Recent content by macarose

Our dealership details around 20 to 30 vehicles a month. For some reason the headlights aren't cleaned to the best levels. Any particular product or industry headlight cleaner you would recommend?

I usually use either use Costco, Upside, or I combine discounts with one of the gas apps that offers $1.00 discounts on your first three fill-ups.

Out of all the things you can get out of the public library, I think yours not only takes the cake, it also takes some steak too. Let us know how it turns out.

This came just in time. We have a Mercedes E500 that just came into my dealership and we don't keep a supply of Euro oils (0W-30, 0W-40) on hand. So it's 2 jugs for $19.97 each after the rebate. The oil filter is Mobil One too. $5 on clearance. $45 is the cheapest oil change I've been able...

The problem with your idea is that most states don't require annual registrations that document mileage, and doing that would require folks to visit a specific place that would do exactly that. Mine simply does the exact same thing we already do with gas taxes. It's a flat tax that allows those...

Here's a surprise. 1994 Toyota Camry. The A/C was absolutely arctic and perfect. I have probably experienced better ones over the years, but the Camry I owned from new to 2006-ish was an amazing vehicle. When I was working five to seven auctions a week, I would sweat a lot. Atlanta is...

There will come a day when tablets will replace TVs for those who live alone and don't want or need a big screen. A lot of people in their 20s and 30s are already there. A few retirees too apparently.

It should be taxed based on consumption. 1) When someone buys or has bought an EV, the BMV/DMV/DOR will notify the owners electric company. 2) A portion of the electric bill will be taxed at a higher kilowatt rate to account for the increased use of the EV. 3) When a vehicle is charged at an...

Well, not only do I spend most of my work life buying late model and older vehicles. I also know some of the most successful wholesalers in the auto industry. Here are the two best answers... 1) Ford Expedition : The fourth and fifth generations have far outperformed any other automaker that...

Hypothetically yes. But most folks end up keeping their new vehicles for more than two years unless it was a short-term lease. Even then the used car or truck has to be under $25,000 to qualify for the 'used car' tax credit. And not a lot of popular two year old EVs are below that price point.

I have been a dealer for over 20 years now. A few folks here have actually bought vehicles from me. If you would like to be a bit more familiar with my work click here, here and here. I wear a lot of hats in the car business. I even was an auto auctioneer for what now seems like a past life.

That was never the case. I have been doing this since the beginning. Every single EV that I get from a wholesale source or is a trade-in had the VIN evaluated through the IRS Portal before I bought it. There were no issues until April of this year. Everything worked fine.

Just an FYI... I'm seeing a lot of deals where an EV qualifies for the tax credit on the IRS Portal. But after it is submitted, that $4000 tax credit gets holed up in a 'pending' status. This has gone on since April. The culprit? Certain IRS employees who handle the EVs tax credit don't...

Do you think it makes sense to wait until the Amazon sale on July 8th for the price to go down? Or are these right now really at the Rock bottom at the mid-50s price range?

I'm going to be getting in a 2008 Toyota Camry SE that was maintained at a Toyota dealership. I'll keep you posted when I have it online.