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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 30 years in automotive industry, management, retail, wholesale, appraisals, auctions, vintage
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...dont think your in the know ...becauce 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
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| emily | 11/12/09 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| scott | 11/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Carol | 10/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Ray for your time and ..... |
| Jo | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks for a quick and informative answer |
| shreya | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your advice,it was ..... |
Recent Answers from Ray Paulsen
2009-11-17 Warranty:
Hi Ed, Good question, and you don't sound petty to me, if you have all the original manual and documentation in the glove box, you may find a separate coverage for the radio as for warranty. If you
2009-11-12 buying a newer used car:
Hi Emily Best time of year to buy a car is a question that have been answered in so many ways, if you want to read my version, here is a link on my website http://www.usedcartips.org/besttime.html
2009-11-11 Help on Trading In 2 Cars:
Hi David You are not to far into negative factor with the Honda. An accident repair $6000. at todays rates is not major unless frame damage was involved. You mention affordable payments,,, refinance
2009-11-07 Used 2006 Volvo S40:
Hi Beatrice I was born and raised in Scandinavia, therefore I know the Volvo quite well. The average life span of a Volvo is 18.5 years with many going way past 400 K , and the frame Sweden make
2009-11-04 Another Non-Resident question:
Hi Kheyri First I must confess I had no idea where Azerbaijan was located, I have hear it mention through small talk but never paid attention, I did a google and some study, and must say I am very impressed
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