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 - Wednesday, February 23rd, 2000 - Article: "Many ways to avoid the car salesman," written by Tracy LeMay, Personal Finance.

"... Another way to stay clear of dealerships is Dealfinder Inc. (www.dealfinder.org), a Canadian company that offers its service in all 10 provinces.  For a flat fee, Dealfinder Inc. will shop dealers in your area to find the car you want.  It receives no payments from retailers or manufacturers... If you can negotiate and document a lower price than Dealfinder, the fee will be refunded."


The following is taken from an article written by publisher Dale Ennis.  MoneySaver offers Dealfinders' service to their subscribers as a member benefit.  The testimonials speak for themselves.

"I was excited when I first contacted Bob Prest of DEALFINDER Inc. and learned of his innovative vehicle-consulting program.  I wondered why I had not heard about his service earlier.  He quickly explained that advertising-driven publications would not permit him to advertise his service.  Therefore, he relied on personal endorsement for his growth.

"I immediately offered to notify Canadian MoneySaver about his (then Ontario-only) program. Subscribers continue to inquire about the validity of Bob's service.  I'll let satisfied customers, and subscribers, comment on their experiences."

"I bought a new car in October, using the services of DEALFINDER.  I found them to be pleasant and extremely efficient.  They saved me several thousand dollars and renewed my subscription to your magazine which I continue to enjoy and profit from."  John Thatcher, Mississauga, Ontario.

"This is a note to tell you how thoroughly satisfied with the 'shopping' Bob Prest did for me.  I leased a new Honda Civic LX for $202.01/month…this compares with Honda's ads (without any of my options) for $218.00/month.  Bob was very open and thorough in developing cost and mark-up information for me, and never pressed me in any way."  Ted Bjerkelund, Ottawa, Ontario.

"Great service.  Great deal.  What can I say except ~~ How great thou is!"  John McEwen, Dalhousie, New Brunswick.   (John saved $2,983 on his new Dodge Caravan purchase.)

"Mr. Prest listed our requirements... We were pleasantly surprised to hear (from Bob) the next day with a very attractive quote.  No Pressure, no signing and a great price.  He held our hands throughout with total understanding."  Neil Thompson, West Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Essential Guide to Buying
and Selling a Car in Canada...

...is a book written by Kendrew Pape & Mel Wise, in which they featured Dealfinder Inc. in an article entitled "Quick Tips - Negotiations  Made Easy".  The following is an excerpt  from that article:

"...an Ottawa-based company that provides a great service to car buyers... Dealfinder will scour the country for the best deals on the new car or truck you want to buy.  They guarantee a lower price for a car than you could possibly get yourself, or they'll refund their consulting fee.  What's more, you're under no obligation to buy the vehicle they recommend.  There is absolutely no collusion between Dealfinder Inc. and any manufacturer or dealership..."

"The Magazine for Canadians who want more"

Below is a subscriber's letter to the editor that was published in response to a June/July car buying article that appeared in the magazine:

"I read The best deals in wheels (June/July)and was disappointed that you failed to mention the best Canadian buying service that I've found.  It is www.dealfinder.org (1-800-331-2044). The paltry 5% off manufacturer's suggested retail price you used as a guideline for a "good deal" was doubled by Dealfinder. The fee is $159 and an excellent value. No hassle, straightforward and guaranteed. It doesn't get any better."   Frank Blum, Toronto.