This is my story. How I left the car dealership to become a consumer advocate. Just the beginning...
Car Buying Tips
Confessions of a Former Car Salesman
car buying tips
Car Buying
Choosing the perfect commuter car can transform the daily grind of navigating city traffic into a more pleasant experience. When stuck in stop-and-go traffic, you want a vehicle that's not only fuel-efficient but also comfortable and packed with modern features.
Before you buy a car there is plenty you should do. Take your time, as this is one of the most expensive purchases you can make. There is no sense in rushing into a car purchase. These are the essential steps in preparing to buy a car.
Before you buy a car there is plenty you should do. Take your time, as this is one of the most expensive purchases you can make. There is no sense in rushing into a car purchase. These are the essential steps in preparing to buy a car.
Deciding whether to lease or buy a car can be complicated, particularly when considering the tax implications. While both options have their own sets of advantages, leasing often provides more immediate financial flexibility, particularly in terms of lower monthly payments and initial costs. For those using a vehicle for business purposes, leasing can offer significant tax benefits, such as the ability to deduct a portion of lease payments.
Here's how to navigate zero down car leases. Determine whether a zero down payment lease is the right move for you.
Let's dive into Black Friday car sales. Is it really a good time to be a car on black friday? Let's find out.
Car Negotiating
This is a hot take - but I'm going to let you in on why I believe these 10 reasons should deter you from leasing a car 99% of the time.
Window sticker lookup methods to use, including manufacturer websites, third-party services, dealerships, and vehicle history reports.
The actual cash value of your car is it's worth in the market today. What will someone pay you in cash for your car tomorrow.
It's pretty common to worry about how to haggle car price. With the increase in no haggle dealerships, it's obvious people don't really like it. But maybe that's because they just don't feel confident in their haggling skills. At Your Car Buying Advocate we teach you how to haggle car prices to get yourself the best possible deal.
Consumers want to know if Dealerships Can Charge Over MSRP in 2023. MSRP is a suggested retail price. Essentially, they can charge what they want, but listen to me discuss how to get the best deal with Amy and her viewers.
This was one car dealership scam that unfortunately took me by surprise. This is a crazy story.
YCBA Updates
Derek Suarez serves as a YCBA car concierge in Raleigh, North Carolina. He also works with and for car buyers spread all over the USA.
Monique Clark serves as a YCBA car concierge in Vero Beach, Florida. She also works with and for car buyers all over the USA.
Consumers need access to more independent car buying concierge services. We are excited to announce that we are too busy to keep up with the demand for our full car buying concierge service.
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When we started Your Car Buying Advocate, we wanted to demonstrate authority in the car buying process. To do that we chose a crown which exemplifies power and authority. When consumers see our trademark and brand, they know we are an authority in the car buying space.
I almost gave up on my car buying consultant business, Your Car Buying Advocate Inc. There were a lot of naysayers when my car buying consultant dreams first started.
