I am a first time car buyer, looking to buy in about 6 weeks, I need help!!!?
I have done a lot of research and I've read tons of car buying guides so I'm pretty well prepared for the expected negotiations. Extra tips are always welcomed though. But I was wondering if I need to take anything with me, besides my checkbook and driver's license the day I go to purchase?
read this info. Everything you need to know to keep from getting SCR**ED by the dealer, and the top ten scams dealers use.
http://www.carbuyingtips.com
Also, never show any excitement over any car, as it gives them the edge. If you say "oh I just LOVE this color or model, they know they have you.
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You will also need proof of auto insurance. No dealership is going to let you leave with a car unless they are 100% certain you are insured. Depending on who will be financing your vehicle, you may need to bring pay check stubs if the dealership will be financing you.
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Research the cars you like online. http://www.kbb.com is a good site. Also look into a consumer report on the history of the car you are shopping for. See how other people feel about the same car. Once you get a good idea about the cost of the car with the options you want, print it out and take it with you to the dealwer. If he doesnt budge on the price, make them a fair offer, if he refuses, tell him you will look elsewhere and leave your number if he changes his mind. You can also visit websites and punch in what you are looking for,.sometimes you can see what they have for inventory before you get there. Do not buy right away. Test drive, look all around the car, make sure this is a good fit for you and your budget. You can also call each dealer, tell them what you are looking for. If they have the car in your color and all your options, tell them you have a price and you would like to see if they can meet your price. The more you stall about a deal, the more the salesman works at trying to fit your budget. Do not give any personal information such as social security number until you have decided to buy. One they run your credit with your number, your total point score will be lowered. So if you go to one dealer and he does a credit check, and then again at another dealer, your score will be lowered each time. The higher your score the better the interest rate you get.
Good luck on getting that new car. You can let me know how you make out if you want.
Ron
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Personally bought 6 new cars in the past 8 years for myself and family members.
read this info. Everything you need to know to keep from getting SCR**ED by the dealer, and the top ten scams dealers use.
http://www.carbuyingtips.com
Also, never show any excitement over any car, as it gives them the edge. If you say "oh I just LOVE this color or model, they know they have you.
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Do your homework. Know what is an "acceptable" price for the car. Know what you want in "options" If they have your car on the lot. Do NOT pay more than what the car's worth!!! If your car is there with more options than what you want ( 6- disk cd ) Do Not pay extra for that option. The dealer would rather "eat" the radio than have to search for "your" car.
Keep this one thing in mind…… It's their job to sell you a car. It's NOT your job to buy a car.
Keep a level head…. keep your heart out of the deal, and you'll do fine
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Take along a family member or a trusted friend. If you don't like what you're hearing from the dealer/salesperson, just get up and walk out.
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