Car Buying Tips: When to buy a new car?

When trying to decide when to buy a new car, you may come across some theories about holidays, rainy days, end of the month, etc., so I'll try to take a look at some of them to see if there is any truth to them.

When to buy a new car Tactic #1. Come in 30 Minutes Before Closing: You may think you are making a smart move by walking into the dealership office 30 minutes before closing time with determination to buy that car today. The theory behind this tactics is that the sales staff wants to go home and therefore they will be eager to offer the best deal without giving you the "I'll go and check with the manager" line about 100 times. Well, if you try that when buying a car, you may be still be stuck in that dealership for a few hours - even until midnight, with the doors locked blocking your escape.

When to buy a new car Tactic #2. Buying in the Beginning of the Week: The busiest times at any dealerships are the weekends, so to have time to negotiate and cut some deals it's probably better to come during the week on a quieter day. Just be prepared for many hours of going back and forth between you, the salesperson, and the manager.

When to buy a car Tactic #3. Buying in Bad Weather: You may be hoping there will be few buyers and bored salespeople willing to give you a great deal on that new car. But consider how it makes you look - coming to a dealership and looking at cars in a parking lot in terrible weather - rain or sleet, or whatever. Pretty desperate, don't you think? So they may not be as accommodating and willing to negotiate as you would hope.

When to Buy a Car Tactic #4. Car Shopping During Holidays: You think that during holiday periods - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years,, few people are buying the cars, so better deals should be available. While you may be right about fewer buyers, most dealerships also know about that and prepare in advance by limiting their inventory.

When to buy a new car Tactic #5. Car Shopping on the Last Day of the Month: Dealers usually have some monthly goals that they are trying to reach, and if they succeed they get a bonus. If you try this tactic, if the dealer you are doing business with is short of the quota, he may be willing to give you a better deal.

When to Buy a New Car Tactic # 6. Buying the Previous Year's Model: At certain times each year, new model years come into dealerships, and last year's models lose their appeal, and the prices go down. You may be able to take advantage of some deep discounts, and even be offered a customer cash rebate. So, if you are planning in advance and have some time to wait, it may be worth to use this factor when deciding when to buy a car.

When to buy a new car Tactic #7. Buying an Old Model: In your research you may come across information that certain model is going to be completely redesigned, but still under the same name. In such case, the old models may be available at some serious discounts. So, if you don't mid purchasing a car that is slightly outdated, your savings may really be substantial.

When to buy a new car is only one of the many questions that you need answered before you make your purchase.

If you've ever wanted the "insider's view" of how car dealerships really run and to help you really get the best possible deal on a new car (or any car for that matter), you need to understand the game that the dealer is playing, then read:

Taking The House Edge:
Inside The Dealer's Playbook

By the way, this book also reveals the absolute best day of the month to buy a car - knowing this information can save you thousands, even taking you well below invoice price.

You will also discover . . .

* How to get the best financing rate that you qualify for - Dealerships routinely bump your true financing rate by 2-3 points. Find out how to get them working for you.

* The #1 way to get the most for your trade from a dealership - This alone can save $2000 or more when you're dealing with a trade-in.

* How the "no hassle pricing" system works, and how it sets you up to pay even more money - The price of the new car is only a tiny piece of the puzzle. See the other angles the dealer works in to re-coup the lost profits . . . and then some.

* Save up to 56% on your new car accessories - This simple trick can add up to fast savings, while still getting manufacturer-quality accessories.

* The truth about leases - See exactly how leases are calculated, and how their fancy terminology allows for even more profits to be packed in right under your nose.

* Like those pre-paid service coupons? You'll think again after reading this . . . What's really going on with pre-paid maintenance plans.

* The persuasion tactics they'll use to push you onto colors, features, and sometimes even a whole different car that you normally wouldn't want. Know how to spot and overcome their influence tactics to push you onto things you aren't interested in.

* How they stack the numbers to hide the true deal, leaving you comparing apples to oranges as you comparison shop prices. Discover how to see which dealer is actually making you the best offer.

* How the "end of model year sale" is burying you in your new purchase - buyer beware!

* "Tires For Life," dealer-only "Lifetime Warranties," and other common ploys. What's really in it for them? Find out here.

* What a "documentation fee" (doc fee) really is, and what you can do about it. Don't take them at their word - check this out, first.

* And MUCH MUCH more!