The 2 Bald Guys
No Hair. No BS. Just the Truth About Cars.
Two industry veterans who've seen it all, done it all, and now tell it all — so you don't get taken for a ride.
Dave
Chief Skeptic
Former F&I Manager turned buyer advocate. Dave spent 12 years in dealership finance offices, where he learned every trick, tactic, and psychological manipulation dealers use to maximize profit.
After watching too many good people get steamrolled by predatory lending and unnecessary add-ons, he walked away from the six-figure income to fight for the other side.
"I know exactly what they're going to say before they say it. That's why I can help you say no."
Dave specializes in financing deep-dives, F&I survival tactics, and exposing the math behind dealer profit centers. He's the guy who reads the fine print so you don't have to.
Mike
Head of Honesty
Automotive journalist and consumer advocate. Mike has been writing about cars and the car-buying process for over 15 years, covering everything from vehicle reviews to investigative pieces on dealer fraud.
He's interviewed hundreds of buyers who've been burned, and he's made it his mission to arm consumers with the knowledge and confidence to fight back.
"The best defense against a bad deal is knowing what a good one looks like."
Mike writes the buyer guides, exposes dealer slang, and translates industry jargon into plain English. He's the voice that reminds you: you're not crazy, they really are trying to confuse you.
Why We Write This Blog
Our manifesto for honest car buying
Because the car-buying process is broken. It's designed to confuse, intimidate, and extract maximum profit from people who just need reliable transportation.
We've both been on the inside. We've seen the sales meetings where managers teach tactics to "overcome objections" (translation: wear you down). We've watched F&I managers add thousands in profit with a smile and a handshake. We've heard the industry jokes about "stupid customers."
We're done being part of the problem. Now we're part of the solution.
This blog exists to level the playing field. To give you the insider knowledge that dealerships don't want you to have. To translate the jargon, expose the tactics, and arm you with the confidence to walk away from a bad deal.
We don't sell cars. We don't take dealer money. We don't sugarcoat. We just tell you the truth — the same truth we'd tell our own family.
Because you deserve better than the runaround.
Wait — These Guys Run an Actual Car Business?
The blog isn't just a blog. It's the philosophy behind Rockhound Auto.
Dave and Mike aren't just writers — they're the owners of Rockhound Auto, a used car dealership and broker service on the Oregon Coast built entirely around the principles you've been reading about. No rate markup. No F&I pressure. No games. The blog is how they think. The business is how they operate.
Meet the Guys Behind the BusinessThings We Actually Say
(And have been told are "not great for dealer relationships." We're fine with that.)
"If a dealer says 'trust me,' check your wallet, re-read the contract, and run the numbers twice. Then run them again."
— Dave, on F&I tactics
"The four-square is not a negotiation tool. It's a magic trick designed to confuse you. The magician is paid on commission."
— Mike, on sales tactics
"Extended warranties are profit centers dressed up as peace of mind. Do the math. Then do it again. Then ask who profits if you never use it."
— Dave, on add-ons
"You're not being difficult. You're being a functioning adult with a budget. Don't let a guy on commission make you feel otherwise."
— Mike, on buyer psychology
"Nitrogen in your tires costs $299 at a dealership. It costs $0 from the atmosphere, which has been providing it for free since before cars existed."
— Dave, on the nitrogen scam
"When they say 'this deal expires tonight,' what they mean is 'we'd really prefer you didn't sleep on it.' Sleep on it."
— Mike, on manufactured urgency
Ready for Some Truth?
Head back to the blog for no-BS car buying advice, dealer tactic breakdowns, and the insider knowledge you need to win.