Read about the Amazing Autowoman in the Seattle Times

Check out this article posted today in the Seattle Times!!

http://blog.marketplace.nwsource.com/nwautos/2009/09/helping_hand_agents_such_as_the_amazing_autowoman_take_pressure_off_car_buyers.html

Cash for Clunkers….Total Confusion!!

We can thank our outstanding government for creating a potentially awesome program and not being ready to implement it when everyone is ready to buy!! Many people started calling me on July 1st regarding this program and the government will not have the vouchers to the dealers until approximately July 23rd. They have created a huge backlog of potential new car buyers who are trying to wait paitiently. The challenge will be finding the exact cars that everyone is asking for, since we are at the end of the 2009 model year for many manufacturers. You can find the answers to all of your questions at:
www.cars.gov

Fact Sheet: Cash for Clunkers

The so-called “Cash for Clunkers” program allows a consumer to trade-in an old, fuel-inefficient vehicle and receive a voucher for either $3,500 or $4,500 to help pay for a new, more fuel efficient car or truck. The program runs from July 1 – October 31, 2009. Congress has provided $1 billion for the program, a sufficient amount for approximately 250,000 vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has 30 days following enactment to issue detailed regulations for the program.

The basic requirements for passenger cars and light-duty trucks are listed in the chart below. Miles per gallon figures used are combined EPA “window sticker” values. The mpg figures are on EPA’s website at www.fueleconomy.gov. The correct number is listed as “Estimated New EPA mpg.” DOT will establish a new website listing all eligible trade-in vehicles, eligible new vehicles, as well as participating auto dealers and recyclers.

Click Here To See Larger View of Chart

The 2010 Prius is Hot!!!

I delivered my 1st 2010 Prius to a client from Microsoft today. He bought a Prius V with the technology package. What a cool car!! I can now see why everyone is calling me for this car. The inside looks like a cockpit of an airplane and the exterior is very futuristic looking. The advanced technology package includes Dynamic Radar Cruise Control that uses advanced millimeter wave radar. The system also enables Lane Keep Assist, which helps the driver stay safely within the lane, and the Pre-Collision System, which retracts seatbelts and applies the brakes in certain conditions when a crash is unavoidable. Intelligent Parking Assist helps guide the car into parking spaces. The car can virtually drive itself!! Now it just needs a refrigerator and voice-activated email to be complete!!
Washington State just repealed the sales tax credit and this expires on July 31st, so everyone is trying to get one before this date. Fortunately, I have located several dealers who can help meet this deadline.

Cash for Clunkers Car Buying Stimulus Bill

Cash for Clunkers FAQ
By Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice Editor

The Cash for Clunkers bill is a proposed federal program that would encourage consumers to trade in gas-guzzlers for new cars that get better fuel economy. Modeled after several programs that have already been successfully implemented in Europe, similar legislation is currently making its way through the U.S. Congress. The program would offer vouchers for consumers, allowing them to save thousands of dollars on a new-car purchase if the new vehicle meets improved mpg requirements.

Edmunds.com has put together this Cash for Clunkers FAQ page to track the program as it comes to fruition, and we’ll be updating this space regularly as new information becomes available.

Though the legislation hasn’t yet passed, we’ve provided some details of the current version of the proposed Cash for Clunkers program making its way through the House. The program would offer vouchers that allow consumers to save up to $4,500 on a new-car purchase. There are also various credits, in the form of vouchers, for trucks and work trucks. The earlier versions of the program that received a lot of media coverage have been reworked, with several objectionable elements having been jettisoned. A former version of the bill stated that the used cars would be crushed, but now the engines and transmissions will be shredded.

Though information from Congress suggests that the program may stimulate anywhere from 500,000 to 1 million new-car purchases, Edmunds.com believes that if properly implemented, the program may stimulate up to 3 million new-car sales. The proposed bill still needs to pass through Congress (and it is likely to be modified again in the Senate), but the president has already expressed his approval of recent drafts of the bill. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has put together a fact sheet (see below) to detail the key elements of the proposed legislation. We’ve followed that with an FAQ that we will continue to update as details emerge.

Committee on Energy and Commerce Fact Sheet:

Cash for Clunkers

Consumers may trade in their old, gas-guzzling vehicles and receive vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. The program will be authorized for up to one year and provide for approximately 1 million new car or truck purchases. The agreement divides these new cars and trucks into four categories. Miles-per-gallon figures below refer to EPA “window sticker” values.

Passenger car: The old vehicle must get less than 18 mpg city/highway combined. New passenger cars with mileage of at least 22 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new car is at least 4 mpg higher than the old vehicle, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new car is at least 10 mpg higher than the old vehicle, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Light-duty truck: The old vehicle must get 18 mpg or less city/highway combined. New light trucks or SUVs with mileage of at least 18 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new truck or SUV is at least 2 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new truck or SUV is at least 5 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Large light-duty truck: New large trucks (pickup trucks and vans weighing between 6,000 and 8,500 pounds) with mileage of at least 15 mpg are eligible for vouchers. If the mileage of the new truck is at least 1 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $3,500. If the mileage of the new truck is at least 2 mpg higher than the old truck, the voucher will be worth $4,500.

Work truck: Under the agreement, consumers can trade in a pre-2002 work truck (defined as a pickup truck or cargo van weighing from 8,500-10,000 pounds) and receive a voucher worth $3,500 for a new work truck in the same or smaller weight class. There will be a finite number of these vouchers, based on this vehicle class’ market share. There are no EPA mileage measures for these trucks; however, because newer models are cleaner than older models, the age requirement ensures that the trade will improve environmental quality. Consumers can also “trade down,” receiving a $3,500 voucher for trading in an older work truck and purchasing a smaller light-duty truck weighing from 6,000-8,500 pounds.

Summary of Cash for Clunkers Agreement

Minimum Fuel Economy for New Vehicle
$3,500 Voucher
$4,500 Voucher
Passenger Car
22 mpg (EPA combined)
Mileage improvement of at least 4 mpg
Mileage improvement of at least 10 mpg
Light-duty truck
18 mpg (EPA combined)
Mileage improvement of at least 2 mpg
Mileage improvement of at least 5 mpg
Large light-duty truck
(6,000-8,500 pounds)
15 mpg (EPA combined)
Mileage improvement of at least 1 mpg or trade-in of a work truck
Mileage improvement of at least 2 mpg
Work truck
(8,500-10,000 pounds)

Trade-in must be at least pre-2002

FAQ

How much are the vouchers worth? This will depend on the car you are turning in and the type of car you buy. In general, if the improvement in fuel economy between your old car and the car you buy is 10 mpg (combined highway mileage according to the EPA), the maximum credit will be $4,500. The requirement for improvement in fuel economy for trucks is lower. For specifics, see the above chart.

How old does my car need to be? There is no age restriction on vehicles eligible for trade in. For work trucks however, it is any built before 2002.We anticipate that most cars traded in will likely be model-year 2000 and older.

What types of vehicles qualify? In general, this bill aims to take polluting gas-guzzlers off the road. The vehicle must have a federal combined city/highway fuel economy of 18 or less miles per gallon. This means that many American-made cars and trucks will be eligible for vouchers toward the purchase of new vehicles. The categories of vehicles that will qualify fall into four classes: passenger cars, light-duty trucks, large light-duty trucks (6,000-8,500 pounds) and work trucks (8,500-10,000 pounds).

What kind of mpg will the new vehicle need to get? Different levels of improvement are required for each type of vehicle. In passenger cars, if mileage is improved by 10 mpg, the $4,500 voucher is awarded; if fuel economy is improved by only 4 mpg, the $3,500 voucher is awarded. The mileage improvement levels and voucher amounts for the different classes of trucks are listed in the chart above.

The proposal mentions a one-year time limit. Is there a cap on the number of vehicles? The bill is written to provide vouchers for 1 million purchases. However, we are predicting that the program has the potential to stimulate up to 3 million sales. For this reason, it is important for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of this program to track the progress of the bill and apply for the program as soon as funds become available.

How long do I need to have owned the vehicle I’m trading in? The vehicle must be registered in your name and in use for at least one year.

If I have an older car that is in good running condition, or a classic car, is it mandatory for me to turn it in? No. This program is completely voluntary.

What happens to the car that you trade in? The old car is given to a salvage operator. Vital engine and transmission components, that would otherwise pollute more than a modern engine, are destroyed so that the car does not end up on the road again. The salvage operator can then sell off any remaining parts on the vehicle. The destroyed engine and transmission can also be sold to recyclers.

How will this affect used-car values? Since the “clunkers” will be taken off the road, there will be fewer older vehicles in the marketplace. However, our analysts don’t expect this program to drastically affect used-car values.

Where do I find the mpg numbers to see if my vehicle qualifies for the Cash for Clunkers vouchers? The EPA’s combined mileage will be used. This is a combination of the highway and city mileage for vehicles. Models prior to 2008 will use the converted MPG numbers which take into account the new EPA testing methods. This information can be found on the window sticker of the car or at fueleconomy.gov.

What kind of vehicles qualify as light-duty and large light-duty trucks? Trucks qualify based on class and vehicle weight. For example, the Ford F-150 would be considered a light-duty truck. If you are considering taking advantage of this program, look up your vehicle on Edmunds.com and determine its weight. If it is between 6,000 and 8,500 pounds and gets less than 15 mpg, you have a large light-duty truck and will need to buy a truck that improves your fuel economy by 1 mpg for a $3,500 voucher. If you select a truck that improves fuel economy by at least 2 mpg, you will qualify for the $4,500 voucher. A work truck is classified as being between 8,500 and 10,000 pounds. The only requirement for this class is that the trade-in vehicle needs to have been built before model-year 2002.

As the program details emerge, check back here for a complete list of eligible vehicles.

When is the program expected to go into effect, and will it be retroactive? The language of the bill hasn’t been finalized, but the program is expected to have a retroactive date of March 30, 2009. However, you must be able to prove that you were the registered owner of the vehicle and that the old car has been scrapped. Passage of this bill could come before June and the vouchers would be available shortly thereafter. The current House legislation has been folded into a broader energy package and will be in committee for another two weeks as of this writing. Then it goes to the Senate, where it undoubtedly will go through changes.

Where will the money for vouchers come from? Since President Obama wants this to move as quickly as possible, it is likely that the money will come from the already approved Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds and the economic stimulus package.

Is there a limit on the price of the vehicle purchased with Cash for Clunkers vouchers? Vehicles purchased with the vouchers must have an MSRP of $45,000 or less.

How will the program be tracked? Via dealers or the DMV? Little information has been made available on this aspect of the bill. It is likely, though, that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) will be the prime tool in verifying information on the trade-in vehicle such as model year, engine size and the corresponding EPA-rated fuel-economy levels. The government has numerous databases with information on cars that are tracked through their VIN.

How will you get the money toward the trade-in? An electronic transfer from the government to the dealer will be issued once a vehicle is determined to be qualified for the Cash for Clunkers program. The voucher amount would be credited as all or part of the down payment on a qualifying new car.

Will it apply to used-car purchases? The final details of the bill are not yet available. However, it has always been assumed that the vouchers will only apply to new car purchases.

What if you’re leasing a vehicle and wish to trade it in? Again, final details are not available. But it is unlikely that consumers who are currently leasing vehicles will qualify for this program.

What if you wish to lease the new vehicle? In this case, it appears likely that the voucher could be applied to a leased vehicle as a “capitalized cost adjustment.” This would lower the price of the vehicle and thus reduce the monthly payment of a lease.

2009 Hybrid Buying Guide

In 2001 there were only 2 hybrids available on the market; today there are over 20. While the fuel savings can be significant, are they worth the often premium price? You’ll have to factor in how environmentally responsible you want to be, balanced with how much you’re willing to pay for that responsibility. To that end we’ve tried to provide you with a reasonable Price Premium estimate based on the non-hybrid alternative. We’ve also provided you a look at available tax where applicable. For up-to-date tax credit information, consult the EPA’s website. With that, here’s what’s currently available for 2009-10 in the realm of hybrid automobiles.

2009 Hybrids

REASONS TO BUY A CAR NOW

Buy a car? Right now? Really?

Job losses, global recession, foreclosures, frozen credit…would you believe us if we told you there has never been a better time to be a car buyer? We’re talking full blown, White House-mandated initiatives to help get you in a car. We’re talking the most extreme guarantees ever offered by manufacturers. And yes, there are plenty of cash incentives too if you just want a great deal. So if you are the type of person who camps outside of Best Buy on Black Friday, waits for a market to bottom out before you buy, or have just been looking for a reason to get in a new car, here are our top reasons 2009 is officially a great time to be a car buyer.

GM Total Confidence

The GM Total Confidence promotion takes a four-pronged approach. One, it offers product protection in the form of a 5-year / 100,000 mile powertrain warranty on every vehicle. Two, it gives family protection, offering OnStar free for a year on almost every new vehicle as well. Three, it provides value protection in the form of a $5,000 allowance when you buy a new GM car to cover the difference between trade-in value on your current car and how much you owe on it in vehicle loans. Four, GM is guaranteeing payment protection, so that if you lose your job, they will cover your car payments for $500 a month up to 9 months.

Ford Advantage Plan

Ford is offering an incredible 12 months worth of payment protection on all Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, up to $700 a month. That means if you lose your job after purchasing a new vehicle, Ford Financing will forgive without penalty a year’s worth of payments. This is in addition to the current 0% financing on select vehicles. In an interesting twist, Ford has also mentioned adding a possible local charity component to the Advantage Plan.

Employee Pricing

Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep are all offering what is called Employee Plus Pricing on their vehicles. As if Employee Pricing wasn’t low enough, they are throwing cash, and sometimes cash plus cash on top of employee pricing. Take a Chrysler 300C with a base MSRP of $27,665; employee pricing, consumer cash, and bonus cash bring the total down to $23,399, or roughly 15% off. And this is after Forbes already declared the 2009 Chrysler 300C the most affordable vehicle in its segment.

U.S. Government Warranty Commitment Program

There are many concerns one might have about purchasing a General Motors or Chrysler vehicle, primarily, if they go under, who covers a warranty? Under the new Warranty Commitment Program, technically the U.S. Taxpayer. While the two companies restructure, the Government will cover all warranties on new vehicles purchased from GM or Chrysler. If either company goes under, the Government will employ 3rd-party warranty companies to do the work so you aren’t left without protection. Questions remain about how the logistics of the program will work, and current owners of General Motors and Chrysler vehicles are not covered by the plan.

Cash for Clunkers

A bill was introduced to Congress recently that would provide vouchers for trading in cars 8-years or older for a new, more efficient model. There are a range of voucher payments from $3,000 to $5,000, for example, those purchasing a passenger car assembled in the United States that gets 30 mpg on the highway (e.g. Honda Accord) would be eligible for a $5,000 voucher. Even SUVs that get at least 24 mpg assembled in the U.S. would be eligible for a $4,000 voucher (e.g. Ford Escape). There are various limitations, for instance, eligible vehicles must carry an MSRP of $35,000 or less and can’t be manufactured outside of North America (sorry Toyota Prius). President Obama recently endorsed this bill publicly, lending weight to the possibility it will pass.

Incentives galore

Don’t just assume only domestic manufactures are having a difficult time moving metal. There are more incentives on the market than there are in a Wall St. employment contract. In March, Volkswagen was offering cash incentives across the board, Audi was providing very attractive APR financing, and Infiniti, Lexus, and BMW were all offering cash incentives to current owners looking to upgrade. You can expect in April that many of those programs will start up again.

Sales Tax Deduction

Anyone who lives in a state with high sales tax knows what a pain that can be when purchasing a car. To ease that pain, for the 2009 fiscal year the IRS is offering the option to deduct state and local sales taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of a qualified new car or truck. To qualify you must buy a vehicle by December 31st, 2009, and possess an adjusted gross income of less than $125,000, or for joint filers, an adjusted gross incomes of less than $250,000. Now if only the EPA would remove the Gas Guzzler tax from the Dodge Challenger SRT8…

High-value, High-affordability

Above all, 2009 is a great time to be a car buyer because there are so many high-value, affordable vehicle that are coming to market this year. From the 306-horsepower 2010 Chevrolet Camaro that starts at only $22,995 to the 43 mpg 2010 Honda Insight, which promises to be the most affordable hybrid on the market at $19,800, there are some great options out there for you. Even Nissan has lowered the price on its Versa Sedan to $9,990, effectively making it the most affordable car on the market. We can’t forget the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which at $22,000 offers fun you used to have to pay way more to get.

What are you waiting for?

It probably isn’t going to get much better than this. Say you want to buy a Chevrolet Malibu, the 2008 North American Car of the Year. You could potentially deduct the sales tax on the purchase price, get a $5,000 credit from the government for your trade in, receive a guarantee from GM that they will make payments on the car if you lose your job, get another guarantee from the government that they will warrantee the vehicle if GM fails, and take off the MSRP whatever incentives are currently being offered (right now $2,750 cash). So we have one question; what more can you possibly be waiting for?

CALL HEIDI TODAY AT 206-909-2476 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE MANY REASONS TO BUY.

Source: www.myride.com

2009 Honda Fit What Women Want: Female Drivers’ 10 Favorite Vehicles

Finding out what appeals to female drivers takes more than just
putting on a skirt and heels.

By: Bengt Halvorson, ForbesAutos.com

When General Motors was planning its latest full-size SUVs, vehicle
line director Mary Sipes had men on the development team dress in drag
for a day.

They put on high heels, press-on nails and skirts made from garbage
bags in an effort to determine how some women might feel getting into
and driving a huge SUV.

What Women Want: Female Drivers’ 10 Favorite Vehicles

The exercise helped expose issues with ingress and egress, as well as
how to position and shape controls on the center console. But it was
only one aspect of a larger process for understanding what motivates
female buyers.

“Women are more complicated than skirts, purses and nails,” says
Brigid O’Kane, a design professor and coordinator of the
Transportation Design Track program at the University of Cincinnati.
Even so, ease of entry and useful interior storage, including space
for a purse, are elements that make vehicles especially attractive to
women, she says.

To find out which vehicles women prefer, we compiled two lists. One
looks at luxury vehicles most driven by women, and the other ranks the
overall top 10 vehicles most driven by women, regardless of whether
they are luxury or non-luxury.

Women generally demand more from their vehicles than men do and are
more particular about a broader range of criteria. “There is a
significant amount of overlap between what women and men want in car
design,” says Tim Greig, interior design manager for General Motors
Global Design. “What I’ve noticed in our market research, however, is
that women tend to not only see the big picture but pay close
attention to the details as well.”

That’s why companies are starting to use “transparent” marketing
as a way to attract women buyers without alienating men. This approach
is based on the premise that women tend to have a longer list of
shopping criteria than men, even though they might share some top
priorities. Therefore, companies can attract both male and female
buyers by focusing on the priorities of most women.

For example, if a man and woman each have a list of five desired
attributes they consider when shopping for a car, the woman may have
five additional desires that are lower in priority but still important.

“If you can understand numbers six through 10, then you can attract
women and over-deliver to men,”? says Lisa Johnson, president of
marketing firm ReachWomen and author of the book “Don’t Think
Pink.”

What Matters Most

Safety, comfort, practicality and value are top priorities for women
car buyers, experts say. Styling, design and performance are also
important, but not necessarily more so than practicality.

Our all-inclusive list of vehicles with the highest percentage of
female primary drivers includes some of the smallest, least expensive
cars available, such as the Honda Fit, Kia Spectra and Toyota Yaris.
The Fit tops our list encompassing both luxury and non-luxury
vehicles, with 80.46 percent driven primarily by women.

In general, women tend to be more open-minded toward smaller vehicles
than men. Many mothers on a tight budget will choose a smaller or more
basic vehicle if it means having more money to send kids to college,
O’Kane says.

To put into perspective women’s focus on finding the best value,
consider that three models on our list that includes luxury and non-
luxury vehicles with the highest percentage of female primary drivers
are among the least expensive to own. The fifth-ranked Nissan Versa
(60.58 percent of which have primarily female drivers), the fourth-
ranked Toyota Yaris (61.86 percent), and the top-ranked Honda Fit
(80.46 percent) all made our separate ranking of the Top 10 Least
Expensive Vehicles to Own.

Show Me Practicality

Women might be more inclined than men to buy smaller vehicles, but
many prefer large models. Three sport utility vehicles made our list
that takes into account both luxury and non-luxury vehicles: The Honda
Pilot in seventh place (with 60.28 percent female primary drivers),
the Mazda’s CX-7 in eighth (60.19 percent), and the wagon-like
Chrysler Pacifica in 10th (59.81 percent).

“Women are looking for practicality and versatility,” says
Alexander Edwards, automotive division president at consulting firm
Strategic Vision.

In a recent survey by the San Diego-based research firm, 40 percent of
women respondents said they prefer vehicles that provide the most
comfortable ride, compared to 25 percent of men. “Most women look for
comfort, but after that they look for something that is either
capable, fun or both,” Edwards says.

Our other list of only luxury vehicles includes two SUVs: The Acura
MDX in eighth place, with 51.23 percent driven primarily by women, and
the Cadillac SRX in 10th place with 51.18 percent.

The SUVs with highest percentage of female primary drivers include
convenience features that affect seating for children and occupant
safety, which O’Kane says are top priorities for most women.
Value-Minded Luxury

When looking only at luxury vehicles, it’s clear that even wealthy
women focus on price more than do affluent men. Many of the luxury
vehicles with the highest percentage of female primary drivers are
among the most affordable premium models on the market.

Among the most affordable models on our second list, which is limited
to luxury or premium models, are the second-place $25,930 Audi A3,
with 54.85 percent female primary drivers, and the third-ranked
$24,365 Volvo S40 with 53.69 percent.

By contrast, the luxury vehicles with the highest percentage of male
drivers are among the priciest, fastest and flashiest around.
Marketers predict that in coming years, male Baby Boomers will snap up
ultra-luxury vehicles and sports cars in record numbers.

But their female counterparts won’t, necessarily. Even though female
Boomers, like the men in their generation, seek ways to invest in
themselves “to put an exclamation point on their life,” says
ReachWomen’s Johnson, that doesn’t always mean spending a lot on a
lavish or attention-getting vehicle.

Women aren’t immune to the idea of regarding their vehicle as a
status symbol, sources say. They just typically aren’t as overt as
men about expressing their status when it comes to the vehicle they
drive.

“When you’re purchasing a car, you’re often purchasing an
identity … so sometimes there are women who want the attention, but
it’s more subtle,” O’Kane says. “Women want the experience in
the vehicle” more than they want its projected image, while for men
it’s often the opposite, she says.

Despite being more value-oriented than men, the amount of money women
spend on new cars has risen at twice the national average this decade,
says Art Spinella, president of CNW Marketing Research, the source for
the data used in our rankings. “More women in two- and three-car
households are driving a luxury brand.”
The Form Factor

The BMW Z4 is the only model to make both of our lists of vehicles
with the highest percentage of female primary drivers. With 60.31
percent driven primarily by women, BMW’s sleek Z4 two-seater sports
car tops our luxury-only list and ranks sixth on the all-encompassing
list.

It has the kind of styling women gravitate toward, says Imre Molnar,
dean of Detroit’s College for Creative Studies, home to one of the
country’s top automotive design programs. The BMW Z4 has a “complex
and sophisticated compound form that’s very feminine,” he says,
adding that some women are attracted to so-called “masculine” designs,
but most gravitate toward vehicles with softer curves.

Cars from Asian automakers tend to have styling that’s “much
gentler, less aggressive,” Molnar says. Eight of the 10 models on
our all-encompassing list of vehicles driven primarily by women are
from Asian manufacturers.

Our lists include the top 10 vehicles with the highest percentage of
female primary drivers based on CNW Marketing Research survey data.
The lists do not account for yearly vehicle sales volumes. Rather,
they measure which vehicles have the highest percentage of female
drivers based on the number of survey respondents who said they were
the primary driver of a particular model. The surveys were conducted
in 2007. We excluded models that have been discontinued for 2008.

IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO BUY OR LEASE A CAR?

Since I  have been in this industry for almost 30 years (yes , I do not look that old), I can honestly say that this is the very best time in 30 years to buy or lease a vehicle.  Many people have the impression that dealers are giving cars away and losing huge amounts of money, in order to reduce their inventory.  This is true in a very small amount of cases.  Dealers still have huge overhead to pay….interest on inventory, rent, mortgages, salaries, etc.   If they do not sell cars or sell them at a loss, they will not be able to pay their overhead.

The manufacturers are offering incentives that are very lucrative for the buyer.   Please check with me on any vehicle you might be interested in.

WHO IS HEIDI’S PERFECT CLIENT?

Many people call to ask about me about my services and how they work.  My perfect client is someone exactly like myself.  I have a very busy life with 3 collies and a husband and large home to take care of.  When I shop, I need to do so quickly.  I do not have time to wait in lines, park, and drive anywhere.  Like most people, I do most of my shopping on the internet.

So, my service is exactly like buying a book or product on Amazon, if you know what you want.  If you do not have the time or desire to drive to dealerships and negotiate, you are my perfect client.   If you want to sit at your computer or buy a car from your phone, you are my perfect client.  If you want to save money and time during the entire process with full disclosure, you are my perfect client.  If you are looking for outstanding customer service throughout the transaction, you are my perfect client.

Outstanding customer service and client happiness is my NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.  If you are happy, you will tell your friends about the service and they will also experience no hassles and true happiness when buying a car.