Car czar and musician Ernie Boch, Jr. stopped by to chat with Boston.com readers before Presidents' Day weekend. Check out our full transcript of the chat:

BostonDotCom: Hey everyone! Feel free to submit your questions now and Ernie will answer them when he signs on at Noon.

chris__Guest_: Do you sell any Volkswagens?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Chris...I do not have a VW Franchise...I sell used ones..

eb76__Guest_: Hey EBJ - I'm looking at buying a new car or SUV, will probably do so this weekend, I want to stay under $30,000, what's the nicest, highest quality car/SUV out there for my money? Thanks EBJ.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: For the money ...I think the Rav 4...the Honda Pilot ...or the Subaru Tribeca...are the best deals out there...maybe also the new Mazda SUV

bagor__Guest_: Is Ernie on?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes...

homer__Guest_: Why do you charge a $399 "documentation fee." Seems excessive for preparing documents.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: We do not charge 399...

Mainely-Me__Guest_: Hi Ernie-Thanks for chatting! I live in Maine, probably a ten hour drive to Norwood, MA. I see in the Globe or on TV that you have really, really good prices on your cars. I've always toyed with the idea of driving down to buy a car in MA but hesitated. Do you think it is worth buying a car far away from your house to get a good deal? What about servicing? What about financing? I know taxes are not a problem because we pay them here at Town Hall when we register the car. What is your advice? Thank you for your answer. I miss your Dad. He was a part of my growing up (in Newton, MA) with his,"Come on Down!"

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: We sell vehicles to people all over New England...please..''come on down''...you can service locally...

cyndirules__Guest_: Ernie - do you think I rule?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Maybe...

Nikki_B__Guest_: I used to love your commercials!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: OK...thank you ..(I think)

cyndirules__Guest_: What do you think about hybrids?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Great vehicles...more and more will be sold...I think they are a great value...

Nikki_B__Guest_: What things do you think someone who doesn't know anything about cars needs to ask when looking for a new car?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Do your home work...find the car or cars you want...then find the right place to buy...find a dealer you feel will treat you right throughout your ownership

ptsteph__Guest_: What is your favorite kind of music? Who would you like to see in concert?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I love jazz and blues...I try to catch the legends the guys that will not be around much longer...everyone should support their last few years here...

CarsRCool__Guest_: If money was no object - what would you do for an ad?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Superbowl!!!!!!

ErnieRules__Guest_: When dealers say they're selling you a car "$100 above invoice" - is that really what's going on?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes...most of the time that is true...many many vehicles are sold for that and sometimes even below cost.

Nikki_B__Guest_: Can you tell us a bit about disabled features for cars and your commitment to providing hands on controls?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: If you need hand controls for the test drive we provide them...

Nikki_B__Guest_: Who's won your music drives us scholarship lately? What a totally cool thing!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: We give out grants all the time...for the latest info go to musicdrivesus.org

d__Guest_: Ernie, Just an FYI I have my car serviced at Honda and Richard Rackette is by far the most helpful advisor I have ever dealt with

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Thank you ...

HungryHipo__Guest_: Hi Ernie - I'm hungry - what should I have for lunch?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Pizza...

coach__Guest_: Why did you close Norwood Dodge and leave those customers (some of who were with McDonough Dodge) hanging...Central Dodge had none of my info as your place said they would, their hours aren't as good. Also, why a luxury dealership and why not put it at the old Italian Steakhouse like you were going to?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I did not agree with the direction dodge was going...I hope they do well...but not with me...

greenej__Guest_: Mr. Boch. Where do you see the future of cars going? Hybrids etc?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes alternative fuels are the way of the future...

HL_Owner__Guest_: Ernie - I recently purchased a Toyota Highlander from Boch in Norwood . I shopped around a bit and saw various dealers' invoices. How is it that Boch's invoice price for the same vehicle is less?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Our cost are less so we can sell for less!!!

B_Real__Guest_: Do you sell Hondas?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Hello!!! I'm the number one selling honda dealer on the planet!!

Draven366__Guest_: EBJ, can you tell us about your musical background? I think it gets overshadowed by your bandmates, but I hear you have an impressive musical background yourself!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: The guys in my band are great...I'm just trying to keep up ...I'm honored that they play with me...I have been playing since I was a kid...but that doesn't help...

AJP__Guest_: Ernie - I don't get your latest ad in the Improper. Are you trying to convey that you are a normal guy who does his own laundry and drives a Corolla? Where do you come up with this stuff?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: OK, OK, not one of my better ones...I'll try to make them better the next one is awesome!!!!

B_Real__Guest_: IS there an Ernie Boch, III?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes...

coach__Guest_: Since you no longer are Dodge, why do I still get emails from you...I can't seem to unsubcribe from you.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Email me at ernie@boch.com I'll fix that...thank you ...

greenej__Guest_: What would you suggest as the most dependable make?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Toyota or Honda

recent_transplant__Guest_: What are you feelings on the Land RoverLR3 - are they reliable

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Kinda...but I do love that vehicle...

Billy__Guest_: Ernie do you have the new Corollas? What stands out about them? How do they compare to competing vehicles you sell?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They are like a Big Mac at MacDonalds...very popular...and a very good vehicle...

z__Guest_: What do you drive?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Sometimes...

Herb_Chambers__Guest_: What do you think of Huckabee using "more than a feeling" and who are you voting for?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: My band mate Barry plays with him...since Romney is out I'm for McCain...

The_Muffin_Man__Guest_: Hi Ernie. Is Presidents Day the biggest time of the year for you?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: YES!!!!!!

Guy_from_Boston__Guest_: Hi Ernie, I've heard you give a lot of money to different Boston area organizations. What are your favorite charities?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Denis Leary's fireman fund...the Urban improv...there are so many to many to name...

BALLS__Guest_: Ernie I want to buy an F430 convertible. How much over invoice will you charge me?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: You can pay sticker...

B_Real__Guest_: Which planet?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: This one...

greenej__Guest_: What are YOU driving?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I drive a Subaru...

masterots_2__Guest_: Ernie, why are you friends with a tool like Greg Hill?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: He needs me...

fastandfurious__Guest_: Hi Ernie - I see you at Aerosmith concerts usually peaking out from back stage - how are Steve Tyler and Joe Perry to hang out with?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Those guys are the coolest guys!!!!! I'm honored to know them...

exitseven__Guest_: What advice would you give to the big 3 US automakers to prevent their demise as leading job creators?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They have to build vehicles people want...do not build too many...

Billy__Guest_: Money is no object, you can drive one but only one car for a year. What would you pick?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: The new Rolls phantom

Guy_from_Boston__Guest_: Are you a proponent of eco-friendly cars? How do you think they will impact your business in the next few years?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: There will be more and more of them...it will be good for business...

Herb_Chambers_2__Guest_: I am going to out sell you this weekend!! You are toast Boch!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Bring it on!!!

fastandfurious__Guest_: I know you drive at least one Maserati - what's your favorite car?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I like anything that is fun to drive...

Dunny__Guest_: In your dueling Gladiator newspaper ads - Who's winning?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Right now...Honda..

Draven366__Guest_: Ernie, will we ever see any more Creature Double Feature? That was a staple of Boston TV when I was growing up...and I thought it was great you resurrected it!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I just filmed all day yesterday for that...it airs Sunday March 2nd at 3:00pm on the CW

Ipswichresident__Guest_: I see in your commercials that you appear to be working on a car...did you actually have experience working in the ranks or did your family start you in management?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I started as a lot kid and worked my way up...

caller__Guest_: What is the most fuel efficient car you sell?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Toyota Prius...

greenej__Guest_: When is the absolute best time to buy a car?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: During big sales and at the end of any month...

eddie__Guest_: How come hybrid cars are so ugly, why don't they make them sporty?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They will very soon...

Dunny__Guest_: Do you think the manufacturers have made the vehicles with too many options driving the price way up? GM reported record losses this week, are the manufacturers to blame for making new vehicles unaffordable?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They can be blamed for making vehicles that people do not want to buy for what ever reason...

Ipswichresident__Guest_: Do you still have that beautiful house on the Vineyard? How are the llamas?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes, and 3.

Wonder_Woman__Guest_: Ernie, you always look so fashionable. Do you have a personal stylist or does it just come natural?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: No stylist...

InfusedCukoo: If the Andelman brothers were cars what would they be?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Dave would be a Ferrari...Dan would be a minivan and Mike would be a Camry...

honeybee__Guest_: I saw you perform as opener for BB King last spring. It was great, and I didn't realize the "Ernie and the mechanics" was the same Ernie until I saw a commercial with clips. So, yea, nice job.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Thank you ..i.t's Ernie and the Automatics...

speedqueen__Guest_: This competition could be good for us buyers!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: It is great for the buyer...

JoeQPublic__Guest_: What are some insider tips for getting the best deals this weekend? Wait till Monday? Show up early?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Stand your ground on your price...if they let you leave without buying you didn't offer enough...

trulyphat__Guest_: What is the proper mix of print and online advertising?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: It depends on too many factors to answer it now, sorry...

speedqueen__Guest_: When is the best time of year to purchase a car from your dealership?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Anytime is a great time...but you will have an edge at the end of a month...

Mint33__Guest_: Hi! Are you really friends with the Phantom Gourmet guys?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I think so...

Willy_J__Guest_: My favorite Bass player to ever come out of Boston is Tim Archibald who also one of the craziest people.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Tim is the greatest bass player around!!!!

BALLS__Guest_: Ernie when are you getting the 727?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: A few years...

greenej__Guest_: Route 1 right? I'll be looking to buy soon!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes. Thank you ...

fastandfurious__Guest_: What's the most accurate method I can use to evaluate my trade in value? Each method I try does not match up what the dealer offers?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: You can usually get more for your trade on the open market ...that would be retail...dealers pay wholesale for vehicles...

d__Guest_: Lucky #

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: 3 11 17 27 33 (21)

Ipswichresident__Guest_: Lease or buy? And can you really get a deal buying a car coming off a lease?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Off lease vehicles are a great buy!!! to buy or lease is a personal thing...

Wonder_Woman__Guest_: Where is your favorite place to shop in Boston?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Louis of Boston...

lmm__Guest_: What do you think of the new ads on TV - by one of your competitors - that are obviously poking fun at you and a couple of your other competitors?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I saw the new one I was disappointed they added other people...I like when they just make fun of me...

car-buff__Guest_: Why are car salesmen soooo arrogant?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Only the bad one are...

Guy_from_Boston__Guest_: I'd like to get a new car, haven't finished paying off my current car (2005 Hyundai), will I be able to get a new car without increasing my monthly payments?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Maybe depends how much you owe...

speedqueen__Guest_: Ernie, how old are you? I would guess mid 30's

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: 50 Today!!!!

Sandy__Guest_: I love my midsized SUV but think I would like to go hybrid. What do you recommend? Should I wait another year for new models on the horizon?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: There are some great mid sized hybrid SUVs on the market...

Acura_Tom__Guest_: How much of a quality hit do you take when purchasing a 1 year old car compared to buying new?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Its they same quality...you just don't take the first hit of depreciation...

huguenot__Guest_: Ernie, what is the most reliable, trouble free vehicle that you sell - pick only one.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Toyota Camry...

d__Guest_: Do you have any superstitions or rituals before you perform or go on stage?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I have to pee...

Herb_Chambers__Guest_: How is your charity doing?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Great!!!

Wonder_Woman__Guest_: Do you really do all those funny photo shoots we see in Improper or do they super impose you?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They are all me about 50/50...

JoeQPublic__Guest_: How can dealers improve the car buying process? Most people fear it as much as a root canal. You always feel like you are getting taken.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Over the years it has gotten better and better ...some people do it well others do not...

speedqueen__Guest_: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Thank you ...

huguenot__Guest_: Happy Birthday!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Thank you ...

bluesbassbob__Guest_: As you know, New England has a thriving blues music scene and has for some time. Who are your favorite New England-based blues artists?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: James Montgomery...Johnny A...Peter Wolf...there are so many... I love them all..

Dunny__Guest_: Regardless of personal wealth and stats, who should top the list of best business person?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I think the people at the top are correct...

Billy__Guest_: Are you a fan of Holly Harris Blues on Sunday? Why did WBOS cancel her???

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I love Holly!!!! They changed the whole station...was it a good move?...only time will tell...

long_weekend__Guest_: My son (17 yrs old) is a drummer (yup, always a loud music at my house), what do you think is the best compact (we have limited parking) car for getting all the gear to gigs? BTW, no way would I ever have thought you were 50. Happy Birthday!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: The Toyota Matrix,,,,should fit a set...or the Scion XB...

Ipswichresident__Guest_: What would your recommend as a good family car (Not SUV). We are a family of 3 (toddler)

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Toyota Camry or Honda Accord...

Dunny__Guest_: Where do the Andelmans go for ribs? Where do you go?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Fire Flies has the best Ribs!!!!! we play at the one in Quincy last Tuesday of every month...

Dunny__Guest_: Obama or Abomination?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: No comment...

rich__Guest_: Are you active in politics - both locally and nationally? Who are you with for president?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I'm not active...I do vote...I'm for McCain...

Mr__Pibb__Guest_: Hi Ernie, I'm in the market for a used small truck. Whatcha got?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Lots...come on down...

speedqueen__Guest_: What model do you have that offers the best gas mileage (non hybrid) and what is typical mileage?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: 30 or more per gallon the corolla...

d__Guest_: Greatest Boston Athlete of all time for each team?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Cam Neely hockey...Larry bird basket ball...Yaz baseball...Tom Brady football...

LL__Guest_: I have a family of 6, what is the vehicle you would recommend. We also have a pop up that we tow for summer vacations.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Toyota Sienna...

Billy__Guest_: My Integra was stolen a while back. What is a fun car thieves don't target?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: The Toyota Scions are fun...but if they're fun they might get stolen...

chuck__Guest_: Ernie, Do you ever see yourself competing with Herb Chambers

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: All the time...

mcgill__Guest_: Do you really have a restaurant named "Ernie's"?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes...in my Toyota store...

dscott215__Guest_: Today is my birthday as well. I am trying not to acknowledge it (39, really). I am going to Bon Caldo in Norwood for dinner tonight. Come on down, Ill buy you a birthday drink. I enjoy the changes you are making to your beautiful home in Norwood. What is the 2nd home on the property?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Thank you ...it's a guest house...

Mr__Pibb__Guest_: Well, I keep driving by New-to-you and there's been nada mucho. Do your new car dealerships sell anything used or do those all go to New-to-you. Also, you've done a fine job carrying on the humorous ads like your dad. Did you need to work at the TV/Ad persona or is it in the Boch blood?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: They all go to new to you ...thank you and i guess it's in the blood...

Wally__Guest_: Do you ever answer your emails about complaints? If, you do, I never heard back from anyone.

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: I do...please email me...ernie@boch.com...thanks...

Arrtee4__Guest_: Your band was awesome at the Brad Delp tribute. Any plans to play a show with any or all of those bands again in the near future?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: No, now I would love to...I have a DVD coming out of that show!!!

Pope__Guest_: Ernie, firstly I unabashedly LOVE your commercials. Secondly, I own a 2000 Kia Sephia which is a tank. It looks ridiculous with dents and scratches but I don't care. Anyway, every year or so it needs some work done, and that work is always so expensive because parts for Kias as apparently SCARCE and OVERPRICED. What's the deal? Any tips?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Trade it in!!!!

GDubs__Guest_: Ernie, when's your Maserati/Ferrari Dealership opening, I was recently in Vegas and saw a dealership there and thought of you. ETA?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: It is open in Foxboro now...it will come to the auto mile in September...

bert__Guest_: Ernie, you seem to have become more than just a car dealer, something of a local celebrity: the George Clooney of Rte. 1. Any plans to go national?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Maybe...

Bill__Guest_: Ernie are there really great deals on Presidents day??

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes!!!!!!!!!!

Pope__Guest_: ...If I tell them you said it was OK, can I trade my 2000 Sephia for a Maserati?

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Yes with a little cash...

Arrtee4__Guest_: It would be great if your band could play here in Florida (yep I am a New England transplant). Nice warm outdoor venues here!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: Get us a gig!!!

Ernie_Boch_Jr_: It's been fun! thank you ...