You are here:
Tips on Buying Cars/Expert Profile
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 in the area
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.
What do you like about this subject?
The automotive business is so exciting. It may not always be for the customer, but it can be! Every experience is different. Every Customer is different. It is always something new, and keeps you on your best.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I hope to learn from the questions of the customers. One thing that is always lost in this business is the customers perspective. This will help me in my normal everyday business to listen to the experience of all customers.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Dealers deserve to make a fair profit! Customers deserve to get a fair deal! The best car deal is in the perception of the customer and the dealer.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Most customers mistakenly think that the dealer makes so much money on deals today. That is a complete false statement. Dealers struggle to make profits today on each and every car deal. The profit margins given to the dealer by the manufacturer have gotten smaller and smaller each and every deal.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you SO much!! Very, very helpful!! ..... |
| scott | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kris | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jeremy you rock! I never thought about ..... |
| sandra | 10/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I really appreciate your helpful and detailed ..... |
| Jo | 10/16/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for a quick and informative answer ..... |
Recent Answers from Jeremy Beck
2009-11-12 backing out of used car purchase:
Cori, Thanks for your question. Since you have not taken delivery of the vehicle, you are not considered the legal owner. Even if you have signed all the paperwork, and had work done to the vehicle
2009-11-09 car loan:
Scott, Thanks for your reply. Well, I think I have some bad news for you. Since you signed the papers and refinanced the loan, you are pretty much stuck. That's why everyone really should read what
2009-11-02 car loan:
Scott, Thanks for your question. I have never in my entire life heard of a finance company charging you and additional $5000 to move from one state to another state. That is somthing I have never
2009-10-28 Lease Up, what now?:
Kris, Thanks for your question. Well, you have several options on your table here. First and foremost, you do NOT have to turn the vehicle in to that specific dealership. You DO however, have to
2009-10-21 Title:
Kayla, Thanks for your question. If you aren't exchanging any money, you can simply put price as "0". That way neither of you have to pay sales tax. Since you aren't really selling the vehicle, but
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.