On the CARFAX report, this vehicle was showing a "damage" report, tripping the yellow triangle and forever tainting the the resale value and visibility of this car. Shoppers who search for "clean history report only" will never see it listed for sale.

But what really happened? Well, I partnered with Bumper.com and got insights I've never gotten before.. turns out it was a $10... Child Safety Lock Sticker!?

The amount of information you may find on a car you own or a car you're considering purchasing might surprise you. And dealerships.. can we agree it would be helpful to know what vague entries like "damage reported" really means if that information is available? I know it will be much easier for my dealership to resell this GLC Coupe knowing what that "damage" really was!

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This social media friend called in from South Carolina to work with us and has 150,000 miles on her 2021 GLE350! She wants to work with us but can we make sense of her trade value when there would be double shipping to and from Ohio?

She’s considering a Porsche locally but after her experience with that dealer is leaning towards staying with a new Mercedes-Benz. #cars #dealership #mercedes #benz #porsche #southcarolina #luxury #luxurycar #newcar2023

Customer calls in from Florida wanting to buy a G550 and has a Range Rover trade. He wants to handle his own shipping which is sometimes a red flag.

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We believe we are in the relationship business and so that’s what we prioritize. In the very rare instance that we have an irreplaceable car with a massive demand / supply imbalance, we will take our time to find the right buyer for that vehicle so that we can strengthen or begin a long term relationship with that client. #cars #dealership #carsales #mercedes #relationship #sales

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This S-Class has 150,000 miles and a lot of negative equity. Can we find a solution to get him out of this situation and into a Mercedes EQS? #cars #automobile #mercedes #eq #ev #luxury #sclass #benz #mercedesbenz #luxurycar #carsales #dealership #cardealership

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Swapping wheels from one car to another solves one problem and creates a much bigger one.

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Cars depreciate. Luxury cars depreciate more than most. So why buy them if you don’t plan to keep them long term?

Leasing offers protection from downside risk that you just don’t have when you buy a car. This video goes into a number of those reasons.

I’m Doug Horner of BenzsandBowties. If you enjoyed this content, please like and subscribe for more! #cars #mercedes #benz #luxurycar #luxury #dealership #cardealer #lease #leasing #mercedesbenz #bmw #audi #rangerover #cadillac

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If you’re car shopping this December, we have the most diverse and exciting inventory of new Mercedes-Benz that we’ve had in years. Here are some fresh arrivals including a few GLC 43 AMG’s, CLE 53 AMG’s in both coupe and cabriolet, and the all new 2025 GLE450 Coupe.

Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted is where I call home. #cars #mercedes #dealership #carsales #benz

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This 2004 Ford Thunderbird is as nice a car as we’ve seen in a long time. Will it hold up to the eye test after a test drive? #ford #car #mercedes

Mercedes' lending rules are strict, and this loan request just doesn’t meet the mark.

Sometimes, the math just doesn't add up, time to look at a different car with better numbers.

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Dr. Evil takes over Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted and tries to change the way we do business! #car #dealership #funny #drevil

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https://www.ipacket.us/ Check out my sales teams favorite piece of technology and find out why our clients love it so much.

During my visit to the 2025 NADA Conference in New Orleans, I got the chance to swing by the iPacket booth and hang out with the team.

At Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted, we've been using iPacket for over 8 years. I got to the store in 2016, and I have seen COUNTLESS vendors and technologies come and go from the store. iPacket is one of the ONLY constants because of the information it provides our clients and the insights it provides our sales team. It is a WIN-WIN product that gives massive value to both the dealer and the consumer, and our 8 year relationship with the product is evidence of our belief in that.

If you are a car dealer, especially one that sells and reconditions Used Cars, I strongly urge you to give iPacket a look if you haven't already. https://www.ipacket.us/

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Negative equity is at record highs after the COVID era. If you’re thinking about a new car, you’ll need to understand how your current negative equity situation will affect your next car payment.

I'll teach you some easy "Car Math" you can use to determine what kind of deal you need to be looking for BEFORE you factor in the negative equity in your current car.

I'll also get into Loan To Value. What is it? Why is it important? How does it affect the ability to get approved on a loan?

My name is Doug Horner and I am an automotive content creator, going by benzsandbowties on my social media channels. #cars #dealership #carsales #mercedes

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This BMW was stolen and recovered, and now the client wants to trade it for a new Mercedes. But this is a tricky appraisal because of the CARFAX history on the vehicle. We call George Saliba for a number on the car. Part 1. #bmw #mercedes #stolen #cardealership

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Ever heard of a high-mileage lease? Most car buyers don’t even know it’s an option! In this behind-the-scenes luxury car dealership video, I break down how high-mileage leases work, why they make sense for certain clients, and the hidden benefits most dealerships won’t tell you about.

Join me as I take you inside the sales manager’s office, where we structure a 40,000-mile-per-year Mercedes-Benz lease for a client who needs massive mileage. You’ll see firsthand how we negotiate deals, evaluate trade appraisals, and make sure the numbers work for both the client and the dealership. If you're a high-mileage driver, this video is a must-watch before you lease your next car!

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How high-mileage leases work & who they’re for
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Today, we find perhaps the cheapest Scion FR-S in the country, and it's neglected, dirty, and a giant headache to get sorted. Can Rex, Jack, and Tommy sort out the modern classic and get it back to full canyon carver spec?
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Today, I start on a very late Valentine's Day gift for my girlfriend - reviving her 2011 Volvo C30 T5 R-Design that had been sitting for 3 years in front of my house - in 24 hours. Needless to say, it's a little harder than it looks because we run into some BIG issues early on that put the entire build in big trouble.

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Today, we go dumpster diving and find a $1.5 million McLaren Senna that needs a little work. OK, a lot of work, but it looks like an absolutely amazing rebuild project. Should we get it?

Not only that, we find a fire-damaged Lamborghini Huracan with a twin turbo kit and widebody, Bentley Bentayga, Rolls Royce Cullinan, Maserati MC20, Ferrari California, and McLaren 650S Spider. It's like being a kid in a rusty candy store. And then we travel to the great white north to see someone's private junkyard, and it's the coolest thing I've ever seen in a backyard.

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