Daily News You Can Use From CarEdge
619 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -Ray brings 43 years of car dealership experience, and Zach (his son), brings the questions. In each episode Ray and Zach answer your car questions, discuss industry news, and share tips you can use when buying your next vehicle. All with a bit of humor every once in a while.
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The Chip Shortage Is OVER: 3 Weeks in a Row of GREAT DATA (Car Buying Advice) | Episode 69
December 20, 2021 18:55 - 36 minutes - 82.6 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data. For the third week in a row we've seen the projection for vehicles lost to production not increase in North America, and for the first time ever, the total projected vehicles lost decreased week-over-week! This is a great sign!
Why the Car Market Will Never Go "Back to Normal" | Episode 68
December 17, 2021 19:36 - 36 minutes - 83.8 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Kimberly discuss the difference between a buy rate, and a sell rate. They also discuss things to look out for while in the Finance and Insurance Office to ensure you're getting a fair deal, or loan.
Should I Buy a Car Now or Wait 6 Months? End of Year Car Deals? | Episode 67
December 15, 2021 17:59 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach are live from Las Vegas where they discuss a YAA community members question, "should I buy now or wait 6 months?" They touch on the latest news from Toyota as well (good projections for the chip shortage in January), and an overall industry outlook.
2 Weeks in a Row: The WORST of the Chip Shortage Is OVER (Car Buying Advice) | Episode 66
December 13, 2021 19:26 - 31 minutes - 72.1 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data. For the second week in a row we've seen the projection for vehicles lost to production not increase in North America. This is a great sign! It will likely still take months for dealer inventories to replenish.
Bye-Bye Car Dealers. Hello Buying a Car Online? | Episode 65
December 10, 2021 19:35 - 34 minutes - 79.2 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss a white paper released by Cox Automotive describing the changing landscape of retail car sales. Cox thinks that a drastic change for dealerships is right around the corner, and the only thing holding them back is themselves. Kimberly joins for today's show to give her reaction as well.
Have Used Car Prices Finally PEAKED? + Toyota Announces NEW Production Cuts | Episode 64
December 09, 2021 19:17 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MBToday, Ray and Zach discuss how Hertz treated a customer COMPLETELY unfairly by not holding up their end of rental deal, in addition to charging over 3x more for a different vehicle!
Is It FAIR to Have to PAY to UNLOCK FEATURES in Your Car? (seriously) | Episode 63
December 08, 2021 19:45 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest trend from automakers: subscriptions. Stellantis, BMW, and Ford have all hinted at ways they plan to charge customers a subscription for access to features in their vehicles. We're skeptical of this push , and what it means for customers.
It's OFFICIAL: The WORST of the Chip Shortage Is OVER (Car Buying Advice) | Episode 62
December 06, 2021 21:26 - 32 minutes - 74.1 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data. For the first time in nearly a year, projections for North American production decreased week-over-week instead of increasing. Is this is a sign that the chip shortage may be over?
Ford Sold 125k Vehicles with Faulty Brakes | Honda Recalls 725k cars | Polestar Going ALL-IN | Episode 61
December 03, 2021 18:04 - 44 minutes - 102 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest recall from Ford for 125,000 Broncos and Escapes that have faulty rear brakes. They also touch on Polestars aggressive push in the United States, and why destination charges are expected to go up even more in the near future.
Car Dealer Convicted of Auto Loan Fraud (Don't Let This Happen to You) | Episode 60
December 02, 2021 18:05 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach share the story of an Oklahoma car dealer that was convicted of auto loan fraud. There are many things you can do as a consumer to protect yourself when buying a car, and today we'll walk you through the warning signs when buying a car. Plus we have the latest data from auto manufacturers and more!
Got Robbed at the Car Dealer Today - How to Protect Yourself (Reaction) | Episode 59
December 01, 2021 18:27 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach react to a video a fellow Youtuber created about his car buying experience. There's more news about Carvana and the issues they face selling cars, plus we have new data from auto executives who sense more profitability in their future.
CARS Are the NEW GOLD, and Automakers like It That Way (Don't Expect Prices to Go Down) | Episode 57
November 30, 2021 20:11 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach walk through the latest used car pricing data. They also touch on a recent survey from Cox Automotive that suggests that consumers are okay with dealers having no inventory. This means high prices are likely here to stay. Plus BMW unveils a new M series SUV.
GREAT Chip Shortage News! This Hasn't Happened in over a Year! More Cars Coming Soon? | Episode 57
November 29, 2021 18:16 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data. For the first time in over a year, the week-over-week projection for vehicles lost due to the chip shortage did not increase. Also on the show today we discuss Nissan's push for electric vehicles and how dealerships have found ways to sell more cars amidst the shortage.
Interview with the Car Care Nut | Episode 56
November 25, 2021 16:01 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBToday on the Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach sit down down with AMD, a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician currently working in the Automotive Industry with over a decade of experience.
Have Car Prices Peaked? Is The Bubble Starting to Burst? | Episode 55
November 23, 2021 18:05 - 31 minutes - 72.8 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest used car market data. Have used car prices finally peaked? With the latest chip shortage data looking pretty good, could we be at then end of the supply shortage? Tune in to find out!
The Latest Chip Shortage Data Is GOOD(???) + REALLY BAD News for Rivian | Episode 54
November 22, 2021 18:26 - 34 minutes - 78.6 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data. Projections for global loses from production were not as high as last week. Ray and Zach also discuss a host of bad news stories for electric car startup, Rivian. That plus more on today's show!
Say GOODBYE to CAR DEALERS? More People Are Starting to Say "YES" | Episode 53
November 19, 2021 23:52 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest industry headlines. Morgan Stanley analysts caused a shock on Wall Street recently with their downgrading of all car dealer stocks. Why? They see the end of the car dealer model closer than ever before. Ray and Zach share their take on this (and more). Happy Friday!
Say Goodbye to Cars with These Features (Chip Shortage!) No More Touchscreens or Heated Seats? | Episode 52
November 18, 2021 18:12 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBToday on the Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data + Ray & Zach + answering your car buying questions. We have that (and more!) tonight at 7pm EST LIVE. GM also announced today that they are simply shipping vehicles without chips at this point. WOW!
NEW RECORD: Used Car Prices are Up Nearly 50% Year-over-Year! Holy COW!! | Episode 51
November 17, 2021 18:21 - 33 minutes - 76.5 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach run through the record setting used car market data, discuss Toyota's new EV, the Ram truck recall impacting 250,000 vehicles, and the Lucid Air winning Motor Trends car of the year award. It's an action packed show, and we can't wait to see you there!
It's Obvious We're in a BUBBLE, and I'm Starting to Get Nervous (Latest Data) | Episode 50
November 16, 2021 18:45 - 34 minutes - 78.5 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss increasing new car prices (the average new car in October sold for nearly $1,000 over MSRP), increasing availability of auto credit (it's never been easier to get a loan), and a foolproof trick you can use to save THOUSANDS when you buy a car. It's an action packed show!
The Latest Chip Shortage Data Is BAD + Record Setting Nonnegotiable "Destination" Fees | Episode 49
November 15, 2021 17:44 - 30 minutes - 69.5 MBToday on Daily News You Can Use, Ray & Zach discuss the latest chip shortage data (the projection increased by 261,000 this week). Plus, manufacturers have drastically increased their nonnegotiable "destination" fees. We look at that data as well. Join us for a fun and action packed show!
If the Car Dealer Says This, DON'T Fall for It (3 Questions You Have to Ask When Buying a Car) | Episode 48
November 12, 2021 18:24 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA Today, Kimberly joins Ray and Zach to share 3 questions you need to ask when you're buying your car, 1 tip you need to know before you head into finance and insurance, and 1 BIG LIE all car dealers tell you. Plus, we'll give you an update on Roger's story in Idaho.
Car Dealers Set RECORD PROFITS + Kia, Hyundai, and Mazda are RUNNING OUT OF CARS | Episode 47
November 11, 2021 18:33 - 32 minutes - 75 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach discuss new data from NADA (National Dealers Association of America) that shows car dealerships have made record profits in 2021. Also, we have the latest new car inventory data. Today is an action packed show!
How Much Higher Can Used Car Prices Go? | Episode 46
November 10, 2021 18:27 - 34 minutes - 79.9 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach discuss another week of used car market price updates. Yes, used cars continue to appreciate in value, but by how much? When will things "return to normal" and how much higher can prices go? We'll tackle this, and more!
Should You Buy or Lease? + How to Get the Most for Your Trade-in | Episode 45
November 09, 2021 17:59 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach go back to the basics answering your car buying questions. Should you buy or lease in this current market? How do you get the most for your trade-in? We'll answer these questions (and more) on today's show!
Chip Shortage Update + New Toyota Prices Are Up 15% YoY & EV Tax Credit Update | Episode 44
November 08, 2021 17:46 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach provide an update on the ongoing chip shortage. It appears as if we're seeing a plateau, and that maybe things are getting better? Also, Toyota released pricing for the 2022 Tundra, and it's 15% higher than last year! Oh, and we have an update on the EV tax credit. It's an action packed Monday!
Is the Bubble Starting to Burst? New Data from Honda, Subaru, and Carvana Is CONCERNING | Episode 43
November 05, 2021 16:50 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach dive into new data from Honda, Subaru, and Carvana. The reports are concerning. Is the bubble starting to burst? What's going to happen next? Tune in, as Ray and Zach explore this and more.
Here's Why New Cars Will be 10% MORE EXPENSIVE in 2022 | Episode 42
November 04, 2021 16:48 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach dive into the lasting effects of the chip shortage and what impact it will have on car prices in 2022. Many manufacturers have already significantly increased MSRPs on their coming model year inventory. It also finally seems as if consumer demand is slowing down. What impact will that have on car prices? Find out!
The Latest Used Car Price Data + Toyota & Honda Sales Slump 30% + A Special Guest! | Episode 41
November 03, 2021 17:29 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach dig into the latest data on used car prices. Used car, truck and SUV prices increased again this week on the wholesale and retail side of things. We also have data from Toyota, Honda, and other manufacturers. Alex Prestigiacomo joins us today as well!
Top 10 Cheapest & Reliable Cars (And The 10 Most Expensive) + Buy a Car Now or Wait Until 2022? | Episode 40
November 02, 2021 17:10 - 33 minutes - 75.7 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach dig into new data on the cheapest and most reliable cars to own. They also touch on the most expensive cars to maintain. Plus they answer the question "Should I buy a car now, or wait until 2022?" Tune in for a fun episode!
Here's Why The Chip Shortage is WAY WORSE Than You Think | The Latest Data | Episode 39
November 01, 2021 17:04 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach provide an update on the ongoing chip shortage. The latest data from AutoForecast Solutions shows that nine out of every ten vehicles cut from global production plans last week were from North American plants. The ongoing chip crisis is crushing automakers, while dealers make profits they had never seen before.
How to Get the Best Interest Rate on an Auto Loan | Episode 38
October 29, 2021 17:03 - 33 minutes - 60.7 MBhttps://joinyaa.com/guides/how-to-get-a-low-interest-rate-on-a-car-loan/ Daily News You Can Use from YAA. Today Ray and Zach are joined by Kimberly Kline! We'll discuss a recent Consumer Reports article that found consumers with good credit are being put in subprime loans, and many are paying more than they can afford, putting them at risk of default. Kimberly also discusses how you can get a low interest rate on your car loan. It's a spooky Halloween edition of Daily News You Can Use fro...
Automakers' US Sales ARE DOWN! (Ford Q3 Profit Falls 24%) + Special Guest Marko - WhiteBoard Finance | Episode 37
October 28, 2021 16:48 - 32 minutes - 75.2 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach are joined by a special guest, Marko - WhiteBoard Finance. The trio will discuss recent Q3 earnings from major automakers. Ford's profit fell 24%. VW's fell 12%. GM's was down 40%. We'll also discuss Hertz and their partnership with Uber and recent deal with Tesla. It should be an action packed show!
GM Profit DOWN 40% + Used Car Market Update & Special Guest Dave B Sells Chevy | Episode 36
October 27, 2021 17:02 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach bring in a special guest, Dave B Sells Chevy to discuss this weeks update on the used car market. Wholesale used car prices increased nearly 1% this week. We'll get Dave's take on what he's seeing at the dealership as well as the news that General Motors profit was down 40% in Q3.
Chip Shortage Update + The Top 10 Cars That Hold Their Value Best | Episode 35
October 26, 2021 16:43 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today Ray, and Zach provide an update on the ongoing chip shortage, including GM finally getting partially built cars and trucks completed during the past few weeks. We also have data on the cars that hold their value best over the longterm, and some interesting insights on which brands have the most loyal customers. Be sure to tune in!
Watch This BEFORE You Buy a Car From Carvana + Hertz Orders 100,000 Teslas | Episode 34
October 25, 2021 16:49 - 32 minutes - 74.4 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach discuss recent reporting from the Wall Street Journal on Carvana. Carvana has received many complaints from consumers to the Better Business Bureau. What do you need to know before going to Carvana? Ray and Zach have you covered. Plus they have breaking news on Hertz ordering 100,000 Teslas to electrify their rental car fleet.
Car Dealer Profits Double in Q3 + How to Negotiate in the F&I Office | Episode 33
October 22, 2021 16:55 - 31 minutes - 71.1 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach are joined by Kimberly Kline. They discuss AutoNation's third quarter profits (which nearly doubled), and how you can negotiate F&I products like extended warranties and interest rates. Be sure to tune in!
New Car Incentives Drop 42% + An Interview With The Car Mom | Episode 32
October 21, 2021 16:56 - 35 minutes - 80.4 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach are joined by Kelly Stumpe, AKA The Car Mom. Kelly has helped hundreds of thousands of car buyers, so we wanted to get her on the show to learn more about how she's doing it. We also touch on new car incentives (which dropped 42%). Oh, and Mercedes-Benz G Wagon with $125,000 in additional dealer markup. Wow!
Can Used Car Prices Go Higher? Yes. The Answer is Yes. (Interview with Black Book) | Episode 31
October 20, 2021 19:41 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach are joined by Jared Kalfus and Laura Wehunt from Black Book. They discuss the state of the new and used car market, what's going to happen with prices and inventory, and more. Ray and Zach also touch on the latest supply chain issues ... The looming magnesium shortage. Tune in for what should be a great show!
Which Brand’s Prices Have Increased The Most & Least in 2021? (Chevy Prices Are Up 39%) | Episode 30
October 19, 2021 16:58 - 31 minutes - 72.7 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA Today Ray and Zach share data on which automaker's have seen their new and used car prices increase the most and least so far in 2021. Also, the Genesis GV70 Is the MotorTrend 2022 SUV of the Year, car salespeople are becoming obsolete, and electric car companies are making a lot of money (but not a lot of cars).
2022 Auto Industry Forecast: Chance of Pain For Buyers | Episode 29
October 18, 2021 17:05 - 33 minutes - 76.7 MBDaily News You Can Use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach discuss what the car market will look like in 2022 (and beyond). We share updated numbers on the chip shortage (over 250,000 vehicles were lost to productions), and more!
If There Was Ever a Time to Sell Your Car, It Would Be Right Now | Episode 28
October 15, 2021 16:59 - 34 minutes - 79.4 MBDaily news you can use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach share stories from YAA Community members who have seen their used cars appreciate in value A LOT. Toyota slashes their global production by 15%, and Ford is offering some highly questionable financing options for Maverick buyers.
Toyota Is the Best Automaker in 2021 (And Likely in 2022 Too) | Episode 27
October 14, 2021 16:56 - 35 minutes - 80.3 MBDaily news you can use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach share data on Toyota's sales lead over GM, and the expectation that they'll beat them in sales again next year. Ford is making it easier to qualify for 84 month loans. The average new car price has topped $45,000, and Hyundai and GM have chip shortage updates. It's sure to be a fun one!
Used & New Car Market Update (Prices Are Going UP, UP, UP!) | Episode 26
October 13, 2021 16:55 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBDaily news you can use from YAA. Today Ray, and Zach dive deep into the latest data coming out of the used and new car market. Wholesale and retail used car prices have increased to their highest level yet in 2021. New car inventories have reached their lowest levels so far for 2021 as well. Subaru is especially feeling the pain with their days supply of inventory reaching 5 units nationally.
The Fastest Selling Cars Right Now, Chip Crisis Update, Chevy Bolt Recall | Episode 25
October 12, 2021 17:14 - 33 minutes - 76.3 MBDaily news you can use from YAA Automakers and car dealers are saving tons of money by marketing less due to the high demand caused by the chip shortages. Will dealer incentives become a thing of the past?
Southwest Airlines Cancels 1000+ Flights, BMW Beats Mercedes-Benz & More | Episode 24
October 11, 2021 16:47 - 31 minutes - 71.7 MBDaily news you can use from YAA. Today, Ray and Zach discuss the weekend of flight cancellations at Southwest Airlines, BMW taking a commanding lead in front of Mercedes, the end of incentives, and a Kia dealership in New Jersey with some incredible inventory.
The Chip Shortage is Only Getting Worse | Episode 23
October 08, 2021 17:53 - 34 minutes - 79.3 MBWelcome to the Daily News You Can Use from YAA! Today, Ray and Zach dive deep on the chip shortage, the Ford Maverick, and lithium prices.
RepairSmith & The Future of Auto Repair, With Joel Milne | Episode 22
November 15, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MBToday Zach interviews Joel Milne, CEO of RepairSmith. Zach and Joel discuss the automotive repair industry, how RepairSmith helps their customers, and more. Listen to all Auto Insider podcast episodes here: https://yourautoadvocate.com/topics/podcast/ Joel Milne Joel is a serial technology entrepreneur, with a love for building consumer-facing products. Joel previously co/founded four venture-backed technology startups and brings a lifetime of experience building and operating technolog...
Everything You Need to Know About Extended Warranties | Episode 21
November 08, 2020 12:50 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBToday Ray and Zach do a deep dive into extended warranties. Many people are unaware that extended warranties on cars are typically not extended warranties. What do I mean? They're actually vehicle service contracts. What's the difference? Tune in to find out! Access the Market Price Report now for FREE: https://app.yourautoadvocate.com/
3 Key Ingredients to Negotiate a GREAT Car Deal | Episode 20
November 01, 2020 12:41 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MBToday Ray and Zach discuss the three key ingredients you need to have in order to negotiate the best possible car deal. Ray goes in depth on each, and provides examples for how they work and why it is so important you have them. Access the Market Price Report now: https://app.yourautoadvocate.com/