Do you remember the first time you heard about Uber? It’s one of the more prominent examples of a disruptive business model that has turned an industry (in this case, taxi cabs) upside down and redefined how we go about our day-to-day lives. Another four-letter word is now on the …
Are we in a Classic-Car Bubble?
Over the past year if you remember, Precision Automotive Group was quoted in a CNBC article about a how we are in a classic car bubble. When it came out, everyone gave me a hard time saying that we are not in a bubble. Even Road & Track said we …
Why a Family Man Drives a Porsche Every Day
Guest Post By: Devin Beck “Devin, you’re married with an 11-year-old daughter, and you have a Porsche 911 Turbo as your daily driver? How do you justify that?” I hear this a lot, and here’s my response. Performance First I have made a number of bad car purchases that, in …
Duemila Ruote Auction
Who of you has heard of the Duemila Ruote Auction (“2000 wheels” in Italian)? Most likely not many of you. While most of us are in a turkey coma over the Thanksgiving holiday, RM Auctions will auction off 450 high-end cars, 150 motorcycles, 60 boats, and countless pieces of automobilia …
All Red Cars Are Great
I have two clients who daily drive a Porsche 997 Turbo. Here in the Midwest, with the closest thing to snow tires made for the car, they both have assured me it’s a great car in less than 6” of snow. I have another client that daily drives his Land …
ALL TESLAS ARE BAD
When I was about four years old, my mother was in the process of teaching me manners. She had me hold the door for a family that was leaving a local restaurant — they just happened to be Asian. As I turned to walk in, standing and staring at me …
DON’T BUY A CAR JUST BECAUSE IT’S BLUE
“Hey Dave! Which is better: a Cadillac or an Audi A6?” “Should I buy a Lexus SUV for my wife?” I get variations of these questions all the time. And I honestly have trouble giving a quick answer. Really, we need to find out more about the history of the …
Classic Cars: A Healthy Investment?
Right now, a trend in car circles is an influx of buyers acquiring classic cars as an investment. The appreciation numbers are enticing, with some cars seeing values increase over 600% over a few short months. But this growth is not sustainable. CNBC interviewed us recently about the value growth …
When to Fill Up with Premium Fuel
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 …
Will a Carseat Fit in My Dream Luxury 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. …