Painless Car Buyer

03/13/2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jddkoUl-5o

LIttle video from the NYT on ignition interrupt devices. Used by sub-prime lenders to deactivate the ignition system on a vehicle with a past due payment. My advice, avoid any dealer who uses them.

As auto lenders reach out to those with poor credit, they are increasingly using starter interruption devices, technology that allows them to remotely disabl...

02/22/2018

If you or someone you know is looking for a car, now might be a good time to buy a VW. I am seeing 2017 Tiguan (suv) 4WD being offered for $16,500. That is a brand new vehicle for the same price as a 3 year old model. Jetta's for 13-14k, even a GTI for 18k which is ~10,000 off the sticker. I know it seems too good to be true, but if someone is interested I would be happy to vet the deal and ensure no one is getting scammed.

02/09/2018

Just finished taxes for PCB for this year, here is to a bigger and better 2018!