Glossary / General

due diligence

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Due diligence means checking a car carefully before buying it. This includes looking for problems and making sure it is worth the money so you don't get stuck with a bad car.

Technical Definition

Due diligence in car buying means thoroughly inspecting and evaluating a vehicle before purchase, including mechanical condition, history, and potential costs. This helps ensure the investment is worthwhile, especially for older cars.

Hear It Discussed

"That's in. Okay. Zero due diligence. All of this stuff is publicly available. Less than five minutes to find out the important stuff."
This Might Be the Wildest Transport Broker Scam We've Seen Yet SwitchCast 32:22

"In fact, make sure you do your due diligence. Call your insurance company and make sure that or find out what it's going to cost to insurance."
The Car Show with Dane Donovan - 4/4/2026 The Car Show with Dale and Dane Donovan 04:07

"But what should he have done instead of buying that truck when he did? He should have started three or four weeks before that and done his due diligence."
The difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how the speed of your decisions affects your financial health My Car Guru Podcast 05:44