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Ray Paulsen

U.S.

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Expertise

confused buying new or used...buy with confidence from dealer or private...consumer fears...paying to much...getting a lemon...accident car...fair value for trade...negotiation process...etc...you simply want a fair deal...

Experience in the area

over 35 years in automotive industry, management, retail, wholesale, appraisals, auctions, vintage

Publications

automotive.com - articlebase.com - associatedcontent.com - about.com - bestcovery.com - helium.com - christopherprice.net - editorialtoday.com

Education/Credentials

usedcartips.org

What do you like about this subject?

Having the professional experience to answer all questions...

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

today you simply type a few keywords into your search engine and thousand of links are at your fingertips with advice, but little has changed dealerships still have the upperhand and profit more than ever...WHY... Whats the point having all the answers in front of you if you dont follow the proper steps

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

unless your a professional with many years experience in this business...don't think your in the know ...because your angle is covered

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

have a trade ?...visit 3 Dealerships...and i guarantee 3 different values on your trade.......................................... Go shopping without the proper tools, and you will be a pigeon dealing with a shark

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
dongjian	02/10/12	10	10	10
Xian	01/21/12	10	10	10	Very professional and very informative.. Outstanding!
Xian	01/21/12	10	10	10
curtis	01/09/12	10	10	10
mleigh	11/20/11	10	10	10	Ray is so informative and asks all .....

Recent Answers from Ray Paulsen

2012-02-09 Tips on Buying Cars:

Hi Dongjian, You know $6500. is a lot of coin for something 10 years old with a grinding gear and a rebuilt title, even the miles smells a bit funny, personally with the information you provided I pass

2012-01-21 6 Months Toward End of Lease:

Yes anybody can buyout the lease as long as you agree to the new terms and this is where that nasty $ 3,836 come into play that will be hidden / added to your new investment,,, you are thinking right

2012-01-21 6 Months Toward End of Lease:

Hi Xian, I am answering this Q based on the assumption you are currently paying about $ 640 a month incl taxes with 6 months remaining ? You cannot trade a car that don't belong to you, however you

2012-01-09 purchasing a car from the US and bringing to Canada.:

Hi Curtis, Prices in Canada are much higher, one reason is the tax factor,also some Mfg's will not honor warranty's once a vehicle is exported, if this was a simple process rest assured most Canadians

2012-01-07 Lease or Finance:

Thanks, you confused me a little when you registered India as home base. A few years back lease was a better way to go, today same tax write off can be done through finance, but then again there are

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