NEVER PAY FOR CAR DEALER ADDENDUMS (RIP OFF) REACTION Steve Richards: The Homework Guy Kevin Hunter

[@KevinHunter]

The Homework Guy Team shares these CHAPTERS for Car Buyers 0:00 - Kevin Hunter and the Amazing Elizabeth present 0:30 - What are car dealer addendums and how to get rid of them 0:52 - Steve Richards car sales trainer sells addendums to a car buyer 2:00 - What is KAHU? Mobile app for Apple iPhone and Android that tracks your car on GPS 3:31 - Steve Richards tells car customer that he can't remove car tracking device from vehicle 4:50 - Kevin Hunter shares How much you pay for car insurance and policy discount is not worth it 6:58 - Steve Richards sells paint protection package but Homework Guy says it's worth $0 8:05 - THG - Car wheels and tires are easy to steal so get third party wheel locks from Amazon! 8:27 - Buy Locking Lug Nuts for only $30 from Amazon 9:13 - Car salesman lies about Nitrogen filled Car tires - DO NOT BUY - RIPOFF 10:36 - Costco will fill your tires with Nitrogen for FREE $0 12:00 - Recap of the BAD MATH in this car deal 13:10 - Addendums DO NOT increase the value of your car, just make you lose money 14:42 - Car Salesman FAIL, explains bad car sales techniques to other salesmen 16:00 - RECAP by Kevin Hunter on why car buyers don't need addendums and fake products and fees 18:10 - #thehomeworkguy viewers share their comments about how to avoid car dealer addendums

[@terencejay8845]

I watched a number of car sales tutorial videos, especially ones by Steve Richards. Car buying in the USA, ( I'm in the UK ) is the most ghastly, convoluted, spirit-draining, long-winded, soul-sucking process I've ever seen.

[@PhotographerSteve]

Forget nitrogen in the tires. Have the dealer fill the tires with that special kind of hot air that only comes from the sales department

[@JohnSmith-4U]

Correct

[@dummgelauft]

Probably more like the finance guy's butt..😂😂

[@markclark1654]

I’m an auto claims adjuster for a major insurance company, and I’ve never heard of Kahu. More snake oil and hot air! Way to expose the BS, Homework team! Keep ‘em coming!

[@bindingcurve]

Kahu is just a product of Spireon AKA LoJack.

[@BewareofDarkness44]

Kahu isn't "snake oil", it does work and does what it says it does. It is, however, an over-priced dealer add-on.

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

Can we please get more Steve Richards reaction videos?! I love seeing Kevin and Elizabeth react to the non-sense!

[@RonnieGreher]

It’s worth pointing out that you will likely not get anywhere near 72 months out of the tires, so the monthly cost is higher. I realize that nitrogen is nonsense, but still wanted to point this out.

[@Matthew-e3u7r]

But what if my vehicle is lifted off the ground by a twister, climbs up to an altitude of say 25,000 feet, and then is miraculously placed on the road again. That's when those nitrogen filled tires pay for themselves.

[@kittymande]

I've got to go Julia,we've got Cows!

[@agustingarcia9236]

😂😂😂😂

[@JohnSmith-4U]

Ja ja

[@jimmyboy1582]

I wanna thank you. Last week I walked out on a dealer because he wouldn’tremove the “nitrogen tires” from my deal. By the look on his and finance officer face he couldn’t believe it. Called me four times so I blocked the number.

[@ladistar]

LOL did he offer to take it off

[@dr.wanpharmd2389]

I reckon Steve should run for president because he is so proficient at lying without a sense of guilt.

[@829joliver]

Sorry... But we already have a president who is very proficient at lying without a sense of guilt...

[@allaboutroofing2]

@@michaelknowles7338 why are you impersonating the OP to spam the comments with an ad? Acct created 3 days ago, so apparently these accounts don't last long.

[@geoben1810]

@@829joliver And you're DELUDED! 🤣

[@nokoolaid]

@@829joliver We used to as well

[@jeanniebosch3628]

Probably gave lessons to 45.

[@evanwindom3265]

To me, it would take about ten seconds to shut this guy down. "Yes, I see value in all of the stuff you're talking about so you can stop the speech. But I'm not prepared to pay your outlandish markups when I can get the same thing aftermarket for a fraction of the price. Either take them off the car, or throw them in." If he balks at that, the next sound he hears is the scraping of the chair across the floor as I push back from the table and walk out. I can't decide if he's delusional or knowingly deceptive when he says the car sales industry isn't the way it used to be, when he's out there deliberately trying to make sure it stays that way. What a complete huckster.

[@huningtonbeach1]

Lol most if not all salespeople will have no problem watching you go door to door to every dealership getting hit by addendums

[@gregblack3860]

Please

[@hall0341]

Knowingly deceptive

[@foxydee4]

I literally just got back from the dealership. It’s a jungle out there. There are barely any cars on the lot. I experienced this today. The asked for the OTD price before i even stepped on the lot and of course they gave me the run around and I see why now. First the car wasn’t even delivered to the lot and they wanted a deposit to “hold” the car. I did understand that because there’s barely any inventory. Then he finally wrote up the Deal😂😳. Approx $3k in Addon but he didn’t call them that lol he said it was accessories that had to be put on the car. I was shocked. I told the salesman well if the car isn’t even delivered yet don’t add the accessories as I don’t wAnt or need Poly Steel, Red alert, nitrogen, and a bunch of other bull they added. Like wtf is red alert 😩. It was just all bad. I laughed at him and left. He didn’t care because someone who don’t know any better will pay $25k for a Kia Forte just not me😂😂😂

[@whiskers78753]

I bought a new truck a couple months ago and immediately told them that I wouldn't pay for any of that stuff. It was instantly gone. Even in this seller's market it vanished. I figured that the salesman stood the most to lose if he didn't make the sale. I could just walk away and buy elsewhere; the dealership could have sold the truck to the next guy, but the salesman would have likely lost the sale (unless he was the lucky one that sold it to the next guy). So I left it up the him, and he took it off the price instantly.

[@Dagger-Moose]

I sold cars for a couple years. Not aggressive so I never really considered it as a long term job. There’s a lot of pressure to get everyone you contact sold and it’s not just about money, it’s about just keeping your job. I have a little sympathy for some salesmen because if they don’t sell you, their boss thinks the salesman is costing them opportunities, costing them money. I saw decent moral people turn into snakes salesmen. Strangely enough my non pressure sales personality gave me a bit of a client base that was annoyed by boisterous aggressive and I did well with it but I just tired of the environment. The tipping point was trickery like addendums and garbage service plans being sold in Fand I office.

[@highrzr]

Great video and keep up the good work. Just remember, you don't have to buy a vehicle from them, but they need you to buy a vehicle from them. The more I learn about the stealership asshatery (mostly thanks to you), the more I'll just try to keep what I got running as long as I can. Its not new or sexy, but its paid for. It gets me every where I need to go every time. Its also, cheaper to fix and easier to fix than newer vehicles.

[@daveshane108]

August 2022. I went to my local Toyota Dealer to look at a New Tacoma pickup truck. MSRP $31k after Addendum, $40k. There was a $6,000 Market Adjustment Fee along with the $99 Nitrogen and other stuff like tint, clear coat, and other things you can't see.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Here in California adding that fluff also increases your titling fees annually. I never buy any of that junk. I do it myself after the fact and save a ton of money.

[@lilyroza]

I'm in California. Hopefully, dealership warrantee and gap doesn't increase my renewal fees Annually? (Yes, I went for it, I caved under pressure, but only to those)

[@aa777flyer]

A few weeks ago I was at a VW dealer in Florida with my friend who was wanting to purchase a GTI. The dealer had a $899 dealer fee PLUS $699 DOC FEE, they refused to budge OR discount the car accordingly. We walked out. I guess all the dealers in Florida charge these high fees..

[@Jackdiddly1]

899 dealerfee isn't that bad, my kia dealership had a 799 one. Depending on how new the car is don't pay it. For brand new cars that are there for like 4 days don't pay it. They start paying a lot fee after 30 days

[@aa777flyer]

@@Jackdiddly1 In California, dealer fees are illegal. Just an 80 doc fee (max allowed by law).

[@Jackdiddly1]

@@aa777flyer wow nifty. But in Cali everything else is expensive. Cost of living and all. But it's cool you have a law like that. Florida doesn't have that

[@gallardo360]

smart move

[@JohnSmith-4U]

Google the max allowed “Doc” fee for each state. In NY state is about $85. In other states they are allowed to charge more. It’s up to you to demand dealership to take off the ridiculous $899 “fee” off the price of the car. If they don’t, walk out. It’s been done before. Don’t be “soft”.

[@martinforde8605]

We gotta get you guys to a million subscribers, this content has to get out there to everyone. Dealers are bending over society. Keep up the good work. 🎸🎶🔥

[@KevinHunter]

Appreciate that! We're working on it! 517 new Subscribers yesterday.

[@kevs2good133]

Bending over anybody 💪🏽

[@randys7022]

Thank you for this knowledge @thehomeworkguy

[@RSO1225]

Another Superb video! I found out that while the Kahu does NOT have a monthly subscription fee, the "Car lock" does charge $10/month. Still would not buy this or any other add-on from the dealer!

[@crespoopserc]

Absolute love these two. Just love the stuff they share. That’s what I’m taking about. Sharing knowledge.

[@MultiMacnasty]

Just a heads up!!!!!! I was a mechanic at a dealership and many people lose their key lug to get an anti theft wheel lug off. Their is a socket that will get any.......any........lock lug off. It's conical shaped on the inside and you pound it on the lug with a hammer and use an impact gun to get it off. Doing brake work I could get all 4 lock lugs off in less than a minute. If you really want to protect your mags you use lock lugs on ALL the lugs..........Channel locks work also. Both ways destroy the lug............

[@justinacase2623]

Love to hear people who just bought a new car say how much they got a huge discount! I agree, they probably did until they hit the F&I office! Then it was next stop rape town.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I scored a nice deal on a car recently, but, I worked hard to get it. Thanks to you folks, I talked them into dropping their $500 "Admin" fee. They still have a long way to go to be trusted!

[@kathysveback5230]

Wow I just looked at a new car yesterday and it had the nitrogen tire cost as well as they doubled the cost of the manufacturers cost this was so informative as being a widowed woman I think I can get my new car by myself! Thank you soooo much!💕💕💕💕

[@brendasmith5937]

I’m thinking about going to car dealerships just to mess with some of these snakes. How anyone doesn’t see through this garbage is just stunning. What a slime!

[@demetriaking8909]

Hello, I'm buying a car later this year and the hubs and I were thinking about doing a test run just to test our knowledge from these videos,lol

[@kevs2good133]

Us car salesman know when people aren’t buying, so we won’t fall for easy tricks.

[@williamo.2519]

I need a shower after watching Steve. There's a difference between buying a car and having a salesman try to take money out of my pocket.

[@PumpkinKingXXIII]

Where I live almost all the US dealers have added “market adjustments” of a couple grand because new car inventory is so empty. Ford, gm and dodge lots have a lot of empty spots on the lots

[@evanwindom3265]

Roger that. I'm seeing ADMs of $2,500 on F150s at bigger dealers. I actually saw a unicorn yesterday -- a brand new F150 at the grocery store.

[@chiarac4967]

Funny thing is you couldn't pay me to drive one...

[@evanwindom3265]

@@chiarac4967 Okay, noted.

[@wmason1961]

Toyota here has added a $4995 "market adjustment". I said "good luck" and left. They sold the truck the next day. They are adding them because morons are paying them.

[@evanwindom3265]

@@wmason1961 That's the whole secret to the high prices we've seen the last few years --- People keep paying them, so the manufacturers have no incentive to stop increasing them. You're right on.

[@jimmarr1487]

Whenever I've seen an addendum for anything, added 'markup' especially, that dealer has "0" chance of getting me in their sales area, period! If I stay on their lot at all, it's just to do 'homework', look at colors, etc., then it's off to another dealer.

[@markreams3192]

I was just in a Toyota dealer for service on my truck. I looked at a new truck and they had an addendum on the window that read market adjustment $7995.00.

[@Fume1337]

Thank you guys!!🙏🙏

[@bobm21]

The moral of the story is do not buy any up sells or fees, do not finance through the dealer, do not say I am paying cash and just $100 over invoice

[@KevinHunter]

You've been hanging around on the channel, haven't you Bob? You've got it figured out!

[@kevs2good133]

$100 over invoice people would laugh you out the front door.

[@Shadowgangster123]

not true both bob and kevin kevin claimed (and chuck to some extent) WARRANTIES may be worth it depending on the deal and cost ofc if it breaks down like a bmw or other german euro car it really saves you a ton i heard of a legendary warranty deal my friend got said everything was covered free no hassle after he got a warranty but yea depends on the car maybe not be so worth it on a honda

[@cpcoark]

Well done video. I would like to have clarified on these addendums. It is the manufacture does not allow addendums or they only discourage it? I don't understand why calling the manufacture will MAKE the dealer remove them

[@budsodastories]

Addendums are optional add ons put on before the sale usually at a car lot. Manufacturers DON'T like dealers playing games with this because it can interfere with potential sales. Never pay for these if you want accessories buy them during or after sales process from the parts or accessories dept if you want oem parts or go buy your own from a reputable company.

[@jeffaulik3980]

In 1965, we were shopping for a new Country Squire. After much arguing and shouting, Dad had enough and we all got in our car to leave. As we were driving out of the gravelled lot, we saw the salesman running after us. Dad rolled down his window and the salesman asked if $20 would change his mind. Dad yells, "You son of a b---h," floors the gas and leaves the salesman coughing and covered in oily gravel. Those were the days.

[@KevinHunter]

Dad 1 - Salesman 0

[@thegerm574]

I’m a finance manager at a family run small town dealership. I’ve never seen addendum‘s at a dealership like this before but I’m sure they exist. Usually when my dealer does addendum it’s very rare we usually do something like running boards. If you see an addendum like this on a vehicle simply walk out and go to another one.

[@kittymande]

Thank You Kevin for bringing this to light... Steve ,and others have been making horrible videos like this for years..No one calls them out...If you want to be respected on YT, you need to put out quality ,honest content.

[@timmywa]

If they won't remove them, have them discount the amount listed from the final price. Or, call the manufacturer as mentioned.

[@pete84101]

how about a story about Car Shield (scam IMHO)and all the others extended warranty businesses other there.

[@gwillis01]

I am curious also about Car Shield

[@chiarac4967]

I always get an extended warranty but always through the OEM. This way my car gets fixed at a dealer with genuine parts and I get a courtesy loaner car. Even using it a couple of times pays for itself. I always buy it separately from the vehicle though because I get an interest free payout on it. Also, my cars are warranted until they are 10 to 12 years old, as I always buy the extension just as the original warranty is expiring.

[@Michaelisinachair]

The kahu that was on my new car was 399 through the dealership, they took that off the price of the car. That kahu is plugged in the odb2 port and has a separate fuse that takes less than 30 secs to remove. Once that car was out of the dealership name I removed that pos from my car.

[@ToyotaTom04]

Aftermarket adds make NO difference in trade in value. It MAY make a small difference to someone buying your car on the street.

[@rothbj1]

2:03 I've seen some atrocious Kahu installations, factory wires cut and twisted together. I avoid any dealer that uses this.

[@Cyberpunk2056]

So if i call the Manufacture who do i speak with ? what department handles complaints about the dealers ?

[@neillee3793]

Good stuff guys - Liz your my hero!

[@neillee3793]

@@michaelknowles7338 silly

[@jamesr2888]

I bought a used 1987 car at a dealer in Nov of 1994. At the time one of the big dealer add-ons was the all glass etching. The car I bought missed the etching for some reason. I looked over the contract & they charged me for it; $250.00. I went back to question it & they told me "Oh let get it done" I said no just give me a refund. "But, but, but..." I said NO I DON'T WANT IT! They sent me a check for $250.00. After getting the check, I did more math. I found there was a portion of sales tax on this product. They still owed me 21 or so dollars so, I went back a second time to request the sales tax money I was owed. The F&I guy was pissed & made a comment "This deal has been just awful"....I'm thinking why is it my fault that it's awful since you guys weren't honest with me in the first place. Also, I think those kits were about $40.00 at the time & you could buy them at Pep Boys.

[@brianm8342]

Excellent video! Should be shown in classrooms to high school seniors.

[@nicholaslazzari8787]

I like how he said you will save 60 times. No you will not as you will have a lower premium twice a year that breaks into payments. So two per year. Also Ford pass seems to always show where my vehicle is and it’s free. You two are great at what you do.

[@jeanniebosch3628]

My phone always asks if I want to mark my car location when I get out of it.

[@truckguyjoe]

The only time we use addendum tags is for an incomplete vehicle (cab & chassis, or cutaway van) that has been up fitted with an ambulance body, dump bed, service body, box truck, etc. By law we have to disclose the upfit & cost. Upfit must meet DOT requirements for final stage certification.

[@dathyr1]

Thanks for all this information. Nice to know all this stuff. There are other addon things the dealer likes to tack onto the car price tag which we also don't need. Nice to know all this stuff before we go into the dealership. Take care.

[@Mark-om4jr]

The reason NASCAR uses nitrogen in the tires is for safety. I f the car crashs and starts a fire the tires have no oxygen to fan the flames.

[@gregolson7499]

And how does S.R. think that comparing nitrogen in tires on one car relates to the nitrogen put in tires of passenger jets? Kind of an 🍎 to 🍊 comparison.

[@SA-xf1eb]

Wow, I remember this conversation when I got my SUV. I was soo ready to just be done. They wear you down.

[@guyrobidoux4907]

Call the manufacturer's customer service line from the salesman phone. it makes stuff happen even faster.

[@JohnSmith-4U]

About 24 years ago when I was young and dumb, I bought a small truck without negotiating the price. Then I went to the “finance office” and sign anything they put in front of me without me asking any questions because I thought “that’s the way it is at all dealerships”. Boy, was I a dumbass!!!! I would love to find that final bill of sale from all those years ago and take a look to see how much vaseline I should have brought with me.

[@JakeandOwen]

I remember when I got new tires at Costco they gave me nitrogen in my tires and they told me that there is not moisture in nitrogen and the molecules are smaller. But to be honest I have used normal air and nitrogen and I haven seen a different at all

[@jeremiahhall2281]

My girlfriend and I went to look at a 2019 Chevrolet equinox at our local dealership Al Piemonte Buick and GMC in Bensenville IL. They had a feature similar to that , and I questioned if it could be removed since GM vehicles already come with OnStar. We were told no, and we walked out due to the other shenanigans they were trying to add on.

[@skidivr]

I have a nitrogen bottle in my hanger and use it on my airplane. It has hydraulic struts. Since its handy I do use it on the planes tires. I don't bother using it on my car however.

[@jimchapados6297]

Wish they had car locator in the nineties. Had Lexus suv stolen from dealer on service appointment. Took six weeks before car was found and had been trashed. Dealer ha to mention they hoped we had good insurance. Cas e went all the way to head of Lexus western USA .they gave wife used. Jeep to drive the240 miles home during ice storm. Had to be inside job at dealer. Some one just took keys and drove off. Police station was only 1 block away. Dealer had to go back to Lexus school. Thanks for videos

[@mhudson481]

To avoid the dealership finance manager and all the addons, you can purchase the car on the phone. Once you have the agreed price with no add ons, dock fee and any other garbage the finance manager adds on, then have them prepare the paperwork and FedEx it to you to sign. You will have the chance then to examine the documents to make sure nothing extra is added. Saves time and aggravation.

[@Zzznorch]

9:15 Atmosphere is 78% nitrogen (or close). Plus even if you put nitrogen inside, what about the outside 🙄 Still same old air outside.

[@markh.6687]

Richards is an outright liar on so many points; he should be a politician. Most wheels locks are easily defeated even without the "key"; special readily-available sockets will remove them easily, because mechanics deal with the "lost key" all the time.

[@ladistar]

Just buy an apple air tag for 30 bucks and stick it in your glove compartment, boom, saved yourself 800 bucks. Just replace the battery once a year for like three bucks and you have a cheap car tracker for life.

[@jeanniebosch3628]

Maybe I'll stick my 2nd pet tracker in the glove box! Lol. Sounds like a great idea!

[@DrDoomBloom]

My favorite part was the mention of the nitrogen for the tires 😂😂...gotta love the dealers

[@dankelley6843]

I was really hoping to see your reaction to this one. Thank you!

[@kobeykitty1311]

Thank you so much for your videos. Tomorrow, I am purchasing a new vehicle and am well prepared to turn down the add-ons - armed with the Customer Service Number, the FTC infomation, and a list of what not to purchase from my previous contract with the same dealership.

[@KevinHunter]

Best of luck to you!

[@michaelm9621]

I love watching these videos, so much information to take on this.

[@KevinHunter]

Glad you like them! Share with family and friends on social media!

[@mysticstarhf9265]

Don't buy the line that these antitheft products will save you on insurance. I talked to my agent and they no longer give discounts because pretty much everything has antitheft on it now. So do your homework and talk to your agent first then you have information ammo to shoot down the sales pitch.

[@Oxios]

More important that just not getting an insurance discount, a lot of late models vehicles already have a vehicle locator programmed and equipped inside the vehicle in the first place! Your salesperson might not know, but even if they did they probably wouldn't tell you. Make sure you do your research first.

[@azthundercloud]

I told a dealer it was $500 off for each dealer advertisement on the vehicle when they delivered it. There were 5. Told them to take the vehicle back or knock off $2500. Took awhile but i won.

[@larrymoens3808]

I fill my tires with helium. It makes the car lighter so I get better gas mileage.🤣

[@KevinHunter]

Gives you that "floating feeling" at highway speed too, I bet? Lol...

[@lloydtucker5647]

🤣😆😅

[@evanwindom3265]

Ooooh! Just like chitty-chitty-bang-bang!

[@randytatum8853]

Can’t stand car dealership

[@gregolson7499]

I'm 48 years old and never once got my tires or wheels stolen off my car. I don't know a single person who has either. Heck I don't even know anybody who's got their car stolen before.

[@Mistachill]

Greg, I did get my car stolen 25+ years ago. Was totally my fault due to my negligence but obviously it does happen. One other thing I can confirm, stolen cars are definitely not a priority for the police. I literally went out the next day and found my car myself.

[@bohan9957]

Greg, if you live in one of the southern state bordering Mexico, it'll change your perspective.

[@markh.6687]

@@bohan9957 They used to steal railroad cars in Mexico; some U.S. railroads and freight-car leasing companies refused to allow their equipment into Mexico.

[@gregolson7499]

@@Mistachill Oh I know it happens. I'm in the Chicagoland area and have heard of the rise of carjackings. Funny that you were able to find your car. I hope that if my car is stolen that my OnStar subscription would work like it is supposed to

[@Mistachill]

@@bohan9957 Please don't turn this into another hate on Mexicans rant. I'm sure there are plenty of non-Mexican car thieves.

[@MCSPT117]

Make a video on negotiating on vehicles that are in very high demand.

[@soonermodels1173]

Dont forget to add the blinker fluid!!!

[@EvaderGuy]

Another great video. Thank you. I hope I never see this guy at a car lot. But after watching this video I’ll know how to deal with him

[@raf8677]

Always good info!

[@martenjackson6634]

Think you so much for your help on your videos I’ve learned so much

[@KevinHunter]

You are so welcome!

[@Chief_5]

Mandatory viewing for all car buyers! 👍👍 they originally added extras to sell cars now they’re making you pay for them!

[@mrfixitguy72]

Look up Lokey VW in Florida Ugh!! soo many fees and they just say you can leave now.

[@gregolson7499]

So, regardless of whether anyone thinks it is a good product or not, I use the Onstar service on my 2010 Equinox and that has a monthly charge. It does a lot of what that K... app does. It can be cancelled and restarted, it is not required. They now offer it for non GM cars as well. Now I think that when I got my Equinox, it was included for a trial period, just like XM radio and then I could cancel it after the trial. I can't remember, but I think that was probably a manufacturer offering, not the dealer. In any case, those kinds of add-ons are very easy to just do yourself.

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

No way would I put Kahu on my car. It tracks you sells your data to the dealership so they know your driving habits and and routes

[@ToyotaTom04]

So does OnStar

[@lilyroza]

Why Does the dealership want that info and how does it affect you? Also will kahu and onstar sell info about you to anyone who wants to track you?

[@ToyotaTom04]

@@lilyroza The dealership doesn't sell your info they use it to track your mileage and car maintenance so they can get you back for service

[@gregolson7499]

So in looking for used vehicles at local dealerships, there were 2 that listed no haggle pricing for 2 vehicles I was looking at. The one showed me all the work that they did on the car getting it ready to sell I actually use them for service and it looked like a regular service invoice. When analyzing the offering price based on THG model, it didn't seem terribly exhorbant (sp?) in regards to profit after the service upgrades. The other dealership's vehicle did seem a bit high priced, but there were all of these other features added on like heavy duty hitching, a suspension package, roof racks and other stuff. That is why I was thinking that the offering price was so high, but they list it as their no haggle price (It was a Mercedes dealership selling a used Chevy).

[@davekostka7151]

My significant other bought a Toyota Corolla and the dealership put on the tint. Worst job ever! Air bubbles all over it and creases. They didn't stand behind the poor job and redo it. Go to a window tint shop.

[@mikehunt8563]

THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU !

[@TheDjcobra2001]

I had a dealer try to sell me in the nitrogen in my tires. I reminded him that 70 percent of the air we breathe is nitrogen. And of course refused to get it.

[@Nivolk_J]

Had a dealer in DFW area in Texas want to sell nitrogen in the tires in a several years old Mazda 3 for a couple hundred dollars. Balked, and the then tried to sell it with a 'nitrogen' blend at a 25% reduction in price. Ended up walking away from that car.

[@bigoz7]

Great video very informative and thanks for sharing!

[@KevinHunter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tobyf8041]

I have basically adopted the tactic, that in the very beginning after meeting someone from a dealership I ask them a couple of questions. 1: Do you get paid to service a customers needs? 2: Can you service a customers needs without listening to the customer? 3: If I have to tell you No more than once, you are not listening to me, and I am not your customer. I then walk out. Saves me the time and stress to my blood pressure from the hassle.

[@myselfalex]

I love how his fake customer just rolls over, like I know some customers may do that, but like even the not-so-savvy will have a little more resistance than that guy did.

[@joelsebastian851]

Hyundai is offering zero percent financing or 2.9 percent with $2,000 rebate. I live in Connecticut and wonder if I can set up the 2.9 percent then pay off the loan after one payment essentially saving jus under two grand in the car.

[@foxtrot312]

A Chevy dealership advertised something like that too it was lost leader it stated 0% int. 2000$ bonus cash. Get there dealer say 0% OR 2000$ No deal!

[@arrozconmgtow5026]

Don’t fall for the either/or bull crap. The dealer gets the cash if you don’t take that and they get some other stipend if you do. You’re perfectly in your right to demand both 0% AND mfg cash. Don’t leave anything on the table!

[@paulmiller8765]

Who are these people with a thumbs down ? Really, are you against being educated? What a life you must live. Probly a car salesman.

[@KevinHunter]

You got it, Paul. Car Salesmen troll the channel regularly. One of those thumbs down is likely from Steve Richards himself. He's a subscriber here on The Homework Guy channel. We welcome their disappointment with our content, and wear those thumbs down like a badge of honor!

[@Satchmoeddie]

Wheel locks cost about $15. Window tint: $155, GPS tracking: $59, Window antitheft etching: $60, or if I do it, $10. Nitrogen tire inflation? WORTHLESS BS. Stain blocker on the interior $12 What did Nissan want? $3800! For a full sized spare tire that was NOT part of the fluff? $429 with a tire!!!!! I went to a salvage dealer in used car rims, $79 mounted & balanced with a good used tire!

[@4TheLoveofRides]

As an insurance agent that works exclusively for a name brand isurance company, I get the customers on my line all the time expecting some huge discount for either, vin etching, lojack, and also the pre-collision braking features that a lot of new cars have now-a-days. Dealers push these items as a selling point to car buyers, and it makes my job harder when I have to tell my customer that all of these extra items there being "sold" doesn't add any additional discount than the traditional air bags, abs, or anti-theft discount would already be on a policy. All of those things they try to sell you on fall under one of those 3 categories. Those categories are 1. any collision mitigation/prevention system(abs, brake assist(such as subaru's eye sight feature), etc..), 2. restraint device(air bags or automatic seatbelts), and 3. anti-theft devices(active or passive alarms, lojack/vehicle location or recovery system, vin etching, etc.) You guys are on the money about the "what portion of the policy" does the discount apply to also. A collision prevention system specifically discounts the collision coverage on the policy. Anti-theft discount is usually 3-5 percent disount on the comprehensive coverage because that's the coverage that covers theft. Finally, restraint devices discount the PIP(personal injury protection) or medical payments coverage, which may not be on some policies because it's not required in all states.

[@stevehill8864]

Steve is the best. ! Love the guy

[@stoney139]

Congrats on your recovery. I know what you went through.

[@KevinHunter]

Yes, thank you

[@GR3YD3ATH]

They tried to sell me a KARR security system addendum which I refused... what they should have sold was an overprice Viper alarm system as the KARR is worthless and the 2021 RAV4 does not have even a basic security system installed... you know the one where if the doors are locked and someone opens them from the inside the alarm goes off...

[@jeanniebosch3628]

If I had to deal with that guy I would have walked out after the 1st 5 min! Just gives me the creepy, slimy car sales guy vibe! My fiance isn't a car person, he's the kind that buys what he wants, pays cash and leaves. I'm the "sales searcher" , get my $$ worth, gas milage and car reliability gal. I found our current car, a 2004 Honda accord lx( love this car!) So I guess I'll be the negotiating the vehicle price and he'll write the check...for the whole amount. I've finally talked him Into doing this in stages instead of on 1 day. So I've been binge watching your channel, and it's IMMENSELY appreciated . Btw, all my cars have been muscle cars and were built by car guy ex-boyfriends and ex-husband, this will be my 1st brand new vehicle! Lol

[@jimmyboy1582]

For the car tracking. If you have an iphone, buy a airtag for 25 bucks the battery last one year.

[@MrWilliam8004]

At what point do I ask for an OTD as opposed to whittling down the unnecessary dealer fees?

[@evanwindom3265]

How about "first"? Tell the salesman you don't want to play games, and you want to START with the OTD price. You're there to buy a car, not play tennis.

[@Fume1337]

You call up multiple dealerships and ask for the ttl/ttr otd price.

[@markbunker5934]

Nitrogen is used for fire prevention not tire wear in airplanes.

[@MarsMan1]

Another Great Vid!

[@joelwatts7698]

How does one handle addendums on used cars? We had a place in Conroe, Texas refuse to remove their $2000 security package (that I can buy myself for $265). They have associations with both Nissan and Honda with their "Used Car" dealership nestled in-between. Does one still have recourse voicing a complaint with a manufacturer if the used car lot is a separate entity? We walked, but they are unapologetic on their website reviews with complaints from numerous people about this behavior. By the way, they came back with the $2000 higher price AFTER running our credit. Sure wish we had watched some of your other videos first!

[@rothbj1]

3:30 Another downside of KAHU is some God-Awful dealer installations. I've seen wires cut and just twisted together. I'd avoid at all costs.

[@dennissvitak5475]

Ed Napleton Honda, St. Peters Missouri. About 8 years ago. I went in to buy an Odyssey. There was a BIG list of shit on the side sticker. I told the salesman "I'M NOT PAYING FOR ANY OF THAT." His response? "YES YOU ARE." I laughed, and left, and went to Frank Leta Honda, and purchased my new Odyssey the next day. I THEN called the original dealership, and spoke to the sales manager, and told him what his salesman said. His response?? "OOF!" He then told me that he would check to make sure I DID purchase a Honda. Heh heh heh. Go for it.

[@dirtydriving6882]

And for airplanes and nascar are very specific uses for the nitrogen filled tires due to their unique environments.

[@KevinHunter]

Yes, to compare a Boeing 747 or your Chevy driving down the road is ridiculous.

[@paulcrumley9756]

@@KevinHunter Only a high-weight high-speed aircraft can generate enough heat in its brakes to cause spontaneous combustion inside a tire; in cars, maybe - just maybe a Nascar ride could heat up a tire enough to do that - have you ever seen the brake on a "stock" car after a high-performance stop? Try that in your car!