- advertisement -

Crash course in new-car shopping

Buying a new vehicle should be fun. Unfortunately, it's an experience that sometimes leaves the buyer feeling cheated. It need not be so. Grab the wheel by doing your research and planning your finances before stepping foot in the dealer's showroom.

..............................................................................
Get your financing ducks in a row
Know your budget and get approved for financing before visiting the dealership.
 
Line up your auto financing

You'll be in a better spot to bargain if you have your financing prearranged.

 
It pays to surf for auto loans online

Shop around for rock-bottom loans available on the Web.
Calculate: How much can you afford?
Plus: How much should you put down?

 
Bad credit doesn't have to leave you locked out

So, you have a few dings in your credit. You still can land a good financing deal by shopping around before arriving at the dealership.

 
Don't go long on your auto loan

You pay a heavy price for dragging out your loan term.

 
- advertisement -
Negotiate your way to savings
Be assertive and show the seller you're in control of your wallet.
 
Surf the Web to buy a car
When it comes to car shopping, knowledge is power. And there's no more complete information source than the Internet.
 
Showroom showdown: 3 secrets to buying smart
Here's help: a step-by-step guide to maintaining control of the car-buying experience.
 
Car buying tips
Grab this quick checklist before you go shopping.
Plus: How to haggle like a pro
 
Top 10 car-buying mistakes

Before you go cuckoo for that coupe, check out these common buying mistakes.

 
 
-- Posted: Oct. 6, 2004
     

 

 
 
Print   E-mail
 

Auto Loans
Compare today's rates
NATIONAL OVERNIGHT AVERAGES
48 month new car loan 7.05%
60 month new car loan 7.11%
48 month used car loan 7.49%



ADVERTISING PARTNERS

- advertisement -
 
- advertisement -