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Expertise
confused buying 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...will answer questions of concern about buying a used ca
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 |
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| Mark | 10/29/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I have contacted him. He said he ..... |
| joseph ( massachussets) | 10/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thanks so much to call me |
| Dan | 08/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ray's answers are clear, easy-to-understand, and straightforward ..... |
| jim | 07/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Stacey | 05/15/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from ray paulsen
2009-11-18 need a new car:
Hi Robert You can trade the car in at a dealer, whatever the difference between what you owe and your car is worth the dealer can most likely build some or all the negative into a new loan on another
2009-11-11 mileage:
Hi LeAnna A good average would be 13 - 15K annually, anything higher will affect the price of a vehicle, I wish I knew the thoughts behind your question to provide a more detailed answer to your one
2009-11-06 Prior accident?:
My first question that come to mind, you most likely bought this car AS IS ? Yes all dealers are to report known facts, but will simply state was unaware, it's a battle you will never win, thousands
2009-11-03 Buying a car Cash:
Hi Steve I agree there can be scam charges from a dealer, but if you study my website and get to understand how dealers operate you will be on a level playing field. As for buying private read this
2009-10-29 Cannot register the vechile with DMV:
Did he not say get me the form ? If you got it through my link, why should he not want to sign it ? If seller does not want to sign, or this is not going in your direction, let me know, and we will
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