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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Dealing with Car Dealers for the First Time

You have just received your paycheck and found that you’ve saved enough to buy your first car. Although you have done your research on the car you want to buy, you have yet to experience what it’s like inside a car showroom. These tips can come in handy when you finally find yourself just a few steps away from being a car owner.

Probably the first thing you will encounter in a car showroom is the car dealer’s enthusiastic sales pitch about the vehicles for sale. Most first-time car buyers get intimidated when they realize they have more options than they originally thought; but if you already know what you want, look confident and only ask questions about the kind of car you have in mind.

Let the dealer know your budget and stick to it. You may be enticed to purchase additional services and products, which could be out of your budget. Further, you also need to have a good idea on how to finance the car. Unless you have enough cash to pay in full, purchasing a car usually means getting a loan, which you have to pay monthly.


Reputable car dealers can help you find the right financing option. The important thing to remember is to let them know what your preferred terms are based on your financial situation. Instead of getting intimidated by car dealers and salespersons, consider them your ally who can lead you to the right deal. 

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