Whenever we find an article or video on the web we think would be helpful to our readers we share. [click to continue…]
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One of the secrets to selling your car yourself is being able to write a great ad that stands out from all the others. Typically, when people write an ad, they copy what they see the dealers doing. Today, much of what the dealers are advertising online is generated by computers which use the vin (vehicle identification number) to determine the options. Rarely does a human being look at the vehicle before sitting down to write an ad. [click to continue…]
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Kijiji is a mostly free online advertising portal owned by Ebay. We have been big fans for a couple years now and have watched as they’ve overtaking most other advertising mediums for local used car classifieds.
What makes Kijiji so popular? [click to continue…]
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We have put together this short video showing exactly how anyone can obtain the official Canadian Black Book wholesale AND retail value. There is no requirement for you to give your name or email address. Simply follow the instructions in the video. You will have your value in seconds.
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Yeah. When is the best time to go shopping for a new car anyway? It seems every week there is another sale promising the “lowest prices of the year” or “prices have never been this low.” How do you separate the truth from fiction?
This short video from Edmonton Dodge Dealer Scott Held does a great job of explaining what all those promotions really mean. Apparently the size of the balloons have little to do with the deal you get in the end. Have a look.
If you are interested in hearing more of what Scott has to say about the car business, check out his blog. www.AskScott.ca
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Anyone willing to spend the time to find out what other cars just like theirs are selling for in their city can easily sell their car in a couple of days… if they follow these steps; [click to continue…]
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I recently read a post online titled “Canadian Black Book Sucks.”
The Vancouver author was clearly upset at the “Book Value” of her loaded 2006 BMW 330i. A few other people on the forum commented how they thought the Canadian Black Book was just a tool dealers used to take advantage of consumers. Which is it? Is the Canadian Black Book controlled by car dealers or is it really an unbiased third party? [click to continue…]
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The book value or “Canadian Black Book price” is the average of what cars have been selling for at dealer auctions. It is only a guide. The value of your vehicle will depend on its condition, current market conditions, and whether or not you are trading at a dealership. (Dealers buy at wholesale and sell at retail. They won’t buy your car unless they can turn a profit.) [click to continue…]
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