Your Dealership Battle Plan Questionnaire

Get a personalized dealership battle plan to acquire your vehicle of choice. This quick questionnaire takes just a few minutes. No sales pressure. Your answers stay private.

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Target Vehicle Information

Exact details of the vehicle you are considering. Note: Make sure vehicle is still available before completing the form.

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Other Make

Enter Make if not listed above.

Vehicle Model *

e.g. Camry, Civic, F-150 etc.

Trim Level

Example: SE, Limited, Touring, Long Range, Performance.

Fuel Type/Powertrain *

• Gasoline
• Hybrid
• Plug-in hybrid
• Electric (EV)
• Diesel

Drive Train *

• All-wheel drive
• Front wheel drive
• Rear wheel drive
• Four-wheel drive

Vehicle Condition *

• New
• Used
• Certified Pre-Owned (CPO)
• Manufacturer Buyback / Lemon
• Salvage / Rebuilt Title

Is this vehicle being sold "As Is"? *

• Yes
• No
• Do not know

Mileage *

VIN #

Vehicle Listing URL

Accident History *

• No accidents reported
• Minor accidents reported
• Major accidents reported
• Do not know

Title Status *

• Clean Title
• Salvage / rebuilt
• Lemon buyback
• Do not know

Options or Packages

Example: Technology Package, Tow Package, Premium Package.

Is this the exact vehicle you want? *

• This is the exact car
• One of several I’m considering
• Just researching this model

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Pricing & Budget

Advertised Price *

What price is the dealer currently listing?

Maximum Out-The-Door Budget

What is the maximum total price you would be willing to pay including taxes, fees, and registration?

Have you compared prices for similar vehicles nearby? *

• Yes
• No

Does the price seem unusually low compared to similar vehicles? *

• Yes
• No
• Do not know

Dealership Information

Dealership Name *

Dealership Zip Code *

Dealership Type *

• Franchised brand dealer
• Independent used car dealer
• Online retailer

to User Does

How do you prefer to communicate with the dealer? *

• Email
• Phone
• Text

Have you contacted the dealer yet? *

• Yes
• No

Please summarized your contact ( if already contacted dealer)

What have you heard about this dealership's reputation? *

• They have great reviews / highly rated
• Mixed reviews (some complaints)
• Bad reviews (known for hidden fees or pressure)
• I haven’t checked their reviews yet

What matters most to you in this purchase? *

• Getting the lowest possible out-the-door price
• Making sure the vehicle is mechanically reliable
• Getting a fair deal quickly without stress
• Avoiding dealer games and hidden fees
• Keeping long-term ownership costs low
• Avoiding a bad vehicle even if the price seems good

Your vehicle buying experience level *

• No experience
• Some experience
• Experienced

Financing Plan

How you are going to pay for the vehicle.

How soon are you planning to purchase? *

• Today
• Within 48 hours
• Within a week
• Within a month
• Just exploring — no specific timeline

How do you plan to pay? *

• Dealer financing (purchase)
• Lease
• Pre-approved loan (bank or credit union)
• Cash Purchase
• Not Sure

If pre-approved, what interest rate were you offered?

Would you consider dealer financing if they beat your current rate?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

How much cash are you putting down? *

Do you qualify for any special rebates? (Select all that apply) *

• Military
• First Responder
• Recent Grad
• Ev Credit
• Customer Loyalty
• Employee Pricing
• Do not know

Your Trade-In (If applicable)

Do you plan to trade in your vehicle as part the purchase? *

• Yes
• No
• Not sure yet
• Don’t own one

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Your Vehicle Make

e.g., Toyota, Ford, BMW etc.

Your Vehicle Model

Accord, X2, Carrera etc.

Your model trim

Performance, special edition, etc.

Your vehicle's mileage

Your current vehicle's condition

• Excellent
• Good
• Fair
• Poor

Estimated Trade-in Value

What do you think your car is worth?

How is your current vehicle financed?

• Owned outright
• Financed (still making payments)
• Leased
• Company vehicle

Trade in payoff amount (If applicable)

Deal Details (If you know them)

Dealer & vehicle listing sites can be a source of information (cars.com, autotrader.com, etc.)

Has the dealer provided you an Out-The-Door Price? *

• Yes
• No

Out-The-Door Quote

Enter the total price including taxes and fees.

Dealer Fees Listed. Select all that apply *

• Documentation fee
• Dealer add-ons
• Market adjustment
• Protection packages
• Do not know

How long has this vehicle been listed for sale? *

• Less than 2 weeks
• 2–4 weeks
• 1–2 months
• More than 2 months
• Do not know

Have they tried to sell you any of the following? (Select all that apply)

• Extended warranty
• GAP insurance
• Paint protection
• Interior protection
• Theft protection / LoJack
• Nitrogen tires
• Window tint package

Hae the vehicle recently had a price reduction? *

• Yes
• No
• Do not know

Is the vehicle listed as a “Manager’s Special,” “Price Reduced,” “Clearance,” or similar promotional label? *

• Yes
• No
• Do not know

Anything else we should know?

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