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Buying a car can be a very stressful experience. Many of us don’t know what to do or who to ask. Small details can lead to a much greater expense than expected and its just natural to be a little intimidated by the challenge. There are many traps for new owners and you should be prepared to deal with them properly. Here we present 15 useful tips for new/amateur car owners
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The first thing a car salesman will ask you is “what’s your budget” or “How much are you willing to pay?”, this is a very common trap to make you spill the beans about how much money you have, after that, you can expect the salesman to propose an even higher price. To avoid this, be vague, never tell them an actual amount, instead try to figure out the lowest offer they have received for that particular car model. If you have to say a number, try to find the price of the car online and say that you are willing to pay 10% less than that.
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Never doubt it, a car salesman will always try to sell you extras. Bluetooth, special seats and many other features can end up being more expensive than the actual car. You have to be very aware when negotiating, since it is very common for salesmen to sneak extras into the deal. Car dealerships usually have very good offers for cars with few or no extras, be aware of this and try to avoid increasing the price unnecessarily.
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Additional warranties make a lot of money for dealerships. Not only warranties, but also maintenance packages and wear and tear programs can cause you to expend much more than expected. These are not really necessary. Most cars come with a good basic warranty. It is very unlikely for you to use an additional warranty so, why should you give the dealership even more money?
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The sales person that you’ll face when entering a dealership is not in charge of making deals and discounts. You’ll want to talk directly to the manager. This will save you valuable time and if you play your cards right, you’ll have a powerful contact for the future. Just remember, the salesperson is working for you and if you want to speak to the manager, then it is your right to do so.
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Knowledge is power. We highly recommend you to research before even entering the dealership. If you know every price, every option, color, gas mileage and spec, then that is going to give you an advantage over most salesmen since many of them don’t know much more about the cars beyond some superficial facts. If they think you know more than them, then your chances of getting a better deal will increase. To really make thing better for you, try to act very confident and communicate your deep knowledge of the car.
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Dealerships will try to convince you to get your financing through them, however, this is really not your best option. Banks and credit unions offer loans at much lower interest rates. This information can be a bit difficult to research, but a little effort can go a long way. If you find an actual quote in writing, show it in your negotiations with the dealership. A good leverage like that can be very useful for lowering their interests.
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Play the numbers game. If you go to only one dealership, then you probably won’t have a good idea of the price range you could be offered, the options or the type of negotiating strategies that salesmen will try to use on you. A good idea is to go to several locations. Try to walk out of at least one, that way you could be offered an example of the lowest possible price, a bit of information that could be very useful for you in future negotiations.
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A frequent trick used by car salesmen is offering an “amazing” monthly payment plan that seems very attractive. In reality, most imply a large amount of payments at a very high interest rate, making them not worth it. Be sure to know the real purchase rice of the car an negotiate based on that. Car dealerships will always try to include hidden fees that will not be disclosed to you unless you ask.
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Try to not commit to a particular car with very particular characteristics or a particular price before sleeping on it and doing some research on performance, price, loans and of course, if you can afford to buy a new car right now. If the car meets your expectations and is “affordable”, you can then seriously think about buying.
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Test drive the car before buying. 90% of people do it. Many flaws reveal themselves by doing this, however, a particular thing that should be in your mind is comfort. Does this car feel good for you?, if not, then try another one. If other people (children or partners) are going to use the car, then they should have a say in whether you buy the car or not.
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If you are not done paying your car, then, whether you can afford a new car is not a casual detail. The best route to take is to wait until you can actually afford a new one. Save the money in an interest-bearing account for at least one year. Try to not touch your savings to buy an unnecessarily expensive car.
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There are many things to consider. New cars are more expensive. Lease cars are less expensive and with more extras but, with them, you are not the real owner, which can translate into greater risk of paying high penalties for any damage. Certified preowned cars are the ideal compromise, they are cheaper, can still have some warranty and would have to have been considered as reliable and in good condition.
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Research for every conceivable discount. Discounts for students, members of the military, members of certain credit unions and even for particular age ranges. Several different discounts can be stacked and combined with cash-back deals to severely improve the offer. The “current offers” section of most automakers websites include useful information on this matters.
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Make sure you have all your research at hand. Be ready to say NO to all extras you have not previously researched and are interested in. Read any contract very carefully, take your time. Make sure that you are not paying anything you didn’t agree on. Everything you talked with the salesman should be in written.
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This might sound a bit juvenile, however, pride is a weakness that salesmen know how to attack. Contracts can be intentionally confusing and small details can increase the final price in very subtle ways. Doing the math on how much you would be actually paying and for exactly how long before signing is very very important.
