Has car shopping overwhelmed you? Perhaps you only needed a bit of sound advice to get you through. Buying a car can be much easier by following the advice in this article.

When you go car shopping, you must know what you need before you leave the house. What fits in your budget? How large is your family? What are the miles per gallon that you desire? Do you need four or two doors? You should make a list of all the features you are looking for, and bring it with you when you go shopping for a new car.

Paying sticker price is like flushing money down the toilet. Never pay the sticker price for cars. They are inflated with the idea of negotiation taking place.

Prior to setting food on a car lot, figure out your financing. You can do this through your local credit union or bank. …