What You Should Not Do When Buying A New Car

By:John G. Nuble


For people who have failed their mechanical aptitude test, the
difference between a handbrake and the fender would probably be
something that needs consulting in the dictionary. Buying a new
car is never easy but for some it can even rival the SAT.

With hundreds of articles handing out tips in buying a new car,
you should know by now what you should look for, what you should
bring and what else you should do, but do you know what you
should not do when buying that new car you want?

Never go without knowing what you want.

In buying a new car, it is not uncommon to have one or two
choices but please keep it at that. Having more than two choices
will spell not only trouble for your pocket but also a waste of
your time. Knowing what you want when buying a new car will give
you the confidence to talk to car dealers plus it will also
enable you to ask questions specific to the car model. This will
also allow you to do some research before hitting the stores.
Believe this, there is no one dubious car dealers want more than
buyers who do not have an idea what they want when buying a new
car.

Never negotiate for something that you know nothing of

When haggling with dealers, do not negotiate until you have
already canvassed the price. This is a no no in buying a new
car. If you have no time to scout for car prices, you can always
go to your car dealer's websites or even ask friends and people
you work with. Just tell them you are buying a new car and they
will be more than happy to help. That way, you know what the
bottomline and you know whether that bottomline can fit your
budget.

Never let on that you absolutely need the car

Attitude is the name of the game when buying a new car. Remember
that dealers need you more than you need them, so don't act as
if the car is the last of its model on earth (unless it's
vintage). In buying a new car, do it with professional savvy.
Never let on that you are desperate for their product or that
their price is the lowest you have seen in a hundred miles
radius. Be cool when buying a new car and you'll surely get a
cool deal.

Never let one dealer buy you a car from another dealer

While others do this because of the absolute lack of time, it is
still not advisable especially if you are buying a new car for
the first time. Some dealers may not only try to sell you the
car at a higher price, they might even try to scam you. If you
absolutely have to do it, do not sign anything or put down a
deposit until you have seen the product in the flesh.

Never take on add-on fees until you have reviewed them

Scammers plague people who are buying a new car for the first
time. Because they know that you don't have much experience in
buying a new car, dealers will sometimes put on additional
somethings to the final cost of the car such as "rustproofing,"
"environmental prep," and a host of others. Beware of this
first-time buyer scams.



About the author:
John G. Nuble 2005. For up to date links and information about
car buying, please go to: http://car-buying-guide.us/