We all know that those car dealership sales people can be pretty convincing and pushy beyond belief - my mom always warns me about them, and I feel that I should warn you. Here are 5 pretty good tips when it comes to getting a good car deal:
5. Shop At The Right Time Of Year
Its pretty much a clich to say that the best time of year to buy a car is in early fall because thats right before the newer models come out .. & aren't clich sometimes wrong?
It would make sense though because people think that the dealers need to clear out their lots in order to have more space for their newer models - but this isnt as true as people think it really is. A good time to go shopping for a car would be in either September or October.
Why? Because theres enough newer models that out over the summer to make that a pretty decent buying period. If you know that the car you really want is coming out with a newer model, then thats the time that you attack to get it and the fancy
Wheels that come with it.
4. Buy A Good Car Thats Not Really Selling Well
Yes, this is a good one. Since were in a depression, people still are going to need cars but theyre not going to want to pay a lot for it, right? When you go shopping for a good car that at a low price, just make sure to do your research :
1. Look at the consumer report for the car that you plan on purchasing.
2. Look at the sales figures for the cars that do get good reviews.
3. Buy A Car Online
If youd like, you can go on sites like Consumer Guide Automotive, CarsDirect, Cars.com and AutoTrader (I personally like this one) so you can read car reviews, see what real owners have to say about their cars, and you can even look up local dealers to see what kind of price they have for the cars that you want.
If youre really looking into buying your car online, then by all means buy it online!
2. Be An Informed Buyer
Before you even set foot onto a dealer parking lot, make sure that you have a pretty good idea of what you want - you might want to have a lot of the specifics nailed down. If you really want to get down to it, you should do your research on how much the dealership is paying for the car. Its really unlikely that you can buy the car for less than the dealers cost .. plus, you dont want to insult the dealer.
1. Treat The Salesperson With Some R E S P E C T
Treat others the way that you want to be treated - this is the most basic rule of buying a car. You have to realize that the only reason that theyre always pushy is because theyre trying to make a living and theyre just trying to earn money like you and me. If you make their life easier by being as nice as you can be, then they will gladly return the favor. If the salesperson sees that you have the knowledge that a good car buyer should have, then they will treat you with the utmost respect.
