Buying
your first car By
Bankrate.com
Driving away in your
first car is such a thrill -- one that most people
remember fondly forever. Before hooking that shiny
new key on your key chain, become a pro at wheeling
and dealing with the automobile sales team. You
could save enough money to take a road trip!
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Before
you shop . . .
Understanding
your credit score , Free
credit scores -- soon , Shopping
with flawed credit history , Buy
new or used? , Matching
the car and your needs
Working
the finances . . .
Get
answers to these questions first , Take
the dealer-financing or arrange your own? , Leasing
vs. purchase
Closing the deal . . .
10
rules for dealing with a car dealer , Deciphering
the advertising come-ons , Warranties
and service contracts
Calculators . . .
Should
I buy new or used? , How
much should I put down? , Compare
low interest rate and rebate , Which
is better -- a rebate or special dealer financing?
-- Posted:
Aug. 13, 2001
| * Mortgage rate may include points. See rate tables
for details. .
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