1. ASK MYCARLADY answers your car questions, FREE.

    March 18, 2009 by My Carlady

    Las Vegas, NV–  FREE CAR BUYING Advice from Ask MYCARLADY.  I’ll answer your car questions for free. I do your car shopping, negotiating for a small fee, but you can ask me anything cars and I’ll answer you as I did here with a question from Jeanette in Colorado…

    A Colorado dealer offered me a loaded 2006 JGC (Jeep Grand Cherokee) for $18,400, below blue book as far as I can tell. It has 43,000 miles and is not under warranty anymore. Given the instability of Jeep Chrysler, should I buy this car? Do I risk losing all trade in value and the ability to get parts if Chrysler Jeep folds? And if Chrysler folds, what is the chance that Jeep will too?
     Thank you!  Jeanette 

    My Answers to Jeanette’s questions about buying the 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE…

    Hi Jeanette,   “A Colorado dealer offered me a loaded 2006 JGC for $18,400, below blue book as far as I can tell. It has 43,000 miles and is not under warranty anymore.” 

    “Given the instability of Jeep Chrysler, should I buy this car?”

    <Jeanette, you don’t tell me if it’s a 4wd or 2wd, and what package(s) it has: Laredo or Limited, so I can’t tell you if it’s a good deal from the overall book value ratio. However, I can say that below book is where some of these cars are selling in some states, especially if it’s a 2wd in Colorado. As for the below book selling price in relation to Chrysler’s present instability, I think the 2006 had some service issues, which is why it’s priced as it is, not the state of Chrysler/Jeep. I’d buy it if you plan to keep it forever, or until the wheels fall off as long as you can live with trips to the repair shop as it gets older. These trips could get expensive over time, so watch each repair cost in relation to the overall value of the vehicle. This is a good rule of thumb for any vehicle more than 7 years old.>

     “Do I risk losing all trade in value and the ability to get parts if Chrysler Jeep folds?”

    < Trade-in value is another story. The Jeep line has taken several quality control hits over the past 5 years, and that will affect trade-in value more than the company restructuring. If the company ceases to exist, the trade-in value will only be relevant in the next 3-4 years, after which it won’t matter as demand will be for the carcass and parts. The parts will not be an issue in a bankruptcy. If the entire Jeep product line ceases to exist, then parts will remain available for seven years, possibly longer as this is a popular model and there is a market for fixing these cars.> 

    “And if Chrysler folds, what is the chance that Jeep will too?”

    <It is most likely that Jeep will survive if the other lines; Chrysler and Dodge, do not. Jeep has the most unique platform and customer loyalty.>

    Keep send your questions to ASK MYCARLADY for FREE Car Buying, Servicing and Selling advice.—————————————————————————————-

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    Sarah Lee is an automotive executive with 20+ years of experience. She writers about Cars, and is a staunch consumer advocate on car related subjects. Her company: MY CARLADY is a car buyer’s service committed to getting you the best deal on your next new or pre-owned vehicle. You can reach her at www.mycarlady.com

    Category: AUTOMOTIVE, CARS, CARS I OWN, JEEP, LUXURY PRE-OWNED CARS, RECALLS & BUYBACKS, Repair, USED CAR SPECIALS, USED SUV's, WOMEN BUYERS, WOMEN DRIVERS, WOMEN CAR BUYERS
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  2. FREE CAR BUYING Advice from MyCarlady!

    March 16, 2009 by My Carlady

    Las Vegas, NV–  2009_aston20martin_db9_20242849-eGot questions about shopping for a new or used car and don’t know who to ask. My Carlady is an impartial auto expert with 20+ years of auto industry experience.

    I know the car shopping/buying process is often described as horrific, confusing, nauseating and tiresome.  Currently there are over three thousand different makes, models and packages to choose from, and that’s just for 2009 new car selections.  Add to the hysteria ten years worth of used cars available from new car dealerships, used car lots, rental agencies, auctions and your neighbor.  Add to this mounting pit in the bottom of your stomach the X factor. I call the X factor the tremendous number of poorly trained, disaffected, limited business skills car sales representatives tasked with helping you find the car of your dreams.  Forget that the average NEW car costs $19,000.00 today.  

    Now I’ve been both the consumer and sales person in auto dealership’s for most of my car career.  The majority of that time I was the only woman on the show floor. In many cases I was the only certified sales representative, and most recently, the only WBENC-certified (Women Business Enterprise National Council) business owner dedicated to automotive consulting.2009_scion_xd_20238474-e1

    So it is with great humility, that I offer my services FREE of  CHARGE, to help you sort through all the choices, rhetoric, web-blogs, and corporate propaganda to answer the questions you want to ask about car buying.   I, Sarah Lee: the MY CARLADY of MY CARLADY, have decided to become the ASK DAVE TAYLOR of the car business. (Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery)  This section of the website I call: ASK MY CARLADY:  You can ask me anything about cars. I’ll offer you advice on car buying, car prices and dealer incentives. Do you want to know about auto loans, second chance financing, 0% interest rates and your credit score? Should you buy a  dealership warranties vs. certified cars? Want to know what’s the difference between used cars and  pre-owned cars? Nothing, they’re the same!  Should you believe manufacturer advertising? Ask MYCARLADY about car insurance, body shop repairs, manufacturers’ suggested service intervals?  Do you know want to know the true difference in cost between hybrid vs. gas engines ?    Did I get a good deal? Should I buy the warranty?  Should I lease or buy this car?  Is the seller is charging too much? What you should do after the sale when a problem occurs? and How do you get an issue resolved between you, the dealer and the factory?  I’m not a lawyer or a mechanic, but give me 24hrs and I’ll get you the answer, even if it’s a tough or complicated question.  Consider me the 911 on a car deal. 

      Now let’s be honest, I can’t fix everything. This is an ADVICE column. I can give you suggestions, maybe offer an alternative or two, but I’m not going to mislead you into believing I’m the all-knowing Carmack (sorry if I’m dating myself).  I’ll do my best to answer your emails questions as quickly as possible.

    You can email your question to askmycarlady@mycarlady.com  or you can Twitter me in 140 characters or less @mycarlady.

    sebring8339I’d really love you to follow me on Twitter (@mycarlady) so I can post the answer to your question so everyone gets the benefit of the information, but I WON’T share your name, I promise.  You can also post your question as a comment on this blog and I’ll reply below.

    If you know someone car shopping, please pass this along because I know many folks don’t know who to ask, or even WHAT to ask when car shopping or buying.  Welcome to the beginning of what I hope will be a great addition to the My Carlady website. Free CAR Shopping+BUYING +Servicing Support from My Carlady.

    Category: AUTO BODY SHOPS, AUTO REPAIR, AUTO-CAR INSURANCE, AUTOMOTIVE, Auto Finance Loan, CAR CARE, CARS, CARS I OWN, Credit repair, FUEL ECONOMY, Hybrids, LUXURY PRE-OWNED CARS, RECALLS & BUYBACKS, Repair, SERVICE CONTRACTS & WARRANTIES, USED CAR SPECIALS, USED CROSS-OVERS, USED SUV's, USED TRUCKS, USED VANS, WOMEN BUYERS, WOMEN DRIVERS, WOMEN CAR BUYERS
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