| To this day I can still remember my first new car | | | | about getting you in at the best rate he can based on |
| purchase. Boy, do I wish I had known some tips on | | | | your rating. The problem is...your rating is probably |
| buying a new car back then. Picture this...a young naive | | | | better than they will lead you to believe and the points |
| lady all of 21 years trying to go into a car dealership on | | | | they offer you for financing should be better as well. |
| her own and wrestle with the big boys. Sometimes I | | | | - Check out competitor prices before going to the |
| think those salesmen can smell fresh blood a mile | | | | dealership - this will help you to know if you are being |
| away. The funny thing was that I just went to look. By | | | | offered the best price possible. Actually, you would be |
| the time I was finished, I was at the dealership for 8 | | | | better off to find your new car and tell the dealer how |
| hours, I traded in my old car, drove off the lot in a new | | | | much you are willing to pay. And you'll make that |
| Toyota pickup, and I'm sure just about paid the college | | | | determination based on the research you did in |
| tuition for the car salesman's first born son. A | | | | advance. |
| memorable experience...definitely. Enjoyable? Not in the | | | | - DON'T GIVE THE DEALER YOUR LICENSE OR |
| least. | | | | SOCIAL SECURITY CARD - This allows them to hold |
| See what I was missing was the knowledge about | | | | you hostage even though you may be ready to leave. |
| how the system works. And believe me, there IS a | | | | Or, they may attempt to run a credit check while you |
| system. That's why it is so important to get some "tips | | | | are negotiating. They really don't "need" that |
| on buying a new car" before going through the hassle | | | | information but if you want to be accommodating you |
| that typically comes to mind when we think of that | | | | can take copies of your license with you and give that |
| experience. Before buying a new car, here are 3 tips | | | | to them. Be sure to write on the copy "do not run |
| you should know: | | | | credit check" and then get the copy before you leave. |
| - Know your credit score - walk into a car dealership | | | | These are just a few of the best tips on buying a new |
| without knowing your credit score and the salesman | | | | car that you need to know because buying a new car |
| just might start drooling right in front of you with dollar | | | | should be a fun and enjoyable experience. |
| signs in his eyes. Then he will start making the pitch | | | | |