Owner's book · not a shop
Open HoodKnow the car. Then the window. Factory specs in plain English — don't authorize until you can say this at the counter.
Owner's book · not a shop
Open HoodKnow the car. Then the window. Factory specs in plain English — don't authorize until you can say this at the counter.
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How-to · Used · PPI and what to film
DIY-safe driveway job
Dealerships advertise a number that is not what you pay. Fees, add-ons, and “already applied” credits show up in the box. Regular Car Reviews is context for that conversation — not a how-to torque video. Walk if the out-the-door number cannot be written in one line.
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No parts to buy first.
Regular Car Reviews
The Car Price You Saw Online Was Never Real (The Roman Report)
Roman on advertised vs real price — the culture of the desk, so you know what “out the door” is supposed to mean.
Watch on YouTubeIf you are not DIY · say this instead
Write the out-the-door price including tax, title, and fees. I will not initial protection packages I did not ask for.
Ask at the shop
Ask them to print the buyer’s order before you talk monthly payment. Payment is how fees hide.
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Walk a used car before you fall in love
A for-sale car is a story. You want panel gaps, tire dates, cold-start exhaust, and the underside — rust, leaks, crumpled frame rails. Film it. If the seller will not let you, that is the answer.
Used
What to film for a pre-purchase inspection
A PPI is a paid hour on a lift, not a Carfax. You film title, VIN plate, cold start, test drive, and the inspector’s pointer on the lift. A checklist keeps you from skipping paperwork. Regular Car Reviews is for the culture of the price — not the torque spec.