As an automobile industry professional I am going to give you some tips on how to save time and money on your next vehicle purchase. I have worked in the automobile industry for almost 10 years and have seen every trick in the book.
5 Quick Tips
Lets face it in todays economy getting the most for your money is every ones goal. Here are some simple steps to get the most for your money.
- The best time to buy
The last few days of the month!! This is when dealers are trying to finish out their month and usually need a few more units to hit their goal. If you have the patience to wait until the last few days of the month you will save some cash!! - Advertised Prices Usually Have Some Room
More so on used cars than on new. That is important to remember. Most of the time new car ads are loss leader cars and there is not much room for negotiation however the used car ads usually have some wiggle room!! - Make contact with someone at the dealership before you visit
If you have a contact at the dealership before you visit you will get better service and be more at ease. If you want to find out who the best person to deal with one of the best ways is to ask the receptionist. She usually has the worst job in the store, handling a volume of phone calls daily. If you ask him or her who they would buy a car from you will usually be matched with the salesperson who will give you the most respect for your time and make you a great deal. - Be Flexible
You may think that you just gotta have a certain car but if you remain somewhat flexible you can pick up some great deals.
Here is a good example. I recently had a customer that wanted a used Nissan Altima that we just got in. It was a sharp car but the reason they wanted the Altima was to save on fuel. I was able to offer them new Hyundai Sonata for less than $1,000 more than the used Altima and they saved 2% on interest and was able to get the best warranty in America. 100,000 miles!! The overall ownership cost of this vehicle was $3000 less because they were flexible because of the difference in the financing options plus they got a no cost 100K warranty.
Learn from others
It would be impossible for me to cover everything on this one page so here are some great resources to help you save some cash.
Attention New Car Buyers!!
Have several dealers compete for your business online. Use the link below to get quotes from three dealers right on your computer. If you found this page you can do it it is fast and free.
Get three quotes in your inbox usually in less than an hour.
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A little more work but worth the effort!!
The car buying tips above is a short fast list. here are some more tips but they do require a little more effort.
- Already Have Financing Arranged
If you already have financing arranged then you are a cash buyer when you get to the dealership. It makes the process faster and it gives you something to compare the dealers financing offer with.
Helpful Links to Save You Some Cash
- Get New Car Quotes
- Use the link above to get quotes from competing dealer from the comfort of you computer.
- Get Preapproved Even with Bad Credit
- Having bad credit is not the end of the world and it should not cause you to be held hostage by a car dealer. Use the link to get preapproved in minutes for your next car and get the respect of being a CASH BUYER
- Shop Used Cars from You Computer
Find out what competing dealers are offering different brands of used cars for close to you.
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- Susan Susan Nov 18, 2008 @ 9:54 pm
- I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don't know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Susan
http://www.car-insurance-choices.com
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