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Roger Alvey

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Expertise

I can answer any question about the car buying process. I am a recognized industry expert on all issues regarding auto finance, including sub prime and buy here pay here financing, I can answer questions about car lock out systems, GPS monitoring by your bank, and about auto recovery methods and defenses. I am a 20 yr car industry expert and can tell you what to look for in a used car, how to negotiate the deal, help with how to market your own car, and how to negotiate with the internet department of any car store. I can tell you every single way the dealer is set up to beat you and how to avoid those traps, I can discuss all aftermarket and extended service contract products you will be offered in the finance process, I have lectured extensively on "The Best Way to Buy a Car" to civic groups and university students. I am a credit expert and can tell you what the dealer and banks are looking for and the rate you can expect to pay.

Experience in the area

20 years industry experience in top management of dealerships and dealer groups. Recognized industry expert since 2004 in the Top 10 industry experts for The Gerson Lehrman Groups Auto Industry Council. I have been a franchise owner and understand all facets of the auto industry from the time the car leaves the factory until it leaves the lot with it's new owner. I have written training materials for both the prime and the subprime sales and finance process.

Organizations

NADA, OADA, NFIB, State Certified Used Car Appraiser

Publications

Special Finance Insider, Dealer, and Automotive News, Gerson Lehrman Group Auto Industry Council News (frequently)

Education/Credentials

Willamette University - Salem Oregon BA Economics Willamette University Graduate School of Business - Econometrics Statistics

Awards and Honors

GM's Award of (their most prestigious award) Given to Dealers who surpass their annual benchmark planning volume while also maintaining Top Box (top 5%) CSI

Past/Present Clients

Citadel Investment Group , Summit Partners US ,Broad Peak Investment Management, Nautic Partners, LLC, Hellman & Friedman Investors, L.P. and over 40 additional money managers, hedge funds and research groups

What do you like about this subject?

I have lived and breathed the car business my whole life.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

It is possible for the customer to "win" in their attempts to buy a car and beat the dealer at his own game.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Audrey	04/26/12	10	10	10
Adam	03/31/12	10	10	10
Mike	02/28/12	10	10	10
James Rosstier	01/23/12	10	10	10	Thank you very much. I appreciate the .....
Patrick	01/05/12	10	10	10	Thank you so much Roger. I did .....

Recent Answers from Roger Alvey

2012-04-23 buying an "as is" vehicle with pre existing problem:

I RECEIVED THIS ARTICLE TODAY FROM ONE OF THE INDUSTRY MAGAZINES I SUBSCRIBE TOO ....THIS IS RIGHT ON POINT FOR YOUR SITUATION...PLEASE READ ROGER IT WAS WRITTEN BY AN ATTORNEY WHO SPECIALIZES IN THIS

2012-04-08 Should I trade in my car with minor body damage?:

Hi Audrey, Sorry to hear about your fender bender. To answer your question: The smartest thing you could and should do is NEITHER option you mentioned. What do I mean? If I were in your shoes what

2012-04-02 USED CAR:

Hi Jessie, Sorry to hear about your problems with this car. Here is what I think has happened and what I think you should do/expect them to do. 1. A 'check engine' light comes on whenever a car

2012-03-26 buying a car:

Adam, Thanks for the question... the short answer is: It depends. The better answer is that what it mostly depends upon who owned the car before you. You can't put enough emphasis on a cars 'pedigree'

2012-01-23 Buying a used car from private indiviual:

8 times out of 10 when we send a payoff check to a bank to pay off a recent trade in without an authorization for payoff they will send us our check back. A Bill of Sale will not work in place of a power

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