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Negotiating New Car Price Tip - Planning is Key

Yes, planning is key to successful negotiating. Many people are "scammed" into buying a car simply because they are not clear on exactly what they want from their new car and how much they are willing to pay for it.

Knowledge of negotiating for a new car is important if you want to get the best deal. The following negotiating new car price tips should help you get the best price for that new car.

Negotiating New Car Price Tip - Don't Be Swayed

You must know exactly what car you want to buy, what features and options, what price is fair to you. All of these things will help you from being swayed when the sales agent tries to "sell" you something that you don't really want. Car dealers will always try to get you to spend more money than you want to spend.

Negotiating New Car Price Tip - Stick to Your Guns

If you plan your budget and what car you want to buy before going to the car lot you can be firm with that decision when confronted with the sales agent's sales tactics. Stick to your guns and those sales tactics won't work on you.

Negotiating New Car Price Tip - Timing Is Important

If there is one car buying trick that you should know it is that timing is key in shopping for that new car. The key is to shop during the time when the sales agents are more motivated to get a deal closed. The best times to shop for a new car are during the middle of the week and towards the end of the month.

Car Buying Resources

Edmonds.com
For new car price quotes, used car pricing, auto reviews.
www.Edmunds.com

Consumer Reports - Cars
For new and used car reviews and auto ratings.
www.ConsumerReports.org

Kelley Blue Book
Check used car bluebook values (for your trade-in) and new car pricing.
www.KBB.com

Consumer Guide Automotive
For reviews, ratings, and prices for cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans.
Auto.ConsumerGuide.com/

Buying a Car
An FTC information guide for consumers.
www.FTC.gov

Car.com
This Autobytel website features information about automobile manufacturer rebates and incentives, auto warranties, MSRPs, and target prices.
www.Car.com

CarsDirect
Find car research and pricing information for all new and used car makes and models.
www.CarsDirect.com

Buying a New Car
Tips for new car buyers from the Better Business Bureau.
www.BBB.org

Automobile Safety Resources
Premier source of motor vehicle safety information, published by the United States government.
www.SaferCar.gov

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