Ten F.Y.I. Car Buying Quick Tips

1.When you sign and buy a car, there is no cooling off period (like 3 days). You can not return the car. So make sure you know what your are signing for and what you are paying.

2.When you leave a deposit with a Dealership use a credit card. If there is an issue and they do not want to refund your deposit you file a claim with your credit card provider and they will charge them back. Do NOT pay in cash.

3.All new cars must have a Window Sticker/Monroney Label. It is against the law for a new car to be wthout a sticker.

4.Window VIN Etching is said to protect you from getting your car stolen. Actually it just puts the VIN number on the glass and would hinder what may be sold to Scrap Yards.

5.When you purchase accessories from the dealer they will usually set up a time at a later date. Make sure you have paperwork of what and when these services or items will be installed.

6.When buying a Used Car....make sure there are 2(two) keys. Many dealers will only get one key from customer and not provide a second. Some keys with remotes can cost $250.00 and up.

7.Make sure any rebate you get is included on the Buyers Order. Many times in all the confusion with buyers they don't even get their rebate applied to the purchase.(this would only happen at dishonest dealers)

8.When you buy a Used Car the dealer may sell the vehicle As-Is. As-Is gives you absolutely no warranty of any kind. After you do the paperwork the car is yours. Even if it has problems pulling off the dealers lot.

9.When a Dealer says he locate a car for you or do a transfer they will want a deposit. (see deposit above). When they take your deposit they should be writing you a Buyers Order that details the car, color, pricing, otions also insist there be a time limit on the transaction. (such as 3 days or a week. have them put it in writing)

10.When you purchase a vehicle outside of your county or state you will usually pay the tax rate where you LIVE not where you buy the vehicle. (this is most cases in the U.S. but not all)