Notes from your advisor.
Perspective on the market, the process, and how to buy your next car on your own terms.
What an Auto Broker Does That a Dealership Will Not
A good dealership does its job well. It sells the brands it represents, from the inventory it holds, and it is built to do that profitably. Many of the dealers we work with every week are run by people we respect. It is also why there are several things a dealership is not set up to do for a buyer. An auto broker fills that gap. The work is not a matter of bargaining harder on the showroom floor. It is a different seat at the table, with a different set of tools. Below is what that looks like in practice.
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Year-End Car Deals 2026: Strongest Incentives in Five Years
For the last five years, the car-buying market has worked against the buyer. In 2021 and 2022 there was no inventory, and dealerships charged over sticker because they could. That period is over. Heading into the end of 2026, manufacturers are spending more to move new cars than at any point since 2020, and our clients are seeing the strongest pricing we have negotiated in that time. Interest rates are higher than they were five years ago, and that is the first thing most people mention. Based upon our experience, it is the wrong number to focus on. The discount on the car, and the programs behind it, now matter far more than the rate.
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Car Buying Concierge Services: What to Know in 2026
A car buying concierge service handles every step of a vehicle purchase or lease on your behalf. From sourcing and negotiation to paperwork and delivery, a concierge replaces the traditional dealership experience with an advisor-led process built around the client's priorities. In a murky and muddy industry where pricing structures, incentive programs, and F&I products shift monthly, having an independent expert on your side of the table changes the outcome.
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Auto Broker vs. Dealer: 6 Benefits of Using a Broker
Wondering whether a car buying advisor is worth it? Here are six ways an independent broker saves you time, money, and stress versus negotiating at the dealership alone.
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How the Car Buying Market Changed — and Why Buyers Are Now in Control
Inventory, interest rates, and incentives are shifting fast. Learn how today’s car buying market gives informed shoppers more leverage than ever — and how to use it.
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What a Five-Star Car Buying Experience Really Looks Like
A great car buying experience is about far more than the price on the window sticker. Here is the standard of service, transparency, and convenience you should expect.
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Is It Better to Buy or Lease a Car Right Now?
Should you buy or lease your next car? Compare the real trade-offs — monthly cost, mileage, equity, and flexibility — and learn which option fits your situation best.
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How to Save Money When Buying a New Car
Learn where the real savings hide when buying a new car — from manufacturer incentives and rebates to financing and the finance-office extras worth skipping.
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Car Buying Tips From the Pros
Practical car buying tips from industry professionals — how to prepare, what to research, and the mistakes that cost buyers the most time and money.
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New-Car Prices and Supply Chains: What Changed and Where It’s Headed
From pandemic-era price spikes to easing supply chains, here is how new-car pricing and inventory have shifted — and what it means for buyers today.
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Corporate Concierge and Fleet Car Programs, Explained
How eMotoring’s corporate concierge and fleet programs help businesses and their employees buy and lease vehicles at below-market pricing — with none of the legwork.
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