Can Auto Mentors assist me with my trade-in?
Mar. 20, 2010 by Anonymous
Yes! We will appraise your vehicle and give you a guaranteed value, whether you buy your new vehicle from us or not! The best way to determine if a dealer is inflating the value of your trade-in is to simply ask them this question,
Can I purchase any make or model of car from Auto Mentors?
Mar. 20, 2010 by Anonymous
Yes, we'll help you purchase any make or model you'd like.
Can you help me buy a used car?
Mar. 20, 2010
Yes. We will help you find the make and model you
Do I have to be a credit union member to use your services?
Mar. 20, 2010
No! We will assist everyone who needs help purchasing a vehicle.
Do I have to finance at a credit union?
Mar. 20, 2010
No, you can finance your auto purchase through any means available. We work directly with many area credit unions, but you can choose your own financing.
Do you sell after-market products?
Mar. 20, 2010
There are many aftermarket products available at reduced prices through your credit union.
Mechanical Breakdown Insurance is available at usually half the price, as compared with dealer service contracts.
GAP Insurance (Guaranteed Asset Protection) is also available, usually at a third of the price of most dealerships.
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How do I get the best financing?
Mar. 20, 2010
Financing is one of the most misunderstood parts of the auto-buying transaction. The reason we work with credit unions is because they understand service and are there to help you even if you
How do I get the best price?
Mar. 20, 2010 by Anonymous
This is a question we get asked constantly. There really is not an easy answer to this question. Car buyers have been conditioned to negotiate, bite, kick, and scream their way to a
I'm looking for a $5,000 car. Can you help me?
Mar. 20, 2010
Yes we can. But remember, you often get what you pay for! If you want to buy a good quality used car in the $5,000 range, you will end up with a car with more than 100,000 miles, or an older car. In this case, you should be prepared to spend more money on general maintenance due to the high mileage. In some cases you are better off spending a little more money on a car with fewer miles and fewer issues.
What about 0% financing through the manufacturer?
Mar. 20, 2010
There are several things to consider when contemplating a 0% option:
Dealers usually raise the selling price to compensate for the 0% rate.
You usually won
Why should I use Auto Mentors to buy my car?
Mar. 20, 2010
Auto Mentors' consultants act in your best interest. We will help you get the vehicle you want, not sell you a vehicle because it happens to be on the lot. We will assist you through the entire process of purchasing a vehicle, from helping you determine what you want, to your trade-in, assisting you with your financing, and delivering the vehicle to you in the comfort of your credit union office. Most people drive away from a dealership in their new vehicle feeling like they