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Did you know that car sale hassles is the number one complaint by consumers?

I am sure you had some clue to this . The National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators, which represents government agencies that protect American shoppers, and the Consumer Federation of America, a citizens advocacy group, completed the top ten list for 2002 from complaints reported to state and local consumer protection agencies.

The most frequent complaints about car buying were false sales promotions, misleading advertising, finance problems, and un-disclosed title problems.

These figures are from 2002 and in the year 2001 car buying complaints was number two.

I read this information back in November 2003 and that was at the exact time that Mr. X was writing his book Car Buying Scams, Auto Dealer Executive Breaks “Code of Silence!”

Needless to say, Mr. X also read the same report, and it encouraged and motivated him to hurry up and get the book done so people could learn how not to go through these problems and expose the truth about what goes on at car dealerships.

The book of course is now done and selling like hot cakes. You can take a peek inside of it by Clicking Here.

Also, it’s very important that you read the Better Business Bureau warning report if you have purchased a new or used vehicle since, Sept, 2005, or plan to make a vehicle purchase. You can Click Here to read it. Don’t worry, when you finished reading it, you’ll be returned back to here.

The information you gather from these two given resources will help prevent you from becoming a statistic when it comes to a vehicle purchase.

Do you feel like you get ripped off, beat up and thrown to the wolves every time you go car shopping?

Do the car buying scams that take place at auto dealers make your blood boil? Do you even know all the auto dealers and sales people scams?

Well don’t feel alone if you don’t because you’re in the same boat with most of the rest of us…well those whom haven’t gotten the information that I’m about to tell you about right here.

Peter Humleker used to be a General Manager of an auto dealership and perfected the art of scamming customers like you and me out of our hard earned money!

Now, Peter is breaking the Car Dealer’s Code of Silence! — He actually quit the car business and wrote about everything in his new e-book!

Never before has such a high ranking “insider,” a General Manager, confessed to the sleazy tactics used by car dealers and made them public!

“Car Buying Scams”

Is a complete Mind Numbing, Shocking Exposé on every psychological trick, scam, and “Take Money Out of Your Wallet” scheme that goes on at your local Car Dealership!

Peter has a story about a typical car buyer on his site … I am wondering if any of you have been through the same thing.

If you have a few minutes to read his letter on his website, and I guarantee you will never have to worry about buying a car and being taken advantage of, or getting ripped off again!

Learn two simple words that will have your car salesman shaking in his boots and eating out of your hand! (pg 61)

Click Here for an eye-opening expose of the dirty tricks and scams going on in the auto sales business.

Get this book BEFORE you even think about buying another car (new or used).

The tricks he exposes absolutely amaze me as they will you also…unless of course, you are in the auto sales business yourself.

It’s best to have any used vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it. It can cost you less than $100.00, and sometimes over $100.00. I have personally known some to charge $200.00 for a pre-purchase inspection.

However, the most important thing is that you’ll get a general indication of the mechanical condition of a vehicle.

A pre-purchase inspection is a good idea and investment, even if the vehicle has been “certified” and inspected by the dealer and is being sold with a warranty or service contract.

Beware however, a mechanical inspection is different from a safety or safety/emissions inspection. I am a state certified vehicle safety and emissions inspector, and often times when people were considering buying a used vehicle…they brought it to my shop for us to check it to see if it would pass safety and emissions inspections so that they would be able to register and legally operate it on the highways.

Safety inspections ussually focus on conditions that make a vehicle unsafe to drive. Emissions inspections focus on conditions that determine the pollutant output of vehicles as set by EPA and/or state legislature. Even though failure of either or both inspections gives you an indication that something is wrong with the vehicle…neither of these type of inspections is designed to determine the overall realiability or mechanical condition of a vehicle.

To find a pre-purchase inspection mechanic or facility, let your fingers do the walking through the yellow pages under “Automotive Diagnostic Service” or ask friends, relatives, and co-workers fro referrals. Look for facilities that display certifications like an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) seal. certification indicates that some or all of the technicians meet basic standards of knowledge and competence in specific technical areas.

Make sure the certifications are current, but remember that certification alone is no guarantee of good or honest work. Also ask to see current licenses if state or local law requires such facilities to be licensed or registered. Check with your state Attorney General’s office or local consumer protection agency to find out whether there’s a record of complaints about particular facilities.

There are no standard operating procedures for pre-purchase inspections. Ask what the inspection includes, how long it will take, and how much it costs. get this information in writing.

If the dealer won’t let you take the vehicle off the lot, perhaps they may claim because of insurance restrictions, you may be able to find a mobile inspection service that will go to the dealer. If that’s not an option, ask the dealer to have the vehicle inspected at a facility you designate. You will have to pay the inspection fee.

Once the vehicle has been inspected, ask the mechanic for a written report witha cost estimate for all the necessary repairs. be sure the report includes the vehicle’s year, make, model, plate number (if any), and VIN.

make sure you understand every item. if you decide to make a purchase offer to the dealer after considering the inspection’s results, you can use the estimated repair costs to negotiate the price of the vehicle.

SPECIAL NOTES

If a dealer does not allow you to take the vehicle from the lot for a pre-purchase inspection, you have to wonder how were you going to be able to test drive it? Something to think about isn’t it?

If you are able to take it to a facility of your choice, DO NOT tell them where you will be purchasing the vehicle fr0m because they may have a realtionship with each other that will not be in your favor. Neither should you choose a facility close to the dealer, for the same reason cited.

Personally I believe this is one of those very important things that you should do yourself if possible. It’s really not that difficult if you don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty.

The Buyers Guide list a vehicle’s 14 major systems and some serious problems that may occur in each. This list may help you or your mechanic evaluate the mechanical condition of the vehicle. the list may also help you compare warranties offered on different vehicles or by different dealers.

The Buyers Guide alerts and pre-purchase inspection list may be found on this site by Clicking Here.