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

For the first time ever, more than 4 out of every 5 car buyers are using the Internet in their shopping experience. In a report just released by Chrome Systems, 86% of those responded to a poll conducted by Zogby International indicate they conduct online research prior to the purchase or lease of a new vehicle.Manufacturer websites lead the way as 64% say they visit OEM sites while conducting

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!

Barney The Pimp and some so-called consumer protection groups are calling for yet another layer of bureaucracy to "oversee" dealer assisted financing on new and used car loans.Just what we need - more bureaupunks, creating yet another layer of bureaucracy. If this passes, we'll be blessed with one more inefficient, unaccountable waste of our tax payer dollars – all in the name of “protecting” the

If you are a Honda Dealer in the Houston Metro area, please consider the following. This prospect has paid $19.99 to submit their bid so they are serious about buying today! Contact me at jcook@autobidsonline.com if you are interested.2010 Honda Odyssey 4dr Wgn Touring w/RES |||amp; NaviExterior Color : not specified / Interior Color : not specifiedOptions( TAFFETA WHITE, STANDARD PAINT, IVORY, SEAT

Now may be one of the best times ever to make a killer deal on a new truck or SUV. CARS has had a tremendous impact on US auto sales and one of the byproducts is a growing supply of trucks and SUV's sitting on dealer lots.How To Make A Great Deal On A New ¾ Ton Truck

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

Massive rebates are coming into the market on the heels of the government's Cash for Clunkers (or CARS program). With dealers literally starving for new sales, now may very well be historic times for the new car shopper.As you set about buying your next new car, you are probably wondering the best way to establish the true market value and secure the best possible price.Edmunds.com has done very