Are car dealerships mandated to show you a carfax?
Are car dealerships mandated to show you a carfax if you ask for it?
no they dont have to,
any reasonable dealer should get you one if you request it, many just shell out the cash ahead of time and get them on all their cars as soon as they come in.
tell them you wont buy the car without it, if they still wont get you one then go someplace that will
Controversial Car Dealer Radio Ad
O.C. Welch Ford/Lincoln/Mercury in Hardeeville, SC has been going through rough times, and President OC Welch decided that something had to be done. He put out five different radio spots on the airwaves recently, and some of the content from the ads are getting some attention.
By Don Logana
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) – They don’t call it a bailout, but the big three could be getting a big loan.
One prominent local car dealer is fuming and took his frustrations to the radio airwaves.
It’s causing some controversy. The man in the middle: OC Welch. Welch says business is picking back up, but he’s not expecting his new ads to make any new customers.
Saturday, five radio spots began running. One is titled, “Wake Up America.”
“One thing I wanna ask you, with those Japanese cars. Even when they are brand new, how come they don’t smell like a new car? They are rice ready, not road ready,” Welch says in the commercial.
“I don’t think it’s going too far. It’s reality and I think we need a reality check,” Welch told WTOC today.
Welch has no apologies for his latest radio ads. “Right now, it’s running a 96 percent approval rate,” he said.
He says December sales have finally improved. “Past months have been horrible. It’s been a horrible year,” Welch said.
If his radio commercials are any indication, OC’s still in a bad mood.
“All you people who buy Toyota and send your money to Japan. When you don’t have a job and can’t make a payment, don’t come crying to me,” Welch says in, “Wake Up America.”
“I’m just really sick of our government, what is happening in Washington,” Welch said.
Of the five new commercials running through the end of the year, two of them focus on selling 200 more vehicles for a “Big Check” from Ford. Another offers “Three Things” the government can do to really help the auto industry.
“I think the government should have tax incentives for people to go out and spend money, whether at a mall or car dealership,” Welch said.
He says of the big three, Ford is doing the best. His ad, “Cigar Box,” even says so.
“You call me up. You know who this is. I’ll be your huckleberry. No big deal,” Welch says in the ad.
However, the big three are still calling on Washington for help. Today, Congressman Jack Kingston told WTOC help is on the way.
“It will probably be a $15 billion loan, a bridge loan, to get them to the next year and then take another look at it,” Kingston said.
“It’s not going to make people buy cars,” Welch said. “Until people have a reason to buy vehicles that’s just a band-aid.”
Welch says the loan wouldn’t have saved any car dealerships and won’t stop more from closing. “If we don’t order vehicles, it’s not going to help. Until we can start selling vehicles, then there is no need to order anymore,” he says.
His radio ads however, will continue to run. Welch even welcomes negative responses to them. “That’s fine with me. I’ll help them write it. Mail it in. Whatever,” he said.
As long as he gets his message across.
“When will you Wal-mart shoppers, you import buyers, when are you gonna wake up and do something for the United States of America,” Welch asks in “Wake Up America.”
“It’s a little bit out there, but we are at a point where we need to be out there. This is our country. This is the USA. We need to act like it is,” Welch said.
Kingston says Congress could vote on the big three loan possibly tomorrow or Wednesday. He says the loan should include clauses and stipulations, an oversight board and rules for what they can and can’t use money for.
Welch just shakes his head at the whole thing. He says inventory has helped spike his business, but also helping is the fact other dealers are out of business. Those customers are coming to him.
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What used car dealerships have nice car photography on their sites?
I can’t believe how awful most of the shots are of used cars on dealership sites. I’m curious to see a dealership that actually has some decent photography for used cars — imagery that they have to take themselves rather than relying on the car manufacturer or cooperative advertising stock photography.
hey check my dealer out . www.scottautogroup.com my name is Jimmy Roman im in the la county. good luck
whats the difference between small car dealerships and big ones?
is one more inclined to cheat you? which is better to buy a used car? i was told small dealerships have lower quality cars.
I am going to disagree with N o this one.
First off, smaller used car lots do typically have cheaper cars, thats true. They small lot looks to make a living off the guy who only has $4-7,000 to spend. Larger stores (ie new car dealerships) are typically using used cars as a ’switch’ when someone cannot affor d anew car. They are typically newer cars, and therefore more expensive.
On a new car store, they are looking at a higher volume of business. Therefore, many are willing to take lower profit deals in order to keep turning the inventory and boosting sales. Contrast that to a small lot that may only sell 25-30 cars per month, they need to make more per unit to keep the doors open.
New car lots usually have more financing resources than small lots. A small lot may only have 4-5 banks they work with. New car stores may have 20 or more. Plus, becuase they are higher volume, they are usually able to get better terms and conditions on their paper than a used car store. One sends 40 deals a month to a bank, while the othe sends 3. Who will have more bargaining power.
new car stores usually send their used cars through the shop for a mechanical inspection before putting the car up for sale. If there are things that need to be repaired, the used car manager will either repair them, or send the car to wholesale or auction if the repairs are too costly. When that happens, its the mom-n-pops that are buying those cars. They usually do not have the same standards a new car store will, so some repairs will not be performed.
I do NOT encourage buying from private parties. If you do, be even more cautious than dealing with a car lot. Car dealers are licensed by the states, and have to post a surety bond. There is accountability and oversight with a car lot. Private parties have none of that. Private sellers may be selling a car with major issues that they cannot afford to repair. That same car would likely not make it onto a dealer lot until those things were repaired. There is a post here on YA about a guy who bought a used car and found there was electrical tape covering the check engine light. Private sellers will nail you to the wall a lot faster than a dealer.
As to "cheating you" I gotta say that no one gets cheated unless they allow it. First off, we all exist to make a profit. You pay 200% markup on a sweatshirt at WalMart and never think twice. But if a dealer makes 6% you want to scream that we are crooks. We need to make a profit in order to pay employees, licenses, insurance, bonds, utilities, and buy inventory. We all make profits, thats why we are in business.
Do your homework. Learn what car(s) y ou are looking for. learn their typical market value. And no matter WHERE you buy it, ALWAYS take it to a third party mechanic for a thorough inspection. Remember, once ink is on paper you own a car and its problems, no matter if its a small lot or a mega store. take reasonable measures to protect yourself, and be informed, and we all win.
How much do car dealerships take of a damaged car?
On the May bank holiday I ordered a new car with my old car as part-exchange. A couple of weeks ago someone keyed my car and I’m not sure whether to get it fixed, own up to the dealership or just leave it and hope they don’t notice it. Help please!
My old car is 4 years old and I manged to squeeze £4500 out of them. The scratch is about 30cm long.
I wouldnt bother with it. Chances are it wont make much of a difference in your old cars value.
Unless they took pictures of it, how do they know it wasnt there before when they appraised it ?
The same manager might not even be there when you go back.
Should You Buy From a Closing Car Dealer?
Chrysler dealerships closing this week are offering some impressive liquidation sales. But as AP’s Haven Daley reports, consumers should be carefully when buying from a dealer that may not be around to honor warrantee and service agreements. (June 7)
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Are car dealerships supposed to register a car before selling it?
When a car dealership sells someone a used car does the car dealership have to register the car in their name before selling it, or can they just pass the title from the person they got it from onto the person who bought the car? I bought a car and this is what the dealership did.
Also, if they are supposed to register the car. Would it be just whatever the name of the business is, or would it be the name of the person who owns the business?
They register it WHEN they sell it, and in the name of the buyer.
One document the buyer signs is something called a "limited power of attorney," which legally permits someone from the dealership to register the car on your behalf.
This is important in the case of leased or financed automobiles; once titled and registered, the title would be forward to the financial institution to be held in trust until the note has been satisfied (paid off).
Why do car dealerships in Tennessee collect a business and metro/county tax and the county does not?
When you purchase a car in Tennessee from a dealership they collect a business and metro/county tax in addition to state taxes and if you purchase a car from an individual and pay taxes yourself the county only collects the state tax? Is this profit to the dealership?
No, most likely it’s a gross receipts tax levied on the dealership. Most businesses pass on gross receipts taxes to their customers although they are not specifically required to do so.
Car Dealerships: Are they obligated to give you a rental car if your part is on backorder?
I sent in my car to the local nissan dealership to have a mass air flow sensor replaced (and some other repairs totalling $800). They told me it would take two days. It turns out they have to order the part from Japan and it will take up to 2 weeks. Are they obligated to give me a rental if I ask for it?
No they are not, however, many dealers do this as a courtesy to thier customers.
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