Would you pay a fee to an independant third party automotive expert for advice on buying and selling automobiles? If you think you would, what would you pay for such advice? What qualifications would the expert need to possess for you to feel the advice was worth paying for.
2007-07-20 07:34:45 · 6 answers · asked by Nick FXDL 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
These are some good thoughts. I just want to elaborate a little...
I am aware that there is an endless supply of free information available. But I am referring to a service for those that either are not interesting in obtainning and reviewing the information or feel overwhelmed by the information. Remember... You get what you pay for. How much is your time worth? I am referring to a service that would appeal to people that do not know much about vehicles and are looking for trustworthy advice that is specific to their needs. They also do not want to spend much time reading or discussing the topic. Is there anyone like this out there?
2007-07-20 09:21:27 · update #1
With all the tools at hand today a little study will get you valid value, the problem is most consumers are lazy or just cant be bothered to find the time and if a purchase goes wrong will blame it on the dealer.
If you have the time study the steps on my hobby website http://www.usedcartips.org/ its free advice, I don't need to nickel or dime anybody, my satisfaction is feedback someone having got fair value and not a lemon.
As for your question, why would you pay someone to help you buy a car,,, in my mind they cant have been that successfully in the industry if they have to nickel and dime you.
2007-07-20 08:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's only 2 services I could see paying for:
1) Car negotation (i.e. a car broker). However, there's already plenty of those out there (carsdirect.com, Costco) that just take a cut straight from the dealer, so I don't consider that a "fee", though I suppose it's essentially the same thing.
2) Used car inspection. Basically, a certified mechanic I trust who could give a fair mechanical inspection of any cars I was interested in.
So in reality, #2 is the only thing I'd spend money on. Everything else (loan, shopping, purchase, research, reviews) can be obtained online for free.
2007-07-20 16:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by nevergonnaletyoudown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't pay them.
If you feel uncomfortable shopping alone, it is a good idea to bring along a third party when buying cars. Bring you father, a friend, a sister... someone you trust and who you feel is knowledgeable about cars.
If you are concerned that the car may have problems, or that your third party may not "know enough", have the car inspected by a reputable mechanic before you buy.
While you would be required to pay for the mechanical inspection, you should NEVER pay any third party claiming to be an "expert" who wants to offer advice for money.
2007-07-20 14:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew Stewart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bigger challenge would be to convince the buyer that you have no motivation to sway them in any particular direction. Many people might be sceptical that you are say...funded by a union or particular auto maker.
I think when buying a car its always better to just ask around for friends who've recently bought a car and find out their experiences. There are also consumer magazines that offer this sort of help for a couple of dollars. Then there's that great big free source of information: the Internet forum.
I don't think I would resort to paying someone for shopping advice.
2007-07-20 14:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by CC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cars are something I know a fair amount about. I would not ever pay someone to give me advice about them.
2007-07-20 14:46:59 · answer #5 · answered by heathermis@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i would not....
I think I have a good idea of what I need to know.
Anything I don't know there is always the world wide web.....
2007-07-20 14:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋