His advice to check the paperwork and the coverage is 100% sound, but how you can be ok with him perpetuating the stereotype that car dealers are out to get you? Where do you work that extended warranties are either "sometimes worth it" or criminal.

I've been in the auto-industry for almost 10 years now so I can definitely share insight from the other side. I'd say the mass adoption of internet use really hit 10-15 years ago and I think with it came a massive wave of accountability, transparency, and wake-up calls for the auto industry.

The real trick here is that 99.9% of new car franchises DON'T deal with this. It's literally impossible for any dealership to operate like this today in America for any extended period of time. Auto Exchange is what the industry refers to as a "dirt lot" which means they're not affiliated with a major franchise that…

Ouch! Well I'm glad yours was a case of mishandling rather than unethical/illegal behavior. Perfect example of what happens at a franchised dealer vs a dirt lot.

Extended warranties are exactly the same as life insurance, health insurance, dental, cell phone protection/replacement plans, etc. They exist for risk aversion when the factory decides the risk outweighs the benefit.

I leased my wife a brand new car and declined a $200 tire and wheel warranty. In the past year a…

That's actually perfectly sound advice! In fact that's the sort of information our kids would leave high school with...

Haha, oh come on. I'll clarify since I DID have such a knee jerk response. I've worked myself up the ladder in the automotive industry. I've held positions in most all areas of a dealership (New Car). What prompted my response was how the article immediately laid out a product offered by all dealerships as either…

Wow, way to shit all over dealerships and their employees in yet another way... Extended warranties are perfectly fine for anyone who is risk adverse. There is soooo much paperwork involved in any transaction today that business practices like this work for about 2-3 months before the shit hits the fan. In no way is…

I tried waking up to Nickelback once and found myself paying for a new cell phone and a new window later that afternoon.

I tried waking up to Nickelback once and found myself paying for a new cell phone and a new window later that…

What's even more impressive is what happens when he bugs out and comes back with an upgraded crotch.

Yes! Recently did this at my home. My wife and I work different hours so I often come to bed a few hours after she's fallen asleep. From time to time I would crack the door enough to get in only to have the A/C kick on and the door would SLAM shut.

I had an absolutely amazing moment where I shot a barrel of grog to conclude a mission. The camera zoomed in as I spun 180º and began to walk away from the explosion. The camera perfectly framed me from the shoulders up with this massive explosion going on in the background. It even went all slo-mo on me. Of all the…

I think it's the fact they claim to aggregate the "trusted" sources and avoid the sensationalist material. I guess we still can't say what is/isn't 100% accurate.

To be honest, I've been brushing aside the Ebola sensationalism since day 1. Watching a doctor on the Daily Show say "No" with zero hesitation when asked if it was a real threat pretty much killed any doubt. The first article I read on Ebola Deeply just changed my entire outlook for the worst. God dammit...

I think you're being sarcastic here, but if you're in the industry (like myself) and you're still thinking like this than it's time to find a new job. Customers WILL shop you online because they can, customers WILL showroom you because they can. Salespeople today can easily sell 20+ a month if they focus on a firm…

Don't forget about manufacturer incentives for financing through the dealer.

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Q: "Have you had anything to drink tonight?"
A: "Respectfully officer, I don't have to answer that."

Give me one good reason why that's good advice to someone who's just been pulled over. Please, explain to me exactly how that scenario will play out. Now tell me how it would play out if you said no and opted for a…

I've been pulled over and asked if myself or my three friends had weapons or drugs on us. Was it intimidating? Yes. Was is legal to ask me to show him? Probably not, but myself and my three friends had nothing to hide so we gladly handed over our IDs and showed him the trunk of my SUV. Less than five minutes later he…

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