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Buying used car tips can help you avoid many potential pitfalls. You must not forget that most car salesmen are hardcore agents doing everything they can to make a sale. Like everyone else they are trying to make a living, they see people all day, everyday and they are not too bothered how they do it. If they don't make sales they get fired.
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They have all manner of tricks and techniques to get you to sign up. You need to have a strategy in place, a game plan if you like, to help you resist his tempting offers.

After a house buying a car is the most expensive purchase most people will make. Many people opt for a used car and with good reason. The savings can be huge as new cars depreciate rapidly from the moment they leave the showroom.

Buying Used Car Tips

Tips To Prepare You For Negotiation

DO YOUR RESEARCH THOROUGHLY. Often overlooked in the excitement of buying a car, it is vital that you do this.

  • Decide on your budget and stick to it. Don't get talked into spending more in all the excitement. I didn't set a budget and it cost me a fortune!

  • When you have decided on a make and model get a price guide to see what the current values are for a variety of different years and mileages.(see below for links to useful sites to help your research)

  • Unless you really know your stuff don't buy at the first visit. Don't fall for the "deal today only" spiel. He probably needs a boost to his figures so don't bite.


  • Don't give him any ammo about what you like and how well the car would suit you. He'll just try and play on your emotions.

  • If he can't give you a good deal just walk away. It is your hard earned money after all. There is always another car and another dealer. If you stick to your plan with a little discipline you will save a great deal of money which right now is no bad thing.

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To get the inside track on used car buying tips and leave nothing to chance check out Taking The House Edge. This is a definitive guide from a former car salesman. 100% accurate it tells how the dealer sets you up from the moment you walk in. Every single situation you might encounter is covered, from trade-in issues to financing.

Great scene - shame about his trade-in!

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