In my over 20-years on the radio, I can count the number of products I have endorsed on one hand. I have had many opportunities, but after much due diligence, I usually end up saying no.
I won't recommend a product or service unless I have tried it myself and feel good about recommending it. It is the same with the car dealers on the radio show and website.
Here are companies I wholeheartedly endorse and personally use:
My Plates is a program that offers Texans the ability to personalize their vehicle license plates with a wide selection of designs, including over 100 Select options and premium embossed styles. It frequently provides special rebate offers on qualifying plate purchases, where customers can receive savings by selecting longer-term plate options. Customers can review available rebates, authorize receipt of a rebate check, and apply a special code when ordering. State-sponsored plates are not eligible for these rebate offers.
Retail My Ride is a vehicle consignment service that helps car owners sell their vehicles at true retail value instead of trading them in at wholesale prices. It connects you with a licensed CarPro network dealership that specializes in marketing your specific type of vehicle, whether it’s a daily driver, luxury model, performance car, classic, or exotic. The dealership takes care of everything, including advertising, showings, financing, and paperwork, so you don’t have to deal with the hassle or unqualified buyers. Even if you still have a loan on your vehicle, you can still sell through the program. Most cars sell within 15–45 days, often for significantly more money, allowing you to get a better return while the dealership handles the entire selling process.
By operating entirely online, Chaiz eliminates the high overhead costs of physical locations and sales commissions, allowing customers to save an average of 40% compared to call centers and dealerships.
Users can get quotes in just 30 seconds without entering their phone number or email, ensuring a hassle-free experience with no spam or robocalls. With coverage for vehicles up to 200,000 miles and 20 years old, Chaiz provides reliable protection at competitive prices. Highly rated by customers, Chaiz boasts an "excellent" rating on Trustpilot and ConsumerAffairs, with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Look to THIScar for superior online car shopping. You'll find an extensive selection of high quality used vehicles, a 30-day vehicle exchange option, flexible financing, and non-salesy personal shoppers to guide you every step of the way.
I've shared the story on the CarPro Radio Show a number of times, but about a decade ago I was looking for a one-year old Range Rover in white with a tan interior and the V8 supercharged engine. This vehicle was difficult to find.
I had set an alert with AutoTrader.com to tell me if one showed up anywhere that fit the criteria. One day, I got a hit from a highline used car dealer in Chicago. I looked the vehicle over, it had everything I wanted and only had 5,000 miles. The dealer had a link for a free CarFax report, which was 100% perfect, no prior wrecks or other issues. We made a deal over the phone, the dealer arranged shipping, and told me as soon as my bank wired the money, it would be on the way. All this happened in under an hour.
I called my bank and gave them wire instructions to send the full amount. As soon as I hung the phone up, I had a gnawing feeling in my stomach. I had often told listeners I had no faith in CarFax, but had a lot of our dealers who used AutoCheck and swore by it. I decided to spend the money on an AutoCheck.
Imagine my shock and horror when the AutoCheck showed a right-side impact with airbag deployment resulting in frame damage. I immediately called my bank and frantically asked if they''d completed the wire transfer. Her words were "just about to hit the button." I yelled STOP and just in the nick of time, AutoCheck saved me thousands of dollars and a lot of headaches.
Over the years, I've had countless listeners thank me for recommending AutoCheck. It's simply a better choice before you spend your hard-earned money for a used car.
The website: www.AutoCheck.com. You can get one report or if you are looking at numerous cars, get 21 days of unlimited reports. It is the best money you can spend.
In 2003, when I was still a Ford dealer, but also on the air in Dallas, I teased this subject by saying "coming up next, I'll tell you a dirty little secret your insurance company doesn't want you to know about". I went to break, came back, explained the theory of diminished value, and the phones went crazy. A month later, that was still all anyone wanted to talk about. The Dallas Morning News picked up on the story and ran with it. One of the major insurance companies was so angry with me, it refused to let its insured customers use my body shop.
Since then, insurance companies have continued to fight people on diminished value claims. That is why you need professionals like Tiger Diminished Value.