Read through these helpful articles for nuggets of expertise and quick tips for commonly asked questions.
Most luxury and high performance cars advise the use of premium fuel. But the higher price at the pump can make some drivers wonder, “Do I have to use it?” So, can you get away with topping off with regular? I recommend the use of premium in these three key …
As winter approaches, it’s important for people to consider the proper storage of their vehicles. Even if you have a secondary residence that you’ll visit during the winter months, most likely not all vehicles will come with you. So proper storage will need to be considered. You might think good …
One of the ways in which (we) advocate for our clients in the automotive industry sometimes involves not fulfilling their every wish. A recent client was interested in selling their 1988 Rolls Royce Corniche, an 11,000 mile car that they purchased new. While many folks in the automotive industry are …
In a recent article, Arne Sorenson, President and CEO of Marriott International, discussed the move to online customer reviews by hotels and how it has changed the hospitality industry. While many hotel companies, including Marriott, were hesitant to open up reviews to customers (“‘What if there’s a negative review?!?’”), they …
In this series, we’ll talk through the most common mistakes made when purchasing pre-owned exotic cars, and some tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. BUYING BASED ON INSUFFICIENT INSPECTIONS I remember selling a friend’s BMW not long ago. I wrote the ad, disclosed everything that was wrong with the …
In this series, we’ll talk through the most common mistakes made when purchasing pre-owned exotic cars, and some tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. BUYING BASED ON FLAWED DATA CARFAX is a decent tool. It gives us a general idea of the number of owners, if the car has …
In this series, we’ll talk through the most common mistakes made when purchasing pre-owned exotic cars, and some tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. BUYING THE LEAST EXPENSIVE MODEL YOU CAN FIND Yes, the pictures look great on eBay, it has a clean CARFAX, and a little old lady …
In this series, we’ll talk through the most common mistakes made when purchasing pre-owned exotic cars, and some tips on how to avoid these pitfalls. MISTAKE 1: NOT FACTORING IN LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE COSTS Owning an exotic car is a feat coveted by many people. With depreciation schedules on exotic vehicles …
“You’ve probably seen the ads. Forty bucks and you get the history of the car you’re looking to buy. But we wanted to know, does that CARFAX report always tell you everything about that used car?” ABC News investigates the completeness of CARFAX reports, using hidden cameras at used car …
I was recently asked by a client if a car seat can fit in their next potential vehicle, an Audi A4. Since I had successfully purchased an Audi A4 soon before for a client who also needed an infant car seat to come along for the ride, I was well equipped to answer. …
