Car Buying with an Edge w/ Ray & Zach Shefska #845

Jun 26, 2024

Ray Shefska and Zach Shefska, the dynamic duo behind CarEdge, offer savvy insights into car buying. They discuss how pandemic-induced supply chain issues have changed the auto market and share negotiation tips to get the best deal. Learn about crucial timing for purchases, the real impact of fees, and the importance of focusing on the out-the-door price instead of monthly payments. They even delve into the benefits of being flexible with vehicle options and navigating the complexities of warranties.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating the Car Buying Landscape

01:30 • 8min

Pandemic Shifts in the Auto Market

09:37 • 12min

Navigating Car Buying: Tax Credits and Negotiation

21:58 • 4min

Mastering Vehicle Purchase Negotiations

25:32 • 8min

Effective Negotiation Strategies for Car Buying

33:09 • 2min

Strategic Car Buying: Flexibility and Negotiation

34:42 • 10min

Understanding Extended Warranties in Car Buying

44:43 • 4min

Timing Your Car Purchase for Maximum Savings

48:42 • 8min

Geographical Strategies for Smart Car Buying

56:22 • 2min

Navigating the Car Buying Maze

58:20 • 5min

Beer Tasting and Car Buying Wisdom

01:03:33 • 3min

One of the reasons we’re pumped to have our guests joining us today is because it might finally be time for you to buy a car! Supply chains were snarled during the pandemic leading to auto values actually increasing pretty much across the board. It was a terrible time to buy a car – prices weren’t depreciating, they were appreciating! But regardless of the macrotrends, cars are expensive, transportation is a massive line item on most American’s budgets, and here to talk to us about how you can spend less on that car is Ray and Zach Shefska, the founders of CarEdge. CarEdge is a customer-centric buyers agent that gets you the best deal possible, and the founders are going to share their secrets on how you can pay the least for your new ride. Combined they have over 40 years of experience in the car business and we’re going to discuss the questions to ask dealerships, the fees to push back on, and timing it just right to ensure you snag the biggest discount.

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