Industry Notes from the Owner

Industry Notes from the Owneradmin2026-11-14T22:52:04+00:00

With my 20+ years of experience buying and selling used cars at auctions, I periodically share my two-cents on vehicles. See below for details.

Gas or Diesel? Why Most Heavy-Duty Truck Buyers Should Look Hard at Gas Right Now

I talk to truck buyers from all over the country every week, and I hear the same thing over and over. Somebody wants a three-quarter or one-ton truck, and before we even talk about what they plan to pull, they've already decided it has to ...

Why a 2021 Tesla Model X Can Be Two Different Cars

Here's my two cents on shopping a used Tesla: don't stop at the model year. A 2021 Model X can be two very different cars, and that difference matters. Tesla doesn't build cars the way other brands do When the redesigned Model X was announced, ...

Are Online Car Reliability Reports Useful? Yes, and Here’s Where They Fall Short

Here's my two cents on online reliability reports: they're useful, and they're also kind of stupid. Both things are true, and knowing the difference can save you from a bad buy, or from passing on a great one. The stupid part: a complaint is a ...

Covid-19 Auction Update: Car Prices Are Going Up!!!

Here is a live feed and my commentary on cars being sold live. Yes, car prices are climing back up and the rumors that they are dropping due to COVID are no loger true. Yes, between March 15th to April 25th, we did see a ...

Shopping for a truck at an auction…here’s how it goes

Here I am shopping for a truck for one of our commercial clients, AVCO Roofing. What I'm looking at for them, on this day, is a nice 4x4 gas heavy duty truck for their roofing jobs. We decided to go more with gas engines for ...

LED headlight installation, it’s simpler to do than you think!!!

Hate your older headlights? Are they just dim? Feel dangerous, even? WELL, NO BIG DEAL!!! You can easily upgrade them on your Toyota and many other makes. It's as simple as changing a light-bulb....but that can vary a ton on "HOW EASY" it is based ...

Things you probably didn’t know about Subaru:

1. They are owned by "Fuji Heavy Industries" in Japan. 2. This company is a defense contractor and makes parts for aircraft (like the Boeing 777), also. 3. Toyota is a partial owner of Fuji Heavy Industries 4. There is a Subaru plane, that they ...

One very lucky driver

This accident occurred north of Deer Lodge on I-90. The driver was appx 22 year old guy heading east to College. He had left central Washington early in the morning. He fell asleep at the wheel and drifted off the shoulder hitting the end ...

How to detail your car 101 . . . Part 1.

Want to wash your car right? Get the right tools. So step 1: Go shopping. Most of these materials you might already have on hand or maybe not. Just assuming you are starting from scratch, here’s a shopping list of what you will need to ...

What does it cost to replace a Prius Battery and how long do they last?

Common client question: My only concern with the Prius is longevity. Do they hold up once they get over 100K, or are the batteries going to die before then. I don't know what it costs to replace that type of battery. Do you? What kind ...

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Bought a Hyundai Ioniq EV from Aaron and his crew and it's the best car I've owned. Aaron was knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and friendly. The best car buying experience I've had and he and his crew made it easy. If you want an honest dealer who gives you reasonable prices on cars he personally checked and verified himself, look no further. Thank you, guys.

Kyle Benton

Had a great experience purchasing my Tesla Model X from Motorphilia! Aaron was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. He made buying a vehicle from out of state simple and stress-free. Great communication and customer service from start to finish. Highly recommend Aaron and the team at Motorphilia!

Trevor Temple

We had a great experience working with Aaron. He took the time to understand what we were looking for and helped us find the right vehicle at a price that fit our budget. We never felt pressured, and the process was straightforward and easy. We really appreciate his help and would definitely recommend Motorphilia to anyone looking for a vehicle!

DJ Thomas

Aaron helped us find our first Tesla and we love it! After searching for an economical vehicle for a few weeks, we decided to take a shot at Tesla. Aaron helped us locate a great deal and got it in, checked out and out to us within the same week at a great price!

Riley Younger

Even in the mix of their own crazy morning my wife and I both received amazing customer service from them! They went more than just out of their way to make sure we walked away with the exact car we wanted. They provided perfect solutions and answers for each and every problem or question we had! They made the whole process simple and easy!

K Miller

Aaron at Motorphilia and his team are great! He found exactly what we were looking for and did a great job making it look awesome! He had great some ideas and did everything we asked and more! Definitely will be back for our next ride! Thank You!

Joshua Johnson

Aaron knows his Teslas and we had an amazing buying experience with him. He has also been great at answering our questions and concerns after purchasing. We would greatly recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy an automobile.

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