How to beat a car dealer in 2022 (SAVE THOUSANDS!) | Auto Expert John Cadogan

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[@AutoExpertJC]

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[@wquin4394]

hi john, this year i just bought a mazda bt 50. but i found that its real hard to shift from parking gear to reversing gears. Is it transimission problem ?

[@vetsplay7899]

Saved 3K and a quarter of the delivery time (only 3 months!) on a 2022 i30 Sedan N line with your link John. What an absolute legend.

[@AutoExpertJC]

No worries mate.

[@tim9241]

Seems Hyundai/Kia are one of the few brands where you can still get a small discount, owing to their vertical integration keeping their supply closer to demand… Well except for the Ioniq 5 of course!

[@alanwotherspoon6988]

I recently tried an other online new car broker to assist in the purchase of a new Sportage GT line, they informed me that it was not worth their while as there was nothing in it for them as the car was so popular that the dealers were paying hard ball with the prices, I sent of an email with my requirements to Auto Expert and within 24 hours they came back with a price $2500 better than my local dealer had quoted me, not a huge discount but a discount non the less and I happily accepted. So I I would like to give John and Auto Expert a big thumbs up,cheers

[@351tgv]

John the last time I purchased a new vehicle was April 2019, I remember it very well, I went to 6 Sydney Ford dealers (yes I know you are not a Ford fan) and surprise surprise 4 were owned by the same parent holding company (I won't name then here but it's easy to find out since there are only 8 major Sydney Ford dealers) , all were saying the same thing, not budging on DA pricing which they claimed was $42,500, I was about to give in and take the 4th dealer option as they offered more on trade in (and extra $2,000) which would of seen me paying a change over price of around $27,500 however as I was driving towards that dealership I decided to try regional and on the 1st go got what I wanted which was $37,000 DA price together with $12,000 trade in price for a change over price of $25,000 which I think is great value for a Escape ST-Line. Then the fun began with the account manager pestering me to buy on finance, I said no, he tried 3 times I said no 3 times, so they moved me onto the insurance sales rep, a nice looking lady trying to get me to buy a white label insurance deal (which I think was Allianz insurance), again they tried 3 times I politely said not interested. I was moved onto the next rep this time it was the "after market" rep (re: what you term as the MINGMOLE) trying to get me to buy a front and rear dash cam, window tinting, ceramic paint coat / interior protection package, I said "is it free?" they said ok we are moving you onto the final team member which was the compliance manager advising me that the ACCC agreement that Ford had entered into agreement with and then I simply said you mean were forced to sign up to due to powershift fiasco and by then the Ford dealership finally got the message that I was there to buy and trade in not anything else and as such I paid a (get this) $150 deposit (yep that's all) to secure the car which was coming from a far Nth Qld Ford dealership, I asked how long it would take and the reply was 2 weeks, that said they did deliver the car in 8 days from so that was great for me. The most annoying thing in all that was that the 1st dealership I went to was the same one I would go to get my car standard service every year so they know the history however they were so rude and arrogant that put me off and the way they would not move on price yet the regional dealership without question accepted the offer I put forward. So yeah people out there do your research and never let the dealership push you around, remember you are there to buy not make friends, that means you can be as ruthless as you want (well within reason of course), if they pester you simple say "is it free? can I get a spare key for free, how many free services can the dealership provide as part of the deal to get my signature (I love that one it throws them off so hard) , remember you are in control not them.

[@andrew22334455]

Had the same issue when I was getting rid of my old Honda Civic. The dealer I purchased it new from, offered me a derisory value - literally below market value, despite my history servicing the car there, and potentially buying a new vehicle as well. Walked well away from that, and Honda all together

[@DiHandley]

Good story with a happy ending. Well done and point taken. Cheers

[@choice9572]

You’ve brought up some good learning points, thank you.

[@gazgaz6737]

Well done pal

[@stendecstretcher5678]

My 98 corolla has served me well for the last 24 years. Long may it continue.

[@paulpapas2215]

I purchased a car through your service John in QLD - My story - Made contact and left details with my car of choice, 24 hours later I got an offer $2500 less from retail on the exact model and colour we wanted - All up from start to finish with finance it took 5 working days. At the time of my post 05 / 2022 the car has traveled 200 km

[@Kylieahann]

I brought my new car through you last year. It was great not having to deal with the salesman directly from the caryard and everything was sorted without a hassle. Sadly it only lasted 8 months and was written off. Insirance replaced it and was a very quick and easy process. I hope this one lasts longer 👍

[@shaunmatthews9680]

Delivery fee at $5k is like saying Santa Claus is real. Thank you for the advice John. Greatly appreciated. And thank you for MALS.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Thanks for watching Shaun. MALS.

[@aposparta]

I asked my local mitsubishi dealer about the new GSR PAJERO about a month ago. They had both the black and white in stock, wife and I were driving away a week and a half later. We are waiting until we'll into July for some accessories though... paid 1800 for dealer delivery 🤷‍♂️

[@remplante]

Add Ons at point of sale have arguably negligible value at resale time, particularly as a trade-in. As to politely declining the invisible paint protection I was offered when ordering my (still waiting) new CX-5. The cold statement was "No thanks". 4 add ons = 4 "No thanks".

[@comedyandparodychannel4793]

Loved your content Johno.

[@dranurag22]

Got the free light!! Thanks and cheers!

[@peppermcdonald9156]

In 2020 I purchased a new Toyota hilux using your tips from past programs. It took 7 dealers . My number one tip from you is the , bullshit o clock one. I Used bullshit by saying my wife needed something written down before anything was to happened. Then used that to wedge another dealer. Worked a treat. I got 10% off plus a few extras. Sold my car privately via gumtree, car dealer bought it. And I was in no hurry. Cheers

[@carlmoll3345]

Great info John. I will be moving from a Camry V6 wagon and lost understanding the choices. I am drawn to the Kia 7 year warranty. Not keen on diesel so what is your pick for an SUV replacement? Cheers, Carl

[@kendrick4l511]

My girl needed a bank statement and stub last week and I was worried about her not getting a new car frm the dealer 😴 but everything good now only because of deelscafe good work 👍.

[@therealsaint3075]

yesss thanks for this comment it really helped alot after i saw his insta page

[@robertcoleman4861]

Thanks john well done.

[@FeighneyR]

Hello from Toronto and thanks for sharing

[@TonyWhite22351]

Another insightful and entertaining rant against the Automotive retail industry John , thx .

[@AutoExpertJC]

No worries Tony.

[@TonyWhite22351]

@@AutoExpertJC I didn’t expect you to reply but thanks m8

[@surferrosa1104]

The delays with manufacturer's getting their shit boxes onto ships and steaming "Strayaward" with them actually works in my favor. It gives me more time in which to win the lotto (any day now for sure) the only way i will ever be able to afford a shiny new shit heap.

[@joeyl.2081]

You Subaru Forester comment is enlightening. Based on an earlier video I chose to stick with my current car for 6 months to avoid paying overs, looks like 6 will become 12. Question: Are car wholesale prices contractually agreed with dealers for the life of a car's model ? In a supply constrained scenario, I can see, for example, Inchcape running a silent auction with dealers on incoming Subaru Foresters if they were allowed to.

[@rainman7769]

Wazzup jhon great video I learned a lot

[@crazyg74]

the galvanising of cars was such a huge step forward. Obviously, for those in cold (salted road) climates, it only goes so far, but my 22 year old BMW is absolutely corrosion free underneath. Frankly, it's amazing. So long as spares are available, this car could literally last forever, at least in Australia.

[@wilson2455]

proper ceramic coating by a 3rd party professional is a must, as is window tinting. Had it done on my 2013 Focus, and upon selling it (01/22), paintwork & interior were nearly flawless. Quick sale @ $4K over Redbook value 😊

[@pablostark1665]

Question, or perhaps two. Would I be wrong in thinking that the vehicle manufacturers are quite happy making the most of non-discounted vehicle sales and in that, do you think that this would perhaps aid as an incentive for said manufacturers to not rush back to pre-beer bug build numbers? Second question being, do you think that if the Chinese vehicle manufacturers were to ramp up, to pre-pandemic numbers and thus, making more new vehicles available, would this then prompt the rest of the worlds automobile manufacturers ton increase output? And yes, I am very much ignoring supply chain issues (whether rightly or wrongly).

[@ScottMurrayBestFamilyCars]

I've been following you since the hair days. Your work, obviously. Not literally. That would be weird.

[@peregrinemccauley5010]

On a State level , Western Australia has the ' Vespa Party ' . On the Federal level , they are now joined by it's new stablemate , the ' Bambino Party ' . Thanks Rupert .

[@sgreg6325]

To the man who suggested I walk until I can afford a $20.000, as I need one now with only $5000 to spend. (lost my job bud) 'Well pal I got a 2007 Holden Astra, 135000 on the clock perfect condition and to top it off he gave me a year warranty, a year roadside assist. the car is immaculate, so up your clacker pal.

[@macgibbon]

I got the Swivel for my dad for Christmas, and was shocked by the price! Considering the cost of most of the O-Light range (you get what you pay for though), the Swivel is a bargain!

[@iansimmons5667]

Dude, I ordered a toyota chr hydrid gr sport for my Tiffany in late january was told nine months for delivery. Four days later i ordered a kia stinger gt for myself and was told delivery would eight months. Well bend me over and have your way with me both cars are to be delivered in june. Four months before expected go figure.

[@simonrook5743]

Correct me if I’m wrong….if we used Methane to reduce iron ore, and it has to be possible, we would halve the CO2, CH4 would become one CO2 and 2 H2O, half the Oxygen going to Carbon and half to the Hydrogen. If Carbon (Coke) and Hydrogen can both do it, Methane must be able to?

[@azizbass]

Hi John, 2 pionts the only add on I would consider is gap insurance but not from a main dealer from an independent broker you get it at half the price well it is over here in the uk. 2 Would it be possible to make a video similar to this but for used cars in these times please. Your car buying advice has done me well over the years big thanks to you live long and prosper my friend. P. S Sorry for the poor grammar my education wasn't good 😕

[@roymatthews2832]

It's been a long time since I have seen the glass "phone", I never thought that I might miss it.

[@TakeItToTheGround]

I still fondly remember the lady at the Volkswagen dealership doing her best Linda Blair- Foaming at the mouth while screaming at me "what do you mean you don't want window tinting". Fun times at the dealership.

[@allfitat56]

Pretty good advice. I'm about to take delivery of my new car and I just did it all online to avoid the X sales add on's even went finance via my broker and saved $1000 establishment fee and that stupid $5 a month Direct Debit fee. Like what a joke that make a shit load in interest then they wat an account keeping fee to withdraw your money that the banks don't even charge you for anymore

[@kmac4671]

Did I miss it, or did you forget it? The extended warranty we don't need because of ACL 2011. The extras sales dude got quite pissy with us when we kept saying no thanks to all the add-ons for our new Tucson, but held us captive to watch their 15 minute video extolling the virtues of all they were offering.

[@steventhomas5865]

I would have grabbed my phone and pulled up one of John's videos on KZbin.

[@bordersw1239]

If it’s any consolation, here in Blighty, things are much the same. Decided to keep my 2016 Citroen 7 seater diesel and now service it myself - dealers here increased their service prices by over 30% and then refused to supply me with oil and filter to do my own service. Now it costs me £45 for a basic service, rather than £200 and I use top quality oil. Interestingly my mpg is now regularly above 60mpg compared to 50mpg when it was dealer serviced. Sorry - haven’t checked what that is in kms!

[@petewatson9866]

Only option I purchase is wheel flaps, I purchase them from the local auto store and fit myself because it’s cheaper. I haggle the car mats

[@bruceparr1678]

I have been looking for a new car for a couple of years. I saved sixty thousand dollars by continuing to drive the AU wagon that I have been driving for 22 years and 397,000km. None of the new stuff appealed.

[@benjionetwo]

Take care of the gearbox and keep and eye on the diff it will get up near the million ks

[@K8TO88]

Best so far Mate…. Guilty on all accounts for my Subaru FY22 purchase…..

[@MrsBillWeasley]

Just bought a new Forester 2.5i-S in April and they said it would be roughly a 3 month wait. So fingers crossed for August. My brother was so mad at me for accepting a $500 discount as he is big on bargaining but I don’t think he understands the current climate. I’m surprised they offered anything. While we were there 5 other couples walked in and stated they want to buy a Forester. The things sell themselves. I preferred the look and feel of the Tucson but hopefully the reliability pays off with Subaru as it was our “boring but practical” choice. Re add ons we just did dash cams, window weather shields, and mats.

[@leojames7223]

John, not related to the video, just thought you would like to hear that my neighbor who bought a Holden Cruise was driving on Sunday and the engine caught fire, not sure of the details but, I just remember when you reviewed them a few years ago.

[@kerrynball2734]

To give some idea of the magnitude of the chip shortage. I just had a supplier of Industrial Single Board computers ask me if we can do without some USB ports as the chip is in short supply. USB ports are not exactly rare & exotic....

[@GuitarsRockForever]

thanks John. but I really want a 24k gold plated AK deco (not the real gun for obvious reasons).

[@highlypolishedturd7947]

I'm a big fan of good rust proofing, here in Canada, where the salt is thicker than the asphalt. But not from the dealer! It's drastically overpriced, and of dubious quality. I've been the schmuck who works in the back part of the dealer, which customers generally don't see. The dealer add on stuff is cheap and thrown together quickly, then charged somewhere up around the stratosphere.

[@HypocriticYT]

Rust protection?? I remember in the 70’s a friend of the family came by with his new car recently undercoated and virtually overcoated under the hood. You could not touch the rad cap without getting tar on you. Made the Valdez oil spill look tame.

[@dranurag22]

John, Why mahindra from India is not moving into Australian automotive space that rapidly?

[@AJ56]

Get a quality ceramic coating from a pro detailer, not a dealer. Makes cleaning so much easier.

[@Cloxxki]

Any advantages out there for an old fashioned guy that doesn't believe in financing and will pay in full right away from pocket?

[@Blanchy10]

Can you get the olight tool with a JIS bit?

[@Enlight_Entertain]

I got a Mitsubishi outlander exceed tourer and saved 3k. Thanks for that.

[@DashCamSerbia]

How do you explain price rise of 15 year old used cars?

[@garyfindlay5503]

I just watched an American youtube video called 'Auto Loan Apocalypse' apparently in america there is a credit squeeze occurring that is damaging the retail car industry. Are we also looking at this as an issue and if so how far down the track do you think its likely? Lots of repro occurring

[@sbultitude-paull303]

John just curious if you knew when Aussie-made cars started to be made with galvanised steel? I had a '98 EL Fairmont back in the day which was a nice enough car, but the sills had chronic rust issues - as did most of the E-series Fords from memory...

[@tomnewham1269]

I have a 2000 model Holden Ute and there is no sign of rust. Ford may have been galvanising their cars but not effectively. I read that Holden changed their tank contents for the last year due to some utes were not getting done properly at the cost of over $300 grand. For Ford it may just come down to quality control and not necessarily when they started galvanising. Now I’m not say Holden were squeaky clean, just saying what maybe the reason the sills started to rust on your Ford.

[@351tgv]

I had an EF Falcon XR6 sedan (way back in 1994) for the period of time I owned it before it was stolen (around August 1999) there was no issues with paint or rust, there was issues with tyres no matter how many times I had wheel alignment/balance and rotation done the left front tyre on the inner side would always be first the go, my guess was Ford went too aggressive with negative camber and the larger size (I laugh since by todays standard they would be considered cheese cutters) tyres (from memory 215/65/16 - I upgraded to a larger factory size rim and tyre) as for the rear well when your young and have an LSD combined with (remember for back then) near V8 power levels with 5-speed manual you can figure out the rest. That said the AU series were way better then the EF/EL series.

[@Grant80]

I shouldn’t say this but my wife and I just took delivery of our new Jolion. What we paid and SHOULD of are two different things.

[@teddym2808]

Ok this I am going to watch, as even my crazy haggler uncle couldn't do much in the current climate. I just want something cheap and cheerful but it must be SUV style so I can get in easily as I have a lot of back problems.. Or ute of course would be fine too.. I'll do some research. Cheers.

[@kelvinjones7425]

The new car market place today reminds me of the UK new car market around 1960. Where six to 12 twelve months delivery time for popular models was the norm. Britain's populas was waking up to a mass motoring future after the post war shortages and prioritisation of new car production to earn pecious export dollars. Seems by recent world events the world has turned full circle!

[@FiliSuperDuty]

John, I'm a new subscriber, and I love your shit. I combed your vids for some Heavy Duty truck content and I can't seem to find anything. Are HD trucks not common for the average guy in 'Stralia? My wife and I recently got a 2022 F350 recently to pull our shit wagon better than the 1/2 ton. Again, love your stuff. -Rick from Minnesota.

[@tomnewham1269]

No because they are not made in RHD from factory. They are converted to RHD by companies here in Australia which adds a lot to their purchase price. To buy one here the purchase price are over $100 grand and on top of that our fuel prices are dearer here as well. People who are towing heavy trailers will generally use Toyota Landcruiser wagons, utes or dual cabs. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux are popular too for towing and there are a few Dodge Rams getting about.

[@Swaggerlot]

Hey John, I need a Great Wall tomorrow.....can you help?

[@nelsonv741]

So I have just one more money saving strategy. Buy a smaller car. I am looking at the Compact and Sub compact Hyundai's and Kia's for my next new car. I am a 6 foot male and 200+ pounds and I have a ton of room in those cars. I find them very comfortable, easy to maneuver and park too. Plenty good mileage also.

[@ForeverHumble101]

Great video John! Im currently in the market to replace my Corolla sedan where I have three kids squashed at the back to something a bit bigger like a Kluger Gxl 2018/19 model. Basically impossible to get my hands on one that's decently affordable. The search continues!

[@rainman7769]

Get Toyota hatchback family car

[@Pinkscotti2005]

Ming Moll “services” are available off site in several red light locations…

[@alexgrant1979]

John do you think the new prime mincer will be better than ScoMo?

[@ChaoticAphrodite]

At the least, at the moment Australia appears poised to become Less Shit (though if they were forced to use The Greens as the fulcrum instead of the likely 77 seats LaborLaborLabor is poised to win it would be much more likely). At least Rupe Doggy Dogg and Clive are full of the sads for the moment.

[@petesmitt]

elbowgreaser will have more pay to spend at his Thai rub n tug now..

[@GregMcCall]

John, with your influence with Olight, perhaps you could suggest a product. A Olight LowLight, red or orange head band. No pulsing, varying outputs (but if you must, just high and low but separate to the on/off switch). Use case = Astronomy. just need a dull dark orange or red, doesn't kill the night vision of other observers but still lets you find that knob on the telescope (like, who not wants to fine that knob?) To be able to just turn light on with out blinding other people with night adjusted eyes, to find your way around the astronomy site. Currently I buy a cheap imported light from some sweatshop produced (or maybe robot produced) crap quality item and then tape red photographic red gel over the front of the light. Workable but so cheap and DIY looking. I have previously provided feedback to this idea but I'm afraid it's fallen on deaf ears (if such a thing is possible in an email) fingers crossed that they will at least listen to you, provide some form of feedback (like it sucks as not enough interest or some other response) cheers Greg (yes, real name)

[@joeyl.2081]

Hey Greg. Check out the Obulb MC and see if it meets your needs. #NotSponsored

[@GregMcCall]

@@joeyl.2081 this doesn’t look like a head band light.

[@joeyl.2081]

@@GregMcCall No it's not. But I use the white/red version to navigate in the dark without disturbing sleeping household or ruining my night vision with house lights. But if head band is a must have, then your search continues. #NotSponsored

[@derekharvey5257]

“Rooftop saxophone holder”……😂😂😂😂

[@Jay-hr9ci]

Dear John, have you looked at the new Everest yet?

[@dsinghr]

Vw Touerag 1000 units are coming by year end. That’s one year stock

[@Ziochopchop]

Ford charging 6k delivery fee on the new Ranger Raptor...absolutely ridicules.

[@KenanTurkiye]

Yup, how can you not love titanium !

[@mnkybndit]

Hi John. Have you looked at the 2022 mitsubishi outlander yet? Any thoughts on it?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Yeah I had one over Christmas - decent 'budget' seven-seater.

[@Enlight_Entertain]

I got one (exceed tourer) from John and loving it. Lane keep collision avoidance helped saved me twice now. HUD display and pretty sick panoramic sun/moon roof. To be fair my previous car was 2002 xtrail.

[@mnkybndit]

@@Enlight_Entertain Awesome. I'm going to get one in the next month or so. I'm coming from a 2004 commodore🤣 It's a big improvement!

[@Enlight_Entertain]

@@mnkybndit mate, you will miss the revving though.... Good on you.

[@mnkybndit]

@@Enlight_Entertain if you don't mind me asking, what did you pay for your outlander?

[@ausskiguy]

I love (and not in the sexual enjoyment way) how the DP "Dealer Principle" appears at the exit door as you are being walked out by the sales consultant (because apparently you haven't remembered where you parked your car) having not signed to purchase a car. Then the attempt to violate your decision process with both single and and dual assaults.

[@olneydetail1487]

love the throw away comment that cars come with a clearcoat, so ceramic coating isn't needed. I do agree that dealer applied ceramic is classic vapor salesman crap and good luck claiming for a warranty. As a detailer with 15yrs of experience I have seen some true horror stories of dealer prep on a new car where the so called ceramic coating has failed in months not years. But with proper prep and application a ceramic coat has its place. But the urban myths of not needing polished and it resists damage are pervasive. So back to clearcoat, so to say a BMW clearcoat is no different to a Subaru is laughable. what's really needed is proper careful cleaning taking off each layer of contaminants in the correct way, but most folk want that service in 10min and cost as little as possible.

[@wilson2455]

proper ceramic coating by a 3rd party professional is a must, as is window tinting. Had it done on my 2013 Focus, and upon selling it (01/22), paintwork & interior were nearly flawless.

[@davidtansley1635]

A relation of mine has told me that BMW is having issues not chips but with wiring looms as they are made in the Ukraine and they are apparently some sort of issues with the arse hole next door throwing stones or bombs at them or something and they can't make looms ATM

[@jeremybrowne5413]

Spot on mate lol once I signed every tom dick and Harry rang me offering discounted paint rust protection ect the list goes on love ya stuff

[@iainhetherington4608]

Love this shit !!!

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

I was wondering if you were going to mention EJ allegedly putting his Business Insider.

[@AutoExpertJC]

I see what you did there.

[@petesmitt]

@@AutoExpertJC how did utube miss censoring that one..

[@LV-FOURTWENTYSIX]

But how do I save on a new shit price civic.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Same principles apply.

[@mikemc330]

Jesus. For a while there I thought I was watching QVC…LOL

[@carstenweiland7896]

Best thing I heard was UV protection, like Feynman did not hide behind a windscreen to see the nuclear bomb go off.

[@AutoExpertJC]

The polycarbonate in a laminated windscreen is probably a very effective UV attenuator...

[@carstenweiland7896]

@@AutoExpertJC Was well before 1953, so the Windscreen was not laminated and Feynman was not a fool.

[@dsinghr]

What are your thoughts about AlBo winning elections ?

[@351tgv]

Indeed John USED CAR sales people are not budging on price, trying to get a nice hatchback for my niece (its down to a LZ Focus (proper torque converter with i4 turbo petrol or a MY20 i30 torque converter NA petrol) and basically dealership is not moving on price for either, the rational is that there are plenty of buyers ready to snap up these particular cars yet they have been at the dealership for at least 3 week going on 4 weeks now so to me that is not "snapping" anything, for me I can't see the business case for not doing a deal to get the cars of there lot from a turn over case. I know you are no fan of Ford and Ford reps are in kind no fan of yourself, however do you have any views about the new but late to the PHEV party Ford Escape St-Line PHEV? I am reading the same beliefs from people that the added cost (something like $15,000 more) is not worth it as it would like somewhere around 6 years to recoup the extra cost, very similar to the old LPG era were it cost extra for LGP and took anywhere up to 6 to 8 years to get the recoup cost of ownership. Just on LPG, its made here taxed art a lower rate yet now cost $1.10 (Sydney average) , last time I checked we don't get any LPG from overseas and distribution costs should be effective cheaper with the 22.5c reduction in excise yet LPG continues to go up in price.

[@tomnewham1269]

The price of LPG will rise and fall with the price of oil and has done so since I can remember.

[@351tgv]

@@tomnewham1269 - 6 months ago LPG was average price around $0.85c, today (as of 4pm local time 24 May 2022) the NSW Fuel app is showing an average Sydney metro price of $1.15c, I am no mathematician so in terms of raw numbers that is an increase of $.030c, now I do understand that many have given up on LPG (basically there most of the taxi fleet has switched from Falcon (a some Commodore in regional areas) to Camry Hybrid and there are less retail outlets providing LPG option but to jump 30c in 6 months while for at least what the last 2 months where excise has been cut in half by 22.5c that tells me something is wrong there on LPG pricing again for the Sydney metro market, I hear horror stories out in WA where LPG is now something like $1.60 a litre, someone somewhere needs to investigate why this is the case and not use "cost of living / inflation" as the main excuses as to why LPG which again is all AUSTRALIAN made and distributed has jumped so high.

[@tomnewham1269]

@@351tgv The LPG price rises when the petrol price rises because the demand for LPG will increase because it is cheaper. We export LPG so the LPG price we pay is based on the global price. We are part of the global economy and so our commodity prices reflect the global prices.

[@choblee9576]

I just stick with public transport and legs myself.

[@hughupton875]

Can you do a video on ford bringing the f150 to Australia?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Not tonight.

[@things_I_saw]

@@AutoExpertJC tomorrow perhaps?

[@Rampart.X]

How much can you save me on a Bushmaster™?

[@AutoExpertJC]

How many do you want?

[@Rampart.X]

@@AutoExpertJC well, I was hoping to start with one and see how the neighbourhood and local constabulary respond to my funky style of urban 4x4ing.

[@petesmitt]

For a really good deal, ask the gubment in youcranium..

[@vmourad91]

Hurry up and review the new WRX to tell me what I already know so I can buy one!

[@andrewdegozaru74]

someone, down there seems to be trying to save someone thouuusands on, possibly another, divorce (unless you're already married). If you're lucky you may even get a Mahindra thrown in as an optional extra.

[@halmitty3800]

I'd honestly take the Mahindra haha

[@AutoExpertJC]

Match fit, dude.

[@waynehewett4017]

I'm surprised that other scum bag car makers haven't brought it the fixed prices scam as well since the ACCC been asleep for years only briefly waking up from time to time

[@AutoExpertJC]

I think they saw the Merc $650M lawsuit and ran away.

[@waynehewett4017]

@@AutoExpertJC yes I believe the ACCC was awake long enough to do something about that Even tho three prone cars are beautiful to look at and if you get the chance beautiful to drive But customers service in Satan in a suit if anything goes wrong or heaven for bid any warrant or consumer law work need to be done Of coarse if your stupid enough to buy one of their vehicles you know you will be paying the shit fixed price scam wherever you live in Australia

[@jaredebeling1412]

Tell the dealer you will only pay $1k maximum for dealer delivery. (Not $5k - $14k rips offs)

[@AutoExpertJC]

Might not work that well, currently.

[@Rabsallawah]

All the extras add to over $7k at ford… for a small car 🤪

[@Wednesdayat11]

Rust and paint protection is a waste of money!... unless you buy suzuki

[@HughesyTech]

Another option if it fits your personal circumstances, instead of dealer finance, is to use 0% interest-free credit cards to pay off a chunk of the price.

[@sheerluckholmes5468]

John, why am I seeing Haval shit boxes everywhere I look lately? Do they have some sort of special chip pipeline that negates all the shyte that other manufacturers seem to be afflicted with?

[@AutoExpertJC]

Perhaps you need to go to Specsavers. Or drink more.

[@Mambey]

You see them and Mgs. Probably Chinese chip manufactures give priority to Chinese made cars so they are the ones coming in . And the price gives them a step up in sales.

[@HypocriticYT]

Titanium with a nut driver! Born that way!!!

[@waynehewett4017]

Of coarse not from Honda and three prone with their fixed price scam

[@AutoExpertJC]

'Coarse'??? (Some of the principles will work on Honda and Three-prong.

[@waynehewett4017]

@@AutoExpertJC I'm surprised not more carmakers haven't joined the Honda and three prone team I'm sure Jeep, Nissan , vw, Audi etc are looking with keen interest to see what they can get away with then the ACCC goes back to sleep Ive heard that GM is stopping production on the commodore due to it being so shit sales have fallen through the floor ? I'm not frankly surprised if true

[@offroadingfoz]

I got shafted by Fiat Werribee. Let’s just say I know you will laugh but the Dealer Principal threatened me after I had picked up my new 500, and the trade in Land Rover I left there wasn’t up to his specs. I had told the sales man that I would be returning the vehicle to original rims and worn out tyres at the time of getting a price for trade in. (Was financed so was down sizing to save $ and buy house) he claimed I was fraudulent and he was going to police etc. I asked why he treated a new customer like this when his salesman was clearly not telling the boss all the details I shared and they had the vehicle in their possession for 1.5 hours during change over to review it. It was a short lived customer relationship. Then 8 years later I got money back cause of a class action where by their “added insurance protection” was sold fraudulently. So I got some cash back. Fiat was fun and I did 180,000kms in it. Major fault was the wiring in the passenger foot well which disabled the transmission. That was fun trying to diagnose. The Richmond dealer Zagame destroyed my dash on a warranty claim but I only realised the glue a month later after it suffered in the sunshine and went cloudy. I would have an electric Fiat 500 in a heartbeat. I just never want to deal with a dealer again. Sucker for it I know, but I now own a Toyota Camry 2004 and do all the servicing etc, racked up 60,000kms in 2.5 years with it. Using it for all my high kms and want a fun car as my spare… just can’t justify current pricing.

[@dougstubbs9637]

Life has always been a shit sandwich. The more bread you got, the less shit you got to eat.

[@AutoExpertJC]

True, Doug. Very true.

[@ianskinner2731]

How to save hundreds off a new car - throw in a new OLIGHT.

[@AutoExpertJC]

OK. Done.

[@chrishewitt1165]

Our new government might make it worth buying a virtue signal on wheels

[@AutoExpertJC]

If they do it will all be Albo's fault.

[@brentonl1746]

If you want a new Lexus LX 600 there's an 18 mth wait.

[@AutoExpertJC]

Maybe more...

[@trput3824]

One of the best money-saving tips when buying a new car is to deal directly with the manager. Then there's is no salesman commission to factor into "dealer delivery". Also, no BS good cop / bad cop routine between salesman and manager (when you know they're talking about football and Friday drinks) to endure. This can also bypass the Xs, although I do enjoy saying "no" repeatedly and watching the side show. Rust protection!!?? FMD. Do these cars rust? Well, I've changed my mind ... I don't want one then.

[@MT-eb2dx]

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