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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.
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Recent Answers from Jeremy Beck
2010-04-07 Buying my leased toyota.:
Karen, Unfortunately there really isn't any negotiating on a lease return. There used to be, but with the hard times that all of the manufactures have come upon - whatever your residual is, is what
2010-03-26 Leasing a car:
John, Thanks for your question. It can always be advantageous to lease a car, but if you plan on owning, why not just buy it instead of leasing it? The reason I would suggest this is because once
2010-03-18 Lien on Title:
Dan, Thanks for your question, and I am sorry that you are going thru this. Let me answer your questinos one by one. 1. Your options are farely limited, but you do have a few, but they will cost
2010-03-16 used car:
Gale, Thanks for your question. There is not much that you can do now. You could take the person or seller to court, but it would cost a small fortune, and probaly not be worth it. The fact that
2010-03-15 How long does financing take:
Claire, Thanks for your question. This is a very complicated question. It depends on your credit, and on the dealerships processes and procedures. It should however take no more than 5 to 7 days
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