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Expertise

I can give honest, unbiased advice on what to look for when buying used cars, and what the general real life expectations are of most makes and models.

Experience in the area

I Grew up in a Ford Dealership that my family owned and operated for 35 years. We have owned a Ford, Chevy and Dodge Franchise. I have sold Hondas and Mitsubishis with knowledge of the Toyota lineup. I Have been in Used Cars only for the past 4 years Selling Domestics and imports. I have a lot of dealer connections on most makes and models. I have TV, Radio and Print Advertising experience.

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Education/Credentials
Associates degree in Business Administration.

Education/Credentials

Associates degree in Business Administration.

Awards and Honors

Through 1993 to 1997 Won all the awards Ford offered for Service Writers and Warranty Administrators. I Won Sales Award each year from Ford from 1998 to 2002.

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To many to list.

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Joanne11/17/0910101010Jay was prompt and gave me additional .....
Matthew11/05/09101010thanks!
Sharon11/03/0910101010Thanks very much for your timely and .....
Rick10/29/09101010Thanks for the quick response Jay. -- .....
Paul09/05/091010Thank you very much Jay.

Recent Answers from Jay

2009-11-22 Dodge Neon:

Well if it is a 1 owner, that has been taken care of extremely well, you could end up on the right side of this 50/50 car. I call these 50/50 cars because I think there is a 50% chance them to be good

2009-11-16 Used car sale:

Joanne, Well there is only 1 legal way to do it, and that is as you suggested and use the mileage on the odometer of the vehicle as the true mileage. And just some general information to keep in the

2009-11-01 Used car for teen:

The perfect car for your situation would be an import,Honda, Toyota, or Nissan with high mileage, that has been taken care of extremely well. Now...those are a little hard to find, but that would be the

2009-10-29 Fun Convertible - Honda Del Sol:

As for the Honda Del Sol's in general, I think they are pretty good cars, that you should have little to no problems with, however, I just dont know what you can expect with an engine swap, I just do not

2009-10-22 used car:

Anthony, well first things first, you need to express your unhappiness with the vehicle, and see if he will take it back, like he said. In the event he wont, you just really need to raise as much hell

 

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