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Buying a New Car: What You Need to Know Shopping for a new can be stressful, but you can make it a lot easier on yourself if you know how to approach
the purchasing process. Fortunately, there are many valuable resources online that can help
you get through the process without the usual headaches.
That said, following are the steps you should take when buying a new car: 1. Decide which make and model you are interested in.
Check out the manufacturer Web sites. You can find any manufacturer through a simple search on Yahoo!, google
or other search engines. Peruse all of their new offerings, and choose a few that appeal to you. Consider safety
and reliability in addition to looks and style. Have an idea of what you can afford and consider buying vs. leasing options.
2. Research the vehicles you have selected.
Once you have an idea of what you want, find out what the car experts say about the vehicle. A good resource
is Consumer Guide. Here you will find unbiased
reviews and information about all new makes and models.
3. Visit a few online dealers to see what prices are out there.
We have partnered with a great company that we've been referring our visitors to for years. You can get a free price quote
on a new car in your area. Some other reputable sites are carsdirect.com
where you can check out models, features and prices. You'll find a lot of valuable information there, including other similar cars you might want to consider.
4. Look into various financing options to see what rates you can secure.
Your dealer will offer you loan options, but it makes sense to look into it yourself. You could save a lot of money.
Check out our easy financing to get quick, low rates for your new car.
5. Make sure you know your credit history before you begin negotiating.
You should check your credit rating to see where
you stand before you start negotiating. This will greatly affect your financing options. Also, it can help you avoid an embarrassing situation. You can get a free report that
will give you a good idea of your financial standing. One of the best companies is Equifax.They are experts in the field. You can also get a 3-in-1 Credit Report, a report from the three major institutions. Learn more about credit and what it means here.
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Five Things to Keep in Mind
A. Resign yourself to the fact that it's rarely going to be completely smooth. That is because no matter how well you arm
yourself with information, the dealer still has things up his (or her) sleeve that make it a little more complicated than you would
prefer it to be.
B. You are never going to know exactly what the dealer paid for the car, because in addition to the rebates and special offers that you may see advertised, there are dealer incentives that you never know about. C. Don't spend extra money on unnecessary items. There is no need to fork over an extra $500 for an alarm system that costs the dealer $50. Most cars today come with a perfectly respectable alarm or security system. Don't pay an extra couple of hundred bucks for a "heavy-duty" battery, unless you're planning to tour the North Pole. D. Even though you may have a list of what options you really want, your list may not match the majority of cars that come off the assembly line. You see, the manufacturer thinks they know exactly what you want, and that's the way they build most of their cars...so if you want something a little different, you may have to wait for it. Your dealer can either order a car to your specs (which means you will wait a long time for it) or he can try to swap with another dealer who may have that particular car(with the option, color, etc.), that you want. E. Don't have any qualms about being forceful with the dealer. Believe us, they need you, a lot more than you need them. Good luck with your purchase! |