AJSS Resources
Automotive Guides
You Can Actually Use
Professional reference tools built from 15+ years of hands-on experience. Download, print, or save — and go into your next vehicle decision with confidence.
AJSS Complete Vehicle Buyer & Ownership Bundle
Everything you need before setting foot on a lot — all 5 guides in one package:
- Used Car Buying Checklist — $9.99
- Dealer Negotiation Guide — $14.99
- Vehicle Maintenance Planner — $9.99
- Car Repair Estimate Review Guide — $19.99
- 10 Things to Check Before Buying — $7.99
Professionally formatted and ready to use before you set foot on a lot.
Used Car Buying Checklist
A step-by-step inspection checklist to work through before you sign anything. Covers exterior, interior, mechanical, and paperwork — so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Exterior & body condition checks
- Interior & electronics walkthrough
- Under-hood & undercarriage items
- Title, VIN & paperwork review
Dealer Negotiation Guide
Know exactly what to say — and what not to say — when you're sitting across from a salesperson. Covers price negotiation, financing tactics, add-on avoidance, and walk-away points.
- Pre-visit research framework
- Word-for-word negotiation scripts
- Financing & add-on deflection tactics
- When & how to walk away
Vehicle Maintenance Planner
A structured planner to track every service interval on your vehicle. Built around real mileage and time thresholds so you never miss a service — and never overpay for one you don't need yet.
- Oil, filters & fluid service schedule
- Tire rotation & brake intervals
- Coolant flush cost range reference*
- Timing belt interval guide*
Car Repair Estimate Review Guide
Don't sign a repair order blind. This guide walks you through how to read a shop estimate line by line — spotting inflated labor rates, unnecessary parts, and charges that shouldn't be there.
- How to read a repair estimate
- Labor rate benchmarks by repair type
- Red flags & common upsells to reject
- Questions to ask before approving work
10 Things to Check Before Buying a Used Car
A fast, printable reference card covering the ten most critical checks — ideal for a lot visit when you need a quick gut-check before making an offer.
- 10 non-negotiable pre-purchase checks
- What each red flag means in plain language
- Quick pass/fail decision framework
- Printable one-page format
*Pricing estimates vary depending on vehicle make, model, and year. All guides are for informational purposes only and do not constitute mechanical or legal advice. AJSS Auto Consulting LLC is a consulting-only firm — we do not perform repairs or sell vehicles.