Gerry Gould delves into the most misunderstood way of buying a car: leasing. The director of training for United Development Systems runs through basic lease calculations to determine a customer’s monthly payment, base payment and more.
[Video] Tip of the Week: Calculating a Lease
Gerry Gould delves into the most misunderstood way of buying a car: leasing.
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