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  • The MSRP, or Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price is negotiable; don't ever pay the MSRP. This page includes a handy formula for figuring your offer.
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  • The MSRP and Dealer Cost are not the same. Always negotiate from the dealer's cost up and NOT the MSRP down.
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  • How To Buy A New Car is a learned skill in order to get the best car deals. Part of this is recognizing and being prepared to deal with the dealership's tricks to get you to pay more.
    buying-a-new-car.html
  • The best time to buy a new car can be around Christmas time. This is because everyone is busy shopping and most people can't afford to buy a car this time of year. Great deals await you!
    best-time-to-buy-a-new-car.html
  • The Best Gas Mileage SUV sounds like a contradiction in terms. But some SUVs are better at fuel economy than others. Here's the best for 2011.
    best-gas-mileage-suv.html
  • New and used car reviews by Consumer Reports, Kelly Blue Book, and AutoWeek Magazine.
    new-car-reviews.html
  • Latest automotive and new car buying news, in an easy-to-read format.
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  • A great car buying tip is to prepare properly for negotiating with the dealer. Preparation means having your mind set on a 'never go above this price' point that you got from online research.
    car-buying-tips.html
  • Everything automotive in this blog!
  • Car dealership Scams - The New Car Sale Price Trick is simply when the car dealership raises the price of a car more than the amount of the rebate.
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  • Don't fall for the VIN window etching scam. It's an add-on service that you don't need and it adds hundreds of dollars to your price.
    the-vin-window-etching-scam.html
  • The financing scam works like this: After driving home the dealership calls you and tells you that your loan wasn't approved at the interest rate you thought you'd qualified for.
    the-financing-scam.html
  • The credit score scam works like this: the dealership tells you that your interest rate will be higher because your credit score is bad.
    the-credit-score-scam.html
  • The forced warranty scam requires you to buy an extended warranty to get a lower interest rate.
    the-forced-warranty-scam.html
  • The dealer prep scam requires that you pay around $500 for the dealer taking plastic off the seats and putting oil into the car.
    the-dealer-prep-scam.html
  • The dealer markup scam just adds more money to the MSRP for profit.
    the-dealer-mark-up-scam.html
  • In the "Pay off your loan scam" the dealership offers to pay off your existing loan but sock high interest rates on the remainder of the balance.
    car-loan-scam.html
  • The used car "sold as is" scam--- "as is" means you won't be getting any warranty whatsoever with your car because it has been wrecked or worse before.
    the-used-car-sold-as-is-scam.html
  • In the "bounced check scam" the dealer tells you that they can't accept your check or bank draft so that they can charge you higher interest rates.
    the-bounced-check-scam.html
  • The "Forced credit application scam" makes you fill out a credit application even though you may want to pay cash for a vehicle. This allows them to sock high interest rates on you.
    new-car-credit-application.html
  • 13 Sales Tricks and Scams that you need to be aware of before setting foot on any car lot. Know them, because otherwise it isn't always clear you are being 'had.'
    more-car-buying-scams.html
  • Your Buyer's Folder should have these items. Ideally, you will also have the latest info from Consumer Reports about the vehicle you plan on looking at.
    consumer-reports-car-buying-guide.html
  • Buying new car resources. Choose the new car that fits your needs and wants.
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  • Online auto auctions are getting popular for good reasons: Nearly everyone has internet access and auction people can reach them easily to get the best car deals.
    online-auto-auctions.html
  • Some of the best new car buying tips are common sense. For example, it is to your advantage to go car shopping at the right time when car sales are slow. Never go car shopping if you are desperate. Salesmen can sense this and will take advantage of you.
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  • One used car buying secret is don't lie about the condition of your trade-in or about your credit report. Both of these things will be discovered by the dealer anyway, and then it will be hard to negotiate a good deal.
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  • One of the best car buying tips is to avoid as many of the upsell items as possible. Some you can't do without, but most drive up the costs at closing, adding over $100 more per month that you will have to pay on your car loan.
    dealership-extras-and-upsells-at-closing.html
  • The Extended Warranty can be a huge amount of extra money that you will owe on your car if you allow the dealer to sell you their top warranty. Most times, you don't even need it.
    car-extended-warranty.html
  • A clean and shiny paint job will do wonders for selling a car outright. Even trading it in will yield a higher trade-in value.
    car-cleaning-products.html
  • Used car donations to charities is a great way to get rid of that old clunker you have while doing something really good. There are people who would love to get your old car and who need it much more than you do. Many of these people are not free-loaders, but truly down on their luck.
    used-car-donations.html
  • Car safety has sure come a long way since arms were broken from simply trying to start the cars!
    car-safety.html
  • The factory car stereo and built-in DVD player is one of the most important considerations when shopping for a new vehcle nowadays for many folks
    factory-car-stereo.html
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