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About Jeremy Beck
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Expertise
I can answer any question as it relates to the purchase or lease of a new or pre-owned vehicle. I can give you advice in purchasing from a franchised dealer or private party. Buying a vehicle can be a very difficult and frustrating experience, but it doesn't have to. Know before you Go! Let me help you with any of your questions.

Experience
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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Questions Answered By Expert Jeremy Beck
In Category Tips on Buying Cars

Subject	Date Asked

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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