You may have had stressful car buying experiences in the past that are intimidating. You need to learn how to properly negotiate. You don’t simply have to accept the sticker price.

Get your financing set up before you visit a dealership. Go to your bank or to your credit union. This will often provide you with a lower interest rate, and when you get to the dealership, you will know the amount you can afford to spend.

When you are shopping for cars, you should take a friend with you. Your person will be your second set of eyes and ears. This person can be a friend, relative or spouse.

Take the car you want for a spin. Do not skip the test drive, even if you have already taken another car of the same model for one. Sometimes, you may notice a defect that you did not anticipate.

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