We often get asked about what car options should I look for, when I get my next vehicle? Having been in the luxury car business for the past 30 years my advice is that buyers chose their cars colours and options wisely as it can have a significant impact on the future value of the vehicle. Options vary widely amongst all of the different manufactures, however in the luxury market there are certain things that you should be looking for. With most European vehicle manufacturers you really need to get their Premium package to get all the options you would expect. This applies to BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche and Range Rover All these models have extensive option sheets so you need to research these thoroughly. Each manufacturer has slightly different content to these packages but most include heated seats, memory seats, adjustable steering column, Bluetooth telephone integration, parking aids and rear hatch or trunk closer’s. Rear hatch or trunk closers are a very useful feature for soccer moms’ and people who drive these vehicles daily lugging children and crazy amounts of cargo. Easy access to the rear cargo compartment is without doubt an overlooked area in most sales persons walk […]
Car history reports, CarFax, Car Proof, Auto Check – what do these mean to the average car buyer ? When you are buying a replacement car it is important to know the history of the car your are buying. This is particularly important with used or pre Owned cars. Knowing a car’s history can save a buyer thousands of dollars and prevent some very unpleasant surprises once you own it. This said there are some pitfalls and traps to watch out for reading these reports. Car accidents can and do happen – this is a fact of life. Having been in the automobile business for 30 plus years , not all cars that have had and accident scare me nor should they scare a buyer. There is a significant difference between a fender bender accident and one that had frame or uni-body damage. As a professional I have no issues with minor accident or fender bender’s but I definitely steer my clients away from vehicles that have had significant body repairs. The key is to be informed and to inspect the vehicle completely to insure that any vehicle was properly repaired to the manufacturer standards. The best line of defence […]
One of the most important things your can do for your and your families safety in the winter is ensure that you have a good set of winter tires for your vehicle.