May 19, 2023
Resale is the key factor
Batteries require special metals
Batteries store coal power
500,000 pounds to move
CO2 is NOT the answer
Tax credits mostly for the rich
Resale value is always part of your cost
A seemingly good deal might be the opposite
Considered the least
Around the clock
Can you predict it?
What...
May 12, 2023
Negotiating your deal
When is it time to say yes?
Negotiating is part of every episode
Many methods, varied results
Knowledge is key
Due diligence support
Waiting for results
Can you do better?
Persistence
Deal and trade separate if possible
Talk when there is a need
Offer and facts together
You may need to walk
No...
May 7, 2023
Prepare yourself for the Business office experience
Electric vehicles CO2 is NOT the problem
Congress is buying EV stocks and then pushing them
3 trillion trees
37 billion vs 74 billion capacity
F&I as a conversation
Business office money
Reserve commissions can be huge
Be prepared, due diligence
Myriad of products
Apr 30, 2023
· Residual is important
· They are burning
· EV sales are not up
· Diminution payments are real
· Insurance pays resale loss?
· EV insurance is not good news
· Car, truck, motorcycle, motorhome or boat, Insurance is part of the process
·
Apr 19, 2023
Piloting crazy ads, in a crazy market
67% is a 1000% increase
A tyrannical demand
Toyota has made a good choice
190 years and it is still not right
A super car seat deal
Automotive ads explained
Crazy ads are even crazier
Disclosures that don’t help
Vague is the norm
Radio, TV, newspaper, socials
Bait and...