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Buy smart. Own smart.
Eight short guides covering everything we’ve learned from selling 450+ cars. Free. No fluff.
01
The depreciation curve
Why a 3–5 year old car is the sweet spot. Charts and real numbers.
02
Blake's 75k rule
Why 30k–50k is ideal and 75k is the hard ceiling.
03
Salvage & rebuilt titles
When (if ever) it makes sense to buy one — and the math.
04
Private-party negotiation
Anchor low, never insult the car. Scripts you can copy.
05
Pre-purchase inspection
Printable checklist for the test drive and walk-around.
06
California buying process
Step-by-step from meet-up to DMV with downloadable bill of sale.
07
Why full synthetic
How synthetic saves $900+ over 100k miles. Where to buy. Where to install.
08
Get a CARFAX before you buy
What it covers, what to look for, and the cheaper alternatives.