The Guide To Better Car Buying Deals

By: John G. Nuble

Buying a car is like making a journey into the unknown
especially if you do not know the meaning of mileage and the
only seats you have sat on inside a car are the ones for the
passengers. Without a map, one can get lost, confused by several
choices and generally duped into accepting a less than great a
deal.

Still like any journey, with the right guide to buying a car,
one can breeze through the experience with flying colors. Below
is a guide to getting better car buying deals not only in terms
of getting high quality cars but also in being aware of rebates
and discounts. Both online and offline transactions were
mentioned and discussed as some people are already doing their
shopping online.

Read on and see for yourself which car buying guide you already
know and which one you just heard for the very first time.

Car buying guide #1: List your requirements and stick to it.

Knowing what you need and what you want already takes you
halfway the decision-making process. List your requirements and
search for a perfect match out of the hundreds of car models
available. You can do this in the old fashion way by visiting
the car dealers near your area or the new age way through the
wonders of the World Wide Web. One car buying guide which you
should remember is to never go to dealers without having a car
in mind. Websites like CarDirect.com has a handy research tool
that can help you refine your search

Car buying guide #2: Have a budget and stick to it.

When you have already decided on your car model, you can now
look into the prices being offered by various car dealers. One
car buying guide that is really important is to do price
comparisons, which are available online at InvoiceDealers.com or
CarsDirect. You can also ask advice from people who have bought
cars in the last five years. Chances are, car dealers still have
the same practices.

Car buying guide #3: Be on the look out for special sales and
promos

Most car dealers and even websites will always come up with a
promo or a special deal guaranteed to outsell the competition.
You can also leave your contact details and ask the car dealers
that you have visited to inform you of upcoming promos. That
way, you will stay up to date and would be able to compare
different deals offered by different companies. One can also try
looking for great deals over the Internet.

Car buying guide #4: Buy at the right season

One car buying guide that is a sure hit is perfecting the timing
of buying a car. Usually, car dealers go on sale by the end of
December as there is low demand for expensive gadgets. Because
of the Christmas shopping rush, few actually buy a car at this
period of time. Another great time is on July to October where
new models have to replace the new. Sometimes, car manufacturers
even offer big discounts just to be rid of the stock.

Car buying guide #5: Beware of Add-ons

Some dealers would put add-on services that you do not really
need until the price skyrockets. Beware of these add-ons and
really determine if that is something that you would like for
your car.

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/