Beyond The Showroom

Mike Davenport

Beyond The showroom podcast is owned and ran by one of the top car salesmen in the county. Mike Davenport AKA Chevy dude is a world-class salesman who loves to teach consumers how to buy a car, what scams to watch for, erroneous fees to not pay, how to get the best deal, and professional tips on everyday car buying.

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Episodes

5 Tricks Up Your Car Dealer’s Sleeve

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May 13, 2020•42 min

How to build your credit score

Get Surfshark VPN at https://Surfshark.deals/chevydude - Enter promo code CHEVYDUDE for 83% off and one extra month free! Today’s episode we are talking everything Credit. A couple of the topics we are going to talk about in this episode: ⁃ How credit scores are formed ⁃ How banks determine if your credit worthy or not ⁃ Credit score ranges ⁃ Credit monitoring services ⁃ BIGGEST credit score misconception

Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min

How to use car buying programs to save the most money and time!

Get Surfshark VPN at https://Surfshark.deals/chevydude - Enter promo code CHEVYDUDE for 83% off and one extra month free! Today’s episode is one that many people take advantage of car buying services. A couple of the topics we are going to talk about in this episode: How many buying programs there are Are they all managed the same way? Do you get the “best price” Outside pricing what other benefits do you get How to properly use them. FOLLOW ME HERE TOO: 🔵Follow me on Instagram http://chevydude...

Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 2 min

Is Extended Warranty a Scam?

Today’s episode you guys have been asking for. Extended warranties and other items sold in the finance office at the dealership A couple of the topics we are going to talk about in this episode: ⁃ 5 questions to ask before you say yes ⁃ Scams ⁃ Best time to buy one if you feel the need ⁃ The 2 types of warranties I need to pay the bills You need to access and secure your digital life. Did you know you hotels, airlines, and more have different prices based off where you are connected from/ did yo...

Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min

0% financing during a crisis. Scam or Savings?

I am really excited for this episode We are going to talk about current covid 19 incentives, rates, and scams. Unless you are living under a rock we are all experiencing this pandemic. I think right now is a great opportunity for businesses to shine and show you what they are made of. Even capture your loyalty forever! But there are some things out there we all need to be aware of Before I get into that a quick word from our sponsor. You need to access and secure your digital life. Did you know ...

Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 19 min

The proper car buying process so you can get the BEST deal

I am really excited for this episode We are going to talk about the proper process you need to take with car shopping and negating your best deal. Most people approach car dealers all wrong. Remember everyone in the world is in sales. You are a salesperson too when you go to a dealership. Not just a buyer. In today’s podcast I am going to change your mindset so that way you win every time. Join us Live every Tuesday night at 7pm on the Chevy Dude YouTube Channel for our live broadcast. A couple ...

Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min

How to trade your car and get the MOST money

I am really excited for this episode We are going to talk about many things in relation to trading your car. My dealership is a top 200 Chevy store and typically speaking a dealership survives on used cars. So it’s imperative for a dealership to trade and sell used cars. What you will hear in this episode: How to properly determine your trade value How to get out of negative equity How to market your car if you decide to sell on your own Scams to watch for ACV vs trade allowance Car buying Templ...

Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 12 min

Buying a Car Out of State

I am really excited about this episode We are going to talk about many things in relation to buying cars out of state. As you know I sell a lot of cars to clients all over the country. I have clients in all 50 states. So this is a Very routine question and it makes for a great topic for our 4th episode of beyond the showroom podcast. You can text your TOPIC related questions to 502.909.5192 if you want to guarantee your questions get answered feel free to use the super chat feature or become a m...

Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min

How Dealerships price cars and how to get the best deal

Getting a good deal on a car can be difficult. Not knowing how a car is priced or how the dealership came up with the price can lead to uncertainty during the car buying process. I'm here to show you want the great dealerships do to help you have an excellent car buying experience and get a great deal. Install Raid for Free ✅ IOS: https://clcr.me/YB6gIB ✅ ANDROID: https://clcr.me/V1vVQ2 ✅ PC: https://clcr.me/lf04so and get a special starter pack Available only for the next 30 days What you will ...

Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 18 min

Tax Season Car Buying Scams, How to spot and be better prepared

Tax season is when many people with challenged credit go to buy cars. Dealerships are savvy on this and know you aren't fully prepared to spend it wisely. So, They want to get all your money. I'm here to help you get the most car, lowest rate, and best terms on your car purchase to put you back on track to raise your credit score, and better your financial situation. What you will hear in this episode consists of: 1. How to buy a car with your tax refund. 2. Do you buy a car with your tax refund...

Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Cash vs Finance car buyers. Who gets a better deal?

This is my first podcast episode. I have spent twenty years in the car business and that has allowed me to see many great things such as cash buyers, finance buyers, customers with great credit, customers with bad credit, and many more. Who gets the better deal out of those customers? What you will hear in this episode consists of: 1. The advantages and disadvantages of cash buyers versus finance buyers. 2. Is it better to use the dealership for financing, or getting your own private financing? ...

Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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