Buy Like A Pro

Used Cars Grand Strand shoppers are always asking me the same question: “Brian, what’s the best SUV under $10,000?” My answer surprises a lot of people. The Ford Escape. Now before the internet experts come after me… yes, some model years had transmission issues. I’m not pretending they didn’t. But here’s the difference between reading […]

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I’ll probably catch some heat for this one… People love to complain about the Jeep 2.4L MultiAir engine. The internet will have you believing every one of them is a ticking time bomb. Here’s my take after buying and selling a whole lot of them: I’d buy one again tomorrow. The Jeep Cherokee, Compass, and […]

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Shopping for an SUV on a budget doesn’t mean you have to settle for something unreliable. At Bernard Motorcar Company, we inspect hundreds of vehicles every year, and we’ve learned which models consistently offer the best value for families looking to stay under a $12,000 budget. Here are a few of our favorites: 1. Mazda […]

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Buy Like a Pro | Brian’s Car Buying Hacks If you’ve ever bought a used car, you’ve probably seen a dealer documentation fee, or “doc fee,” added just before signing the paperwork. Many customers ask us, “What exactly am I paying for?” Years ago, doc fees were introduced to help dealerships cover administrative paperwork. Today, […]

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Buy Like a Pro | Bernard Motorcar Company If you’ve spent any time shopping for a used vehicle, you’ve probably heard someone say: “Never buy a car with a CVT transmission.” As someone who buys, inspects, repairs, and sells used vehicles every day, I can tell you the answer isn’t that simple. Like most things […]

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I will be adding weekly and sometimes daily tips on what to look for in buying a car. No holds barred, I will give you all the secrets of buying, shopping for a car. We may not sell you a car but will arm with you with a ton of information to make a great […]

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