now? | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Jeremy; I am presently leasing a Toyota Highlander ('06#. My lease was actually up in July, I had ... A: Kris, Thanks for your question. Well, you have several options on your table here. First and ... | |
| Title | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I want to trade my truck for a car. I found someone who wants to do the trade, a private party. We ... A: Kayla, Thanks for your question. If you aren't exchanging any money, you can simply put price as ... | |
| Vehicle title with lien | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought a vehicle a few months back, but have yet to see the title. The whole situation behind this ... A: Bob, Thanks for your question. The only thing that you can do is this: Call the bank that had the ... | |
| trading down | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: In June I traded my 2002 Toyota Avalon XL and paid cash for a 2009 Avalon XLS, in anticipation of a ... A: Jo, Thanks for your question. I think what you are asking is very realistic. You have done your ... | |
| Selling my car with a Lien | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to sell my 2009 BMW which has a lien on it and a payoff amount of $33,000. I don't have ... A: Rudin, Thanks for your question. This is a common question. What needs to happen, is that you ... | |
| Buying a used car | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: So many dealers mark up the used cars almost 45% more than its wholesale value. And sometimes this ... A: Gina, Thanks for your question. Sorry about the delayed response, as I have been a little under ... | |
| car bought from person filing bankruptcy | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Jeremy, I live in MO. I bought a car and paid cash for that car. I have the title in my name for ... A: Alberto, Thanks for your question. If you have the title, you are the owner, UNLESS the owner had ... | |
| Jeremy-Need your help to access the value of a car | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: Jeremy, I saw your reply on a question about rebuilt title.I am in a similar situation.A friend of ... A: George, thanks for your question. From what I can tell your friend is asking a reasonable price ... | |
| Cars | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: 1. What types of vehicles should I buy? 2. What should I focus on: engine, type, styles, costs, ... A: Ultimately Henry it is what is your preference. If you would rather have a motorcycle than a car ... | |
| Cars | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: 1. What types of vehicles should I buy? 2. What should I focus on: engine, type, styles, costs, ... A: Henry, Thanks for your follow up. Again, what you look for is up to your personal preference. If ... | |
| Titling and Registering a new car myself | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a new car from a dealership. I will be paying by check with no loan or financing ... A: Greg, Generally speaking the answer to your question is Yes! You can can handle all of the ... | |
| Titling and Registering a new car myself | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I would like to buy a new car from a dealership. I will be paying by check with no loan or financing ... A: Greg, Thanks for your question. Generally speaking the dealership has to register the vehicle ... | |
| Used Car purchase | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I have been dealing with the same dealership for over 10 years. I have loved working with them in ... A: Susan, Thanks for your question. I am confused as to what your question is. It sounds like ... | |
| Cars | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: 1. What types of vehicles should I buy? 2. What should I focus on: engine, type, styles, costs, ... A: Henry, Thanks for your questions. The types of cars that you should look at is entirely up to you. ... | |
| Car registration in CA when the title's not in my name | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My grandfather got a car loan for me because I have a foreclosure and couldn't get a loan. I moved ... A: Jasmin, Thanks for the follow up. I apologize, but I read the question wrong the first time. In ... | |
| buying a motorhome in california | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I want to buy a motorhome, private sale, in California and bring it back to Canada. Will I have to ... A: Bob, You should not have to pay California State Sales Tax. You will have to go to the local DMV ... | |
| Income verification | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have no copies of any of the paperwork I signed but I don't want this car bc they ripped me off ... A: Kay, Thanks for your question. Technically it is the state and federal law that they have to ... | |
| when did we 'take delivery'? | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: My dad bought and fully paid for a car. He ordered aftermarket accessories as well. In the next ... A: Lisa, Thanks for your question. When your dad took PHYSICAL delivery of the vehicle is when he ... | |
| buyers remorse used car | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: I paid for the down payment on my son's car in the amount of 1,500.00 on 8/27/09. He is unable to ... A: Janet, Thanks for your question. Unfortunatly, in your situation, you are liable for the contract, ... | |
| Purchased Contract | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Called dealership today to tell them we will not be bringing in down payment of money to proceed ... A: Amy, Thanks for your question. Technically since you signed the paperwork and took delivery of the ... | |
| Changing contract terms prior to delivery | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Last Saturday I signed a contract for a new car. It included a loan from the dealer, a extended ... A: Scott, Thanks for your question. You are not obligated to anything until you take delivery of the ... | |
| Stone dings on hood | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 2009 Toyota Corolla with 16,000 kilometers. There are about four places on the hood that ... A: Lewis, Thanks for your question. The only thing that you can do is take it to a local body shop ... | |
| New Car Contract | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and I signed a new car contract for a car that I cannot afford. I felt pressured ... A: Wow. That's a huge payment for that vehicle for 72 months. Now, all I can do is recommend that you ... | |
| New Car Contract | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and I signed a new car contract for a car that I cannot afford. I felt pressured ... A: Karen, That is very disheartening to me. Let me ask you thisDo you know who you are financed with? ... | |
| New Car Contract | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I live in Indiana and I signed a new car contract for a car that I cannot afford. I felt pressured ... A: Karen, Thanks for your question. The dealer is not required to rescend the deal, unless they just ... | |
| used compact suv | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I'm a nurse and can't afford to be late on nasty winter mornings. I'd like a reliable, fuel ... A: Tina, Thanks for your question. If your husband is a Lexus fan, then I would try a Toyota. Maybe ... | |
| Cash for clunkers | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a car and had negotiated the price on the car to be $17,000 in New York City. I had a ... A: Sylvia, Thanks for your question. Without seeing the entire buyers order I can't say exactly what ... | |
| lien | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: i bought a 2002 suburban from a guy he gave me a form for a lost title i called dmv they said that ... A: Tim, You are in what we call a tight spot. What the seller did is also what we call ILLEGAL. You ... | |
| Welfare | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: i am interested in purchasing a new vehicle but my only form of income is welfare. I recieve 900 a ... A: Shelia, Your income is light at $900 a month. Most lenders require that you have at least $2000 a ... | |
| taking a car across the border | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I am currently down in Mexico for awhile but my U.S. address is in New York. I would like to go up ... A: Mira, The laws are different for every state, but the Federal law states that the vehicle must go ... | |
| buying a new 2009 rav4,v-6,fwd limitedI | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been told that i can't buy a 2009 rav4,v-6,fwd limited in newyork. I'd like to know if i can ... A: Yuri, I am not aware of why you could not purchase this vehicle in New York. I am located in ... | |
| out of state car title | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Mr.Beck: I just recently bought a 1988 Ford Bronco in the state of Arkansas, I live in Texas. It ... A: Reid, Thanks for your question. You are not correct in that fact. You can get the vehicle ... | |
| Can I cancel a signed contract without penalty if I have not received the vehicle? | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: We just purchased a new vehicle yesterday using the cash-for-CARS program, but since the car is ... A: Emily, Thanks for your question. You can cancel the contract at any point unitl you take delivery ... | |
| Buying Car from out of State and driving home | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I plan on purchasing a car in the state of Oregon and driving it back to Pennsylvania, where I will ... A: Kevin, Thanks for your question. You will have to go to the local DMV office in the city that you ... | |
| Getting out of Car Purchase Contract | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Yesterday I signed papers on a new car in Virginia, and traded in my old car, giving them the title. ... A: Craig, Thanks for your question. You are not bound to any contract until you take delivery of the ... | |
| values | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I appreciate it. This may be a little unusual but I feel very important. I am researching and ... A: Bill, Thanks for your question. NADA is not as inaccurate as you might think. Is it dead on, NO, ... | |
| Sell/Trade a Financed Vehicle | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend has a '05 Honda Accord Hybrid. There is about $12k left on the loan. She wants to ... A: GP, Thanks for your question. This is a very common question. First, yes it is SO much easier to ... | |
| Buying a used car. | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I signed papers last night to purchase a used car from a dealer. I traded in my current vehicle. I ... A: Therese, Thanks for your question. You are not obligated by law until you take delivery of the ... | |
| new truck | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: im in the market to buy a 2009 toyota tacoma 4cyl. 4 wheel drive base model how do i find out what ... A: Frank, Thanks for your question. You can go to Edmunds.com to find the true market value of that ... | |
| Help,i'm getting the run around | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: I am in a lease/purchase contract at a tote the note lot in texas.My car was at said lot having some ... A: Ashely, Thanks for your question. Legally you have to make the payment or they can repossess the ... | |
| Dealer refuses to void contract | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently signed all papers to purchase a used vehicle in the state of PA. The next morning I ... A: Shannon, Thanks for your question. My understanding of the PA laws is that if you have never taken ... | |
| taking a car across the border | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: I am currently down in Mexico for awhile but my U.S. address is in New York. I would like to go up ... A: Mira, Thanks for your question. To answer your question. First if you are paying cash for the ... | |
| Purchased vehicle from private party | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have already purchased a vehicle from an individual. We have signed and notarized copies of bill ... A: Don, Thanks for your question. Yeah, probably not the smartest situation to get your self into, ... | |
| Buying a car out of state (again) | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I saw your answer to the guy buying a car in CA, but wanting it tagged in KS. I have a similar ... A: Nick, Thanks for your question. This is actually very very common. You have not legal ... | |
| Returning a car and gettihng the down payment back. | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: In NJ - My elderly parents (in their 70's) went to look at new cars on Saturday as one of their old ... A: Jody, Thanks for your question. My first question is whether or not your parents signed the ... | |
| Trade in Question - BMW | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2007, 318i BMW with 27,000 miles, looking to trade it in for a 2010 Prius. The gas ... A: Barney, Thanks for your question. With the miles where they are on your car, you want to trade it ... | |
| fuel efficiency with all wheel drive | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: I am shopping for a used car. My plan was to buy a hybrid for the fuel efficiency. Now I am moving ... A: Valerie, Thanks for your question. You are not asking for something that is out of the realm of ... | |
| Problems with dealership | 7/4/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a used car (08 Volvo xc70) from a local dealership a week ago. I having been trying to ... A: Christine, Thanks for your question. Well, I can tell you that since you haven't paid for the car, ... | |
| sell to carmax , which value -trade in, msrp, etc? | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: Jeremy, I bought a 2008 camery le in Feb.2008, the place I worked at closed their doors on March 25, ... A: Derek, Thanks for your question. Carmax is a great source for you to sell your car to. The value ... | |
| Turning in a lease vehicle | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a leased Chevy Malibu and my left tail light is broken. I was looking into replacing it and ... A: Rachelle, Thanks for your question. You can do whatever you would like to the car! Just ... | |
| Buying a car out of state | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I live in Kansas, but am currently in California for work and will be for quite some time. Ive been ... A: Robert, Thanks for your question. Kansas's law states that the vehicle must have a registration ... | |
| Used Car | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: We recently bought a 2007 Ford Focus. This car was spotless and look new. It had low mileage. We ... A: Sherry, thanks for your question. You are in somewhat of a pickel. In all states used cars are sold ... | |
| buying a car from a bank | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: please is it possible for me to be in contract with a bank, whereby the bank buys a new car for me ... A: Jamil Thanks for your question. The answer depends on your bank. There are banks or credit unions ... | |
| model year end clearance | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: We would like to purchase a Toyota Sienna and get the best deal possible. We are considering ... A: The model year closeout is usually in January or February of the next year. Sometime manufactures ... | |
| Rebate | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a 2009 Nissan Altima the dealer sales manager sold me the car for $23499.00 that was ... A: Jerry, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately if you signed the contracts and took delivery of ... | |
| contract | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I even gave them my rental agreement for where i was living however they said because of the house ... A: Jessie, Thanks for your question. This unfortunately can be the case. In situations where your ... | |
| new car | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I am planning on buying a new car. I would appreciate all the advice you could give me about the ... A: Pearl, Thanks for your question. I appreciate the opportunity to help you out. There are several ... | |
| Do I have rights to return this car?? | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a used 2006 Mercedes C230 from an independent dealer in NJ. Through the ... A: Nick, Thanks for the question. Unfortunately the dealer is correct. Since there is no written ... | |
| 1989 Jeep Wrangler | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm looking at a 1989 Jeep Wrangler YJ Laredo. It has 47,500 miles on it, 6cyl. auto trans, garage ... A: David, Thanks for your question. The Old Jeep Wrangler YJ's are one in a very few that are in any ... | |
| Used car purchase with poor credit | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help. My husband & I are needing to purchase a vehicle NOW. My poor car is stranding ... A: Lashoma, Thanks for your question. Absolutely the dealer will work with you. You are coming to ... | |
| Buying a Mitsubishi. | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: how are you? I really wanna try pass my test and when i do i already know what car i want. I'm a 21 ... A: Ashley, Thanks for your question. The base MSRP on that car would be $32250 but can go all the way ... | |
| Rental (Conditional Sale) | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: We "purchased"(the lease terms actually read, "Rental/ Conditional Sale), a trailer from a leasing ... A: Debbie, Thanks for your question. It depends on what type of contract it was. If it was like a ... | |
| interest rate with low credit score | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: I want to purchase a 2007 Chrysler. The problem is my credit score dropped from 650 to 580. The ... A: Barbara, Thanks for your question. First of all with at 580 credit score, 20% seems OFTLY high. I ... | |
| Exchanging a New Car | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I just bought a new 2009 MAzda 3. It has 640 miles on it. I asked the dealer and they said, "It is ... A: Sojo, Thanks for your question. I would call your dealership and ask for the General Manager and ... | |
| private sale of vehicle installment payments | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I were selling a motorcycle to a friend through a payment agreement. He has the bike ... A: Mary, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, you will have to do this thru small claims court by ... | |
| Buying car with a Bill of Sale | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Bought a car from Washington state and having it shipped to me in Tennessee. Has about $5K in ... A: David, Thanks for your question. I really don't know the answer to your question. The only thing ... | |
| Buy or rent? | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: I am being relocated and in a couple of mouths I will be living in LA. Due to my activities, and ... A: Andrian, Thanks for your question. While I can't so much advise you as what to do, it would be ... | |
| used car | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Please Help... We live in Canada, Ontario and my husband and I purchased a used vehicle and we ... A: Mrs. Murphy, Thanks for your question. Unfortunalty there isn't much that you can do. Once you ... | |
| Dealer inventory | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me what happens to the new cars that never sell? Where do they go? And how can the ... A: Brian, Thanks for your question. A dealer that goes out of business will send his new cars to ... | |
| tax on rebate | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: If you live in TN and buy a car in MS, do you have to pay the tax on the asking price or the price ... A: Susan, I would make sure that they did charge you tax on the rebate. If they did, then they are ... | |
| Purchase of Warranty "coverage" | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: Jeremy. You have given me great advise. Thanks. I did purchase a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu from an ... A: Edward, Thanks for your question. I assume that you have already done this based on the date of ... | |
| New Car Purchase | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I negotiated the purchase of a new vehicle for $17000 drive out (Price included all TTL). I then ... A: Al, That is a good question. When you complete the transaction and pay the additional money, have ... | |
| Private Party Contract | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: In 2008 i bought a car from a private party. We had a contract that seemed to be set up just as if ... A: Juanita, This is HIGHLY ILLEGAL! You need to contact an attorney NOW! Your seller has broken so ... | |
| Ordering a Vehicle | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm ordering a new vehicle. The dealer says he just needs a check or charge card number for the ... A: Terry, Thanks for your question. What the dealer is asking for is a common practice. Very few ... | |
| New Car Purchase | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I negotiated the purchase of a new vehicle for $17000 drive out (Price included all TTL). I then ... A: Al, Thanks for your question. Your options are somewhat limited. You can not bring the car back, ... | |
| Question | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: I have Toyta Camery LE 1993. 4 cylinder Sedan. With about 133000 miles. The blue book price for this ... A: Sam, Thanks for the question. I would sell the vehicle now, because the vehicle will develop other ... | |
| used car buying | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased and signed a contract on a used car that had a clean carfax stuctural report, but one ... A: Jenifer, Thanks for your question. You are not the legal owner of that car until you take ... | |
| Buying a car from private party | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: After much research & looking, we found the car we want from a private party. This individual is ... A: Kathy, Thanks for your question. You are right to make sure that you protect yourself in your ... | |
| Used Car Sale | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have bought and sold a lot of used cars in my life but I just bought my wife a convertible (which ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question. these are two separate transactions. First, you will need to draw ... | |
| NEW CAR | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: FOLLOW UP ON CAR CONTRACT IF ITS A NEW CAR AND CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN POSSESSION ... A: Jim, In most states, it is not valid unless you physically take delivery of the vehicle off their ... | |
| Out-of-state car purchase | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a truck from a private seller in Ohio. I live in South Carolina. My ... A: Les, Thanks for your question. If your seller will agree to those terms, then yes, I would ... | |
| lease end | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I am in a rather complicated situation with vehicles and I need a little advice sorting out what ... A: Jay, Thanks for the questions. Your situation, while it may be complicated is all to often these ... | |
| cancel used car contract before taking car | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: i put a down pymt on a 2000 Nissan and now I have changed my mind - the paperwork is signed but I ... A: Cathy, Thanks for your question. Actually, if you have not taken delivery of the vehicle, their is ... | |
| overpayment | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: .i bought a new car last year and am paying a note of 480 dollars a month. now, my question is, if i ... A: James, Thanks for your question. To answer your question, by federal law your loan is what we call ... | |
| Dealer went out of business | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: My son bought a Neon last year from a fledgling car dealer. The dealer soon after went under and ... A: Patrick, Thanks for your question. This is a very weird situation. The first thing that I would ... | |
| backing out of a certified car purchase | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: We have not taking delivery of the car but the contract was signed this morning. Basically, the ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question. You do not become the legal owner of a vehicle until you sign all ... | |
| Buying used truck with lien from private individual | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a used truck. I plan to buy from a private person. I want to be prepared to buy ... A: Austin, Thanks for your follow up question. Actually, once you take possession of the vehicle, and ... | |
| conditional contract / rider contract | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Recently my girlfriend purchased a car; and amongst all the paperwork they were able to sneak a ... A: Al, Thanks for your question. Conditional sales contracts are VERY difficult to be enforced, ... | |
| Buying used truck with lien from private individual | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a used truck. I plan to buy from a private person. I want to be prepared to buy ... A: Austin, Thanks for your question. First, you will need to call the lender with your seller and ... | |
| surrendering a leased car | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I leased a nissan rogue yesterday for 36 months. i just noticed in the contract that there is a ... A: Sahar, Thanks for your question. That is a standard fee that almost ALL manufactures charge to ... | |
| lease is up | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I leased a 2007 Toyota Camry for 24mos. My lease was up in Sept. I was going thru a horrible divorce ... A: Jeree, Thanks for your questions. First, yes you would have to pay interest on the vehicle if you ... | |
| Purchasing used car gone bad | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I was looking at SUV,s and found a escalade that I really liked. My girlfriend really wanted it but ... A: Nathan, Thanks for your question. It really irks me when dealers do this sort of thing. Unless ... | |
| Buying 2008 Honda | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Presently my husband have a Honda Accord 2004 which he still owes $11,000 He was at the dealer ... A: Michael, Thanks for your question. Every dealer has markup in a vehicle, unless they are offering ... | |
| New or used contract technicality | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm close to finalizing the purchase of a car. It is a 2009 Honda Odyssey that has 2,200 miles on ... A: Chip, Thanks for your question. Most dealerships do offer what is called "dealer demos", however ... | |
| Purchasing a car in Penn., I live in Cal. | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Beck- I have, through cars.com, found a specialty car for sale by a Chrysler dealer in ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question. Buying a car over the Internet these days is quite common, in fact ... | |
| Mazda millenia | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: What is the maximum number of miles i can expect from a 1195 Mazda Millenia with 165000 miles on it? A: Seth, Thanks for your question. That is a very difficult question to answer. The answer would ... | |
| cooling off period | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I understand that used car dealers are not required to off the three day cooling off period, but ... A: Marie, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, a dealer is not required by law to have a return ... | |
| Transfer name in title | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I bought a truck two weeks ago and I haven't put it under my name do I have to pay a fee for that? A: Cesar, Thanks for your question. Yes, you have to pay registration fees, and title fees. You need ... | |
| Used Vehicle Purchase | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: If two days after a USED vehicle was purchased it broke down & was towed back to the dealer for a ... A: Angie, Thanks for your question. Technically yes it is correct. When you purchase a vehicle, sign ... | |
| dealer refuses to give licence plate | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I bought (financed) a car from a non-franchised dealer. Now, the dealer refuses to give me the ... A: AD, In short, they are breaking the law. They can not "refuse" to give you your registration and ... | |
| Title and Power of Attorney | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently backed away from the purchase of a new vehicle after starting the process for reasons I ... A: Chris, Thanks for your question. The fact that they have a power of attorney for transfer of a ... | |
| buying a truck | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a truck that was to include an inspection. when the gentleman delivered the truck he ... A: Louise, Thanks for your question. To answer your question, no it is not enough to get you out of a ... | |
| Buying a used car | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: my daughter bought a used car in Akron, OH, gave a $500 deposit which was cashed two days later, ... A: Valoree Lee, Thanks for your question. Technically the law reads that Conditional Sale and ... | |
| Ex boyfriend has car | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I just paid off a loan that I co-signed with my ex boyfriend. He killed my credit by not paying over ... A: Christine, Thanks for your question. To answer your question, it would be very difficult to report ... | |
| two party title | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about my car. it is in my name and my moms boyfriends name the title says "and" ... A: Rodney, Thanks for your question. You are technically the owner just as he is. You can take the ... | |
| Lease End | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I turned my car in to dealer on 12/25/08. My lease ends on 2/6/09. The dealer paid last month and ... A: Tracy, Thanks for your question. It may not seem like the right thing to do, but yes, you are ... | |
| transfer the title of ownership of a car | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I would like to give my used car to my daughter who resides in D.C.. My car is registered in N.J. ... A: Wan, Thanks for your question. You will need to go to the Department of Motor Vehicles office in ... | |
| Car lease taxes on up front drive off fees | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what all can be taxed in a lease (excluding monthly payments) that are paid as up ... A: CR, The fact that your don't have your license plates is not an issue. Once again, YOU and the ... | |
| Car lease taxes on up front drive off fees | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I need to know what all can be taxed in a lease (excluding monthly payments) that are paid as up ... A: CR, Thanks for your question. First of all, go by what your State Department of Revenue says, not ... | |
| Purchasing Lease Returns | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My question relates to negotiating a used car purchase. At the salesperson's desk, the salesperson ... A: Joe, Thanks for your question. This is a very good question. As far as finding out what the ... | |
| returning truck | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought a truck in MA, but didnt relize that it was a 2 wheel instead of 4 wheeler drive ... A: Diana, Thanks for your question. The dealership is correct, unfortunately. Most dealerships will ... | |
| 97 VW Golf Jazz Edtion used with 230,789miles | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I going to look at a private seller car for sale @ $1800 said will come down because of miles. ... A: Tara, Thanks for your question. You are always at risk with any purchase from a private seller. ... | |
| getting a car for the first time | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: my question is this, i need to get a car pretty quickly and my only problem seems to be that i can't ... A: Christopher, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately in this credit environment, it is going to be ... | |
| auction | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: how to aquire my auction lincence in shreveport louisiana thank you. A: Antoine, Thanks for your question. I am a little confused by your question. Are you asking to ... | |
| Car Negotiating | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I've heard that it's best to start the haggling $2000 below the invoice. Since the ... A: Derrick, Thanks for your question. I would tend to disagree with the advice that you have gotten ... | |
| Engine specifiations. | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a car, still unsure whether new or used. I don't understand much about car ... A: Racheal, Thanks for your question. As far as your engine size, a 1.0 liter will become very ... | |
| purchasing a cae | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Bought a car yesterday and traded in my old car. I still have my old car and did not take ... A: Paul, Thanks for your question. The answer is very simple. If you did not take possession of the ... | |
| NVH Ratings for Used Sedans | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: We have been looking for a used sedan with a quiet ride, comparable to what our 99 Deville had. Want ... A: Chris, Thanks for your question. I usually don't get into recommending any vehicles to anyone, as ... | |
| car's final contract | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My brother in Washington state signed the final contract on a new Toyota. He also signed the power ... A: Tim, Thanks for your question. The answer to your question is simple as far as you and your ... | |
| wrecked car sold as clean | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: We bought a car nearly a year ago, one owner and "never wrecked". A few months later my husband ... A: Beth, Thanks for your question. There isn't much right that you have actually. The dealer is ... | |
| Simple Question About MSRP | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: The national base price for a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer DE (CVT/Automatic) + A/C & Power Package is ... A: Derrick, Thanks for your question. The national base price of a vehicle on the MSRP, means that if ... | |
| short term lease | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I was laid off from a sales jobs that provided me a company car. I have to turn the car in in two ... A: Jerry, There is not a short term lease (that short) to provide what you are trying to accomplish. ... | |
| purchasing a fleet used car | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have not been sucessful in finding online a legitimate looking web site for buying a fleet owned ... A: Timothy, Most fleet companies use the auto auctions to sell their vehicles when they are done with ... | |
| Honda Jazz/Fit or Ford Fiesta ? | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: i would like to ask you a question about a car i want to buy. I'm thinking between Honda Jazz/fit ... A: Jan, Thanks for your question. A few years ago, I would have told you definitely go with the Honda ... | |
| trading in vehicle | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently traded in my vehicle and purchased a new one. On the contract chevy dealer said they ... A: Felipe, Thanks for your question. If you financed the vehicle, then they applied the excess amount ... | |
| returning a car | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I bought a used car a few days ago and didn't inspect it yet. after I bougt this car I realized that ... A: Lidia, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, there isn't much that you can do. You can appeal ... | |
| conditional loan | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: what exactly is a conditional auto loan. i am buying a 2004 and my credit is not that great but the ... A: Ruby, Thanks for your question. A conditional loan, simply means that the dealership is going to ... | |
| Buying a car w/ a lien | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying a car from a private owner, but the vehicle currently has an e-title w/ a ... A: Nic, In that situation, since you are not financing the loan, just supplement you for the bank. It ... | |
| Buying a car w/ a lien | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in buying a car from a private owner, but the vehicle currently has an e-title w/ a ... A: Nic, Thanks for the question. Here is what I do. I would not be comfortable with that at all. I ... | |
| How to Co sign a loan for my son | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a very responsible son who is in the U.S. Air Force and desires to purchase a new car (his ... A: Lisa, Cosigning on a loan for a child is very very common these days. Especially in the credit ... | |
| Used car from private seller with a lien | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a car from a private seller. The negotiated price is the amount left ... A: Dan, I am not sure what state you are in. If you are in a title holding state, then yes he should ... | |
| Car return policy | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a brand new vehicle less than 24 hours ago. I had a car coming off lease in April ( 3 ... A: Mike, Thanks for your question. First thing is first. Depending on which state you are in you may ... | |
| Used car from private seller with a lien | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a car from a private seller. The negotiated price is the amount left ... A: Dan, Thanks for your question. This is always a very complicated situation. If I were you, this ... | |
| Sales Tax on Vehicle Rebates and Incentives | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I've been dealing with a dealership in Virginia who claims that I have to pay sales tax on ... A: Cathy, Thanks for your question. I have searched and searched for the laws of sales tax on the ... | |
| Power of attorney for title and license plate application | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to find out if it is standard practice to sign a power of attorney to have the dealer apply ... A: S, Thanks for your question. This is required by law. It is not only a common or standard ... | |
| Taking delivery of vehicle | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: I went to the dealership on Tues and bought a car. I have my own financing but I did not have a ... A: S, Thanks for your question. You have not taken delivery, therefore you do not own the vehicle and ... | |
| Buying a low priced old car | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to get an old used car in the range of $2000- $3000 ( I am a student). If I get a car ... A: Channa, Thanks for your question. You can always bargain for a lower price. The dealership has ... | |
| Tips on buying older cars? | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: They have something about them that the cars these days don't. I'm especially interested in the '67 ... A: Lawrence, Thanks for your question. There are many avenues to purchasing an older car. Go to ... | |
| returning a used car | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I just took home a used car. 24 hours ago. today, i discovered that a large sum of money due to me ... A: Michael, Thanks for the information. That is the federal law, and each state can have laws that ... | |
| current economy-reasonable offer | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I am considering a new 2008 if avail small suv. I know the msrp is high, and I know there is an ... A: Gayle, Thanks for your question. It is always difficult to know where the invoice price on a ... | |
| returning a used car | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I just took home a used car. 24 hours ago. today, i discovered that a large sum of money due to me ... A: Michael, Thanks for your question. Depending on what state you are in, you might have a 3 day ... | |
| Choosing my next car | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I currently drive a Hyundai UK 2l coupe, 2002, auto. I love it but it must be faced that its not ... A: Alexandra, Thanks for your question. A lot of people find theirselves in the same position as you, ... | |
| When do you officially own a new car? | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I was at a Toyota dealership yesterday and traded my vehicle in for a new vehicle. My husband and I ... A: Tara, Thanks for your question. Since you have not signed any of the documentation on the loan, ... | |
| new car puchase | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Purchased new car 12/6/08 but will not pick up till 12/8 or 12/9/2008. Had 2 trade ins of which the ... A: Joe, Thanks for your question. The dealer should not have a problem at all changing cars. Simply ... | |
| Do I legally have to give the car back | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: When my husband and I signed the title as buyers,she never had the car in her name nor anywhere on ... A: Christina, Thanks for the additional information on your question. You are in a tough spot. If ... | |
| Do I legally have to give the car back | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: When my husband and I signed the title as buyers,she never had the car in her name nor anywhere on ... A: Christina, Thanks for your question. That is a complicated question. If the original buyer never ... | |
| Taxed on Rebates in Florida | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a situation I could use some advice on. I have been searching for a new car and have spoken ... A: Michelle, Thanks for your feedback. I appreciate it. On Employee pricing with Ford, that is the ... | |
| Taxed on Rebates in Florida | 11/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a situation I could use some advice on. I have been searching for a new car and have spoken ... A: Michelle, If I am reading the Florida law clearly, if that is possible, you are to only pay sales ... | |
| first time buyer | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a vehicle, I was told its best to get a demo, so I want to know the advantages & ... A: Maud, Thanks for your question. The decision of whether to get a demo or not is always a big ... | |
| Car title registration in CA | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I live in Minnesota, but am working in Los Angeles till the end of the year 2008. I purchased a car ... A: Katelin, Thanks. To answer your question, yes you will have to transfer it into your name first in ... | |
| New York Registration | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: If I buy a car i Arizona and it does not have the new California/New York state emission standards ... A: Jeff, Thanks for your question. If I understand the laws correctly, you will have to get that ... | |
| Car title registration in CA | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I live in Minnesota, but am working in Los Angeles till the end of the year 2008. I purchased a car ... A: which, Thanks for your question. The answer to your question is a little complicated. To answer ... | |
| Lease(NISSAN) | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: My lease will be up in late January. The dealer that I leased the vehicle from has been contacting ... A: John, It sounds normal. They are making you a pretty good offer on both vehicles. It really is up ... | |
| Tax on Rebates and Dealer Cash | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy - you answered a question regarding a NY purchase of a vehicle and how the sales tax is ... A: Dana, Sales Tax in the state of Florida is figured on the Ultimate sales price of the vehicle. For ... | |
| Cancelling a new car contract | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought a new Nissan Maxima this past Thursday. I also purchased paint protection on the car. ... A: Christy, You do not have much here except a very big customer service concern. The dealership has ... | |
| Returning a week old leased car | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I leased a pathfinder that was not on the lot. I was very specific that I wanted it to be exactly ... A: Heather, Your options aren't much here, if you have taken delivery. If you have not taken ... | |
| Out of state car purchase | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in Evans CO and on the 14 of Nov I am going to California to buy a car from a private seller. ... A: Chris, Buying a car from a private seller is very complicated, but here is what you need to do. ... | |
| truck purchase | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 2008 Ford F150 on 10-31-08 I have a bad back & neck from an auto accident years ago. ... A: Karen, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is not one that you ... | |
| Recind auto purchase in florida. | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a new vehicle where it was revealed upfront all costs.(Initially the vehicle I planned ... A: Joy, Unfortunately there isn't anything that you can do. The arbitration clause is between you and ... | |
| buying new car for first time | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm thinking about buying a new 2008 Santa Fe. Of course, I want the best possible price. The ... A: Kerry, Thanks for your question. The invoice price is somewhat close to what the dealership paid ... | |
| Gas mileage all wheel drive vs front wheel drive | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Am considering a used '06 Lexus GS 300 and have seen some that are all wheel drive, front wheel and ... A: Vickie, Thanks for your question. The all wheel drive version offers more than a little less gas ... | |
| auto loan | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I bought a car 2 weeks ago at a California dealership. Now they are requiring me to renegotiate ... A: Debbie, Your rights are limited here, only if you signed a conditional Sale and Delivery agreement, ... | |
| car expense! | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: hey their buddy! i'm 18 years old, passed my test about 3 months ago, i'm insured on a 1.1 fiesta ... A: David, Thanks for your question. The price of your insurance really has little to do with the ... | |
| Tax on Rebates and Dealer Cash | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Jermey, I bought a vehicle in the state of ny with a sticker price of 20,000 The sale price was ... A: Brian, Thanks for your question. In the state of New York, you pay taxes on the sales price of the ... | |
| lease to purchase agreement | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: We found a buyer for my 76 year old aunt's RV who wants to take over the payments for 2 years until ... A: Harold, The agreement sounds fine. Just understand that this is not a legal document when it ... | |
| Purchased a new car, then moved | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a new honda civic in and there were some issues with the financial end. They understood ... A: Kent, I can not actually answer your question without knowing the time frame here. If it has not ... | |
| Can I return this car | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I bought a 2009 VW Jetta SE signed the papers yesterday (10/8/08). The car was supposed to have ... A: Katie, There is not a 72 hour cooling off period in the state of Nevada. Once you take delivery of ... | |
| Ford Focus - Too good to be true? | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: 2007 Ford Focus ZX5 (SE) 18000 miles $8995. CARFAX record appears to be clean. Is this too good to ... A: Tom, Have you actually seen this vehicle? Does it have any damage? If not, then I would at least ... | |
| buying my first car | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: i have always liked crossovers or suvs. i have never liked little cars. i wanted to know if its a ... A: Michelle, Thanks for your question. More than likely you will need one of two things before you ... | |
| cancelling a used car contract before taking ownership or completing payment | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the topic of cancelling a use car contract: I just signed a contract ... A: Sam, Buying a rental car is not a bad thing....yes people tend to not take care of rental vehicles ... | |
| lease mileage overage | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have leased a 2008 Smart Car, love it, on a 3yr 36000 km lease. It costs me about 5 cents a km to ... A: Laura, The answer to your question is NO! If you buy the leased vehicle, then the mileage does not ... | |
| cancelling a used car contract before taking ownership or completing payment | 9/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding the topic of cancelling a use car contract: I just signed a contract ... A: Sam, First, since you have not taken possession of the vehicle, now lets define possession. If you ... | |
| Dealership backing out of lease | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My soon-to-be husband and I went to get him a new car a couple of weeks ago. I had a 2000 Audi A6 ... A: Jenifer, Thanks for you questions. Here are the answers. First as to whether you need to co-sign ... | |
| Highlander vs Avalon | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy: I want to purchase a used Highlander (2003), I will be trading in a 2003 Avalon that I ... A: Mark, It depends. It depends on whether you want the hassle. It can be a hassle to sell a vehicle ... | |
| Buying a leased car from a private party | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to buy a car from a private party who is leasing his lexus (We are both in ... A: Prakaash, Lexus has policies for this. You will need to contact a local Lexus dealer and they will ... | |
| Buying a Hyundai Coupe | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: Where could I find a southern california Dealer with the best / senior Hyundai technicians ? A: Sheldon, You would have to go to Hyundai.com and click on the service tab. That is the only way ... | |
| My lease | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I am presently leasing a 2006 ford lariet f-150 super crew. I should be turning it in on the 17th of ... A: Chris, You can really do either. Don't think that just because the manufactures are struggling to ... | |
| New Car Q | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: purchased a new car first payment is not due until Oct. My boyfriend has decided not to keep it. I ... A: Jessica, Unfortunatly there isn't much that he can do. He signed the paperwork, and agreed to pay ... | |
| private party purchase | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I would like to buy a car from a private party, but I don't know how to get rid of the car I already ... A: JoeAnna, The way you sell your car is the same way the seller of the vehicle you are purchasing is ... | |
| Cancel Contract - New Car Purchase | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a new Toyota Monday night from a dealer in Florida. The contract says I have 30 days ... A: Carlos, You are correct. You have 30 days in Florida to back out of a contract for specific ... | |
| where to buy car | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: i know that delaware does not have sales tax. if we buy a car in delaware as opposed to in PA. will ... A: Pat, Actually, the sales tax is based on what state you live in, not what state you purchase your ... | |
| VOID Contract | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: purchased a vehicle 06/28/08, I am on my third set of temporary tags. Per the dealership they will ... A: Latina, Thanks for your question. First, you do own the vehicle. You own the vehicle per your ... | |
| Buying a car from a different state | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I am a michigan resident and i want to buy a car from a dealor in chicago(illinois). How does the ... A: Mrinal, The dealership should take care of all of the taxes and fees for you. Simply tell them ... | |
| i sold my car and the buyer wont pay | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: i sold my used car to a friend with a verbal agreement with several witnesses including the person ... A: Cherie, Legally in Arizona, yes you can do something. If you have witnesses to your conversation, ... | |
| Bought used car but seller not paying lien | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I bought a used Murano a guy had leased from Nissan. He was using my proceeds to buy out his lease, ... A: John, Legally you are in the right. YOu have a bill of sale and that makes it final. He is ... | |
| Insurance/Title/Registration | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Hope all is well. About a few months ago, you really helped me with a question I had on buying a car ... A: Lucca, Don't apologize. Your questions are not frustrating. No, there is no problem or illegal ... | |
| Insurance/Title/Registration | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: Hope all is well. About a few months ago, you really helped me with a question I had on buying a car ... A: Lucca, I remember your question very well. Thank you for using our service once again. First you ... | |
| Dealing with a dealership | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: Female - How to handle & prepare for 1st visit by myself to dealership just to check out models & ... A: May, What you have heard is wrong. Let me tell you what to do. First go to the dealership that ... | |
| too good to be true? | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: ok this one is kinda long but bear with me. Im in the Marine Corps and for years i have wanted an ... A: James, There isn't any easy answer to your question. It all boils down to your GUT FEELING for the ... | |
| title change | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a car that i bought from my aunt, my aunt bought it from her neighbor and at that time my ... A: Josh, More than likely the answer to your question is yes, but there are some states that do not ... | |
| new car return | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 2008 Toyota Yaris on Friday. As I have driven it around (could not do a test drive at ... A: Nancy, You do not have much of a case here. I am sorry to inform you of that. There isn't a ... | |
| Non-U.S. Purchaser | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: A friend of mine from Europe would like to buy (cash) a new car from a U.S. Dealer and ship it back ... A: Dan, This is a very complex issue. In order to complete all the necessary extradition paperwork, ... | |
| Lexus Rx350 | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Hey Jeremy, We're planning on buying the 09' lexus rx350. I know premium fuel is recommended but ... A: Jessie, First thing is first, there isn't a difference in miles per gallon from regular fuel to ... | |
| New car purchase | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I bought a brand new Nissan Quest 24 hrs ago and the salesman I bought it from, I have purchased ... A: Al, It sounds like you got taken, which is unfortunately not very uncommon. Here's the deal. They ... | |
| Returning car | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a used car yesterday from trophy Nissan. I told the salesman that American cars were ... A: Jamie, Well you are kind of in a pickle here. First there is not a cooling off period in the state ... | |
| Mazda 6 or Peugeot 407 - 2008 or 2009 models | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Mazda 6 or Peugeot 407 - 2008 or 2009 models I am confused what to buy, I like both of them, both ... A: AMR, It depends on you, really. You have to decide which you prefer. Both vehicles are pretty ... | |
| How do I sell a car that the loan is upside down? | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy, I made a huge mistake in thinking with my heart instead of my head and agreed to co-sign a ... A: Sharon, Unfortunately you are not alone in this situation. A lot of people co-sign for loans when ... | |
| rebuilt salvage | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Seems to be some good deals in Houston on Rebuilt Salvage autos, ie 06 Buick Rendevous $8800.w/low ... A: Charlotte, It really depends all on how you look at it. Technically yes it is a good deal, where ... | |
| Should I be worried about buying a car from a private seller who has not transferred the title? | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Except for small scratches, this 2007 VW is in great shape. This has been confirmed by a mechanic. I ... A: Joe, What a complex situation you have here. Lets see if we can figure something out. I would ... | |
| Buying Acura EL 2004 | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I was recently told the value of the premium model at auction price is 10,500, but i have only been ... A: Thinesh, Well a couple of things here. First the dealer has the right to except or refuse any ... | |
| hi | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: please answer what u can wanna buy a car thats god on gas and small compact realy small but strong ... A: Jill, Thanks for your question. You have a ton of questions in this little e-mail, so I will try ... | |
| 2006 altima upside down | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: have a loan of 18,500 on a 2006 Nissan Alima. purchased with mot so good credit. intrest rate 11.75 ... A: Carole, I understand your situation, and wish that I had another option for you. Obviously you can ... | |
| Trade in with extended warranty | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a brand new vehicle in December of 2005 (2006 Pontiac G6). I also purchased a extended ... A: Tim, Thanks for your question. You will have money coming back to you on your extended warranty. ... | |
| 2006 altima upside down | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: have a loan of 18,500 on a 2006 Nissan Alima. purchased with mot so good credit. intrest rate 11.75 ... A: Caroled, Unfortunately you are stuck unless you can trade out of the vehicle. I would go to ... | |
| Paying too much | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: I have question. I was going over my contract and it says: Gross trade in ... A: Elena, It did not add to the price. They deducted 6900 for the price of your vehicle. If you had ... | |
| buying a car from an individual leasing it | 7/11/2008 |
| Q: It is a 2008 model with 8000 miles on it. It is currently leased. The owner states he is changing ... A: Ana, Thanks for your question. The value of the vehicle depends on your geographical location. A ... | |
| New car problems | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a new 2008 Hyundai Accent Hatchback last week, had it 5 days, and the sunroof quit ... A: Vicki, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I don't have very much help for you in this ... | |
| actual cost | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I've recently came across a 2002 Cadillac Deville that I am interested in. The dealer has the car ... A: Dre, Thanks for your question. The answer to your questions are these. First there really isn't ... | |
| Leasing | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My situation is this. I am currently in a lease (2006 Nissan Altima)that expires in Jan 09. I want ... A: John, Unfortunately for your situation there is not a procedure. You can not switch names on a ... | |
| cherokee | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: I intend to buy a Cherokee, my first car here in Canada!, I know that with the current, and ... A: Damian, Thanks for your questions. Lets see in relation to your first question you will more than ... | |
| CVT Transmissions | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, Jeremy. Some of the new cars I've been reading about have CVT transmissions while ... A: Jefferson, Thanks for your question. CVT's are a little more reliable than regular automatic ... | |
| possible 'Katrina car' | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Beck, My husband and I recently 'purchased' a 2005 VW Passat from a local Toyota car-dealer ... A: Amy, This is a very complex situation. First thing is first. Let me explain the carfax report. ... | |
| Deciding on model | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm sorry this is a long message but wanted to give my full story with details...as i'm in need of ... A: Thinesh, Thanks for your question. I would recommend for the longevity of the vehicle you are ... | |
| CVT Transmissions | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Good morning, Jeremy. Some of the new cars I've been reading about have CVT transmissions while ... A: Jefferson, Thanks for your question. As for the CVT transmission, let me start off by saying that ... | |
| New Car Purchase | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently purchased a 2008 Tahoe. Now the dealership is offering an additional $1,000 discount for ... A: Nita, Unfortunately there isn't anything you can do. There is not a waiting period or cooling off ... | |
| Shifter for Recovering Patient | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My white-haired mother has a rotator cuff injury to her right shoulder, and has major trouble ... A: Bill, Thanks for your question. Most of the cars these days have the shifter on the floor, or ... | |
| Change of Car Title | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My Grandmother died and we cannot find her signed Will. However, I have a distant family uncle who ... A: Rick, That is an interesting situation. I don't know how your Uncle could report the vehicle ... | |
| Change of Car Title | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: My Grandmother died and we cannot find her signed Will. However, I have a distant family uncle who ... A: Rick, You can not get an heirship of a vehicle without the signed copy of a last will and ... | |
| motorcycle purchase | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: We paid for a motorcycle from a local woman. We got a bill of sale on March 2. Since then we have ... A: Cathy, You are kind of in a pickle. Yes your only option seems to be to take her to small claims ... | |
| new car | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I just bought an '09 camry. I have already signed the papers but the car wasn't ready for me to ... A: Gina, reposession not! You do not have a deal with the dealership until you take delivery of the ... | |
| financing | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Today I was approved at dealer then realized I actually want to shop at another. Can I cancel out ... A: Sherry, To answer your question quickly, YES. The dealer may try and tell you no, but yes you can. ... | |
| KIA sodona minivan | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in trading my Honda Odessey in for a KIA sedona. i understand that the KIA gets ... A: Judy, The speed of your process is up to you. A Honda Odyssey still gets good gas mileage all ... | |
| SUV vs. car | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I’m looking to buy a pre-owned vehicle for myself. I’m 23 and still live with my parents. My father ... A: Ashley, The difference between the two in the conditions you are talking about is very minimal. An ... | |
| Gap Insurance on Leased Vehicle | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I am in the process of leasing a car and the dealer is trying to talk us into purchasing GAP ... A: Becky, The payout of Gap Insurance compared to the cost of the $195 fee is extremely good. I ... | |
| Nissan Rogue Spending | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: My name is Tanner Yeomans. Let me start with the basics: I am 17 years old, and I will be a senior ... A: Tanner, Sounds like you are very responsible to me. I can't necessarily help you convince your ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy I am interested in buying a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Sedan. I have known the owner for 2 years ... A: Sara, I think that the vehicle will be worth no more than $7000 to $8000. As far as "normal ... | |
| Car lease contract | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: This is my question, I have a Cadillac DTS 2006 leased inJuly 2006, the car started giving problems ... A: Silvia, Unfortunately you don't have many options here. The best option is to go thrum an attorney ... | |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy I am interested in buying a 2002 Pontiac Sunfire Sedan. I have known the owner for 2 years ... A: Sara, I think you are wise in checking for some research on this vehicle. In order to answer your ... | |
| buying a used car from a private party w/lien | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Ok. my question is i am going to look at a used car tomorrow. It is being sold by a private party. ... A: Kyle, People do this all the time. Understand that if she does not fulfill this Klein and does not ... | |
| mileage | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Jeremy, When buying a new car, how many miles need to be on the odometer for the car to be ... A: Greg, Thanks for your question. It does not matter how many miles are on the vehicle for it to be ... | |
| Lease Return | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I am turning in my BMW X5 2005 in California, it has 44,000 miles. I wanted to find out if I am ... A: Howard, You may very well be responsible for the replacement of those four tires. The reason, is ... | |
| Title/Registration | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I will be moving to CA on June 1st. I currently live in VA, and my brother is giving me his ... A: Lucca, Yes, it must be licensed in the State of California. Most insurance companies are. I would ... | |
| New car models | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: When do next year's models typically become available for purchase? Also, I read an article that ... A: Drew, Thanks for your question. It depends on the individual manufacture as to when the vehicles ... | |
| Title/Registration | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I will be moving to CA on June 1st. I currently live in VA, and my brother is giving me his ... A: Lucca, There is no need to apologize for any lack of Knowledge. If everyone knew everything we ... | |
| Purchasing a used vehicle | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I am wanting to purchase a used Jaguar. Currently, I can buy a 2005 with 24K miles for 18,100.00 or ... A: Joie, Thanks for your question. I apologize for the inconvenience of not getting back to you ... | |
| Trade In | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I want to purchase a 2006 Mustang GT listed at $20,599 with 19,188 miles on it but I'm not sure if ... A: Lon, Thanks for your question. It sounds to me like you are just fine with trading your current ... | |
| Title/Registration | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I will be moving to CA on June 1st. I currently live in VA, and my brother is giving me his ... A: Lucca, This is a very detailed question, and required a very detailed answer, so I apologize in ... | |
| Need to buy my first car | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I need to buy my first car and was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm 19 and am willing to ... A: Zack, It is going to be difficult for you to get a vehicle only because of your monthly income. Is ... | |
| rebuilt titled vehicles | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I read your answer re. buying a reguilt Ford Focus. When I looked into it several years ago, I found ... A: Mike, Most finance companies will NOT finance a salvage title vehicle. I have been in this ... | |
| buying a new car | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a new BMW 1 series convertible or the Z4. Is it really cheaper buying it in the states ... A: John, To answer your question it is really cheaper to buy the vehicle in the states as opposed to ... | |
| Purchasing a used car | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to purchase a 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe - price listed is $17,988.00 (17602 for miles) - I ... A: Adria, Wow, you are the type of buyer I like to see. An Educated buyer. Most dealerships will not ... | |
| Purchasing a used car | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to purchase a 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe - price listed is $17,988.00 (17602 for miles) - I ... A: Adria, Thanks for your question. Let's talk! First your trade in. You have gotten all the good ... | |
| Returning a vehicle | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Beck, I apologize if this e-mail is out of the blue, but I found this website and saw a "Ask ... A: Ryan, Thanks for your question. You are kinda of caught in a catch 22 here. Technically yes, the ... | |
| used car in the 5000 dollar range | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: i hope you can help. i am looking to trade in or sell a 2000 ford ranger with 90,000 miles and get ... A: Kevin, It is always a touchy subject when you are talking about high mileage vehicles, or older ... | |
| Satellite Radio - Dealer installed? | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: We were kind of snookered while leasing an SUV. No big deal really,but we'd really like to know the ... A: Lew, I can imagine how frustrating it is. Landmark Honda is fairly well known Honda store. I am ... | |
| 4 wheel drive vs normal | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: what is the difference between a 4-wheel drive and a normal car? how do i choose between the two? A: Pankaj, The difference is substantial. A 4 wheel drive vehicle is made for offroad driving, or ... | |
| picking up new car tomorrow/cant find title of car i am turning in | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Help! We purchased a new cadillac today and are scheduled to pick it up tomorrow. We are to turn in ... A: Carolanne, My first question is: Is the vehicle paid off that you are trading? If so, there are ... | |
| Satellite Radio - Dealer installed? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: We were kind of snookered while leasing an SUV. No big deal really,but we'd really like to know the ... A: Lew, Thanks for your response. That sounds very unusual that the Corporate office wouldn't even ... | |
| Satellite Radio - Dealer installed? | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: We were kind of snookered while leasing an SUV. No big deal really,but we'd really like to know the ... A: Lew, Thanks for your question. XM radio is a great thing, but a lot of customers are confused or ... | |
| 2008 Honda Civic Sedan Si | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I thank those of you who helped me make a decision. I am leaning hard towards the Si. I would now ... A: Jamie, I am confused by what you are telling me on the lease. Most leases do not have an interest ... | |
| engines | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of getting a 2008 Honda Civic Sedan Si. I am also considering getting a 2009 Toyota ... A: Jamie, Thanks for your question. I will try to answer this question to the best of my ability. I ... | |
| Vehicle Database | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm starting a reference website for consumers of automobiles (think autos.yahoo.com but different) ... A: Scott, Thanks for your question. I think what you are doing is a GREAT idea. I am not aware of ... | |
| Lease return | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: In a perfect world, we would all understand auto leasing. Since I don't perfectly understand it, I ... A: Tom, I appreciate your questioning my answers. It's always good to be aware of the situation. As ... | |
| Lease return | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: In a perfect world, we would all understand auto leasing. Since I don't perfectly understand it, I ... A: Tom, Sorry about taking so long to get to your question. I did not receive the e-mail alerting me ... | |
| Buying Car for the 1st time questions | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: How are you? I need to buy a car ASAP- i have no knowledge on cars whatsoever and Im terrified of ... A: Aly, Thanks for your question, and I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I did not get ... | |
| will i qualify? | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I am eighteen years old, have 7,000 dollars down for a car, no credit history... but am wanting a ... A: Nick, Thanks for your question. There are several first time buyer programs out there. More than ... | |
| Customer Rebates | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: Can a car dealer keep a manufactures cash rebate and just lower the purchase price of the vehicle? ... A: Tim, Thanks for your question. A car dealership can keep the manufacture's rebate, only if they ... | |
| Trading down to a lesser expensive car | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Ok so here's the deal: I leased a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL in February of 2006. My lease is for 48 ... A: Brian, Thanks for your question. Trading down is always a good idea when you are looking to lower ... | |
| buying out of state | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm wanting to snag a new 2007 Saab before they're all gone. Most dealers, including my local ... A: Rob, Thanks for your question, and sorry for the long delay in answering it. It is very reasonable ... | |
| Trade in owned by another | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I have a car that currently has my ex-husbands name on the loan. We had two vehicles and when we ... A: Cyenne, Thanks for your question. You will need to do a couple of things depending on the ... | |
| Leasing taxes | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I never leased a car before. I was looking into a 2008 jeep liberty.When I got home from pricing I ... A: Randy, Thanks for your question. This is a very common question for people that are buying a ... | |
| First time buyer/Troubled Credit | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: I am 23 yr old first time buyer. My credit is poor and have been getting my wages garnished and am 2 ... A: Bayarea, Thanks for your question. This is a common problem that most younger people have such as ... | |
| Extended Warranty Programs | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 6 cyl, that has 71713 miles, on it and it looks good in ... A: Landon, That sounds very expensive for the extended warranty. I would be interested to know who ... | |
| Extended Warranty Programs | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 6 cyl, that has 71713 miles, on it and it looks good in ... A: Landon, Thanks for your question. I am glad that you are planning on purchasing an extended ... | |
| Buying a rental car | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I am going to be buying a used Toyota Highlander for my 19 year old daughter to take up to college. ... A: Jeff, Thanks for your question. It is very common for rental vehicles to go on sale by the rental ... | |
| Car Return Policies | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I bought a new 2008 MDX for my wife and it was delivered to our house. Very cold out so did a quick ... A: Dan, I am glad everything seemed to work out for you. It sounds like you are dealing with a ... | |
| Car Return Policies | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I bought a new 2008 MDX for my wife and it was delivered to our house. Very cold out so did a quick ... A: Dan, Thanks for your question. I am not sure what state you are in, so the laws may be different. ... | |
| Returning a car | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a pre-owned car with the agreement of all problems are to be fixed (Breaks,new tires, ... A: Frank, Thanks for your question, and a good one it is. My first question to you would be what ... | |
| rebuilt title | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of buying a 2005 ford Focus (37K) that has a rebuilt title for $5,000. The seller ... A: Robert, Thanks for your question. I appreciate the opportunity to help you make this decision. ... | |
| Advice | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I purchased a 2003 Ford Ranger via a Ford Dealership about a year and a half ago. The mileage is ... A: Ben, Thanks for your question, and I am happy to help you with that situation. First of all ... | |
| importing a used bmw x5 into Canada | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me when importing a BMW X5 into Canada are there any modifications that are required? ... A: Neil, Thanks for the question. I am sorry for the delay in answering your question. I would ... | |
| what`s the meaning . . . | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: When you read in an electronic auction add "Flooded/water" does it means the car is just soiled on ... A: Mike, That is a very good question. Thanks for asking. "Flooded/water" can mean several ... | |
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I have been in the automotive business for 10 years. I have held every position from salesperson, Finance Manager, New Sales Manager, Used Car Sales Manager, Finance Director, and Director of Sales and Finance. I graduated from the University of Texas with a major in Business Administration, and have held many sales jobs in the automotive sector. I am a member of the Association of Finance and Insurance Professionals (AFIP). I have also been trained by some of the best schools in the business including JM&A, Ethos, VT/AIG, Inc, and various others.
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