By: Hunter Taylor
People come up to me all the time as ask me if there really is a
secret to buying a new vehicle and getting the best price. My
answer is always a resounding "YES"! You must first do a few
things that will help you in this quest for a new vehicle. 1. Do
your homework. There are several websites now that will give you
what the dealer's invoice is on that vehicle. Remember that
these costs sometimes do not include freight and other options.
2. Test drive, test drive, test drive. Once you have found the
vehicle that you may be interested in, take it for a test drive.
A test drive should be more than 5 minutes long. One can not
possibly know how the vehicle will effect their backs, legs, and
shoulders on a five minute test drive. Let the salesperson know
that you would like to take it on a extended test drive. Some
dealerships will even let you take the car overnight. 3. Once
you have decided on the vehicle that you want, be prepared with
what you want to pay and what you can afford. Most people get
themselves in trouble by getting a payment far more than they
can afford because they are keeping up with the neighbors.
Decide on a payment and stick to it. Maybe you really do not
need that sunroof. 4. If you have a trade in, make sure you know
what that car is worth. There are also several websites that
will give you an estimate to what your vehicle is worth. Be
honest with your evaluation. Do not expect to pay wholesale for
the dealer's vehicle and get retail for yours. 5. Profit is not
a bad word. The dealers have on average a $20,000 investment
that they are paying interest on. Would you want to make $400 on
a $20,000 investment that you have had for an average of 45
days? And then pay a commission on top of that? Probably not. If
dealers let you walk out the door in today's economy, you know
that they are not making any money.
Other ideas: Try to buy as close to the end of the month as
possible. Dealers are more likely to take a smaller deal to get
another vehicle sold. They may have objectives they need to
reach.
Rebates do go away and they are not always better.
Do not go into a dealership with a chip on your shoulder. You
will ALWAYS get a better deal if you do not treat the
salesperson has if they have no idea what is going on.
I hope this helps you in your quest to buying a new vehicle. It
really is an easy process once you have determined the vehicle
you want, the fair price you will pay, and the fair value of
your trade.
About the author:
Mr. Taylor has been in the retail car business for over 20
years. He is currently the General Manager of a major new
vehicle franchise.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Eight Gas-Saving Tips
By:Tom Simmons
It is no secret that gas prices have been shooting higher and
higher with no visible end in sight. Here are a few pointers on
how to save the amount of gas you use daily without resorting to
taking a bicycle onto the expressway.
1. Engine Warm-Up : 30-45 Seconds, Max You don't need incredibly
extensive amounts of time to warm up your engine when 45 seconds
will do. Any longer, and you are doing nothing more than wasting
gas.
2. Buy Gasoline When It Is Coldest Outside By purchasing
gasoline at the coolest point of the day, you are getting the
most gas for your buck. Cold air causes fuel to become denser
than it is at warmer points of the day. Gas pumps only measure
the volume of liquid gasoline you put into your car. They don't
measure the concentration.
3. Drive the Speed Limit Not only does the speed limit help
ensure your safety, but by exceeding it you waste more gas. And,
if you are worried about getting somewhere on time, traffic
lights are programmed based on the amount of time it would take
to reach one if you were driving the speed limit. That means you
are more likely to hit all greens if you keep your pace
consistent and at the limit.
4. Avoid Rough Roads Driving on gravel or dirt can slow down
your vehicle and therefore require more gas to get over. Keep on
paved roads whenever possible.
5. The Shortest Distance If you have to travel far every day,
find the best route to get you there using the least gas. Turns
and corners all require more gas, so the straightest route you
can find is probably the best one.
6. Drive Steadily Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Keep
your speed consistent.
7. Use Your Environment to Your Advantage Don't use gas if you
can get a little help from Mother Nature. When approaching a
hill, accelerate before you reach it, that way you can let the
slope glide you down without having to put your foot on the
pedal.
8. Keep Your Car Light Extra weight causes your car to do more
work and use up more gasoline. Keep your car empty of any
superfluous objects to ensure the best mileage. In the winter,
clear out any icicles that form at the bottom of your car, since
they can create up to 100 pounds of extra weight.
About the author:
Glass Star America : DIY Windshield Repair Kits
www.glass-staramerica.com Glass Star America offers the most
practical, professional series of Do-It-Yourself Windshield
Glass Repair products sold across America. They are a pioneer in
the industry, co-holding multiple patents in the overall field
of glass repair. The Glass Star Do-It-Yourself system was
designed for both ease of use and high-quality repairs.
It is no secret that gas prices have been shooting higher and
higher with no visible end in sight. Here are a few pointers on
how to save the amount of gas you use daily without resorting to
taking a bicycle onto the expressway.
1. Engine Warm-Up : 30-45 Seconds, Max You don't need incredibly
extensive amounts of time to warm up your engine when 45 seconds
will do. Any longer, and you are doing nothing more than wasting
gas.
2. Buy Gasoline When It Is Coldest Outside By purchasing
gasoline at the coolest point of the day, you are getting the
most gas for your buck. Cold air causes fuel to become denser
than it is at warmer points of the day. Gas pumps only measure
the volume of liquid gasoline you put into your car. They don't
measure the concentration.
3. Drive the Speed Limit Not only does the speed limit help
ensure your safety, but by exceeding it you waste more gas. And,
if you are worried about getting somewhere on time, traffic
lights are programmed based on the amount of time it would take
to reach one if you were driving the speed limit. That means you
are more likely to hit all greens if you keep your pace
consistent and at the limit.
4. Avoid Rough Roads Driving on gravel or dirt can slow down
your vehicle and therefore require more gas to get over. Keep on
paved roads whenever possible.
5. The Shortest Distance If you have to travel far every day,
find the best route to get you there using the least gas. Turns
and corners all require more gas, so the straightest route you
can find is probably the best one.
6. Drive Steadily Slowing down or speeding up wastes fuel. Keep
your speed consistent.
7. Use Your Environment to Your Advantage Don't use gas if you
can get a little help from Mother Nature. When approaching a
hill, accelerate before you reach it, that way you can let the
slope glide you down without having to put your foot on the
pedal.
8. Keep Your Car Light Extra weight causes your car to do more
work and use up more gasoline. Keep your car empty of any
superfluous objects to ensure the best mileage. In the winter,
clear out any icicles that form at the bottom of your car, since
they can create up to 100 pounds of extra weight.
About the author:
Glass Star America : DIY Windshield Repair Kits
www.glass-staramerica.com Glass Star America offers the most
practical, professional series of Do-It-Yourself Windshield
Glass Repair products sold across America. They are a pioneer in
the industry, co-holding multiple patents in the overall field
of glass repair. The Glass Star Do-It-Yourself system was
designed for both ease of use and high-quality repairs.
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