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| Subject | Date Asked |
| extreme low miles older used car value | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: My uncle is selling his 2001 S-Type Jaguar with less than 7000 miles by all indications by others ... A: I can relate to this, I just bought a 2002 jag s type with 21,000 for 6500, I thought because of the ... | |
| USED CARS/RENTAL CARS | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: A FEW MONTHS AGO YOU WERE KIND ENOUGH TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS FOR ME ABOUT PURCHASING A CAR....WELL ... A: Right, right and right. As a mgr I have bought many of cars from rental co. The only thing to beware ... | |
| used truck buying | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My question is in regards to buying a used 2006 Toyota Tacoma. I have been looking for one now for ... A: Sounds like nothing to worry about, The fact that your buying it from a dealer keeps someone liable ... | |
| CAN,T LOCATE LIEN HOLDER OR WHO HOLD THE LIEN KNOW | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: i,am in the military station in Iraq a few years ago i was sent to desert storm then around the ... A: You can go to the (Google) NJ Dept of motor vehicles (NJDMV), They will send a letter to the co and ... | |
| help buying used car | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm a college student about to graduate. I have a small budget and am looking to buy a used car. ... A: Sorry for the delay, I've been on vacation. I would go to autotrader.com to start my search, start ... | |
| Title | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a used vehicle around 3 years ago out-of-state. I live in Texas; the vehicle was ... A: You want to call the title clerk at the dealership, They know the laws for that state. Title clerks ... | |
| Purchased used car with falsified inspection sticker | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: We looked at, test drove, and put a deposit down on a truck, everything ran perfectly. It was a ... A: I would call the seller up and tell him to fix all the codes and make it right or that your going to ... | |
| batteries/alternator | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I purchased a used car and it is now just into 30 days of purchased. The battery is smoking and ... A: Unless the car came with some kind of warranty, your on your own, You can ask the dealer to help you ... | |
| Purchased dangerous vehicle | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I recently purchased a geo tracker thru a large dealership in Pennsylvania on e-bay for $4550. The ... A: Sorry to hear all that Don, I would start by finding out who owns the dealership, is it privately ... | |
| RE: 9/24 answer to unsafe car purchased | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: We purchased a car from United Dodge in Las Vegas, NV. We financed around $10,000.00. We don't ... A: Your correct, a dealer cannot sell you a car with frame damage, I believe if you check your state ... | |
| Im thinking of buying a 1999 convertible mustang | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: myquesrion is simple, I'm thinking of buying a 1999 convertible mustang with 6 cil. I'm not sure if ... A: Copy and Paste this link in your browser, ... | |
| used car | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: i bought a used car from a private seller,and did not even make the 20 miles home.do i have any ... A: Unfortunately unless you signed some type of agreement there is no recourse. To others who read this ... | |
| Used car bad brakes | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: My brother just bought used 2007 Chrysler SRT8 300, about 2 weeks ago, it had less then 1000 miles ... A: All cars have a "IN SERVICE DATE", this means what day/mth/yr the warranty started with the mfg. We ... | |
| unsafe used car | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: My husband bought a used 2002 impala, the rims are too wide for the car? When hitting a bump,turn or ... A: The key here is a dealer cannot knowingly sell you a unsafe car. Can you prove that the dealer did ... | |
| used 1994 BMW convertible | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I found a 1994 white BMW 3 series 25i convertible, that has done 62 607 kilometres for AUD$19 999. ... A: I haven't looked up the exchange to US dollars but if that car were to sell in the US it would sell ... | |
| Lease swap | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 36 month lease with Ford Credit and am located in Dallas. A family in Houston is ... A: The only way to register the car in their name Ford would have to change all the info with the state ... | |
| buying used cars | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: Hey danny, im moving to florida next year and im gonna buy a car most likely a used car is there a ... A: Every car is an investment, You look at how much it cost a year to drive ... | |
| credit application when using cash | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: Why is the dealership running a credit application when I am paying cash for the vehicle?? Thank ... A: We used to have to run a credit app after 911, to see if you or your name was on a national watch ... | |
| Trade-in a 2007 car | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a Suzuki Forenza Sedan 2007 that I would like to trade in for a new vehicle; I owe $11,878.00 ... A: Go to autotrader.com and edmunds.com and do some research for the value of your car and use edmunds ... | |
| Creative auto financing | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Aloha! I hope you can help me. I purchased a 2006 PT Cruiser in Hawaii and have always made my ... A: WOW! That is some creative thinking and could work. If you had to make a down payment? How much ... | |
| Creative auto financing | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Aloha! I hope you can help me. I purchased a 2006 PT Cruiser in Hawaii and have always made my ... A: I Apologize for not getting back to you sooner, The answer is, being up side down in your trade ... | |
| used car "we owe" | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a used Saab from a Saturn dealer 3 weeks ago. At the time of purchased there were no ... A: Mike, I just had this question, Do the same thing, go directly to the General Mgr and don't stop in ... | |
| accessories | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: we have purchased a 2007 ford focus, from the dealer. upon delivery, we had but one key and pad.When ... A: Nancy, 2007 Ford Focus, Unless this was a certified used car sale or promises were made at the ... | |
| Oasis Report-Warranty | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 2008 Mariner in January that was represented as being a dealer demo. After purchase a ... A: First, That junk goes on with some salespeople, saying that a car was a dealer demo, just to ... | |
| car title lein | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I brought a used car in 2006 from a dealership for $2,250. At the time I was short about $300. I ... A: I apologize, I sent your answer last week but I guess it did not go through. You need to go to your ... | |
| Buying a 2002 Honda Accord EX | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm interested in purchasing a used vehicle and I have my eye on a 2002 Honda Accord Ex but the ... A: You can almost never go wrong with a Honda Accord. My advice is always have a second opinion, take ... | |
| Benz or Beamer-Repair Cost | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a used C230, C240, or C300. I found a C240 with 34,000 miles. I am just ... A: I have always liked BMW, You can buy a certified used BMW and you get a 5yr 100k warranty including ... | |
| craiglist questions | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: Please allowed me to ask one question. I found one good car on crailists but the deal is to make on ... A: There are cheaters everywhere, You need to be careful no matter how safe you think it is. I sell ... | |
| unsafe vehicle | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: good evening, i purchased a 05 bmw 645ci in lawndale california february 5,2009. 14 days later and ... A: WOW, What dealer or kind of dealer did you purchase it from? You should be able to run the VIN# and ... | |
| Used Car Purchase | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and son-in-law purchased a 1994 Iszuzu Rodeo last week. Just 5 days later the car will ... A: The dealer probably had them sign an "As Is" piece of paper or something of that nature. There is ... | |
| Returning a used car- no dealer signature | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I bought a used Hyundai exactly one week ago, and after I found out that it might have some ... A: That's a question for an attorney that's familier with your state laws. If the dealer offered you an ... | |
| Selling my car | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I want to sell my car however it has not been paid off yet therefore I do not have the pink slip. I ... A: You should call your bank. My experience is that once you pay your car off it takes 21 days to ... | |
| purchase price contract | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: we signed a form for a purchase price contract indicating what we would buy the vehicle for if we ... A: I just had this question, You can check with the Dept of Transportation in your area to see dealer ... | |
| Finance Contract | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I just signed a finance agreement for the purchase of an '04 Toyata, Sienna, in Georgia. I felt ... A: Tasha, I'm from Texas and the law is if you do not take possession (no goods received) you do not ... | |
| failed emission | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: In November, I bought a 1997 Ford Taurus for my daughter from a by owner out of the paper. My ... A: I wouldn't think there is any recourse to previous owner, if you bought a car knowing the state was ... | |
| Salvage car | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: we live in Michigan and we are financing a car. Our credit is not good and went to a little car ... A: You need to hire an attorney, I'm sure the laws are similar, You can sue the dealer for triple ... | |
| Bought a wreck car | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I bought a car a year ago and i just found out it has been wreck.I bought it from a used car lot.I ... A: The law pertains only to what state you bought the car in, it doesn't matter where they bought the ... | |
| a used Toyota with serious problems | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: We bought this Toyota Camry 95 at local dealership for 3,000.00 It was doing fine on test-drive. It ... A: Sorry for the delay, Most dealers will have you sign an "As Is" piece of paper, if so there is ... | |
| To buy or not to buy old used Volvo? | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I am looking at buying an 87 Volvo that has 119k miles on it for $1200. The car looks like it is in ... A: 80 Model Volvo's have a pretty good reputation. You can research the car online at consumer reports ... | |
| Dealer didn't inform us about failed inspection | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I bought a used 2003 Honda Accord back in Aug/Sept timeframe of 2007 from a nearby Acura ... A: This can be complicated to say who is at fault.I am going by 2007 rules, 2008 changed, "IF"-- the ... | |
| Should I upgrade | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 2006 Saturn Ion 2 Sedan with 60,000 miles on it in good condition (Kelly Blue Book Trade-In ... A: Go to edmunds.com and appraise your vehicle, unless you live in the Ca area, while at the sight you ... | |
| DEALERS OBLIGATION | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: I LIVE IN BOSTON MA AND MY 2000 DENALI WAS BROUGHT ON 11/6/08 AND VEHICLE NEED A LOT OF REPAIRS IN ... A: My first question is why all those items were not addressed at time of purchase? In my state (TX) ... | |
| Purchased unsafe car | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend recently purchased a used Honda Civic from a local dealer for over $10,000. The car ... A: This is their about us page, it clearly states the reconditioning they do to the cars? ... | |
| Bought Used Commander from dealer...did not disclose accident history | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance purchased a 2006 Jeep Commander. The Dealership was selling it under current existing ... A: Sorry it has taking so long to answer, I live in Galveston/Houston. The dealership cannot sell an ... | |
| Alfa romeo or swift ? | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: So here is my problem. My parents want to buy a car for me and we searched for too long and came ... A: The Alfa is a cooler car yes but they do not have the track record like a new Suzuki. Anytime you ... | |
| used car | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: is the used car dealer responsible for acquiring the plates for a car and is the fee included in the ... A: If the term was used "Price, plus tax, title and license" then yes they will add it in. Some states ... | |
| financing | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: How low of a score should one not consider financing so as to not get pimped. ANSWER: Hello Jerome, ... A: Let's say you make $2500 mthly, the dealer will take 16% of that and qualify you for a $400 mthly ... | |
| used car engine block bad after 2 days | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a dodge charger 2days after, a noise started in the engine. mechanic states it is ... A: I'm in Texas as well, If you have a warranty, what's the problem? There is a lemon law in Texas, if ... | |
| financing | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: How low of a score should one not consider financing so as to not get pimped. A: This is a good question, Lets talk about credit in general. Everyone needs credit, it's what makes ... | |
| used car engine block bad after 2 days | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a dodge charger 2days after, a noise started in the engine. mechanic states it is ... A: Sorry to here about your problem. Who did you buy the car from, dealership, note lot or auction? ... | |
Danny
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help you with negotiating,walking you through the process so you feel in control,keep you one step ahead of the sales,help you with the financing,to lease or buy and should you buy new or pre-owned.
Experience
I have 18 years of upper mgmt, I've been a finance director,new car director,used car director,general sales manager for stores that sold a 1000 new and used cars a month. I have extensive experience with special financing needs. I know,domestics,imports and highline automobiles
Education/Credentials
Ford Blue Oval,Dealership,accounting,service,parts and GM trng.
Awards and Honors
Ford Blue Oval, 300/500 Club, BMW certified, Nissan certified.
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