New Car Buying Tips Checklist

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Dealer Holdback 

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Use our New Car Buying Tips Checklist

Tip 1. Pick Out Your New Car
---Pick out your new car based on your style, taste, brand and budget. You can use our Manufacturer links for pricing, features and specifications.

Tip 2.
Research Your New Car, Rebates and Incentives
---Research you new car by clicking here and going to Yahoo! Autos and get your FREE, NO OBLIGATION price quotes. You will get 4 FREE price quotes from local dealers delivered right to your email. You will get VERY competitive prices and find out about any current incentives and rebates. You don't even have to talk to the dealer. Also look at the Car Cost Comparison Calculator for the Real Cost of ownership.

Tip 3.
What to Pay for Your New Car
---Based on the information you have recieved, and popularity of the vehicle you decide what you are willing to pay based on dealer invoice price and holdback .

Tip 4.
What is my Trade-in Worth
---Go to KBB.com and check the Trade-In value of your Trade. Beware of Trade-In Payoff Scam.

Tip 5.
How Do I Choose a Dealer
---Choose your dealer based on past experience or referral, proximity and brand.

Tip 6.
Time to Go Buying, The Test Drive
---Make the trip to your chosen dealer, pick out your car and take a Test Drive. Make sure this is the vehicle you want to buy.

Tip 7.
Negotiating, The Fun Begins
---Stick to you guns based on the research you have done. (as long as you have actually done your research) Negotiating will be kept to a minimum when you have the facts and figures.

Tip 8.
Time for Paperwork
---READ, READ, READ. Be clear on anything your are going to sign. Beware of Dealer Prep Scam. This step goes hand in hand with step #9 financing if you are financing.

Tip 9.
Financing Your New Car
---Do some research to find out about any manufacturers special financing and know your credit score. Check on your credit at Get Equifax Score Watch Now! 
Check your credit
 for a competitive rate based on your credit score. Use these rates and approvals to compare with the financing offered by the dealer.

Tip 10.
Warranties and Insurance
---Research your Insurance rates for your new car and visit www.WarrantyDirect.com for extended warranty rates and coverages will fit your lifestyle and usage. Use these quotes for comparison at the dealer.

I recommend you read all the individual sections for the most value and to save to most money when buying your new car. Also visit the Car Video Learing Center.

Joe Slick


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