Should You Lease or Buy Your Next Vehicle? | Episode 5

by Zach Shefska | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Podcast

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Ah, the age-old question: Should you lease your next automobile or buy it instead? Conventional wisdom once told us leasing wasn’t a great idea because at the end of the lease term, you’d have nothing to show for all the money you’d spent. But as cars have gotten more expensive, leasing has become a popular way to get relatively low monthly payments on a new vehicle without putting down a lot of cash.

So what’s the right solution for you? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of leasing and buying, then we’ll talk about what type of owner you might be to help guide your decision. And last but not least, we’ll go through a couple of key concepts—what money factor is, and why down payments are two totally different things in leasing versus buying. 

Should you buy or lease? Let’s find out!

How Car Dealers Are Trained to Sell Cars | Episode 4

by Zach Shefska | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Podcast

Have you ever wondered how car salespeople are trained to sell a car? Today Ray shares a peek behind the curtain into the standard training all salespeople encounter, and the training he used with his sales staff. As you navigate your car buying journey, it’s important you understand how the dealer (and their staff) are expected to operate.

How You Can Be an Informed Used Car Buyer | Episode 3

by Zach Shefska | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Podcast

Buying a used car is not easy. No two used cars are the same, and today Ray and Zach discuss the steps you can take to feel more confident on your used car buying journey. From certified pre-owned to private party, Ray and Zach breakdown what you need to know before you buy your next used car.

How You Can Be an Informed New Car Buyer | Episode 2

by Zach Shefska | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Podcast

It’s unfortunate, but buying a new car is undoubtedly difficult. During this episode, Ray and Zach discuss the steps you should take before beginning your buying process. From doing your research, to knowing what to say to the dealer, Ray and Zach break down step by step what you can do to be more confident buying a new car.

Why Is Buying a Car so Damn Hard? | Episode 1

by Zach Shefska | Last updated Apr 25, 2023 | Podcast

9% of Americans trust car salesmen, a Gallup poll reported. Only 26% of consumers feel confident when shopping for a car a Capital One survey found. And, 87% of car shoppers dislike the dealership experience, says Rethink Retail.

Why is buying a car so damn difficult? Ray Shefska spent 43 years running car dealerships, and in today’s episode he, and his son, Zach, discuss how and why the car buying process is broken.