Table of Contents

Here's To The Real Heroes

Why "The Mother of All Car Books"?

Chapter 1 - CAR SPEAK! Getting A Handle On Words Car People Use

  • Car-Speak-To-English Glossary of Terms

    Chapter 2 - How To Choose The Car That's Right For You

  • The "Nostalgia Method" For Choosing The Right Car
  • The "What's Hot Method" For Buying The Right Car
  • The "Budget Friendly Method" For Buying The Right Car
  • The "Swinging Door Method" For Choosing The Right Car
  • The 4 Methods For Choosing The Right Car

    Chapter 3 - How To Avoid The Pain, Aggravation, Misery & Regrets of Buying The Wrong Car

  • Beware Of The LAFS "Love At First Sight" Trap
  • Beware Of The "You Have A Right To My Own Opinion" Trap
  • Beware Of The "Perfect Color" Trap
  • Beware Of The "Twilight Zone" Trap
  • Get The Advice Of A "Fruit Inspector"
  • Beware Of The "Slight-Of-Hand" Seller
  • Any Leaks? The Garage Floor Speaks!
  • Color Chart To Troubleshoot Problem Leaks
  • Beware of the "Shoulda-Woulda-Coulda" Trap
  • Final Inspection Checklist

    Chapter 4 - Twelve Ways To Save Hundreds, Even Thousands Of Dollars When You Buy Your Car

  • 1. Stay Cool, Calm And Collected
  • 2. Get The "Asking" Price
  • 3. Stay Positive
  • 4. Comment On Obvious Glitches
  • 5. Do A Ballpark Estimate Of What Fixing The Glitches Would Cost
  • 6. How To Talk To The Seller To Get Your Price
  • 7. Don't Even Look At Cars You Can't Afford
  • 8. Don't Let The Seller Pressure You
  • 9. Don't Let The Seller's Personality Influence Your Decision
  • 10. Be prepared To Pay The Right Way
  • 11. How "Car Savvy" Is The Seller?
  • 12. How "Car Savvy" Are You?
  • Twelve Ways To Save Hundreds, Even Thousands of Dollars When You Buy Your Car

    Chapter 5 - How To Show And Shine! The Art Of Displaying Your Car: Tips That Give Your Car That Special Winning Edge

  • Timing Is Everything Arrive Early!
  • Finding The Prime Parking Spots: Positions That Can Give Your Car Center Stage
  • To Show, Or Not To Show Your Engine?
  • To Show, Or Not To Show What's Under The Trunk
  • Should The Doors Be Left Open Or Closed?
  • What To Show, And What Not To Show? - The 7 Guidelines
  • A Special Trick To Use With Your Windows
  • A Key Point About The Keys
  • "Look But Don't Touch Signs" Use Them
  • Showing Your Car During The Day: The 5 Secrets That Really Pay Off
  • Showing Your Car At Night: The 3 Secrets Most People Never Discover
  • The Best Place To Place Your Lawn Chairs
  • You Don't Need A High-Dollar Car To Win Awards
  • Show Your Car, But Don't Be A Show-Off
  • How To Make Your Car Look Unique And Stand Out
  • The Right Distance To Park From Other Cars To Make The Best Impression
  • How To Make Decorative Touches The Right Way
  • Try This Under The Car To Get Big Attention
  • Some Special Tricks To Knock Their Eyes Out
  • When You Should NEVER Polish Your Car
  • Using Graphics To Make Your Car Look Super-Special: Some Do's And Don'ts
  • What To Do If Your Car Has Flaws: How To Minimize Them
  • One Little Trick That Makes Your Wheels Make The Best Impression
  • The Show & Shine Top 20 Checklist

    Chapter 6 - How To Have A True Car Show Attitude: Car Show Etiquette, Good Manners, & How To Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes

  • Mistake #1: The Show-Off, "Me 'N My Car Are Best By Far" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #1
  • Mistake #2: The "Winning Is Everything" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #2
  • Mistake #3: The "Hit Or Miss" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #3
  • Mistake #4: The "Let Me Tell You What's Wrong With Your Car" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #4
  • Mistake #5: The "Buy The Judges" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #5
  • Mistake #6: The "Take All The Glory" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #7
  • Mistake #7: The Attitude of Ingratitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #7
  • Mistake #8: The Bad Loser Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #8
  • Mistake #9: The "Party Animal" Attitude
  • How To Avoid Making Mistake #9
  • Mistake #10: The "Crude-Rude-Dude" Attitude
  • How To Avoid making Mistake #10
  • Mistake #11: The "Who Needs A D.J. Attitude
  • How To Avoid making Mistake #11
  • Learn From The Experts
  • Good Manners & Etiquette Checklist

    Chapter 7 - How To Convert Your Car Into Cash: Smart Strategies For Selling Your Car To Make The Biggest Profit

  • The "Would You Take My Huzwatzit In Trade For Your Car?" Offer
  • Made In The Shade Handling Trades: The Smart Way To Win At This Game
  • Five Key Ways To Determine The Best Asking Price For Your Car
  • Using The Shotgun Technique To Bring The Serious Buyers Out Of Hiding
  • How To Save A Bundle Writing Classified Ads In Newspapers
  • How To Write Ads That Save You Money And Sell Your Car Faster
  • How To Use Emotional "Trigger Words"
  • Trigger Words That Hook Potential Buyers
  • A Way To Save Money With Classifieds
  • Another Trick To Get More Calls On Your Car
  • A Little Tip That Will Give Your Ad A Big Edge
  • A Great Source Of FREE Local Advertising
  • A Simple Way To Let Your Car Advertise & Sell Itself
  • Using Word-Of-Mouth Advertising To Sell Your Car Fast
  • A Powerful Way To Reach The Real Car Buff
  • FROM FAME TO FORTUNE; How To Give Your Car A Reputation That Will Increase The Selling Price
  • Selling Your Car In Free Shopper Papers
  • How To Successfully Sell Your Car At Swap Meets: Step-By-Step Guidelines
  • Practical Tips On Getting Your Price
  • The Smart Way To Talk Price & Get The Price You Want
  • The One Sure Way To Know If A Buyer Is Serious
  • How To Answer the Question: "How Did You Determine The Price You're Asking For This Car?"
  • How To Get Twice, Even Three-Times What Your Car Is Worth Using The "Trolling For Big Fish Method"
  • How To Spot The Phony-Baloney Idea-Collector Vs. The Real-McCoy Car Buyer
  • The Attitude That Works Best To Win Over The Buyer
  • How To Answer The Question: "Why Are You Coming Down On Your Price?"
  • Use The Display Board To Grab The Attention Of The Serious Buyer
  • The Thrill Of The Sell!

    Chapter 8 - How To Plan, Organize & Run Your Own Car Show Or Cruise Nite: An Interview With Lee McCullough

  • All About The Basics
  • Tips On How To Set Up Your Own Cruise-Nite
  • How To Handle Money Issues
  • The 7 Rules For Running A Successful Cruise-Nite
  • Where Not To Put On A Car Event
  • Where To Set Up A Successful Car Event
  • A 16-Step Mini-Course On Creating A Good Flyer For Your Car Event To Bring In Big Crowds
  • Where To Go To Get Quality Help For Your Event
  • More Tips On Getting People Excited About Your Car Events
  • What About Swap Meets To Promote Successful Car Events
  • How To Use Direct Mail Marketing To Attract The Crowds To Your Car Events
  • How To Successfully Use TV, Radio & Newspaper Advertising
  • Putting On Your Own Fund-Raisers
  • How To Get A Non-Profit Group To Back Your Events
  • How To Get A Local Radio Station To Back You (And Provide The D.J. Free)
  • How To Conduct An Exciting Raffle
  • What To Do When The Party's Over
  • A Great Sport For Great People

    Chapter 9 - The Step-By-Step Ingredients For Putting On a Successful Fund Raiser: An Interview With Bob French

  • The Magnetic Power Of Car Events
  • What Attracts So Many People To Car Events?
  • What Makes Car Events A Good Fund Raiser?
  • How To Make Your Event Attract More People
  • Some Unusual Car Show Themes
  • How Does An Organization Make Money Doing A Show?
  • A Description of One Of The Most Popular Car Events
  • How To Find A Sponsor For Your Car Show
  • How To Approach A Sponsor Or Vendor
  • Step-By-Step Basics For Organizing Your Car Events
  • The Most Important First Step
  • Where To Get Awards And Dash Plaques
  • How To Select Judges For Car Shows
  • How To Get City Permits
  • How To Get People To Enter Their Cars For Display
  • What Is The Best Way To Distribute Event Flyers
  • Perks That Make People Excited To Enter Their Cars
  • Money Matters
  • Ways To Raise Money For Your Event
  • The Mechanics of Handling The Raffle Or Drawing
  • The Best Place To Set Up Your Raffle Or Drawing
  • Ways To Handle Venders Profitably
  • How To Handle Money Safely
  • What Car Shows Mean To Business Organizations
  • The Impact Of Car Shows On Drawing New Customers
  • Handling Potential Problems
  • What Happens If The Event Is Rained Out
  • How Do You Handle Liability Insurance
  • Ten Key Do's & Don't For A Successful Car Event
  • One Final Word Of Advice

    What's In The Trunk? (Also Called the "Appendix")

  • Car Club Finder
  • Sample Flyers
  • Car Magazines
  • Ethel T-Shirts
  • Order Forms

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