A friend just sent me a link to a presentation by a gentleman named Rob Gruhl at the Ignite Conference in Seattle a few years ago.http://consumerist.com/2009/12/buy-a-new-car-without-getting-ripped-off.html#commentsIt's quick, clear and concise and hits on some great points. Very well done.Selfishly, almost everything he is touches on are the consumer pain points that led to our creation of

Forbes.com just announced the results of a study that indicates the 10 worst 2009 cars on the road. They looked at Vincentric's 5 year repair cost data on 2009 vehicles and combined that with Consumer Reports' reliability ratings. The list is certainly non-discriminatory and diverse. If you own an Asian car, you appear to be in good shape. But good luck with your resale value if you own one of

We need your help! Tell us about your recent new car buying activity at: www.autobidsonline.com/buyer_survey.html It is only 11 questions and will take just a few minutes. We'll also make it worth you while by giving away a $250 gift card in a random drawing of all completed surveys on November 11th.As always, I appreciate everyone's input!

On the heels of winning the COY award in 2009 with the Forester, Subaru takes top honors again this year with the Outback. This is the first time the OEM has won the award two years in a row.Starting at $23k, the Outback packs a 256hp punch with its 3.6L Boxer engine yet still maintains high levels of fuel efficiency, value and a roomy interior.Read more from our friends at AutoRemarketingToday:

Here's a good video report from JJ's AutoFinanceNews.net: http://autofinancenews.net/video/video/show?id=2192375%3AVideo%3A20602|||amp;xgs=1

As my grandfather would say, "The Federal Government could f*ck up a wet dream." In their infinite wisdom, the EPA increased the combined MPG on certain vehicles last Friday. What impact did this have on buyers looking to take advantage of the CARS / Cash for Clunkers program?Plenty as our buddies at Auto Remarketing Today reveal at: http://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/news/story.html?id=9804

Ricky Beggs, managing editor of Black Book, just reported that all 10 used car segments have shown increased wholesale values for the second time in the last three weeks. And as a whole, cars have been up 6 weeks in a row and trucks have been up 8 in a row.What does this mean for new car buyer? Quite simply, your trade is worth more today than it was two months ago and you likely have additional

This of note from Automotive News. One thing most people do not understand, dealers are the manufacturer's (OEM's) ONLY customers. OEM's by law cannot sell directly to consumers and all dealers pay the SAME amount to purchase a vehicle from their OEM. Tell me how the reduction of dealers is making Chrysler or GM any additional profit?Those who contend dealers are a cost center for the OEM's fail

Quick question: Is now the right time to buy a car?On this, 2009’s tax day, the national economy is a mess and most question the logic of making a major purchase.Yet now might very well be the best time ever to buy a new car – IF you can obtain financing.Most analysts are pointing to the fact there are fabulous deals in this buyer's market. So long as you know where to look and you have a

Some of the best new cars and trucks are listed below to give you an idea of what to look out for if you are considering buying a new car in 2009.These vehicles are either completely new, completely redesigned, or significantly changed to stand out in the current market. If you are seriously considering a new car, those listed here might well rank among your top choices.Acura2009 Acura RL2009

Finding the right car can seem like quite a daunting process but it need not be. In reality, there are a few simple, quick, and easy steps to follow. Stick with them and you will end up with the best possible car for you and your money.Step 1: Decide what kind of car you need. Start by examining your needs rather than your wants. Think about how you are going to use your car:· How many people do

The advantages of getting your next auto loan online are pretty impressive. First of all, it can save you a lot of time. You can research your purchase and the interest rates for car loans online, which takes a lot less time than traveling from car dealer to car dealer to get the same information.Another advantage is you can generally get the lowest auto loan rates from online lenders. Many

Deals and incentives are available for many car buyers. Although there are many problems when you’re trying to buy your first car as a recent college graduate (i.e. you’ve only just got a job and you’ve got tons of student loans), it can be difficult to find a good deal unless you know where to look.Fortunately, there are tons of special incentives for recent college graduates. Most automakers